Dutch Social Rental Housing Construction Falls Short of Government Targets
From 2020-2023, 275 of 342 Dutch municipalities built less than 30 percent social rental housing, despite government targets and long waiting lists; the government may mandate construction, but corporations cite funding shortages and sustainability upgrades as obstacles.
Dutch Social Rental Housing Construction Falls Short of Government Targets
From 2020-2023, 275 of 342 Dutch municipalities built less than 30 percent social rental housing, despite government targets and long waiting lists; the government may mandate construction, but corporations cite funding shortages and sustainability upgrades as obstacles.
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36% Bias Score
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 to Boost Regional Innovation
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding 130 million euros, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and limit foreign influence in the high-tech sector.
Eindhoven Acquires Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 to Boost Regional Innovation
The municipality of Eindhoven will purchase the Brainport Industries Campus (BIC) 1 from Capreon for an undisclosed sum exceeding 130 million euros, aiming to strengthen regional innovation and limit foreign influence in the high-tech sector.
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44% Bias Score
Lufthansa Invests €200 Million to Improve Service Amidst Delivery Delays
Lufthansa, aiming to become Europe's leading premium airline, is investing €200 million in Frankfurt and Munich airports to improve services and operational efficiency, addressing persistent delays and customer dissatisfaction, while facing aircraft delivery delays from Boeing and Airbus.
Lufthansa Invests €200 Million to Improve Service Amidst Delivery Delays
Lufthansa, aiming to become Europe's leading premium airline, is investing €200 million in Frankfurt and Munich airports to improve services and operational efficiency, addressing persistent delays and customer dissatisfaction, while facing aircraft delivery delays from Boeing and Airbus.
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24% Bias Score
Earthquake Strikes Fukushima; Fatal Stabbing in Nagano
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, early Thursday, causing no tsunami. Separately, a fatal stabbing near a Nagano train station left one dead and two injured; the attacker remains at large.
Earthquake Strikes Fukushima; Fatal Stabbing in Nagano
A magnitude 5.2 earthquake hit Fukushima Prefecture, Japan, early Thursday, causing no tsunami. Separately, a fatal stabbing near a Nagano train station left one dead and two injured; the attacker remains at large.
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8% Bias Score
Home Equity Loans in 2025: Weighing Risks and Rewards
In 2025's rising inflation environment, homeowners with an average \$320,000 in home equity are considering loans (8.40% interest) versus higher-interest personal loans (nearly 13%) and credit cards (almost 23%), but must responsibly manage repayment to avoid losing their homes.
Home Equity Loans in 2025: Weighing Risks and Rewards
In 2025's rising inflation environment, homeowners with an average \$320,000 in home equity are considering loans (8.40% interest) versus higher-interest personal loans (nearly 13%) and credit cards (almost 23%), but must responsibly manage repayment to avoid losing their homes.
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48% Bias Score
Spain Maintains 2024 Minimum Wage Despite Legislative Setback
Following the Congress's rejection of the minimum wage extension, Spain's Ministry of Labor announced that the 2024 minimum wage (1,134 euros) will remain in effect until a new one is approved, preventing salary reductions for new hires and prompting inspections to ensure compliance.
Spain Maintains 2024 Minimum Wage Despite Legislative Setback
Following the Congress's rejection of the minimum wage extension, Spain's Ministry of Labor announced that the 2024 minimum wage (1,134 euros) will remain in effect until a new one is approved, preventing salary reductions for new hires and prompting inspections to ensure compliance.
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48% Bias Score
Record Norovirus Surge Overwhelms England's Hospitals
England's hospitals are facing an unprecedented surge in norovirus cases, reaching the highest level since January 2020, overwhelming hospitals already struggling with high flu rates and delayed discharges, leading to dangerously high bed occupancy rates of 96 percent.
Record Norovirus Surge Overwhelms England's Hospitals
England's hospitals are facing an unprecedented surge in norovirus cases, reaching the highest level since January 2020, overwhelming hospitals already struggling with high flu rates and delayed discharges, leading to dangerously high bed occupancy rates of 96 percent.
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44% Bias Score
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
Netherlands Falls Short of Social Housing Goals
In the Netherlands, only 26 percent of new housing construction from 2020-2023 was social rental housing, falling short of the government's 30 percent target; 34 municipalities had zero social rental construction, prompting a new law to mandate this 30 percent target in municipalities with lower tha...
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40% Bias Score
Woolworths Doubles Brut Deodorant Price Despite Smaller Size
Woolworths is selling a smaller 50g Brut deodorant stick for \$10, double the unit price of the previous 75g \$7 version, highlighting 'shrinkflation' and sparking consumer concerns amidst a cost-of-living crisis and existing accusations of deceptive pricing practices.
Woolworths Doubles Brut Deodorant Price Despite Smaller Size
Woolworths is selling a smaller 50g Brut deodorant stick for \$10, double the unit price of the previous 75g \$7 version, highlighting 'shrinkflation' and sparking consumer concerns amidst a cost-of-living crisis and existing accusations of deceptive pricing practices.
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64% Bias Score
€100 Million Dutch Initiative to Address Groningen Gas Extraction Aftermath
The Dutch government launched a €100 million annual, 30-year initiative to improve living conditions in Groningen and Noord-Drenthe, focusing on community building, local pride, and early intervention to address issues stemming from gas extraction.
€100 Million Dutch Initiative to Address Groningen Gas Extraction Aftermath
The Dutch government launched a €100 million annual, 30-year initiative to improve living conditions in Groningen and Noord-Drenthe, focusing on community building, local pride, and early intervention to address issues stemming from gas extraction.
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40% Bias Score
Europe Urged to Redirect €300 Billion in Savings for Domestic Investment
French central banker François Villeroy de Galhau urged Europe to redirect €300 billion in private savings currently invested in the US back into the European economy to fund crucial investments, highlighting insufficient financial intermediation in Europe as a key obstacle.
Europe Urged to Redirect €300 Billion in Savings for Domestic Investment
French central banker François Villeroy de Galhau urged Europe to redirect €300 billion in private savings currently invested in the US back into the European economy to fund crucial investments, highlighting insufficient financial intermediation in Europe as a key obstacle.
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48% Bias Score
Italy's 2024 Business Climate: Positive Net Growth Masks Regional Disparities and Zero-Start-Up Municipalities
In 2024, Italy recorded a net increase of 36,856 businesses, despite a low rate of new business creation and a significant rise in municipalities with zero new business registrations—478 in total, compared to 212 in 2004. Growth was concentrated in professional services, construction, and hospitalit...
Italy's 2024 Business Climate: Positive Net Growth Masks Regional Disparities and Zero-Start-Up Municipalities
In 2024, Italy recorded a net increase of 36,856 businesses, despite a low rate of new business creation and a significant rise in municipalities with zero new business registrations—478 in total, compared to 212 in 2004. Growth was concentrated in professional services, construction, and hospitalit...
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20% Bias Score