Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
Belgium Bans Disposable E-Cigarettes, Leading EU Drive for Stricter Tobacco Regulations
Belgium is banning the sale of disposable e-cigarettes starting January 1, 2024, due to health concerns about teen nicotine addiction and environmental issues related to plastic, battery, and chemical waste, becoming the first EU country to do so and urging the European Commission for updated tobacc...
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Milanović Leads in Croatian Presidential Election Amidst Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Croatian voters are electing a president today, with incumbent Zoran Milanović, a Social Democrat and vocal government critic, leading in polls at 37% but needing a second round on January 12th against Dragan Primorac (20%), supported by the ruling conservative party. The election occurs against a b...
Milanović Leads in Croatian Presidential Election Amidst Economic and Geopolitical Uncertainty
Croatian voters are electing a president today, with incumbent Zoran Milanović, a Social Democrat and vocal government critic, leading in polls at 37% but needing a second round on January 12th against Dragan Primorac (20%), supported by the ruling conservative party. The election occurs against a b...
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48% Bias Score
Baltic Cable Sabotage Spurs Call for Stronger Action Against Russia
A damaged underwater power cable between Estonia and Finland has prompted Germany and Estonia to demand stronger action against Russia, which is suspected of employing its 'shadow fleet' to conduct such acts of sabotage in the Baltic Sea.
Baltic Cable Sabotage Spurs Call for Stronger Action Against Russia
A damaged underwater power cable between Estonia and Finland has prompted Germany and Estonia to demand stronger action against Russia, which is suspected of employing its 'shadow fleet' to conduct such acts of sabotage in the Baltic Sea.
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48% Bias Score
Hungary's EU Presidency: Orban's Nationalist Agenda Strains EU Relations
During its EU Council presidency (July-December 2024), Hungary, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, pursued a nationalistic agenda, prioritizing relations with Russia and China over EU collaboration, causing significant tensions within the Union and culminating in controversial statements comparing ...
Hungary's EU Presidency: Orban's Nationalist Agenda Strains EU Relations
During its EU Council presidency (July-December 2024), Hungary, led by Prime Minister Viktor Orban, pursued a nationalistic agenda, prioritizing relations with Russia and China over EU collaboration, causing significant tensions within the Union and culminating in controversial statements comparing ...
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52% Bias Score
Milanović Seeks Reelection Amidst Controversial Stance on Ukraine
Croatia's President Zoran Milanović, a vocal critic of Western support for Ukraine, faces reelection this weekend against centre-right-backed Dragan Primorac, with a runoff likely due to the lack of a projected outright winner among the eight candidates; Milanović's populist appeal and controversial...
Milanović Seeks Reelection Amidst Controversial Stance on Ukraine
Croatia's President Zoran Milanović, a vocal critic of Western support for Ukraine, faces reelection this weekend against centre-right-backed Dragan Primorac, with a runoff likely due to the lack of a projected outright winner among the eight candidates; Milanović's populist appeal and controversial...
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44% Bias Score
Suspected Russian Sabotage Causes Baltic Sea Blackout
A Russian-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of sabotaging an underwater electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia, causing a Christmas Day blackout. Finnish authorities seized the vessel, while the EU and NATO pledged support and threatened further sanctions.
Suspected Russian Sabotage Causes Baltic Sea Blackout
A Russian-linked tanker, the Eagle S, is suspected of sabotaging an underwater electricity cable connecting Finland and Estonia, causing a Christmas Day blackout. Finnish authorities seized the vessel, while the EU and NATO pledged support and threatened further sanctions.
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Ukrainian Advisor Calls for Stripping Hungary and Slovakia of EU Voting Rights
Mykhailo Podolyak, a Ukrainian presidential advisor, proposed stripping Hungary and Slovakia of their EU voting rights due to their consistent obstruction of EU initiatives, criticizing the EU's lack of decisive leadership and highlighting the tensions between Ukraine's desire for swift action and t...
Ukrainian Advisor Calls for Stripping Hungary and Slovakia of EU Voting Rights
Mykhailo Podolyak, a Ukrainian presidential advisor, proposed stripping Hungary and Slovakia of their EU voting rights due to their consistent obstruction of EU initiatives, criticizing the EU's lack of decisive leadership and highlighting the tensions between Ukraine's desire for swift action and t...
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Milanovic Likely to Win Croatian Presidential Election Amidst Political Tensions
Croatian voters head to the polls on January 5th, 2025, to elect a president for the next five years; incumbent Zoran Milanovic, a fierce critic of the government, is predicted to win, though a second round may be needed on January 12th against Dragan Primorac, supported by the ruling party, amidst ...
Milanovic Likely to Win Croatian Presidential Election Amidst Political Tensions
Croatian voters head to the polls on January 5th, 2025, to elect a president for the next five years; incumbent Zoran Milanovic, a fierce critic of the government, is predicted to win, though a second round may be needed on January 12th against Dragan Primorac, supported by the ruling party, amidst ...
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Georgian President Leads Mass Protests Against Ruling Party
Following disputed Georgian parliamentary elections on October 26th and the government's decision to halt EU accession talks, President Salome Zourabichvili, a former French diplomat, has led mass protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party, facing police crackdowns and potential legal repercus...
Georgian President Leads Mass Protests Against Ruling Party
Following disputed Georgian parliamentary elections on October 26th and the government's decision to halt EU accession talks, President Salome Zourabichvili, a former French diplomat, has led mass protests against the ruling Georgian Dream party, facing police crackdowns and potential legal repercus...
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Georgia: Thousands Protest Election Results, Demand New Vote
On Saturday, thousands of Georgians formed a human chain in Tbilisi to protest October's parliamentary elections, which saw the ruling Georgian Dream party win 54% of the vote amid allegations of fraud and the postponement of EU integration talks. The demonstration comes a month after protests erupt...
Georgia: Thousands Protest Election Results, Demand New Vote
On Saturday, thousands of Georgians formed a human chain in Tbilisi to protest October's parliamentary elections, which saw the ruling Georgian Dream party win 54% of the vote amid allegations of fraud and the postponement of EU integration talks. The demonstration comes a month after protests erupt...
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Slovakia Threatens to Cut Electricity to Ukraine After Russian Gas Transit Ends
Slovakia may cut electricity to Ukraine starting January 1, 2025, if needed, due to the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, a move impacting Slovakia's economy and potentially raising gas prices. This follows failed contract renewal talks between Russia and Ukraine, with Slovakia potentially...
Slovakia Threatens to Cut Electricity to Ukraine After Russian Gas Transit Ends
Slovakia may cut electricity to Ukraine starting January 1, 2025, if needed, due to the end of Russian gas transit through Ukraine, a move impacting Slovakia's economy and potentially raising gas prices. This follows failed contract renewal talks between Russia and Ukraine, with Slovakia potentially...
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Trump Presidency: Germany Faces Foreign Policy Reassessment
A potential Donald Trump presidency forces Germany to reassess its foreign policy, particularly its reliance on US security support and approach to the Ukraine war, while grappling with reduced EU influence in the Middle East and public reluctance towards greater international leadership.
Trump Presidency: Germany Faces Foreign Policy Reassessment
A potential Donald Trump presidency forces Germany to reassess its foreign policy, particularly its reliance on US security support and approach to the Ukraine war, while grappling with reduced EU influence in the Middle East and public reluctance towards greater international leadership.
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40% Bias Score