EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amid Population Growth
The European Union has downgraded the protection status of wolves, allowing for potential hunting despite a population increase from 11,000 in 2012 to over 20,000 in 2023, driven by lobbying from agricultural interests and despite public opposition.
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amid Population Growth
The European Union has downgraded the protection status of wolves, allowing for potential hunting despite a population increase from 11,000 in 2012 to over 20,000 in 2023, driven by lobbying from agricultural interests and despite public opposition.
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48% Bias Score
Turkey's Central Role in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's significant military presence and support for rebel groups in Syria following the fall of Assad's regime have made it a central player in the country's affairs, leading Western leaders to engage directly with Turkey to discuss Syria's future, particularly regarding the return of refugees an...
Turkey's Central Role in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's significant military presence and support for rebel groups in Syria following the fall of Assad's regime have made it a central player in the country's affairs, leading Western leaders to engage directly with Turkey to discuss Syria's future, particularly regarding the return of refugees an...
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40% Bias Score
EU's €17.7 Billion RESTORE Program for Disaster Relief
The EU Parliament approved RESTORE, a €17.7 billion program to aid countries affected by 2024-2025 natural disasters, utilizing funds from the European Regional Development Fund, Cohesion Fund, and European Social Fund Plus for infrastructure repair, aid, and social support, with a 25% advance payme...
EU's €17.7 Billion RESTORE Program for Disaster Relief
The EU Parliament approved RESTORE, a €17.7 billion program to aid countries affected by 2024-2025 natural disasters, utilizing funds from the European Regional Development Fund, Cohesion Fund, and European Social Fund Plus for infrastructure repair, aid, and social support, with a 25% advance payme...
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24% Bias Score
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amidst Agricultural Concerns
The European Union recently downgraded the protection status of wolves from "strictly protected" to "protected", allowing hunting to address agricultural concerns despite public opposition and potential ecological risks; the decision follows a proposal from the European Parliament and a survey showi...
EU Downgrades Wolf Protection Status Amidst Agricultural Concerns
The European Union recently downgraded the protection status of wolves from "strictly protected" to "protected", allowing hunting to address agricultural concerns despite public opposition and potential ecological risks; the decision follows a proposal from the European Parliament and a survey showi...
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20% Bias Score
30 North Korean Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Kursk Region Attacks
Ukraine's military intelligence reported that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in attacks in Russia's Kursk region on December 14-15, 2024, with three more missing; fresh troops are replacing losses.
30 North Korean Soldiers Killed or Wounded in Kursk Region Attacks
Ukraine's military intelligence reported that at least 30 North Korean soldiers were killed or wounded in attacks in Russia's Kursk region on December 14-15, 2024, with three more missing; fresh troops are replacing losses.
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36% Bias Score
EU's Climate Policy Faces Backlash Over Lack of Incentives
Former EU crisis chief Janez Lenarčič criticizes the EU's climate policies for relying too heavily on penalties rather than incentives, warning of a potential backlash similar to France's 'gilets jaunes' protests. He cites insufficient funding for social support measures and a lack of investment in ...
EU's Climate Policy Faces Backlash Over Lack of Incentives
Former EU crisis chief Janez Lenarčič criticizes the EU's climate policies for relying too heavily on penalties rather than incentives, warning of a potential backlash similar to France's 'gilets jaunes' protests. He cites insufficient funding for social support measures and a lack of investment in ...
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60% Bias Score
Turkey's Key Role in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's significant influence in Syria, gained after the fall of Assad's regime through its support for rebel groups, necessitates Western engagement with Ankara to address the ongoing crisis, impacting EU-Turkey relations and refugee issues.
Turkey's Key Role in Post-Assad Syria
Turkey's significant influence in Syria, gained after the fall of Assad's regime through its support for rebel groups, necessitates Western engagement with Ankara to address the ongoing crisis, impacting EU-Turkey relations and refugee issues.
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36% Bias Score
Georgia's Political Crisis: Protests, Instability, and Uncertain Future
Widespread protests in Georgia challenge the ruling Georgian Dream party's legitimacy after disputed elections and the parliamentary selection of a new president; President Salome Zourabichvili's defiance adds to the instability, with potential scenarios ranging from a Serbian-like model to a Belaru...
Georgia's Political Crisis: Protests, Instability, and Uncertain Future
Widespread protests in Georgia challenge the ruling Georgian Dream party's legitimacy after disputed elections and the parliamentary selection of a new president; President Salome Zourabichvili's defiance adds to the instability, with potential scenarios ranging from a Serbian-like model to a Belaru...
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52% Bias Score
Central European Firms Urge EU to Extend Russian Gas Transit Deal
Central European energy firms urged the EU to extend a Russian gas transit deal through Ukraine, fearing supply disruptions and price increases; Slovakia estimates a €220 million loss if the deal ends, while Moldova's Transnistria region faces severe gas shortages.
Central European Firms Urge EU to Extend Russian Gas Transit Deal
Central European energy firms urged the EU to extend a Russian gas transit deal through Ukraine, fearing supply disruptions and price increases; Slovakia estimates a €220 million loss if the deal ends, while Moldova's Transnistria region faces severe gas shortages.
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52% Bias Score
EU to Engage Directly with Syria's HTS Interim Government
The EU's foreign policy chief instructed a high-level diplomat to contact Syria's interim government, led by the UN-designated terrorist group HTS, marking a significant shift in EU policy towards Syria. This move comes despite HTS's past ties to Al-Qaeda and ongoing human rights concerns.
EU to Engage Directly with Syria's HTS Interim Government
The EU's foreign policy chief instructed a high-level diplomat to contact Syria's interim government, led by the UN-designated terrorist group HTS, marking a significant shift in EU policy towards Syria. This move comes despite HTS's past ties to Al-Qaeda and ongoing human rights concerns.
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40% Bias Score
EU Launches €11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the €11 billion IRIS² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
EU Launches €11 Billion Satellite Constellation for Secure Communications
The European Union launched the €11 billion IRIS² satellite constellation project to improve secure communications for its member states and citizens, starting deployment in 2029 with nearly 290 satellites across multiple orbits and involving SES, Eutelsat, and Hispasat.
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48% Bias Score
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
Lagarde Warns of US Trade Policy Risks to EU Economy
ECB President Christine Lagarde warned on Monday that US trade policies under President-elect Donald Trump could negatively impact the EU economy, citing potential tariffs and geopolitical risks as factors that could slow growth. She also hinted at further interest rate cuts if inflation continues t...
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48% Bias Score