Italian Students Protest High Living Costs, Demand Increased Education Funding
On December 23, 2023, students from "Cambiare Rotta" protested at Milan's Central Station, demanding €10 billion for universities and research, public student housing, and subsidized train tickets, highlighting the high cost of living and transportation for students, particularly those from Southern...
Italian Students Protest High Living Costs, Demand Increased Education Funding
On December 23, 2023, students from "Cambiare Rotta" protested at Milan's Central Station, demanding €10 billion for universities and research, public student housing, and subsidized train tickets, highlighting the high cost of living and transportation for students, particularly those from Southern...
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40% Bias Score
MacKenzie Scott's $2 Billion 2024 Philanthropy: A Focus on Repeat Grants and Economic Security
MacKenzie Scott donated $2 billion to 199 organizations in 2024, including repeat grants to several nonprofits working on affordable housing, such as Enterprise Community Partners ($65 million) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation ($65 million), reflecting a focus on economic security and a...
MacKenzie Scott's $2 Billion 2024 Philanthropy: A Focus on Repeat Grants and Economic Security
MacKenzie Scott donated $2 billion to 199 organizations in 2024, including repeat grants to several nonprofits working on affordable housing, such as Enterprise Community Partners ($65 million) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation ($65 million), reflecting a focus on economic security and a...
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28% Bias Score
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Countries
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries found that Finnish adults had the highest scores in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored lowest; older adults scored lower than younger adults, and those with highly educated parents had bette...
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Countries
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries found that Finnish adults had the highest scores in literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored lowest; older adults scored lower than younger adults, and those with highly educated parents had bette...
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36% Bias Score
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries revealed that Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands had the highest literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving scores, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored below the OECD average; older adults (55-65) generally had lower skills t...
OECD Study Reveals Wide Disparities in Adult Skills Across Europe
An OECD study of 160,000 adults across 31 countries revealed that Finland, Sweden, Norway, and the Netherlands had the highest literacy, numeracy, and problem-solving scores, while Portugal, Poland, Italy, and Lithuania scored below the OECD average; older adults (55-65) generally had lower skills t...
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36% Bias Score
Istanbul TOKİ Housing Protest: Broken Promises and Price Hikes
Istanbul residents entitled to TOKİ housing protested payment increases and delayed project completion, citing broken pre-election promises of fixed, low-interest payments, while other cities received more favorable terms.
Istanbul TOKİ Housing Protest: Broken Promises and Price Hikes
Istanbul residents entitled to TOKİ housing protested payment increases and delayed project completion, citing broken pre-election promises of fixed, low-interest payments, while other cities received more favorable terms.
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60% Bias Score
Turkish Union Demands 55,000 Lira Minimum Wage Amidst Economic Hardship
The Nakliyat-İş Union, affiliated with DİSK, protested in Eminönü Square, demanding a 55,000 Turkish Lira net minimum wage, citing insufficient increases relative to inflation and income inequality compared to lawmakers' salaries, highlighting the economic struggles faced by Turkish workers.
Turkish Union Demands 55,000 Lira Minimum Wage Amidst Economic Hardship
The Nakliyat-İş Union, affiliated with DİSK, protested in Eminönü Square, demanding a 55,000 Turkish Lira net minimum wage, citing insufficient increases relative to inflation and income inequality compared to lawmakers' salaries, highlighting the economic struggles faced by Turkish workers.
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56% Bias Score
Barcelona's Successful Fight Against Airbnb's Impact on Housing"
Barcelona's city government, between 2015 and 2023, imposed strict regulations on short-term rentals, resulting in the closure of over 6,000 illegal tourist apartments, a €600,000 fine for Airbnb, and the return of at least 2,000 units to the residential market.
Barcelona's Successful Fight Against Airbnb's Impact on Housing"
Barcelona's city government, between 2015 and 2023, imposed strict regulations on short-term rentals, resulting in the closure of over 6,000 illegal tourist apartments, a €600,000 fine for Airbnb, and the return of at least 2,000 units to the residential market.
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48% Bias Score
High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates
High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.
High-Income Homeowners Face Financial Strain Amidst Rising Interest Rates
High-income Australian homeowners, some earning \$400,000 to \$500,000, are struggling with soaring mortgage repayments after the Reserve Bank's 13 interest rate increases, forcing some to move back in with family, downsize or relocate due to increased childcare costs and the overall cost of living.
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60% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees Surge in Housing Benefit Recipients
The number of households in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern receiving Wohngeld (housing benefit) almost doubled to 46,360 in 2023 due to the Wohngeld Plus reform, impacting nearly 6% of all households, with pensioners making up the largest group.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees Surge in Housing Benefit Recipients
The number of households in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern receiving Wohngeld (housing benefit) almost doubled to 46,360 in 2023 due to the Wohngeld Plus reform, impacting nearly 6% of all households, with pensioners making up the largest group.
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36% Bias Score
Greece: Housing Crisis Worsens as Prices Outpace Income Growth
In Greece, the rising cost of housing has outpaced income growth since 2020, requiring significantly more average salaries (232 in 2024 vs. 190 in 2020) to purchase the same property, now costing \303,693 instead of \200,000. The government aims to improve affordability in 2025 via subsidized loans ...
Greece: Housing Crisis Worsens as Prices Outpace Income Growth
In Greece, the rising cost of housing has outpaced income growth since 2020, requiring significantly more average salaries (232 in 2024 vs. 190 in 2020) to purchase the same property, now costing \303,693 instead of \200,000. The government aims to improve affordability in 2025 via subsidized loans ...
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36% Bias Score
Greek Parliament Debates 2025 Budget Amidst Opposition Criticism
The Greek parliament debated the 2025 budget, with opposition parties criticizing its focus on special interests, neglecting economic competitiveness and social justice, and relying on the temporary Recovery Fund, while the government highlighted stability. A nominal vote will follow the Prime Minis...
Greek Parliament Debates 2025 Budget Amidst Opposition Criticism
The Greek parliament debated the 2025 budget, with opposition parties criticizing its focus on special interests, neglecting economic competitiveness and social justice, and relying on the temporary Recovery Fund, while the government highlighted stability. A nominal vote will follow the Prime Minis...
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36% Bias Score
KKE Condemns Greece's 2025 Budget as Anti-Worker and Pro-Military
Dimitris Koutsoubas of the KKE denounced Greece's 2025 budget in parliament, calling it a tool for wealth transfer from the poor to the rich and criticizing its focus on military spending and tax policies favoring large corporations while harming small businesses.
KKE Condemns Greece's 2025 Budget as Anti-Worker and Pro-Military
Dimitris Koutsoubas of the KKE denounced Greece's 2025 budget in parliament, calling it a tool for wealth transfer from the poor to the rich and criticizing its focus on military spending and tax policies favoring large corporations while harming small businesses.
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64% Bias Score