Santander Denies Plans to Exit UK Market
Banco Santander has denied reports that it is considering selling its UK operations, despite lower-than-expected returns for nearly two decades, emphasizing the UK's continued importance to its business and highlighting the complexities and regulatory challenges involved in a potential sale.
Santander Denies Plans to Exit UK Market
Banco Santander has denied reports that it is considering selling its UK operations, despite lower-than-expected returns for nearly two decades, emphasizing the UK's continued importance to its business and highlighting the complexities and regulatory challenges involved in a potential sale.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Government Defends Telefónica Leadership Appointment
The Spanish government defends its role in appointing Marc Murtra as Telefónica's new president, highlighting his expertise in cybersecurity and AI and denying any political motivation; simultaneously, Spain will request EU Solidarity Fund aid for post-dana reconstruction, and delays in submitting t...
Spanish Government Defends Telefónica Leadership Appointment
The Spanish government defends its role in appointing Marc Murtra as Telefónica's new president, highlighting his expertise in cybersecurity and AI and denying any political motivation; simultaneously, Spain will request EU Solidarity Fund aid for post-dana reconstruction, and delays in submitting t...
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52% Bias Score
Greek Robotics Startup Boosts Industrial Efficiency with AI-Powered Software
Progressive Robotics, a Thessaloniki-based startup, created software that drastically reduces industrial robot programming time by 80%, enabling SMEs to increase automation and reduce costs; the company secured €1.6 million in funding and is expanding globally.
Greek Robotics Startup Boosts Industrial Efficiency with AI-Powered Software
Progressive Robotics, a Thessaloniki-based startup, created software that drastically reduces industrial robot programming time by 80%, enabling SMEs to increase automation and reduce costs; the company secured €1.6 million in funding and is expanding globally.
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40% Bias Score
German Publishers Unite to Demand Policy Changes to Secure Media's Future
The German publishers' associations BDZV and MVFP launched the "Alliance for the Future of the Press" on Monday, demanding policy changes like zero VAT on publications, restrictions on platform dominance, and AI regulations to secure the financial future of German print and digital media.
German Publishers Unite to Demand Policy Changes to Secure Media's Future
The German publishers' associations BDZV and MVFP launched the "Alliance for the Future of the Press" on Monday, demanding policy changes like zero VAT on publications, restrictions on platform dominance, and AI regulations to secure the financial future of German print and digital media.
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36% Bias Score
Victoria Imposes 24-Hour Fuel Price Freeze
Victoria's government announced a policy to freeze petrol prices for 24 hours, requiring daily price reporting and launching a price comparison feature on the Service Victoria app; however, concerns exist that it could inadvertently increase average fuel prices.
Victoria Imposes 24-Hour Fuel Price Freeze
Victoria's government announced a policy to freeze petrol prices for 24 hours, requiring daily price reporting and launching a price comparison feature on the Service Victoria app; however, concerns exist that it could inadvertently increase average fuel prices.
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48% Bias Score
Poverty's Impact on Australian Students' Education: A Champion's Story
James, a 21-year-old mechanical engineering student, triumphed over poverty to become a half-marathon champion, highlighting the significant impact of socioeconomic disadvantage on Australian students' education, which NAPLAN data shows affects a third of disadvantaged students, and calls for increa...
Poverty's Impact on Australian Students' Education: A Champion's Story
James, a 21-year-old mechanical engineering student, triumphed over poverty to become a half-marathon champion, highlighting the significant impact of socioeconomic disadvantage on Australian students' education, which NAPLAN data shows affects a third of disadvantaged students, and calls for increa...
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44% Bias Score
Fybra Therm: Smart Thermostatic Valves Optimize Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
Founded in 2021 by Gaetano Lapenta and Marco Scaramelli, Italian cleantech startup Fybra launched Fybra Therm in 2024, smart thermostatic valves using predictive algorithms and real-time air quality data to optimize heating and ventilation, saving energy and improving indoor comfort; it is currently...
Fybra Therm: Smart Thermostatic Valves Optimize Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
Founded in 2021 by Gaetano Lapenta and Marco Scaramelli, Italian cleantech startup Fybra launched Fybra Therm in 2024, smart thermostatic valves using predictive algorithms and real-time air quality data to optimize heating and ventilation, saving energy and improving indoor comfort; it is currently...
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52% Bias Score
Ofcom's New Rules Lead to Substantial Broadband and Phone Price Hikes
New Ofcom rules banning percentage-based price hikes on phone and broadband contracts have led to significant price increases of up to 15 percent for some consumers, impacting those on cheaper plans disproportionately.
Ofcom's New Rules Lead to Substantial Broadband and Phone Price Hikes
New Ofcom rules banning percentage-based price hikes on phone and broadband contracts have led to significant price increases of up to 15 percent for some consumers, impacting those on cheaper plans disproportionately.
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52% Bias Score
German Middle Class Bears Disproportionate Tax Burden Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Germany's middle class pays over 40% of its income in taxes and social security, more than in any other European country, creating an economic disparity that is projected to worsen due to rising healthcare costs. A proposed solution to tax capital gains faces political opposition.
German Middle Class Bears Disproportionate Tax Burden Amid Rising Healthcare Costs
Germany's middle class pays over 40% of its income in taxes and social security, more than in any other European country, creating an economic disparity that is projected to worsen due to rising healthcare costs. A proposed solution to tax capital gains faces political opposition.
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52% Bias Score
Turin's Via Chiesa della Salute: A Post-Industrial Commercial Success Story
Via Chiesa della Salute in Turin's Borgo Vittoria, once a primarily industrial area, is now a thriving commercial street with a diverse mix of businesses, a high percentage of foreign residents, and community initiatives contributing to its revitalization, despite challenges like traffic and evening...
Turin's Via Chiesa della Salute: A Post-Industrial Commercial Success Story
Via Chiesa della Salute in Turin's Borgo Vittoria, once a primarily industrial area, is now a thriving commercial street with a diverse mix of businesses, a high percentage of foreign residents, and community initiatives contributing to its revitalization, despite challenges like traffic and evening...
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44% Bias Score
Declining Birth Rates Force Saxony-Anhalt Daycares to Reduce Staff and Capacity
Declining birth rates in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, are forcing daycare centers to reduce staff and capacity due to decreased demand; the state is assessing the situation but faces budget limitations.
Declining Birth Rates Force Saxony-Anhalt Daycares to Reduce Staff and Capacity
Declining birth rates in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, are forcing daycare centers to reduce staff and capacity due to decreased demand; the state is assessing the situation but faces budget limitations.
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40% Bias Score
Frankfurt Housing Market Recovers, Prices Rise
Frankfurt's housing market is recovering after a 2023 price decline, with prices rising up to 10 percent in 2024 for existing apartments; the city plans to increase affordable housing by improving funding and developing new building areas.
Frankfurt Housing Market Recovers, Prices Rise
Frankfurt's housing market is recovering after a 2023 price decline, with prices rising up to 10 percent in 2024 for existing apartments; the city plans to increase affordable housing by improving funding and developing new building areas.
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36% Bias Score