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Slovenia Legalizes Assisted Suicide, Becoming First in Eastern Europe
Slovenia became the first Eastern European nation to legalize assisted suicide in July 2024, despite facing fierce opposition and a potential referendum to overturn the law, after 55% of voters supported it in a referendum last year; the procedure requires multiple requests and psychiatric evaluatio...
Slovenia Legalizes Assisted Suicide, Becoming First in Eastern Europe
Slovenia became the first Eastern European nation to legalize assisted suicide in July 2024, despite facing fierce opposition and a potential referendum to overturn the law, after 55% of voters supported it in a referendum last year; the procedure requires multiple requests and psychiatric evaluatio...
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16% Bias Score
Danish Zoo's Controversial Use of Donated Pets as Predator Feed
The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark's Facebook post requesting surplus pets to feed its predators sparked controversy, highlighting contrasting animal welfare practices between Europe and the US, where such practices are uncommon.
Danish Zoo's Controversial Use of Donated Pets as Predator Feed
The Aalborg Zoo in Denmark's Facebook post requesting surplus pets to feed its predators sparked controversy, highlighting contrasting animal welfare practices between Europe and the US, where such practices are uncommon.
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52% Bias Score
German Doctor Acquitted in Patient Death Case
A German doctor accused of murdering a 79-year-old patient in a Kelheim hospital with a morphine overdose in July 2022 was acquitted by a Regensburg court due to insufficient evidence linking the prescribed dosage to the death and unclear communication with relatives regarding the change to palliati...
German Doctor Acquitted in Patient Death Case
A German doctor accused of murdering a 79-year-old patient in a Kelheim hospital with a morphine overdose in July 2022 was acquitted by a Regensburg court due to insufficient evidence linking the prescribed dosage to the death and unclear communication with relatives regarding the change to palliati...
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36% Bias Score
Suicide Note Highlights Need for Assisted Suicide Reform
A woman suffering from a prolonged and painful illness committed assisted suicide, leaving a detailed note describing her suffering and advocating for improved legislation on end-of-life choices.
Suicide Note Highlights Need for Assisted Suicide Reform
A woman suffering from a prolonged and painful illness committed assisted suicide, leaving a detailed note describing her suffering and advocating for improved legislation on end-of-life choices.
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40% Bias Score
Slovenia Legalizes Medically-Assisted Suicide
Slovenia legalized medically-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults on Friday, becoming the first Eastern European country to do so; the 50-34-3 parliamentary vote followed a referendum where 55% supported end-of-life autonomy, although implementation is delayed pending procedural and oversight ...
Slovenia Legalizes Medically-Assisted Suicide
Slovenia legalized medically-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults on Friday, becoming the first Eastern European country to do so; the 50-34-3 parliamentary vote followed a referendum where 55% supported end-of-life autonomy, although implementation is delayed pending procedural and oversight ...
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36% Bias Score
Karlsruhe Zoo Euthanizes Genetically Valuable Polar Bear
Karlsruhe Zoo euthanized 24-year-old polar bear Kap, father of cub Mika, due to severe, irreversible liver and gallbladder issues discovered during a recent examination under anesthesia; Kap was one of the most genetically valuable bears in the European Endangered Species Programme.
Karlsruhe Zoo Euthanizes Genetically Valuable Polar Bear
Karlsruhe Zoo euthanized 24-year-old polar bear Kap, father of cub Mika, due to severe, irreversible liver and gallbladder issues discovered during a recent examination under anesthesia; Kap was one of the most genetically valuable bears in the European Endangered Species Programme.
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36% Bias Score
Uruguay Poised to Legalize Euthanasia, Setting Latin American Precedent
Currently, eight countries globally permit euthanasia; in Latin America, Colombia and Ecuador allow it, with Uruguay potentially legalizing it on August 12th, setting a precedent for regional end-of-life care legislation.
Uruguay Poised to Legalize Euthanasia, Setting Latin American Precedent
Currently, eight countries globally permit euthanasia; in Latin America, Colombia and Ecuador allow it, with Uruguay potentially legalizing it on August 12th, setting a precedent for regional end-of-life care legislation.
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40% Bias Score
German Man Receives Suspended Sentence for Assisting Parents' Suicide
A German court sentenced a 60-year-old man to 18 months probation for assisting his parents' suicide in January 2024 by providing helium and equipment; the court acknowledged evolving societal views on end-of-life choices but upheld the illegality of assisted suicide.
German Man Receives Suspended Sentence for Assisting Parents' Suicide
A German court sentenced a 60-year-old man to 18 months probation for assisting his parents' suicide in January 2024 by providing helium and equipment; the court acknowledged evolving societal views on end-of-life choices but upheld the illegality of assisted suicide.
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36% Bias Score
Nuremberg Zoo Baboon Cull Protest Highlights Animal Welfare Concerns
Approximately 120 people protested in Nuremberg against the Nuremberg Zoo's plan to cull its Guinea baboon troop, citing animal welfare concerns and drawing parallels to similar incidents in other European zoos; organizers fear this could set a precedent for future culls.
Nuremberg Zoo Baboon Cull Protest Highlights Animal Welfare Concerns
Approximately 120 people protested in Nuremberg against the Nuremberg Zoo's plan to cull its Guinea baboon troop, citing animal welfare concerns and drawing parallels to similar incidents in other European zoos; organizers fear this could set a precedent for future culls.
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56% Bias Score
Nuremberg Zoo Protest: Activists Chain Themselves to Primate Enclosure Over Planned Euthanasia
Six animal rights activists protested the Nuremberg zoo's plan to euthanize healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding, chaining themselves to the enclosure on July 25, 2025; police intervened after the protesters refused to leave, leading to investigations for trespassing.
Nuremberg Zoo Protest: Activists Chain Themselves to Primate Enclosure Over Planned Euthanasia
Six animal rights activists protested the Nuremberg zoo's plan to euthanize healthy Guinea baboons due to overcrowding, chaining themselves to the enclosure on July 25, 2025; police intervened after the protesters refused to leave, leading to investigations for trespassing.
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44% Bias Score
Slovenia Legalizes Assisted Suicide After Referendum
Slovenia legalized assisted suicide for adults with incurable diseases causing unbearable suffering (excluding mental illness), after a 55% approval in a 2022 referendum; the law will be implemented after a six-month delay.
Slovenia Legalizes Assisted Suicide After Referendum
Slovenia legalized assisted suicide for adults with incurable diseases causing unbearable suffering (excluding mental illness), after a 55% approval in a 2022 referendum; the law will be implemented after a six-month delay.
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24% Bias Score
Mother with MND Dies After Choosing Voluntary Death
Emma Bray, a 42-year-old mother with motor neurone disease, died this summer after choosing voluntary stopping of eating and drinking (VSED) to protect her children from witnessing her painful death. She advocated for assisted dying, believing it would prevent loved ones from experiencing anticipato...
Mother with MND Dies After Choosing Voluntary Death
Emma Bray, a 42-year-old mother with motor neurone disease, died this summer after choosing voluntary stopping of eating and drinking (VSED) to protect her children from witnessing her painful death. She advocated for assisted dying, believing it would prevent loved ones from experiencing anticipato...
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48% Bias Score
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