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Greece's Obstructed Rivers: A Call for Restoration
Greece lags in removing river obstacles despite a widespread European and US practice of restoring free-flowing rivers; a new Medina project advocates for removing obsolete structures and highlights the threat of small hydroelectric plants to the Aoos, Europe's last free-flowing river.
Greece's Obstructed Rivers: A Call for Restoration
Greece lags in removing river obstacles despite a widespread European and US practice of restoring free-flowing rivers; a new Medina project advocates for removing obsolete structures and highlights the threat of small hydroelectric plants to the Aoos, Europe's last free-flowing river.
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Car Market Stagnant Amidst High Prices and Slow Electric Vehicle Adoption
A 40dB survey reveals that only 10% of Spaniards plan to buy a car soon, preferring hybrids over electric due to high prices (30% increase since 2019) and limited charging infrastructure; this contrasts with the EU's 2035 ban on combustion engine sales.
Spanish Car Market Stagnant Amidst High Prices and Slow Electric Vehicle Adoption
A 40dB survey reveals that only 10% of Spaniards plan to buy a car soon, preferring hybrids over electric due to high prices (30% increase since 2019) and limited charging infrastructure; this contrasts with the EU's 2035 ban on combustion engine sales.
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40% Bias Score
EU Bans Hazardous Chemicals in Children's Toys
The European Union is banning chemicals hazardous to children's health and development in toys sold within the EU, updating the 2009 Toy Safety Directive with stricter requirements for manufacturers and online sellers, including digital product passports for traceability and enhanced safety assessme...
EU Bans Hazardous Chemicals in Children's Toys
The European Union is banning chemicals hazardous to children's health and development in toys sold within the EU, updating the 2009 Toy Safety Directive with stricter requirements for manufacturers and online sellers, including digital product passports for traceability and enhanced safety assessme...
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40% Bias Score
Thousands of Undocumented Workers Exploit Dutch Registration System
An estimated 35,000 undocumented Brazilians work in the Netherlands, primarily due to a loophole in the Registration Non-Residents (RNI) system allowing them to obtain a BSN without demonstrating legal residency; this enables exploitation and challenges effective monitoring by authorities.
Thousands of Undocumented Workers Exploit Dutch Registration System
An estimated 35,000 undocumented Brazilians work in the Netherlands, primarily due to a loophole in the Registration Non-Residents (RNI) system allowing them to obtain a BSN without demonstrating legal residency; this enables exploitation and challenges effective monitoring by authorities.
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44% Bias Score
Conflicting CO2 Rules Hamper Dutch Construction Sustainability
The Dutch construction sector faces uncertainty due to conflicting CO2 emission regulations, hindering sustainability efforts and potentially exacerbating the housing shortage; the outdated MPG guideline contrasts with the EU's preferred Whole Life Carbon approach, creating investment hesitancy.
Conflicting CO2 Rules Hamper Dutch Construction Sustainability
The Dutch construction sector faces uncertainty due to conflicting CO2 emission regulations, hindering sustainability efforts and potentially exacerbating the housing shortage; the outdated MPG guideline contrasts with the EU's preferred Whole Life Carbon approach, creating investment hesitancy.
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48% Bias Score
Alarming Microplastic Pollution Found in European Rivers
A Tara Foundation study reveals alarming microplastic pollution in nine European rivers, averaging three particles per cubic meter, though high flow rates indicate substantial pollution. A quarter of French river microplastics were industrial raw materials, not waste. The EU is negotiating stricter ...
Alarming Microplastic Pollution Found in European Rivers
A Tara Foundation study reveals alarming microplastic pollution in nine European rivers, averaging three particles per cubic meter, though high flow rates indicate substantial pollution. A quarter of French river microplastics were industrial raw materials, not waste. The EU is negotiating stricter ...
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24% Bias Score
4,137 Dangerous Product Alerts in EU in 2024: Cosmetics and Toys Top List
The European Commission received 4,137 safety alerts in 2024 regarding dangerous non-food products, with cosmetics (36%) and toys (15%) being the most frequent, mainly due to banned chemicals; many originated in China, prompting the EU to strengthen dialogue with Chinese authorities and companies to...
4,137 Dangerous Product Alerts in EU in 2024: Cosmetics and Toys Top List
The European Commission received 4,137 safety alerts in 2024 regarding dangerous non-food products, with cosmetics (36%) and toys (15%) being the most frequent, mainly due to banned chemicals; many originated in China, prompting the EU to strengthen dialogue with Chinese authorities and companies to...
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36% Bias Score
Spanish Government Avoids EU Scrutiny in Air Europa Bailout
A Guardia Civil report reveals that the Spanish government structured Air Europa's €475 million bailout as two loans under €250 million each to avoid EU oversight, despite the airline claiming these terms were exceptionally unfavorable; the operation was the fastest of its kind, raising questions ab...
Spanish Government Avoids EU Scrutiny in Air Europa Bailout
A Guardia Civil report reveals that the Spanish government structured Air Europa's €475 million bailout as two loans under €250 million each to avoid EU oversight, despite the airline claiming these terms were exceptionally unfavorable; the operation was the fastest of its kind, raising questions ab...
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56% Bias Score
US Trade War Creates Uncertainty for Spain's Agri-Food Sector
The US-China trade war threatens Spain's agri-food sector, particularly olive oil and wine, but the sector, facing 1,253 new EU regulations in 2024 alone, expresses optimism due to past crisis management and emphasizes the need for competitiveness and regulatory relief.
US Trade War Creates Uncertainty for Spain's Agri-Food Sector
The US-China trade war threatens Spain's agri-food sector, particularly olive oil and wine, but the sector, facing 1,253 new EU regulations in 2024 alone, expresses optimism due to past crisis management and emphasizes the need for competitiveness and regulatory relief.
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44% Bias Score
European Wine Industry Adapts to Declining Alcohol Consumption
Due to decreasing alcohol consumption in Europe, the wine industry is innovating with alcohol-free options; one Belgian company increased its production of dealcoholized wine from 1.2 million liters in 2019 to 5.3 million in 2024, while the EU seeks to clarify regulations for alcohol-free wine label...
European Wine Industry Adapts to Declining Alcohol Consumption
Due to decreasing alcohol consumption in Europe, the wine industry is innovating with alcohol-free options; one Belgian company increased its production of dealcoholized wine from 1.2 million liters in 2019 to 5.3 million in 2024, while the EU seeks to clarify regulations for alcohol-free wine label...
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40% Bias Score
EU's Massive Textile Imports and the Push for Sustainable Fashion
The EU imported €176.9 billion worth of clothing in 2023, driven by fast fashion and high consumption, while Cascale proposes a 45% emission reduction by 2030 through circular supply chains.
EU's Massive Textile Imports and the Push for Sustainable Fashion
The EU imported €176.9 billion worth of clothing in 2023, driven by fast fashion and high consumption, while Cascale proposes a 45% emission reduction by 2030 through circular supply chains.
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32% Bias Score
DB Cargo Threatens to Halt Single-Wagon Transport Due to Insufficient Subsidies
DB Cargo, Germany's dominant single-wagon freight carrier, may cease operations unless the government increases subsidies; CEO Sigrid Nikutta said the company cannot sustain losses, despite its importance to key industries, amid financial pressures and EU mandates for profitability by 2026.
DB Cargo Threatens to Halt Single-Wagon Transport Due to Insufficient Subsidies
DB Cargo, Germany's dominant single-wagon freight carrier, may cease operations unless the government increases subsidies; CEO Sigrid Nikutta said the company cannot sustain losses, despite its importance to key industries, amid financial pressures and EU mandates for profitability by 2026.
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48% Bias Score
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