EU Launches Action Plan to Combat Rising Cyberattacks on Hospitals
The European Commission is launching a cybersecurity action plan for the health sector on Wednesday, allocating funds to improve infrastructure and information sharing to counter rising cyberattacks that cost hospitals an average of €300,000 per major incident.
EU Launches Action Plan to Combat Rising Cyberattacks on Hospitals
The European Commission is launching a cybersecurity action plan for the health sector on Wednesday, allocating funds to improve infrastructure and information sharing to counter rising cyberattacks that cost hospitals an average of €300,000 per major incident.
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16% Bias Score
Milanovic Wins Second Term as Croatian President
Incumbent Croatian President Zoran Milanovic won reelection with 74 percent of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, dealing a blow to the ruling HDZ party and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, despite the largely ceremonial role of the president.
Milanovic Wins Second Term as Croatian President
Incumbent Croatian President Zoran Milanovic won reelection with 74 percent of the vote, defeating Dragan Primorac, dealing a blow to the ruling HDZ party and Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic, despite the largely ceremonial role of the president.
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40% Bias Score
Armenia Balances US Partnership with Russia's Concerns
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will visit Russia following a Washington trip where he signed a strategic partnership document with the US, prompting concerns from Russia about Armenia's balancing act between the West and Russia, particularly concerning its EAEU membership and EU aspiratio...
Armenia Balances US Partnership with Russia's Concerns
Armenian Foreign Minister Ararat Mirzoyan will visit Russia following a Washington trip where he signed a strategic partnership document with the US, prompting concerns from Russia about Armenia's balancing act between the West and Russia, particularly concerning its EAEU membership and EU aspiratio...
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48% Bias Score
Germany to Hold Early Elections in February 2025
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government lost its parliamentary majority on November 6th, 2024, leading to a failed confidence vote on December 16th and the dissolution of parliament. Early elections are scheduled for February 23rd, 2025.
Germany to Hold Early Elections in February 2025
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz's government lost its parliamentary majority on November 6th, 2024, leading to a failed confidence vote on December 16th and the dissolution of parliament. Early elections are scheduled for February 23rd, 2025.
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24% Bias Score
Zelenskyy Rejects Fico's Gas Transit Meeting Offer
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's border meeting proposal regarding the halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, inviting him to Kyiv instead; Fico's letter expressed concerns about the halt's impact on Ukraine, Slovakia, and the EU, while Slovakia's President Pe...
Zelenskyy Rejects Fico's Gas Transit Meeting Offer
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's border meeting proposal regarding the halted Russian gas transit through Ukraine, inviting him to Kyiv instead; Fico's letter expressed concerns about the halt's impact on Ukraine, Slovakia, and the EU, while Slovakia's President Pe...
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52% Bias Score
Switzerland to Join EU Military Mobility Project
Following an agreement by EU member states, Switzerland will join the EU's Military Mobility project to improve the swift movement of military personnel, equipment, and goods across borders, enhancing crisis response times and aligning with its neutrality policy.
Switzerland to Join EU Military Mobility Project
Following an agreement by EU member states, Switzerland will join the EU's Military Mobility project to improve the swift movement of military personnel, equipment, and goods across borders, enhancing crisis response times and aligning with its neutrality policy.
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32% Bias Score
Spain Announces 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Tackle Housing Crisis
Spain will implement a 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU buyers to combat its housing crisis, impacting approximately 27,000 transactions in 2023, part of a wider strategy by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Spain Announces 100% Tax on Non-EU Property Purchases to Tackle Housing Crisis
Spain will implement a 100% tax on property purchases by non-EU buyers to combat its housing crisis, impacting approximately 27,000 transactions in 2023, part of a wider strategy by Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
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52% Bias Score
Russian Oil Tanker Detained in Germany, Highlighting Sanctions Circumvention
The Eventin, a Russian oil tanker with 24 crew members, is detained off Rügen, Germany, due to a customs inspection for potential EU embargo violations, highlighting the challenges of combating Russia's shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions. The tanker, which suffered a mechanical failure, is su...
Russian Oil Tanker Detained in Germany, Highlighting Sanctions Circumvention
The Eventin, a Russian oil tanker with 24 crew members, is detained off Rügen, Germany, due to a customs inspection for potential EU embargo violations, highlighting the challenges of combating Russia's shadow fleet used to circumvent sanctions. The tanker, which suffered a mechanical failure, is su...
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40% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to Culling and Export Restrictions
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Schöneiche, Germany, prompted the culling of 55 sheep and goats and 3 cattle on Monday, following the purchase of hay from an infected buffalo farm in Hönow; a 72-hour animal transport ban was implemented.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Germany Leads to Culling and Export Restrictions
A foot-and-mouth disease outbreak in Schöneiche, Germany, prompted the culling of 55 sheep and goats and 3 cattle on Monday, following the purchase of hay from an infected buffalo farm in Hönow; a 72-hour animal transport ban was implemented.
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32% Bias Score
Denmark's Strategic Response to Trump's Assertiveness
Facing a stronger Trump and a weaker Europe, Denmark strategically manages US interest in Greenland by emphasizing self-determination, securing European support, and accepting increased US engagement, while simultaneously adapting its EU policy to embrace greater integration and investment.
Denmark's Strategic Response to Trump's Assertiveness
Facing a stronger Trump and a weaker Europe, Denmark strategically manages US interest in Greenland by emphasizing self-determination, securing European support, and accepting increased US engagement, while simultaneously adapting its EU policy to embrace greater integration and investment.
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40% Bias Score
Zelensky Rejects Slovak PM's Gas Proposal, Invites Him to Kyiv
Ukraine's President Zelensky rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's proposal to resolve their gas transit dispute, inviting him to Kyiv instead. This follows Zelensky's refusal to renew a gas transit contract with Russia, and Fico's threats of economic retaliation against Ukraine, including potential...
Zelensky Rejects Slovak PM's Gas Proposal, Invites Him to Kyiv
Ukraine's President Zelensky rejected Slovak Prime Minister Fico's proposal to resolve their gas transit dispute, inviting him to Kyiv instead. This follows Zelensky's refusal to renew a gas transit contract with Russia, and Fico's threats of economic retaliation against Ukraine, including potential...
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44% Bias Score
Lagging Firms Hamper Spain's Post-Pandemic Productivity Growth
Spain's total factor productivity grew slightly after the pandemic (2.71% in 2022, 1.05% in 2023), but lagging firms (40% of the least productive in each sector) hinder overall growth. If these firms reached their sector median, aggregate productivity would rise by 4.9%.
Lagging Firms Hamper Spain's Post-Pandemic Productivity Growth
Spain's total factor productivity grew slightly after the pandemic (2.71% in 2022, 1.05% in 2023), but lagging firms (40% of the least productive in each sector) hinder overall growth. If these firms reached their sector median, aggregate productivity would rise by 4.9%.
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24% Bias Score