Austrian Authorities Arrest René Benko on Asset Concealment Charges
Austrian authorities arrested René Benko, founder of the insolvent Signa Group, at his Innsbruck villa on suspicion of concealing assets from creditors and authorities; investigations also involve a Munich project with alleged misappropriation of funds from a foreign sovereign wealth fund, totaling ...
Austrian Authorities Arrest René Benko on Asset Concealment Charges
Austrian authorities arrested René Benko, founder of the insolvent Signa Group, at his Innsbruck villa on suspicion of concealing assets from creditors and authorities; investigations also involve a Munich project with alleged misappropriation of funds from a foreign sovereign wealth fund, totaling ...
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48% Bias Score
Austrian Musician Fears FPÖ Rise, New Album Reflects Societal Anxieties
Austrian musician Rainhard Fendrich voiced concerns over the potential FPÖ government takeover in Austria, citing fears about the party's rhetoric and potential for international isolation. His new album, "Wimpernschlag," addresses the trauma experienced by children in war zones, alongside other soc...
Austrian Musician Fears FPÖ Rise, New Album Reflects Societal Anxieties
Austrian musician Rainhard Fendrich voiced concerns over the potential FPÖ government takeover in Austria, citing fears about the party's rhetoric and potential for international isolation. His new album, "Wimpernschlag," addresses the trauma experienced by children in war zones, alongside other soc...
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Theatertreffen 2025: Ten Noteworthy Productions Reflect Societal Concerns
A jury selected ten plays for the 2025 Berlin Theatertreffen, including VR performance art, a controversial opera performance featuring lesbian love scenes and Christian ritual mockery, and the posthumous work of René Pollesch, reflecting a pessimistic view of modern society.
Berlin Theatertreffen 2025: Ten Noteworthy Productions Reflect Societal Concerns
A jury selected ten plays for the 2025 Berlin Theatertreffen, including VR performance art, a controversial opera performance featuring lesbian love scenes and Christian ritual mockery, and the posthumous work of René Pollesch, reflecting a pessimistic view of modern society.
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52% Bias Score
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Sparks Concerns
Austria's ÖVP and FPÖ are forming a right-wing coalition government, despite concerns about the FPÖ leader's past and potential threats to democratic norms, press freedom, and Austria's international standing; the coalition plans €6.3 billion in budget cuts, largely affecting climate initiatives.
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Sparks Concerns
Austria's ÖVP and FPÖ are forming a right-wing coalition government, despite concerns about the FPÖ leader's past and potential threats to democratic norms, press freedom, and Austria's international standing; the coalition plans €6.3 billion in budget cuts, largely affecting climate initiatives.
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52% Bias Score
Austria's President Faces Far-Right Chancellor Candidate
Following Austria's September election, where the far-right FPÖ secured 29% of the vote, President Alexander Van der Bellen faces the potential appointment of FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl as Chancellor, a situation he can influence significantly using his extensive constitutional powers.
Austria's President Faces Far-Right Chancellor Candidate
Following Austria's September election, where the far-right FPÖ secured 29% of the vote, President Alexander Van der Bellen faces the potential appointment of FPÖ leader Herbert Kickl as Chancellor, a situation he can influence significantly using his extensive constitutional powers.
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56% Bias Score
World's Oldest Tattoos Found on Ötzi the Iceman
The 61 tattoos on Ötzi, a 46-year-old Copper Age man discovered in 1991 in the Alps, are confirmed as the world's oldest, predating previous finds by at least 1,000 years, and may have had therapeutic purposes.
World's Oldest Tattoos Found on Ötzi the Iceman
The 61 tattoos on Ötzi, a 46-year-old Copper Age man discovered in 1991 in the Alps, are confirmed as the world's oldest, predating previous finds by at least 1,000 years, and may have had therapeutic purposes.
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36% Bias Score
Austrian Tycoon Arrested in Europe's Largest Corporate Bankruptcy
Austrian real estate magnate René Benko was arrested on Thursday for alleged fraud and false accounting related to the bankruptcy of his Signa Group, which is considered Europe's largest corporate failure, involving €30 billion in debt and investigations in four European countries.
Austrian Tycoon Arrested in Europe's Largest Corporate Bankruptcy
Austrian real estate magnate René Benko was arrested on Thursday for alleged fraud and false accounting related to the bankruptcy of his Signa Group, which is considered Europe's largest corporate failure, involving €30 billion in debt and investigations in four European countries.
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60% Bias Score
Austria's Far-Right Leader Poised to Become Chancellor
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), is poised to become Austria's next chancellor after a swift agreement with the center-right Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) on the 2025 budget, despite potential disagreements over foreign policy and the selection of ministers.
Austria's Far-Right Leader Poised to Become Chancellor
Herbert Kickl, leader of Austria's far-right Freedom Party (FPÖ), is poised to become Austria's next chancellor after a swift agreement with the center-right Austrian People's Party (ÖVP) on the 2025 budget, despite potential disagreements over foreign policy and the selection of ministers.
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48% Bias Score
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Talks Advance Amidst Public Backlash
Austria's right-wing FPÖ and ÖVP parties are in advanced coalition talks, potentially forming a government led by Herbert Kickl, despite significant public and internal resistance due to the FPÖ's pro-Russia stance, budget cuts, and concerns about press freedom.
Austria's Right-Wing Coalition Talks Advance Amidst Public Backlash
Austria's right-wing FPÖ and ÖVP parties are in advanced coalition talks, potentially forming a government led by Herbert Kickl, despite significant public and internal resistance due to the FPÖ's pro-Russia stance, budget cuts, and concerns about press freedom.
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44% Bias Score
Austria's Central Bank Chief Sees No Immediate Economic Risks From Far-Right Government
Austria's central bank chief says there are no immediate economic risks from a potential far-right government, citing planned spending cuts and the EU's decision against opening an excessive deficit procedure, despite concerns in Brussels over the FPÖ's stance on Russia and Ukraine.
Austria's Central Bank Chief Sees No Immediate Economic Risks From Far-Right Government
Austria's central bank chief says there are no immediate economic risks from a potential far-right government, citing planned spending cuts and the EU's decision against opening an excessive deficit procedure, despite concerns in Brussels over the FPÖ's stance on Russia and Ukraine.
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44% Bias Score
EU's Response to Austria's Far-Right: A Weakening Firewall
The potential inclusion of Austria's far-right Freedom Party in government signals a major shift in EU politics, abandoning the previous strategy of isolating such parties and potentially changing the bloc's political landscape.
EU's Response to Austria's Far-Right: A Weakening Firewall
The potential inclusion of Austria's far-right Freedom Party in government signals a major shift in EU politics, abandoning the previous strategy of isolating such parties and potentially changing the bloc's political landscape.
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52% Bias Score
Austria Averts EU Deficit Procedure With Last-Minute Budget Deal
Austria's FPÖ and ÖVP formed a coalition government and presented a budget plan to the EU on Monday, aiming to avoid a deficit procedure by cutting €6.4 billion without raising taxes; this follows failed negotiations with a center-left coalition.
Austria Averts EU Deficit Procedure With Last-Minute Budget Deal
Austria's FPÖ and ÖVP formed a coalition government and presented a budget plan to the EU on Monday, aiming to avoid a deficit procedure by cutting €6.4 billion without raising taxes; this follows failed negotiations with a center-left coalition.
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60% Bias Score