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Turkish Students Released After Detention for "Dictator Erdoğan" Banner
Three Turkish university students, arrested for briefly displaying a banner calling President Erdoğan a "dictator," were released from pre-trial detention after 36 days, facing potential sentences ranging from 14 months to 4 years and 8 months.
Turkish Students Released After Detention for "Dictator Erdoğan" Banner
Three Turkish university students, arrested for briefly displaying a banner calling President Erdoğan a "dictator," were released from pre-trial detention after 36 days, facing potential sentences ranging from 14 months to 4 years and 8 months.
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56% Bias Score
Hungary Passes Law Cracking Down on Foreign-Funded Groups
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party introduced a law imposing severe penalties on organizations receiving foreign funding, labeled as threats to national sovereignty; critics see this as a crackdown on dissent, impacting independent media and civil society.
Hungary Passes Law Cracking Down on Foreign-Funded Groups
Hungary's ruling Fidesz party introduced a law imposing severe penalties on organizations receiving foreign funding, labeled as threats to national sovereignty; critics see this as a crackdown on dissent, impacting independent media and civil society.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Court Overturns Conviction for Satirical Website on La Manada Case
The Spanish Constitutional Court annulled the conviction of Anónimo García for creating a satirical website about the La Manada rape case, ruling his actions were protected free speech despite causing the victim distress; the court emphasized the website's criticism of media sensationalism and Garcí...
Spanish Court Overturns Conviction for Satirical Website on La Manada Case
The Spanish Constitutional Court annulled the conviction of Anónimo García for creating a satirical website about the La Manada rape case, ruling his actions were protected free speech despite causing the victim distress; the court emphasized the website's criticism of media sensationalism and Garcí...
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64% Bias Score
Greek National Gallery Restores Vandalized Artworks, Implements Enhanced Security
Following the March 10th vandalism of artworks at Greece's National Gallery by former MP Nikos Papadopoulos, four pieces by Christoforos Katsadiotis and one by Tasos Mantzavinos have been fully restored, and enhanced security measures, including additional guards and a local alarm system, are now in...
Greek National Gallery Restores Vandalized Artworks, Implements Enhanced Security
Following the March 10th vandalism of artworks at Greece's National Gallery by former MP Nikos Papadopoulos, four pieces by Christoforos Katsadiotis and one by Tasos Mantzavinos have been fully restored, and enhanced security measures, including additional guards and a local alarm system, are now in...
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32% Bias Score
Documenta Controversy Exposes End of Unspoken Antisemitism in Germany
Sociologists Heinz Bude and Michael Hutter analyze the 2022 Documenta exhibition's antisemitism controversy, arguing it marks the end of Germany's unspoken acceptance of antisemitism and signals a shift in societal power dynamics, highlighting the limitations of legal interventions.
Documenta Controversy Exposes End of Unspoken Antisemitism in Germany
Sociologists Heinz Bude and Michael Hutter analyze the 2022 Documenta exhibition's antisemitism controversy, arguing it marks the end of Germany's unspoken acceptance of antisemitism and signals a shift in societal power dynamics, highlighting the limitations of legal interventions.
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44% Bias Score
Charges Dropped Against American Academic Arrested in Thailand for Defamation of the Monarchy
Thai prosecutors dropped charges against Paul Chambers, an American academic arrested in April for allegedly defaming the monarchy via a Facebook post referencing a webinar; the Phitsanulok provincial prosecutor will request the court to dismiss the case, but the police retain review power.
Charges Dropped Against American Academic Arrested in Thailand for Defamation of the Monarchy
Thai prosecutors dropped charges against Paul Chambers, an American academic arrested in April for allegedly defaming the monarchy via a Facebook post referencing a webinar; the Phitsanulok provincial prosecutor will request the court to dismiss the case, but the police retain review power.
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36% Bias Score
German MP Expelled for Wearing Beret, Sparking Dress Code Debate
German Bundestag member Marcel Bauer was expelled from two parliamentary sessions for wearing a beret, sparking debate about the Bundestag's unwritten dress code and its potential conflict with members' rights, with his appeal being rejected.
German MP Expelled for Wearing Beret, Sparking Dress Code Debate
German Bundestag member Marcel Bauer was expelled from two parliamentary sessions for wearing a beret, sparking debate about the Bundestag's unwritten dress code and its potential conflict with members' rights, with his appeal being rejected.
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60% Bias Score
Providence to Fly Palestinian Flag at City Hall
Providence, Rhode Island, will fly the Palestinian flag at City Hall on Friday, a decision made by the City Council following a community request to honor Palestinian-Americans. This follows the city previously displaying flags representing various ethnic groups, and does not displace any American f...
Providence to Fly Palestinian Flag at City Hall
Providence, Rhode Island, will fly the Palestinian flag at City Hall on Friday, a decision made by the City Council following a community request to honor Palestinian-Americans. This follows the city previously displaying flags representing various ethnic groups, and does not displace any American f...
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44% Bias Score
Wikipedia Challenges UK Online Safety Act Over Editor Safety Concerns
Wikipedia is taking legal action against the UK's Online Safety Act, arguing that new regulations could endanger its volunteer editors by requiring identity verification, potentially leading to data breaches and chilling effects on contributions, especially regarding sensitive topics.
Wikipedia Challenges UK Online Safety Act Over Editor Safety Concerns
Wikipedia is taking legal action against the UK's Online Safety Act, arguing that new regulations could endanger its volunteer editors by requiring identity verification, potentially leading to data breaches and chilling effects on contributions, especially regarding sensitive topics.
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52% Bias Score
Goethe Medal Honors Kavala, Yuan, and Van Reybrouck
The Goethe-Institut awarded its prestigious medal to Turkish political prisoner Osman Kavala, Chinese linguist Li Yuan, and Belgian author David Van Reybrouck on August 28th in Weimar, Germany, recognizing their contributions to peace, language education, and alternative historical narratives, respe...
Goethe Medal Honors Kavala, Yuan, and Van Reybrouck
The Goethe-Institut awarded its prestigious medal to Turkish political prisoner Osman Kavala, Chinese linguist Li Yuan, and Belgian author David Van Reybrouck on August 28th in Weimar, Germany, recognizing their contributions to peace, language education, and alternative historical narratives, respe...
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28% Bias Score
Charges Dropped Against American Academic in Thailand Defamation Case
Thai prosecutors dropped charges against American academic Paul Chambers, arrested in April for royal defamation, following concerns from the academic community and the US government; however, the decision to drop charges is still subject to review.
Charges Dropped Against American Academic in Thailand Defamation Case
Thai prosecutors dropped charges against American academic Paul Chambers, arrested in April for royal defamation, following concerns from the academic community and the US government; however, the decision to drop charges is still subject to review.
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40% Bias Score
Public Funding for Controversial Kneecap Film Soars to £2 Million
A film about the controversial rap band Kneecap, who urged fans to 'kill your local MP', received nearly £2 million in public funding, sparking outrage and a counter-terrorism investigation into the band's statements.
Public Funding for Controversial Kneecap Film Soars to £2 Million
A film about the controversial rap band Kneecap, who urged fans to 'kill your local MP', received nearly £2 million in public funding, sparking outrage and a counter-terrorism investigation into the band's statements.
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60% Bias Score
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