EU Extends Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Until 2027
The European Union extended Operation Atalanta, its counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, for two more years until February 28, 2027, due to increased pirate activity and maintaining maritime security, with Spain playing a key role by hosting the headquarters and continuously deploying frigate...
EU Extends Counter-Piracy Operation Atalanta Until 2027
The European Union extended Operation Atalanta, its counter-piracy mission in the Indian Ocean, for two more years until February 28, 2027, due to increased pirate activity and maintaining maritime security, with Spain playing a key role by hosting the headquarters and continuously deploying frigate...
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36% Bias Score
Norway's Soaring Electricity Prices Fuel Debate on Energy Exports
Norway's electricity prices have skyrocketed due to low wind power in Germany and the North Sea, and cold temperatures at home. This prompted the ruling parties to pledge to cut power interconnectors with Denmark in 2026 and potentially renegotiate deals with the UK and Germany, to prioritize domest...
Norway's Soaring Electricity Prices Fuel Debate on Energy Exports
Norway's electricity prices have skyrocketed due to low wind power in Germany and the North Sea, and cold temperatures at home. This prompted the ruling parties to pledge to cut power interconnectors with Denmark in 2026 and potentially renegotiate deals with the UK and Germany, to prioritize domest...
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48% Bias Score
Schengen Agreement at 40: Internal Border Controls Undermine Free Movement
The 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement is threatened by increased internal border controls within the EU, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, implemented to manage irregular migration, despite criticism from Luxembourg and ongoing debates about their effectiveness.
Schengen Agreement at 40: Internal Border Controls Undermine Free Movement
The 40th anniversary of the Schengen Agreement is threatened by increased internal border controls within the EU, particularly in Germany and the Netherlands, implemented to manage irregular migration, despite criticism from Luxembourg and ongoing debates about their effectiveness.
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52% Bias Score
Controversial Election of Anti-Western Kavelashvili as Georgian President Sparks Crisis
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and Georgian Dream party member, was elected president of Georgia despite opposition claims of a rigged election and accusations of Russian interference, sparking widespread protests and raising concerns about Georgia's democratic backsliding and its relatio...
Controversial Election of Anti-Western Kavelashvili as Georgian President Sparks Crisis
Mikheil Kavelashvili, a former footballer and Georgian Dream party member, was elected president of Georgia despite opposition claims of a rigged election and accusations of Russian interference, sparking widespread protests and raising concerns about Georgia's democratic backsliding and its relatio...
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56% Bias Score
Record Schengen Internal Border Checks in 2024
The year 2024 witnessed the highest number of internal border checks in the Schengen Area's history, with Germany reinstating controls on all land borders and France resuming checks due to migration and security concerns, despite EU regulations emphasizing such checks as an exception.
Record Schengen Internal Border Checks in 2024
The year 2024 witnessed the highest number of internal border checks in the Schengen Area's history, with Germany reinstating controls on all land borders and France resuming checks due to migration and security concerns, despite EU regulations emphasizing such checks as an exception.
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48% Bias Score
Georgian Football Fans Protest Pro-Russian Government
In Tbilisi, Georgia, approximately 100 fans of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, identifiable by their team apparel, protested the government's pro-Russian policies and suspension of EU talks until 2028, demonstrating unity against the ruling Georgian Dream party.
Georgian Football Fans Protest Pro-Russian Government
In Tbilisi, Georgia, approximately 100 fans of Real Madrid and FC Barcelona, identifiable by their team apparel, protested the government's pro-Russian policies and suspension of EU talks until 2028, demonstrating unity against the ruling Georgian Dream party.
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24% Bias Score
EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russian Military Intelligence for Hybrid Attacks
The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities, including Unit 29155 of Russia's GRU, for alleged hybrid attacks across Europe aimed at destabilizing support for Ukraine and hindering weapons supplies; actions included cyberattacks, arson, bombings, and disinformation camp...
EU Imposes First Sanctions on Russian Military Intelligence for Hybrid Attacks
The European Union imposed sanctions on 16 individuals and three entities, including Unit 29155 of Russia's GRU, for alleged hybrid attacks across Europe aimed at destabilizing support for Ukraine and hindering weapons supplies; actions included cyberattacks, arson, bombings, and disinformation camp...
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52% Bias Score
Georgia's Disputed Election: Pro-Russian Leader Elected Amidst Protests
Despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud and intimidation, Micheil Kavelasjvili, an anti-Western politician, was elected Georgian president by a special electoral college; current president Salome Zoerabisjvili refuses to concede, leading to mass protests.
Georgia's Disputed Election: Pro-Russian Leader Elected Amidst Protests
Despite widespread allegations of electoral fraud and intimidation, Micheil Kavelasjvili, an anti-Western politician, was elected Georgian president by a special electoral college; current president Salome Zoerabisjvili refuses to concede, leading to mass protests.
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44% Bias Score
EU Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amidst Criticism
The EU faces criticism for halting asylum applications from Syrians, despite ongoing conflict, prompting concerns about legal obligations and the well-being of refugees.
EU Halts Syrian Asylum Applications Amidst Criticism
The EU faces criticism for halting asylum applications from Syrians, despite ongoing conflict, prompting concerns about legal obligations and the well-being of refugees.
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52% Bias Score
Moldova's Ruling Party Faces Challenges Ahead of Crucial Parliamentary Elections
Moldova's pro-European parties narrowly won recent elections, but the ruling PAS party faces declining popularity due to controversies and accusations of corruption. Upcoming parliamentary elections will determine the political future of the country.
Moldova's Ruling Party Faces Challenges Ahead of Crucial Parliamentary Elections
Moldova's pro-European parties narrowly won recent elections, but the ruling PAS party faces declining popularity due to controversies and accusations of corruption. Upcoming parliamentary elections will determine the political future of the country.
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64% Bias Score
UK Forms Brexit Renegotiation Unit Amidst Economic Concerns and Shifting Public Opinion
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer created a 100-person unit to renegotiate the Brexit deal, sparking criticism from Conservatives who see it as appeasement; economic analyses reveal a substantial negative impact from Brexit, while public opinion favors closer EU ties.
UK Forms Brexit Renegotiation Unit Amidst Economic Concerns and Shifting Public Opinion
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer created a 100-person unit to renegotiate the Brexit deal, sparking criticism from Conservatives who see it as appeasement; economic analyses reveal a substantial negative impact from Brexit, while public opinion favors closer EU ties.
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56% Bias Score
Georgia's Controversial Presidential Election: Kawelaschwili's Victory Sparks Protests and Sanctions
Micheil Kawelaschwili, a former footballer and member of the ruling Georgian Dream party, was elected president of Georgia on December 24th, 2023, sparking widespread protests due to concerns over electoral irregularities and his pro-Russian stance; the election was boycotted by the opposition and h...
Georgia's Controversial Presidential Election: Kawelaschwili's Victory Sparks Protests and Sanctions
Micheil Kawelaschwili, a former footballer and member of the ruling Georgian Dream party, was elected president of Georgia on December 24th, 2023, sparking widespread protests due to concerns over electoral irregularities and his pro-Russian stance; the election was boycotted by the opposition and h...
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60% Bias Score