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Amsterdam Surpasses European Cities in Cannabis and MDMA Use
Amsterdam surpasses all European cities in cannabis and MDMA use in 2024, showing a 60% increase in cannabis and double the MDMA levels of other cities, according to a new report by the European Drug Agency based on wastewater analysis from 128 European cities in 26 countries.
Amsterdam Surpasses European Cities in Cannabis and MDMA Use
Amsterdam surpasses all European cities in cannabis and MDMA use in 2024, showing a 60% increase in cannabis and double the MDMA levels of other cities, according to a new report by the European Drug Agency based on wastewater analysis from 128 European cities in 26 countries.
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32% Bias Score
Cocaine Flood Sweeps Southwestern Europe: Seizures Surge, Violence Rises
Cocaine seizures in France and Portugal are soaring, mirroring Spain's trend, while Dutch seizures are decreasing. Sophisticated smuggling methods and record cocaine production in Latin America contribute to a price drop and increased availability, fueling violence and corruption.
Cocaine Flood Sweeps Southwestern Europe: Seizures Surge, Violence Rises
Cocaine seizures in France and Portugal are soaring, mirroring Spain's trend, while Dutch seizures are decreasing. Sophisticated smuggling methods and record cocaine production in Latin America contribute to a price drop and increased availability, fueling violence and corruption.
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52% Bias Score
OECD Cuts Eurozone, Global Growth Forecasts Amid Trade Tensions and Inflation
The OECD lowered its 2025 Eurozone growth forecast to 1.0% due to trade disruptions and inflation, impacting investment and consumer confidence; global growth is revised down to 3.1%, with North America, particularly Mexico (-1.3%) and Canada (0.7%), significantly affected.
OECD Cuts Eurozone, Global Growth Forecasts Amid Trade Tensions and Inflation
The OECD lowered its 2025 Eurozone growth forecast to 1.0% due to trade disruptions and inflation, impacting investment and consumer confidence; global growth is revised down to 3.1%, with North America, particularly Mexico (-1.3%) and Canada (0.7%), significantly affected.
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48% Bias Score
AI's Energy Consumption: A Growing Environmental Concern
A ChatGPT query consumes ten times more electricity than a Google search; the AI industry's energy demand is rising sharply, with data centers consuming significant energy, particularly in Europe, with Ireland and Denmark projected to see the largest increases by 2026.
AI's Energy Consumption: A Growing Environmental Concern
A ChatGPT query consumes ten times more electricity than a Google search; the AI industry's energy demand is rising sharply, with data centers consuming significant energy, particularly in Europe, with Ireland and Denmark projected to see the largest increases by 2026.
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36% Bias Score
Europe's Measles Surge: Record-High Cases Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Europe reported over 120,000 measles cases in 2024, the highest in 25 years, exceeding 2023's numbers and highlighting low vaccination rates in several countries; this surge underscores the importance of widespread vaccination to prevent outbreaks of this highly contagious disease.
Europe's Measles Surge: Record-High Cases Highlight Vaccination Gaps
Europe reported over 120,000 measles cases in 2024, the highest in 25 years, exceeding 2023's numbers and highlighting low vaccination rates in several countries; this surge underscores the importance of widespread vaccination to prevent outbreaks of this highly contagious disease.
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40% Bias Score
Carney's European Trip Signals Shift in Canada's Foreign Policy
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney began a European trip two days after his swearing-in, meeting with French and British leaders to bolster security and trade ties, while also announcing the end of the consumer carbon levy and a review of Canada's F-35 jet order amid strained U.S. relations.
Carney's European Trip Signals Shift in Canada's Foreign Policy
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney began a European trip two days after his swearing-in, meeting with French and British leaders to bolster security and trade ties, while also announcing the end of the consumer carbon levy and a review of Canada's F-35 jet order amid strained U.S. relations.
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40% Bias Score
Algarve Offers Best Value for Budget Travelers in Europe
A new report shows that 80% of British tourists are influenced by travel deals and prices, with the Algarve, Portugal, ranking as the most budget-friendly destination in Europe due to lower prices than in Turkey and Bulgaria according to the Post Office's 2024 annual money report.
Algarve Offers Best Value for Budget Travelers in Europe
A new report shows that 80% of British tourists are influenced by travel deals and prices, with the Algarve, Portugal, ranking as the most budget-friendly destination in Europe due to lower prices than in Turkey and Bulgaria according to the Post Office's 2024 annual money report.
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52% Bias Score
Hungary Seeks to Ban Budapest Pride, Employing Facial Recognition
Hungary's ruling coalition introduced a bill to ban Budapest Pride, using facial recognition to identify attendees, criminalizing participation under its 2021 "child protection" law that prohibits LGBTQ+ representation for minors, with fines up to 200,000 Hungarian forints ($546).
Hungary Seeks to Ban Budapest Pride, Employing Facial Recognition
Hungary's ruling coalition introduced a bill to ban Budapest Pride, using facial recognition to identify attendees, criminalizing participation under its 2021 "child protection" law that prohibits LGBTQ+ representation for minors, with fines up to 200,000 Hungarian forints ($546).
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60% Bias Score
EU Housing Crisis: Soaring Costs Fuel Inequality and Social Unrest
Across the EU, housing costs have risen 48 percent since 2015, impacting young people severely as they struggle to afford rent or buy homes, with Spain among those seeing the highest increases, fueling protests and prompting EU action for solutions.
EU Housing Crisis: Soaring Costs Fuel Inequality and Social Unrest
Across the EU, housing costs have risen 48 percent since 2015, impacting young people severely as they struggle to afford rent or buy homes, with Spain among those seeing the highest increases, fueling protests and prompting EU action for solutions.
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40% Bias Score
Israeli Emigration Revitalizes European Jewish Communities
The Institute for Jewish Policy Research reports a dramatic reversal of decades-long emigration from Europe to Israel; due to factors like political polarization and security concerns, approximately 630,000 Israelis now live abroad, boosting European Jewish communities and changing their cultural la...
Israeli Emigration Revitalizes European Jewish Communities
The Institute for Jewish Policy Research reports a dramatic reversal of decades-long emigration from Europe to Israel; due to factors like political polarization and security concerns, approximately 630,000 Israelis now live abroad, boosting European Jewish communities and changing their cultural la...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Seeks European Nuclear Defense Amid US Uncertainty
Facing uncertainty in US nuclear protection, Germany seeks nuclear defense talks with France and Britain, potentially leading to joint training and strategic dialogue, yet maintaining national control over nuclear weapons deployments.
Germany Seeks European Nuclear Defense Amid US Uncertainty
Facing uncertainty in US nuclear protection, Germany seeks nuclear defense talks with France and Britain, potentially leading to joint training and strategic dialogue, yet maintaining national control over nuclear weapons deployments.
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40% Bias Score
Carney's First Trip: Europe, Not Washington
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney began his first official visit in Paris and London, focusing on strengthening ties with traditional allies amidst ongoing trade conflicts with the United States, while reviewing the purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets.
Carney's First Trip: Europe, Not Washington
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney began his first official visit in Paris and London, focusing on strengthening ties with traditional allies amidst ongoing trade conflicts with the United States, while reviewing the purchase of US-made F-35 fighter jets.
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44% Bias Score
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