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Turkish Journalists Detained Over İmamoğlu Case Expert Witness Recording
Three Halk TV journalists—Barış Pehlivan, Serhan Asker, and Seda Selek—were detained in Istanbul for allegedly illegally recording and broadcasting a phone conversation with an expert witness in the Ekrem İmamoğlu case and attempting to influence the witness, prompting concerns about press freedom i...
Turkish Journalists Detained Over İmamoğlu Case Expert Witness Recording
Three Halk TV journalists—Barış Pehlivan, Serhan Asker, and Seda Selek—were detained in Istanbul for allegedly illegally recording and broadcasting a phone conversation with an expert witness in the Ekrem İmamoğlu case and attempting to influence the witness, prompting concerns about press freedom i...
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60% Bias Score
Delayed German Pornography Legalization: A Legacy of International Agreements
Germany legalized pornography in 1975, after a delay caused by a 1923 international agreement prohibiting obscene publications; this contrasts with Denmark's 1967 legalization, which spurred sex tourism to Denmark.
Delayed German Pornography Legalization: A Legacy of International Agreements
Germany legalized pornography in 1975, after a delay caused by a 1923 international agreement prohibiting obscene publications; this contrasts with Denmark's 1967 legalization, which spurred sex tourism to Denmark.
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20% Bias Score
ECtHR Rules Turkey Violated Cameraman's Free Speech
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled on October 8, 2024, that Turkey violated Binali Erdoğan's freedom of expression by dismissing him from his job as a chief cameraman at TRT in 2017 for allegedly insulting the president on social media; the court ordered Turkey to pay compensation.
ECtHR Rules Turkey Violated Cameraman's Free Speech
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) ruled on October 8, 2024, that Turkey violated Binali Erdoğan's freedom of expression by dismissing him from his job as a chief cameraman at TRT in 2017 for allegedly insulting the president on social media; the court ordered Turkey to pay compensation.
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40% Bias Score
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is considering a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, sparking debate in parliament about balancing protest rights with public order. Ministers Uitermark and Van Weel are exploring legal avenues, considering exceptions for safety, and awaiting a WODC investigation before im...
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is considering a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, sparking debate in parliament about balancing protest rights with public order. Ministers Uitermark and Van Weel are exploring legal avenues, considering exceptions for safety, and awaiting a WODC investigation before im...
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44% Bias Score
Balearic Parliament President's Case Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
Balearic Parliament president Gabriel Le Senne faces a hate crime investigation for tearing up a photo of Franco-era victims during a June 18th parliamentary debate; the prosecutor requested dismissal, citing lack of evidence of discriminatory intent, while victims' families plan to continue legal a...
Balearic Parliament President's Case Dismissed Due to Lack of Evidence
Balearic Parliament president Gabriel Le Senne faces a hate crime investigation for tearing up a photo of Franco-era victims during a June 18th parliamentary debate; the prosecutor requested dismissal, citing lack of evidence of discriminatory intent, while victims' families plan to continue legal a...
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44% Bias Score
Spanish Deputy Mayor Investigated for Alleged Hate Speech
Valencia's Deputy Mayor, Juanma Badenas (Vox), is under investigation for allegedly inciting hatred by falsely linking a July murder to a migrant; the perpetrator was a Spanish citizen. He claims his comments reflected media reports, while the PSOE accuses him of spreading racist falsehoods.
Spanish Deputy Mayor Investigated for Alleged Hate Speech
Valencia's Deputy Mayor, Juanma Badenas (Vox), is under investigation for allegedly inciting hatred by falsely linking a July murder to a migrant; the perpetrator was a Spanish citizen. He claims his comments reflected media reports, while the PSOE accuses him of spreading racist falsehoods.
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48% Bias Score
Imprisoned Author Sansal Returns to Algerian Jail
French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal, imprisoned in Algeria since November 16, 2024, for allegedly threatening state security, was released from a prison hospital on an unspecified date in January 2025 and returned to jail; France is concerned about his health and has been denied consular access.
Imprisoned Author Sansal Returns to Algerian Jail
French-Algerian author Boualem Sansal, imprisoned in Algeria since November 16, 2024, for allegedly threatening state security, was released from a prison hospital on an unspecified date in January 2025 and returned to jail; France is concerned about his health and has been denied consular access.
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36% Bias Score
Return of Banned Books in Post-Assad Damascus
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria after an 11-day offensive in early December led to the return of numerous previously banned books to Damascus bookstores, symbolizing a shift towards freedom of expression, although challenges remain due to the absence of clear guidelines from the new authoritie...
Return of Banned Books in Post-Assad Damascus
The fall of the Assad regime in Syria after an 11-day offensive in early December led to the return of numerous previously banned books to Damascus bookstores, symbolizing a shift towards freedom of expression, although challenges remain due to the absence of clear guidelines from the new authoritie...
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32% Bias Score
Turkish Manager Detained, Actors Questioned Over Gezi Protests
Turkish manager Ayşe Barım's detention for alleged involvement in the 2013 Gezi Park protests and the subsequent summons of several actors for questioning have sparked widespread condemnation, with critics alleging a politically motivated crackdown on dissent.
Turkish Manager Detained, Actors Questioned Over Gezi Protests
Turkish manager Ayşe Barım's detention for alleged involvement in the 2013 Gezi Park protests and the subsequent summons of several actors for questioning have sparked widespread condemnation, with critics alleging a politically motivated crackdown on dissent.
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate where differing views on limiting protest rights were expressed; the government awaits research before implementing concrete measures.
Netherlands Explores Ban on Face Coverings at Demonstrations
The Dutch cabinet is exploring a ban on face coverings during demonstrations, with exceptions for safety concerns, following a parliamentary debate where differing views on limiting protest rights were expressed; the government awaits research before implementing concrete measures.
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44% Bias Score
French App Facilitates Mass Exodus from X Amidst Content Moderation Concerns
A French citizens' science project, "HelloQuitteX," helps X users migrate to alternative platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon due to concerns over content moderation and algorithmic bias, with over 5000 users registered in a week for a planned January 20th exodus.
French App Facilitates Mass Exodus from X Amidst Content Moderation Concerns
A French citizens' science project, "HelloQuitteX," helps X users migrate to alternative platforms like Bluesky or Mastodon due to concerns over content moderation and algorithmic bias, with over 5000 users registered in a week for a planned January 20th exodus.
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48% Bias Score
ECtHR Awards €2,600 for Freedom of Speech Violation in Turkey, Retrial Rejected
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) awarded Saide İnanç €2,600 for violating her freedom of speech due to a Turkish court's 2019 conviction for "insulting the president" based on Facebook posts; however, a Turkish court rejected a retrial request, citing a lack of "amicable settlement".
ECtHR Awards €2,600 for Freedom of Speech Violation in Turkey, Retrial Rejected
The European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR) awarded Saide İnanç €2,600 for violating her freedom of speech due to a Turkish court's 2019 conviction for "insulting the president" based on Facebook posts; however, a Turkish court rejected a retrial request, citing a lack of "amicable settlement".
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32% Bias Score
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