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German Bürgergeld Costs to Rise Despite Planned Savings
Germany's 2025 budget projects a €29.6 billion increase in Bürgergeld costs, primarily due to the high number of recipients (over 5.5 million), despite planned cost-saving measures including stricter sanctions and changes to the benefits for Ukrainian refugees arriving after April 1st, 2023; these m...
German Bürgergeld Costs to Rise Despite Planned Savings
Germany's 2025 budget projects a €29.6 billion increase in Bürgergeld costs, primarily due to the high number of recipients (over 5.5 million), despite planned cost-saving measures including stricter sanctions and changes to the benefits for Ukrainian refugees arriving after April 1st, 2023; these m...
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48% Bias Score
Hamburg's Giant Wastewater Heat Pump: A Key to Coal Phase-Out
Hamburg is building a 60-megawatt wastewater heat pump, the largest in Germany, at the Dradenau wastewater treatment plant as a key step in its coal phase-out, providing heat for 39,000 households by 2030 and utilizing the consistent warmth of wastewater (12-20°C) to generate 95°C hot water.
Hamburg's Giant Wastewater Heat Pump: A Key to Coal Phase-Out
Hamburg is building a 60-megawatt wastewater heat pump, the largest in Germany, at the Dradenau wastewater treatment plant as a key step in its coal phase-out, providing heat for 39,000 households by 2030 and utilizing the consistent warmth of wastewater (12-20°C) to generate 95°C hot water.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's ePA: Improving Cancer Care, but Adoption and Security Concerns Remain
Germany's electronic patient file (ePA), available nationwide since April 2021, aims to digitally consolidate medical records, improving care coordination, particularly for complex diseases like cancer; however, low adoption rates (around 3 percent) and data security concerns remain.
Germany's ePA: Improving Cancer Care, but Adoption and Security Concerns Remain
Germany's electronic patient file (ePA), available nationwide since April 2021, aims to digitally consolidate medical records, improving care coordination, particularly for complex diseases like cancer; however, low adoption rates (around 3 percent) and data security concerns remain.
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56% Bias Score
Poland Launches Border Checks with Germany to Combat Human Trafficking
Poland initiated border checks with Germany at 52 crossings on July 26th, 2024, targeting human trafficking. The checks, supported by military police, involve brief stops for cars with German plates, while trucks and Polish-plated cars are largely unaffected; pedestrian checks are thorough. The meas...
Poland Launches Border Checks with Germany to Combat Human Trafficking
Poland initiated border checks with Germany at 52 crossings on July 26th, 2024, targeting human trafficking. The checks, supported by military police, involve brief stops for cars with German plates, while trucks and Polish-plated cars are largely unaffected; pedestrian checks are thorough. The meas...
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40% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Recommends School Smartphone Ban
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern schools will set their own smartphone rules, guided by ministry recommendations banning personal devices in grades 1-9, with exceptions defined for emergencies and health reasons; the state invested 131 million Euro (2020-2025) in school technology.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Recommends School Smartphone Ban
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern schools will set their own smartphone rules, guided by ministry recommendations banning personal devices in grades 1-9, with exceptions defined for emergencies and health reasons; the state invested 131 million Euro (2020-2025) in school technology.
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40% Bias Score
Thuringia's Budget Cuts Impact Adult Education Programs
Thuringia's €214 million budget deficit for 2025 resulted in cuts to adult education, impacting planned and 'public interest' projects. Organizations like Spawnpoint faced temporary staff layoffs due to delayed funding, highlighting the vulnerability of smaller programs.
Thuringia's Budget Cuts Impact Adult Education Programs
Thuringia's €214 million budget deficit for 2025 resulted in cuts to adult education, impacting planned and 'public interest' projects. Organizations like Spawnpoint faced temporary staff layoffs due to delayed funding, highlighting the vulnerability of smaller programs.
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24% Bias Score
Poland Launches Border Checks, Citing Smuggling Concerns; Potential for Traffic Disruptions"
Poland launched border checks on July 17, 2024, involving 1800 personnel, targeting human smugglers at its German and Lithuanian borders, in response to Germany's checks since October 2023, causing potential traffic delays, particularly during the summer holidays, with an impact on cross-border comm...
Poland Launches Border Checks, Citing Smuggling Concerns; Potential for Traffic Disruptions"
Poland launched border checks on July 17, 2024, involving 1800 personnel, targeting human smugglers at its German and Lithuanian borders, in response to Germany's checks since October 2023, causing potential traffic delays, particularly during the summer holidays, with an impact on cross-border comm...
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48% Bias Score
German Greens Explore Cooperation with Left Party After Election Gains
Following the Bundestag elections, Green party leaders Felix Banaszak and Rasmus Andresen expressed openness to increased cooperation with the Left party, viewing their electoral success as a sign of public desire for a counter-model to the political shift towards the right. This has sparked debate ...
German Greens Explore Cooperation with Left Party After Election Gains
Following the Bundestag elections, Green party leaders Felix Banaszak and Rasmus Andresen expressed openness to increased cooperation with the Left party, viewing their electoral success as a sign of public desire for a counter-model to the political shift towards the right. This has sparked debate ...
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36% Bias Score
Leipzig Researchers Use Metabolic Chambers to Study Metabolic Diseases
Scientists in Leipzig use newly acquired metabolic chambers to study metabolic diseases, a new study involving 24-hour stays to measure energy expenditure and tailor dietary plans, funded by a multi-million Euro DFG grant.
Leipzig Researchers Use Metabolic Chambers to Study Metabolic Diseases
Scientists in Leipzig use newly acquired metabolic chambers to study metabolic diseases, a new study involving 24-hour stays to measure energy expenditure and tailor dietary plans, funded by a multi-million Euro DFG grant.
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8% Bias Score
Pruntrut Bans Non-Residents From Public Pool Following Numerous Incidents
The Swiss town of Pruntrut banned non-resident access to its public pool starting July 5th due to over 20 incidents involving French visitors, leading to a calmer atmosphere and the return of local patrons, while sparking controversy and diplomatic concerns.
Pruntrut Bans Non-Residents From Public Pool Following Numerous Incidents
The Swiss town of Pruntrut banned non-resident access to its public pool starting July 5th due to over 20 incidents involving French visitors, leading to a calmer atmosphere and the return of local patrons, while sparking controversy and diplomatic concerns.
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64% Bias Score
Rhineland-Palatinate's New Minister Focuses on Digitalization and Social Welfare
Doris Schall, a 47-year-old former Stadtdirektorin in Mönchengladbach, assumed the position of Ministerin für Arbeit, Soziales, Transformation und Digitalisierung in Rheinland-Pfalz after being asked by Ministerpräsident Alexander Schweitzer, whom she's known since their Juso days. Her focus include...
Rhineland-Palatinate's New Minister Focuses on Digitalization and Social Welfare
Doris Schall, a 47-year-old former Stadtdirektorin in Mönchengladbach, assumed the position of Ministerin für Arbeit, Soziales, Transformation und Digitalisierung in Rheinland-Pfalz after being asked by Ministerpräsident Alexander Schweitzer, whom she's known since their Juso days. Her focus include...
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28% Bias Score
Texas Flash Floods Kill at Least 50
At least 50 people, including 15 children, died in devastating flash floods in Texas on July 4th weekend, as heavy rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to rise dramatically, surprising many campers; over 850 were rescued.
Texas Flash Floods Kill at Least 50
At least 50 people, including 15 children, died in devastating flash floods in Texas on July 4th weekend, as heavy rainfall caused the Guadalupe River to rise dramatically, surprising many campers; over 850 were rescued.
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24% Bias Score
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