Trump's Aid Freeze Shakes Eastern Europe
President Trump's 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid to Eastern Europe, starting January 24th, threatens pro-democracy groups, independent media, and local governments in countries like Moldova, Kosovo, and Serbia, potentially increasing Russian and Chinese influence and jeopardizing democratic proce...
Trump's Aid Freeze Shakes Eastern Europe
President Trump's 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign aid to Eastern Europe, starting January 24th, threatens pro-democracy groups, independent media, and local governments in countries like Moldova, Kosovo, and Serbia, potentially increasing Russian and Chinese influence and jeopardizing democratic proce...
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40% Bias Score
Sandu and Zelenskyy Condemn Russian Interference, Cooperate on Transnistria Energy Crisis
Moldovan President Maia Sandu visited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on January 25th, 2025, to discuss regional security, energy cooperation, and countering Russian interference in Moldova's internal affairs, including the ongoing energy crisis in Transnistria.
Sandu and Zelenskyy Condemn Russian Interference, Cooperate on Transnistria Energy Crisis
Moldovan President Maia Sandu visited Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv on January 25th, 2025, to discuss regional security, energy cooperation, and countering Russian interference in Moldova's internal affairs, including the ongoing energy crisis in Transnistria.
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36% Bias Score
Lithuania to become NATO's top defense spender
Lithuania will raise its defense spending to 5-6% of its GDP from 2026, exceeding all other NATO countries, due to the ongoing threat of Russian aggression, as announced by President Gitanas Nauseda on Friday.
Lithuania to become NATO's top defense spender
Lithuania will raise its defense spending to 5-6% of its GDP from 2026, exceeding all other NATO countries, due to the ongoing threat of Russian aggression, as announced by President Gitanas Nauseda on Friday.
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36% Bias Score
UK and Ukraine Sign Landmark '100-Year Partnership' Agreement
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a landmark "100-year partnership" agreement on January 16th, focusing on military and economic cooperation, amidst concerns about a potential shift in US foreign policy under President-elect Trump. The agreement include...
UK and Ukraine Sign Landmark '100-Year Partnership' Agreement
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky signed a landmark "100-year partnership" agreement on January 16th, focusing on military and economic cooperation, amidst concerns about a potential shift in US foreign policy under President-elect Trump. The agreement include...
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32% Bias Score
Ukraine Defends Against Russian Advance Amidst Uncertain US Support and Peace Prospects
One week before Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Ukraine's military is on the defensive against Russia's advance in Donetsk, facing uncertainty about continued Western military aid and the prospects for peace negotiations.
Ukraine Defends Against Russian Advance Amidst Uncertain US Support and Peace Prospects
One week before Donald Trump's potential return to the White House, Ukraine's military is on the defensive against Russia's advance in Donetsk, facing uncertainty about continued Western military aid and the prospects for peace negotiations.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Annexation Plans Spark Global Territorial Disputes
Donald Trump's plan to annex Canada and Greenland, and regain control of the Panama Canal, has prompted varied global responses, including the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and support from Bulgarian politician Kostadin Kostadinov, who uses this as justification for Bulgaria's terri...
Trump's Annexation Plans Spark Global Territorial Disputes
Donald Trump's plan to annex Canada and Greenland, and regain control of the Panama Canal, has prompted varied global responses, including the resignation of Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau and support from Bulgarian politician Kostadin Kostadinov, who uses this as justification for Bulgaria's terri...
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48% Bias Score
NATO's Greek Rail Transport Disrupts Passenger Service
NATO's military equipment transport by rail in Greece from January 21-25, 2025, disrupted passenger service for five days while supporting Steadfast Dart-25 exercises simulating a major conflict; Hellenic Train called it "commercial cargo," but locals witnessed military vehicles.
NATO's Greek Rail Transport Disrupts Passenger Service
NATO's military equipment transport by rail in Greece from January 21-25, 2025, disrupted passenger service for five days while supporting Steadfast Dart-25 exercises simulating a major conflict; Hellenic Train called it "commercial cargo," but locals witnessed military vehicles.
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48% 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
Lithuania to Increase Defense Spending to 5-6% of GDP
Facing the persistent threat of Russian aggression, Lithuania's government has decided to increase defense spending from over 3% to 5-6% of its GDP between 2026 and 2030, making it the highest among NATO members. This decision follows a call from the US president-elect to increase NATO defense spend...
Lithuania to Increase Defense Spending to 5-6% of GDP
Facing the persistent threat of Russian aggression, Lithuania's government has decided to increase defense spending from over 3% to 5-6% of its GDP between 2026 and 2030, making it the highest among NATO members. This decision follows a call from the US president-elect to increase NATO defense spend...
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48% Bias Score
Fico's Moscow Trip Sparks No-Confidence Vote in Slovakia
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico faces a no-confidence vote after his December 22, 2023, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to secure cheap Russian gas, alienating allies and prompting an opposition-led vote that could trigger snap elections, with the opposition's Progressive Slovakia party ...
Fico's Moscow Trip Sparks No-Confidence Vote in Slovakia
Slovakia's Prime Minister Robert Fico faces a no-confidence vote after his December 22, 2023, meeting with Vladimir Putin in Moscow to secure cheap Russian gas, alienating allies and prompting an opposition-led vote that could trigger snap elections, with the opposition's Progressive Slovakia party ...
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52% Bias Score
Milanovic Wins Croatian Presidency in Landslide Victory
In Croatia's presidential election, opposition-backed Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory in the second round, winning over 74% of the vote against the ruling conservative party's candidate, Dragan Primorac, according to official results.
Milanovic Wins Croatian Presidency in Landslide Victory
In Croatia's presidential election, opposition-backed Zoran Milanovic secured a resounding victory in the second round, winning over 74% of the vote against the ruling conservative party's candidate, Dragan Primorac, according to official results.
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44% Bias Score
Nauseda Claims Kaliningrad as Historically Lithuanian
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda claimed Kaliningrad, a Russian region, is historically Lithuanian and should be called "Karaliaučius", mirroring similar Polish claims and following Donald Trump's expansionist statements.
Nauseda Claims Kaliningrad as Historically Lithuanian
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda claimed Kaliningrad, a Russian region, is historically Lithuanian and should be called "Karaliaučius", mirroring similar Polish claims and following Donald Trump's expansionist statements.
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52% Bias Score