Demolition of Grafenrheinfeld Cooling Towers Highlights Bavaria's Historic Building Losses
The demolition of the Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant's cooling towers in late 2024, resulting in 55,000 tons of rubble, is part of a wider trend of historic building demolition in Bavaria, prompting a public vote on the "most regrettable demolition of the year".
Demolition of Grafenrheinfeld Cooling Towers Highlights Bavaria's Historic Building Losses
The demolition of the Grafenrheinfeld nuclear power plant's cooling towers in late 2024, resulting in 55,000 tons of rubble, is part of a wider trend of historic building demolition in Bavaria, prompting a public vote on the "most regrettable demolition of the year".
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64% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Five Dead, Security Failures Investigated
A terrorist attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market on December 20th, perpetrated by Saudi Arabian doctor Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, resulted in five deaths and up to 235 injuries; investigations are focusing on potential security failures, including a misplaced police vehicle and the market's security pl...
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Five Dead, Security Failures Investigated
A terrorist attack at Magdeburg's Christmas market on December 20th, perpetrated by Saudi Arabian doctor Taleb al-Abdulmohsen, resulted in five deaths and up to 235 injuries; investigations are focusing on potential security failures, including a misplaced police vehicle and the market's security pl...
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40% Bias Score
Bamberg Symphony Orchestra Pioneers Sustainable Touring Practices
The Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, based in Bamberg, Germany, is actively offsetting the substantial carbon emissions from its extensive international touring schedule by planting trees and purchasing carbon certificates, while also increasingly using trains instead of planes for travel between cities.
Bamberg Symphony Orchestra Pioneers Sustainable Touring Practices
The Bamberg Symphony Orchestra, based in Bamberg, Germany, is actively offsetting the substantial carbon emissions from its extensive international touring schedule by planting trees and purchasing carbon certificates, while also increasingly using trains instead of planes for travel between cities.
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20% Bias Score
Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Baltic Sea Power Cable
Finnish authorities seized the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 subsea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia with its anchor; repairs will take months, raising energy security concerns, and the incident is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
Finnish Authorities Seize Oil Tanker Suspected of Damaging Baltic Sea Power Cable
Finnish authorities seized the oil tanker Eagle S, suspected of damaging the EstLink 2 subsea power cable connecting Finland and Estonia with its anchor; repairs will take months, raising energy security concerns, and the incident is linked to Russia's shadow fleet.
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52% Bias Score
Frankfurt Celebrates 100 Years of "Neues Frankfurt" with Citywide Cultural Program
Frankfurt is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its "Neues Frankfurt" urban planning program (1925-1930) with a year-long cultural program featuring exhibitions at various museums, community events, and a digital extension via the Frankfurt History App, highlighting the program's impact on housing...
Frankfurt Celebrates 100 Years of "Neues Frankfurt" with Citywide Cultural Program
Frankfurt is celebrating the 100th anniversary of its "Neues Frankfurt" urban planning program (1925-1930) with a year-long cultural program featuring exhibitions at various museums, community events, and a digital extension via the Frankfurt History App, highlighting the program's impact on housing...
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36% Bias Score
Biden and Trump Issue Contrasting Christmas Messages; Trump Threatens Panama Canal Seizure
Outgoing US President Joe Biden offered a traditional Christmas message, while Donald Trump sent dozens of messages attacking "left-wing crazies" and reiterating threats to seize control of the Panama Canal, claiming unfair fees and illegal Chinese influence; Panama rejected these claims.
Biden and Trump Issue Contrasting Christmas Messages; Trump Threatens Panama Canal Seizure
Outgoing US President Joe Biden offered a traditional Christmas message, while Donald Trump sent dozens of messages attacking "left-wing crazies" and reiterating threats to seize control of the Panama Canal, claiming unfair fees and illegal Chinese influence; Panama rejected these claims.
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48% Bias Score
Record-Breaking Lightning Strike Hits Germany
Germany recorded its most powerful lightning strike of 452 kiloamperes (kA) on September 19th in North Hesse, exceeding a household outlet's current by 28,000 times; while Germany saw over 1.5 million lightning strikes in 2024, the highest since 2018, Bayern led with approximately 357,000 strikes.
Record-Breaking Lightning Strike Hits Germany
Germany recorded its most powerful lightning strike of 452 kiloamperes (kA) on September 19th in North Hesse, exceeding a household outlet's current by 28,000 times; while Germany saw over 1.5 million lightning strikes in 2024, the highest since 2018, Bayern led with approximately 357,000 strikes.
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24% Bias Score
Attack on Syrian Security Forces Kills 17 Amidst Post-Assad Instability
Seventeen Syrian transitional government security forces were killed during an attempted arrest of a former Assad regime official in Tartus, with three attackers also dying; the incident is viewed by the new government as a targeted attempt to destabilize the country.
Attack on Syrian Security Forces Kills 17 Amidst Post-Assad Instability
Seventeen Syrian transitional government security forces were killed during an attempted arrest of a former Assad regime official in Tartus, with three attackers also dying; the incident is viewed by the new government as a targeted attempt to destabilize the country.
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52% Bias Score
Germany Calls for Suspension of Georgia's EU Accession Process
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called for a formal suspension of Georgia's EU accession process due to the Georgian Dream party's violent crackdown on pro-EU protests, resulting in Germany suspending over €200 million in aid and considering further sanctions.
Germany Calls for Suspension of Georgia's EU Accession Process
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock called for a formal suspension of Georgia's EU accession process due to the Georgian Dream party's violent crackdown on pro-EU protests, resulting in Germany suspending over €200 million in aid and considering further sanctions.
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60% Bias Score
Manchester City's 1-1 Draw Exposes Deepening Crisis
Manchester City drew 1-1 with Everton on Boxing Day, extending their winless streak to 12 of their last 13 matches; their worst run under Pep Guardiola, following an early lead by Bernardo Silva and a missed penalty by Erling Haaland.
Manchester City's 1-1 Draw Exposes Deepening Crisis
Manchester City drew 1-1 with Everton on Boxing Day, extending their winless streak to 12 of their last 13 matches; their worst run under Pep Guardiola, following an early lead by Bernardo Silva and a missed penalty by Erling Haaland.
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40% Bias Score
Trigema's Smooth Generational Shift and Continued Success
Wolfgang Grupp senior stepped down as head of Trigema in early 2024, handing leadership to his children, Bonita and Wolfgang Grupp junior, while remaining involved in production. The company, known for its German manufacturing and diverse sales channels, achieved a turnover of €113 million in 2024.
Trigema's Smooth Generational Shift and Continued Success
Wolfgang Grupp senior stepped down as head of Trigema in early 2024, handing leadership to his children, Bonita and Wolfgang Grupp junior, while remaining involved in production. The company, known for its German manufacturing and diverse sales channels, achieved a turnover of €113 million in 2024.
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56% Bias Score
Bavarian Bishops Emphasize Hope and Peace in Christmas Sermons
Bavarian bishops delivered Christmas sermons emphasizing hope and peace, addressing the Magdeburg Christmas market attack and global conflicts, calling for active engagement in peacebuilding and social justice.
Bavarian Bishops Emphasize Hope and Peace in Christmas Sermons
Bavarian bishops delivered Christmas sermons emphasizing hope and peace, addressing the Magdeburg Christmas market attack and global conflicts, calling for active engagement in peacebuilding and social justice.
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28% Bias Score