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Record High of Anti-Queer Violence Reported in Berlin
Berlin's 2023 anti-queer violence monitor reported a record 588 cases, with verbal abuse as the most common form (45.4%), followed by physical assault (11.6%), mostly in public spaces; men were the most common perpetrators, and increased queer visibility correlated with increased violence.
Record High of Anti-Queer Violence Reported in Berlin
Berlin's 2023 anti-queer violence monitor reported a record 588 cases, with verbal abuse as the most common form (45.4%), followed by physical assault (11.6%), mostly in public spaces; men were the most common perpetrators, and increased queer visibility correlated with increased violence.
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28% Bias Score
Berlin Trial: Three Men Charged with Murder at Kottbusser Tor
Three men are on trial in Berlin for the June 22nd murder of a 26-year-old Tunisian national at the Kottbusser Tor U-Bahn station, allegedly due to a dispute over illegal drug dealing; the trial highlights persistent crime issues in the area.
Berlin Trial: Three Men Charged with Murder at Kottbusser Tor
Three men are on trial in Berlin for the June 22nd murder of a 26-year-old Tunisian national at the Kottbusser Tor U-Bahn station, allegedly due to a dispute over illegal drug dealing; the trial highlights persistent crime issues in the area.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Trial: Three Men Charged with Murder at Kottbusser Tor
Three men stand trial in Berlin for the June 22, 2023, murder of a 26-year-old Tunisian man at the Kottbusser Tor U-Bahn station; the stabbing was allegedly revenge for a dispute involving illegal drug dealing.
Berlin Trial: Three Men Charged with Murder at Kottbusser Tor
Three men stand trial in Berlin for the June 22, 2023, murder of a 26-year-old Tunisian man at the Kottbusser Tor U-Bahn station; the stabbing was allegedly revenge for a dispute involving illegal drug dealing.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin's Social Housing Approvals Surge to 5,100 in 2024"
Berlin approved almost 5,100 applications for social housing units in 2024, a significant increase from previous years, aiming to offset the decrease in social housing units over the past 25 years. However, exceeding available funding in the future could pose challenges to the long-term sustainabili...
Berlin's Social Housing Approvals Surge to 5,100 in 2024"
Berlin approved almost 5,100 applications for social housing units in 2024, a significant increase from previous years, aiming to offset the decrease in social housing units over the past 25 years. However, exceeding available funding in the future could pose challenges to the long-term sustainabili...
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40% Bias Score
Far-Right Attack on SPD Members in Berlin
Four young men from outside Berlin attacked SPD members at a Berlin information stand, injuring several people including police officers, after attending a far-right demonstration that was met with a much larger counter-demonstration.
Far-Right Attack on SPD Members in Berlin
Four young men from outside Berlin attacked SPD members at a Berlin information stand, injuring several people including police officers, after attending a far-right demonstration that was met with a much larger counter-demonstration.
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56% Bias Score
Berlin Cancels 29 Euro Public Transport Ticket to Cut Costs
Berlin ended its 29 Euro public transport ticket for new customers on December 10th, 2024, to save 300 million Euros in its 2025 budget; existing users will be automatically switched to the 58 Euro Germany ticket, with the city covering the difference until their contract expires.
Berlin Cancels 29 Euro Public Transport Ticket to Cut Costs
Berlin ended its 29 Euro public transport ticket for new customers on December 10th, 2024, to save 300 million Euros in its 2025 budget; existing users will be automatically switched to the 58 Euro Germany ticket, with the city covering the difference until their contract expires.
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52% Bias Score
Direct High-Speed Rail Link Opens Between Paris and Berlin
A new direct high-speed train line connecting Paris and Berlin opened on December 17th, offering an 8-hour journey, in response to growing demand for European rail travel; the service, operated by Deutsche Bahn and SNCF, is already over 80% booked.
Direct High-Speed Rail Link Opens Between Paris and Berlin
A new direct high-speed train line connecting Paris and Berlin opened on December 17th, offering an 8-hour journey, in response to growing demand for European rail travel; the service, operated by Deutsche Bahn and SNCF, is already over 80% booked.
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Implements Knife Bans in High-Crime Zones
Berlin bans knives and other weapons in three high-crime areas (Görlitzer Park, Kottbusser Tor, Leopoldplatz) starting February 15, 2025, due to a 5% increase in knife attacks in 2023; police can confiscate weapons without suspicion, issuing fines up to €10,000.
Berlin Implements Knife Bans in High-Crime Zones
Berlin bans knives and other weapons in three high-crime areas (Görlitzer Park, Kottbusser Tor, Leopoldplatz) starting February 15, 2025, due to a 5% increase in knife attacks in 2023; police can confiscate weapons without suspicion, issuing fines up to €10,000.
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44% Bias Score
Right-Wing Extremists Attack SPD Members in Berlin
Four young men from Halle, allegedly motivated by right-wing extremism, attacked SPD members at a Berlin train station on Saturday, injuring several police officers and one SPD member. Three are in custody.
Right-Wing Extremists Attack SPD Members in Berlin
Four young men from Halle, allegedly motivated by right-wing extremism, attacked SPD members at a Berlin train station on Saturday, injuring several police officers and one SPD member. Three are in custody.
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56% Bias Score
New Direct High-Speed Rail Link Connects Berlin and Paris
A new direct high-speed train service between Berlin and Paris launched on Monday, offering a daily connection with a travel time of slightly over eight hours and four stops, including Strasbourg, aiming to provide a faster and more environmentally friendly alternative to air travel.
New Direct High-Speed Rail Link Connects Berlin and Paris
A new direct high-speed train service between Berlin and Paris launched on Monday, offering a daily connection with a travel time of slightly over eight hours and four stops, including Strasbourg, aiming to provide a faster and more environmentally friendly alternative to air travel.
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48% Bias Score
Berlin Greens Nominate Paus for Top Bundestag Spot
The Berlin Green Party selected Lisa Paus, former Federal Minister for Family Affairs, as its top candidate for the Bundestag election with 76% of the vote, followed by Andreas Audretsch (89%) and Nina Stahr (83%), while Renate Künast decided not to run.
Berlin Greens Nominate Paus for Top Bundestag Spot
The Berlin Green Party selected Lisa Paus, former Federal Minister for Family Affairs, as its top candidate for the Bundestag election with 76% of the vote, followed by Andreas Audretsch (89%) and Nina Stahr (83%), while Renate Künast decided not to run.
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40% Bias Score
"Berlin Removes 37 Parking Spots to Save Trees, Sparking Political Clash"
"To protect 18 Japanese schnurr trees in Berlin's Kreuzberg, the Green-led Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district removed 37 parking spots, replacing asphalt with soil to accommodate tree roots; this sparked controversy with the CDU, who criticized the lack of alternative solutions and the prioritization...
"Berlin Removes 37 Parking Spots to Save Trees, Sparking Political Clash"
"To protect 18 Japanese schnurr trees in Berlin's Kreuzberg, the Green-led Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district removed 37 parking spots, replacing asphalt with soil to accommodate tree roots; this sparked controversy with the CDU, who criticized the lack of alternative solutions and the prioritization...
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60% Bias Score
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