Germany's Slow Cum-Ex/Cum-Cum Recovery: Systemic Issues and Call for Reform
Former German prosecutor Brorhilker criticizes the slow recovery of billions of euros lost to Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum tax schemes due to insufficient inter-agency cooperation, lack of specialized expertise, and data stored abroad; she calls for a central authority to combat financial crime.
Germany's Slow Cum-Ex/Cum-Cum Recovery: Systemic Issues and Call for Reform
Former German prosecutor Brorhilker criticizes the slow recovery of billions of euros lost to Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum tax schemes due to insufficient inter-agency cooperation, lack of specialized expertise, and data stored abroad; she calls for a central authority to combat financial crime.
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48% Bias Score
Quantum Computing: Revolutionizing Medicine, AI, and Geopolitics
A "Aha! Ten Minutes of Everyday Knowledge" podcast episode features Dr. Florian Neukart discussing quantum computing's potential in medicine, AI, and the risks to data security, highlighting the technology's complex implications and global impact.
Quantum Computing: Revolutionizing Medicine, AI, and Geopolitics
A "Aha! Ten Minutes of Everyday Knowledge" podcast episode features Dr. Florian Neukart discussing quantum computing's potential in medicine, AI, and the risks to data security, highlighting the technology's complex implications and global impact.
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36% Bias Score
German Study Reveals Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children and adolescents' mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, reduced physical activity, and developmental delays, particularly impacting those aged 10-14 during lockdowns.
German Study Reveals Lasting Negative Impacts of COVID-19 Restrictions on Children's Health
A German study reveals lasting negative effects of COVID-19 pandemic restrictions on children and adolescents' mental and physical health, including increased anxiety, depression, reduced physical activity, and developmental delays, particularly impacting those aged 10-14 during lockdowns.
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40% Bias Score
Record German Employment in 2024 Masks Underlying Economic Weakness
Germany's employment reached a record 46.1 million in 2024 despite economic recession, due to increased immigration and domestic workforce participation; however, job losses in manufacturing and construction offset gains in the service sector, leading to predictions of rising unemployment in 2025.
Record German Employment in 2024 Masks Underlying Economic Weakness
Germany's employment reached a record 46.1 million in 2024 despite economic recession, due to increased immigration and domestic workforce participation; however, job losses in manufacturing and construction offset gains in the service sector, leading to predictions of rising unemployment in 2025.
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44% Bias Score
Thuringia Phone Scams: €4.5 Million in Losses by November 2024
By the end of November 2024, phone scams in Thuringia, Germany, caused approximately €4.5 million in losses, exceeding the €4.4 million total for 2023; 3200 cases were reported in 2024, with scammers succeeding in 500.
Thuringia Phone Scams: €4.5 Million in Losses by November 2024
By the end of November 2024, phone scams in Thuringia, Germany, caused approximately €4.5 million in losses, exceeding the €4.4 million total for 2023; 3200 cases were reported in 2024, with scammers succeeding in 500.
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16% Bias Score
German Restaurant Chains Face Legal Action for Reusable Packaging Violations
The German Environmental Aid (DUH) initiated legal action against three major restaurant chains—Burger King, Nordsee, and Kentucky Fried Chicken—for violating Germany's reusable packaging mandate, which was implemented on January 1, 2023. Following November test visits to various locations, the DUH ...
German Restaurant Chains Face Legal Action for Reusable Packaging Violations
The German Environmental Aid (DUH) initiated legal action against three major restaurant chains—Burger King, Nordsee, and Kentucky Fried Chicken—for violating Germany's reusable packaging mandate, which was implemented on January 1, 2023. Following November test visits to various locations, the DUH ...
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48% Bias Score
Berlin Riots Prompt Call for Stricter Weapon Laws
Berlin experienced severe New Year's Eve riots resulting in 35 injuries at one hospital alone, prompting Mayor Kai Wegner to call for stricter weapon laws and increased border controls to curb the use of illegal fireworks, especially the highly dangerous 'ball bombs'.
Berlin Riots Prompt Call for Stricter Weapon Laws
Berlin experienced severe New Year's Eve riots resulting in 35 injuries at one hospital alone, prompting Mayor Kai Wegner to call for stricter weapon laws and increased border controls to curb the use of illegal fireworks, especially the highly dangerous 'ball bombs'.
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44% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Investigate Oil Tanker "Eagle S" in Estlink 2 Cable Damage
Finnish authorities are investigating the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 power cable in the Baltic Sea on Christmas Day; a kilometer-long anchor trail and hull damage support allegations of intentional sabotage by the crew, who are subject to travel bans.
Finnish Authorities Investigate Oil Tanker "Eagle S" in Estlink 2 Cable Damage
Finnish authorities are investigating the oil tanker "Eagle S", suspected of damaging the Estlink 2 power cable in the Baltic Sea on Christmas Day; a kilometer-long anchor trail and hull damage support allegations of intentional sabotage by the crew, who are subject to travel bans.
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48% Bias Score
Musk Supports Jailed British Far-Right Activist Robinson
Elon Musk, using his X account, publicly supported jailed British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, sharing posts advocating for his release and describing him as a political prisoner; this follows Musk's previous attacks on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and h...
Musk Supports Jailed British Far-Right Activist Robinson
Elon Musk, using his X account, publicly supported jailed British far-right activist Tommy Robinson, sharing posts advocating for his release and describing him as a political prisoner; this follows Musk's previous attacks on German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and President Frank-Walter Steinmeier, and h...
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48% Bias Score
CSU Tightens Migration Stance Ahead of German Election
The CSU, eight weeks before Germany's February 23rd election, proposed stricter migration policies including linking residency permits to income, mandatory deportation for repeat offenders, and border rejections to achieve a de facto ban on illegal immigration.
CSU Tightens Migration Stance Ahead of German Election
The CSU, eight weeks before Germany's February 23rd election, proposed stricter migration policies including linking residency permits to income, mandatory deportation for repeat offenders, and border rejections to achieve a de facto ban on illegal immigration.
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44% Bias Score
Baden-Württemberg Launches Agency to Combat Skilled Worker Shortage
Baden-Württemberg launched a new state agency to address its growing skilled worker shortage; initial staff are already working, with 55 positions planned, focusing on streamlining immigration processes for companies and workers across two locations; the agency aims to help fill the projected 910,00...
Baden-Württemberg Launches Agency to Combat Skilled Worker Shortage
Baden-Württemberg launched a new state agency to address its growing skilled worker shortage; initial staff are already working, with 55 positions planned, focusing on streamlining immigration processes for companies and workers across two locations; the agency aims to help fill the projected 910,00...
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20% Bias Score
BSW Projected to Win Single-Digit Percentage in Hessen Election
Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW party is projected to gain 4.4-8% of the vote in the Hessen state election, potentially at the expense of the Left party and others; the party's economic platform is expected to be influential, while its candidates' limited name recognition poses a challenge.
BSW Projected to Win Single-Digit Percentage in Hessen Election
Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW party is projected to gain 4.4-8% of the vote in the Hessen state election, potentially at the expense of the Left party and others; the party's economic platform is expected to be influential, while its candidates' limited name recognition poses a challenge.
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44% Bias Score