Heil Accuses Linnemann of Insulting German Workers Amidst Heated Election Debate
German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil criticized CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann for insulting 45 million German workers by claiming a lack of willingness to perform, sparking a heated exchange highlighting contrasting economic policies ahead of the February 23rd election, focusing on worker i...
Heil Accuses Linnemann of Insulting German Workers Amidst Heated Election Debate
German Labor Minister Hubertus Heil criticized CDU Secretary General Carsten Linnemann for insulting 45 million German workers by claiming a lack of willingness to perform, sparking a heated exchange highlighting contrasting economic policies ahead of the February 23rd election, focusing on worker i...
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48% Bias Score
German Consumer Demand for Animal Welfare Information on Restaurant Menus
A YouGov survey reveals that 39 percent of Germans want restaurant menus to detail animal husbandry practices; 55 percent would pay more for higher-welfare meat; a new German law may mandate such labeling, though the restaurant industry opposes it.
German Consumer Demand for Animal Welfare Information on Restaurant Menus
A YouGov survey reveals that 39 percent of Germans want restaurant menus to detail animal husbandry practices; 55 percent would pay more for higher-welfare meat; a new German law may mandate such labeling, though the restaurant industry opposes it.
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36% Bias Score
German Firefighters Face High Rates of Violence
A survey of over 7,500 German firefighters found that 75.1% of professionals reported experiencing violence (verbal abuse, threats, physical assault) during the past two years, compared to 43.8% of volunteers; many incidents went unreported due to perceived lack of effective prosecution.
German Firefighters Face High Rates of Violence
A survey of over 7,500 German firefighters found that 75.1% of professionals reported experiencing violence (verbal abuse, threats, physical assault) during the past two years, compared to 43.8% of volunteers; many incidents went unreported due to perceived lack of effective prosecution.
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36% Bias Score
Klitschko Silent on Comeback Rumors
Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko is remaining tight-lipped about comeback rumors despite recent media speculation and an invitation from a Saudi Arabian investor.
Klitschko Silent on Comeback Rumors
Former heavyweight boxing champion Wladimir Klitschko is remaining tight-lipped about comeback rumors despite recent media speculation and an invitation from a Saudi Arabian investor.
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40% Bias Score
Austrian TV Host Hermes Phettberg Dies at 72
Austrian television host Hermes Phettberg, known for his unique and controversial late-night talk show 'Phettbergs Nette Leit Show' in the 1990s, died at age 72 in a Vienna hospital on Wednesday from pneumonia, as reported by his friend and caregiver.
Austrian TV Host Hermes Phettberg Dies at 72
Austrian television host Hermes Phettberg, known for his unique and controversial late-night talk show 'Phettbergs Nette Leit Show' in the 1990s, died at age 72 in a Vienna hospital on Wednesday from pneumonia, as reported by his friend and caregiver.
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40% Bias Score
Bad Hersfeld Festival Director Reflects on Successful Tenure
After the departure of Dieter Wedel in 2018, Joern Hinkel successfully led the Bad Hersfeld Festival for seven years, marked by significant events such as the 2023 visit of Tom Schulman, screenwriter of Dead Poets Society, and Deniz Yücel's speech in 2019; the festival attracted over 103,000 visitor...
Bad Hersfeld Festival Director Reflects on Successful Tenure
After the departure of Dieter Wedel in 2018, Joern Hinkel successfully led the Bad Hersfeld Festival for seven years, marked by significant events such as the 2023 visit of Tom Schulman, screenwriter of Dead Poets Society, and Deniz Yücel's speech in 2019; the festival attracted over 103,000 visitor...
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44% Bias Score
Excavation of "Wilhelmine" Resumes Rastatt Tunnel Construction
After a 2017 accident that halted a major European railway line for seven weeks, the embedded tunnel boring machine "Wilhelmine" has been fully excavated in Rastatt, Germany, allowing the Deutsche Bahn to resume construction of the tunnel's east tube with 200 meters remaining.
Excavation of "Wilhelmine" Resumes Rastatt Tunnel Construction
After a 2017 accident that halted a major European railway line for seven weeks, the embedded tunnel boring machine "Wilhelmine" has been fully excavated in Rastatt, Germany, allowing the Deutsche Bahn to resume construction of the tunnel's east tube with 200 meters remaining.
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24% Bias Score
German Firefighter Survey Reveals High Rates of Violence
A survey of over 7,500 German firefighters found that 75.1% of professionals and 43.8% of volunteers experienced violence (verbal abuse, physical attacks, threats) during the last two years, with most incidents occurring during traffic and rescue operations; many incidents remain unreported.
German Firefighter Survey Reveals High Rates of Violence
A survey of over 7,500 German firefighters found that 75.1% of professionals and 43.8% of volunteers experienced violence (verbal abuse, physical attacks, threats) during the last two years, with most incidents occurring during traffic and rescue operations; many incidents remain unreported.
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28% Bias Score
Saxony CDU Approves Left Party Proposal on Corona Pandemic Review
For the first time since 1990, Saxony's CDU voted in favor of a Left party proposal to form a committee investigating the state's response to the Corona pandemic, marking a significant shift in political dynamics.
Saxony CDU Approves Left Party Proposal on Corona Pandemic Review
For the first time since 1990, Saxony's CDU voted in favor of a Left party proposal to form a committee investigating the state's response to the Corona pandemic, marking a significant shift in political dynamics.
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40% Bias Score
Saxony's Economy to Contract in 2024 Due to Automotive Crisis
Saxony's economy is projected to contract by 0.5 percent in 2024, underperforming East Germany (0.3 percent growth) and Germany (-0.1 percent), mainly due to the automotive industry's crisis impacting Volkswagen's 10,000+ Saxon employees and causing wider industrial decline (2.4 percent vs East Germ...
Saxony's Economy to Contract in 2024 Due to Automotive Crisis
Saxony's economy is projected to contract by 0.5 percent in 2024, underperforming East Germany (0.3 percent growth) and Germany (-0.1 percent), mainly due to the automotive industry's crisis impacting Volkswagen's 10,000+ Saxon employees and causing wider industrial decline (2.4 percent vs East Germ...
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40% Bias Score
Austrian TV personality Hermes Phettberg dies at 72
Austrian late-night TV personality Hermes Phettberg died at 72; his show "Phettberg's Nette Leit Show" was a 1990s cult hit known for its bizarre humor and honest portrayal of his life, including his sexual fantasies, but he later faced financial hardship and health issues.
Austrian TV personality Hermes Phettberg dies at 72
Austrian late-night TV personality Hermes Phettberg died at 72; his show "Phettberg's Nette Leit Show" was a 1990s cult hit known for its bizarre humor and honest portrayal of his life, including his sexual fantasies, but he later faced financial hardship and health issues.
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32% Bias Score
Strong Holiday Bookings Boost Schleswig-Holstein Tourism
Schleswig-Holstein's coastal regions experience a surge in tourism during the Christmas and New Year period, with occupancy rates exceeding 90% in some areas by New Year's Eve; strong bookings for summer 2025 also indicate a positive outlook for the tourism sector.
Strong Holiday Bookings Boost Schleswig-Holstein Tourism
Schleswig-Holstein's coastal regions experience a surge in tourism during the Christmas and New Year period, with occupancy rates exceeding 90% in some areas by New Year's Eve; strong bookings for summer 2025 also indicate a positive outlook for the tourism sector.
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24% Bias Score