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Russian Book Market Shows Decline Despite Nominal Growth Amidst Censorship and War
Despite nominal growth in book sales in 2024, the Russian book market shows a decline in real terms due to inflation and censorship, with sales down compared to pre-war levels; the popularity of esoteric literature has doubled since 2020, highlighting the existential anxieties among Russians.
Russian Book Market Shows Decline Despite Nominal Growth Amidst Censorship and War
Despite nominal growth in book sales in 2024, the Russian book market shows a decline in real terms due to inflation and censorship, with sales down compared to pre-war levels; the popularity of esoteric literature has doubled since 2020, highlighting the existential anxieties among Russians.
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36% Bias Score
Hong Kong Arrests Four for Subversion under National Security Law
Hong Kong police arrested four men aged 15 to 47 for alleged subversion under the national security law, accusing them of being members of the Taiwan-based "Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union" and planning activities such as designing flags, seeking foreign support, and military training, actio...
Hong Kong Arrests Four for Subversion under National Security Law
Hong Kong police arrested four men aged 15 to 47 for alleged subversion under the national security law, accusing them of being members of the Taiwan-based "Hong Kong Democratic Independence Union" and planning activities such as designing flags, seeking foreign support, and military training, actio...
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56% Bias Score
Turkey's LeMan Magazine Blockade: Arrests Defy Press Law
The Turkish government blocked access to LeMan Magazine's website and arrested several staff members, including those not legally responsible for its content, defying the country's Press Law which specifies responsibility lies solely with the content creators.
Turkey's LeMan Magazine Blockade: Arrests Defy Press Law
The Turkish government blocked access to LeMan Magazine's website and arrested several staff members, including those not legally responsible for its content, defying the country's Press Law which specifies responsibility lies solely with the content creators.
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Detained, Then Released, Amidst Press Freedom Concerns
Turkish journalist Timur Soykan was detained for social media posts critical of the government, charged with "inciting crime" and "spreading misinformation," but later released, highlighting concerns about press freedom.
Turkish Journalist Detained, Then Released, Amidst Press Freedom Concerns
Turkish journalist Timur Soykan was detained for social media posts critical of the government, charged with "inciting crime" and "spreading misinformation," but later released, highlighting concerns about press freedom.
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56% Bias Score
Kneecap's Glastonbury Performance Amidst Political Backlash
The Irish-language hip-hop group Kneecap performed at Glastonbury Festival despite controversy over its pro-Palestinian statements and a terrorism charge against a band member, highlighting the intersection of music, politics, and identity in Northern Ireland.
Kneecap's Glastonbury Performance Amidst Political Backlash
The Irish-language hip-hop group Kneecap performed at Glastonbury Festival despite controversy over its pro-Palestinian statements and a terrorism charge against a band member, highlighting the intersection of music, politics, and identity in Northern Ireland.
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48% Bias Score
Madımak Hotel Fire: A Legacy of Religious Extremism and Censorship
The Madımak Hotel fire in Sivas, Turkey, on July 2, 1993, resulted in the death of 37 people, highlighting the dangers of religious extremism and inadequate response to such incidents. The event continues to raise concerns about freedom of expression and the handling of religiously motivated violenc...
Madımak Hotel Fire: A Legacy of Religious Extremism and Censorship
The Madımak Hotel fire in Sivas, Turkey, on July 2, 1993, resulted in the death of 37 people, highlighting the dangers of religious extremism and inadequate response to such incidents. The event continues to raise concerns about freedom of expression and the handling of religiously motivated violenc...
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48% Bias Score
Carlsen Verlag Clarifies Stance on Conni Memes, Targeting Harmful Content
Carlsen Verlag, publisher of the Conni children's book series, is not pursuing legal action against most Conni memes but is requesting the removal of those deemed hateful, racist, violent, pornographic, or used for commercial purposes, clarifying its earlier statement amid social media criticism.
Carlsen Verlag Clarifies Stance on Conni Memes, Targeting Harmful Content
Carlsen Verlag, publisher of the Conni children's book series, is not pursuing legal action against most Conni memes but is requesting the removal of those deemed hateful, racist, violent, pornographic, or used for commercial purposes, clarifying its earlier statement amid social media criticism.
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44% Bias Score
Leila Aboulela Wins 2023 PEN Pinter Prize
Leila Aboulela, a Sudanese novelist residing in Aberdeen since 1990, won the 2023 PEN Pinter Prize on Wednesday for her unflinching portrayal of migration, faith, and women's lives, as judged by Nadifa Mohamed, Mona Arshi, and Ruth Borthwick.
Leila Aboulela Wins 2023 PEN Pinter Prize
Leila Aboulela, a Sudanese novelist residing in Aberdeen since 1990, won the 2023 PEN Pinter Prize on Wednesday for her unflinching portrayal of migration, faith, and women's lives, as judged by Nadifa Mohamed, Mona Arshi, and Ruth Borthwick.
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16% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Detained for Criticizing Government
Turkish journalist Timur Soykan, recipient of the TGC 2024 Press Freedom Award, was detained on July 5th, 2025, for social media criticism of a government operation against mayors; press organizations protested his detention at Çağlayan courthouse, demanding his release and denouncing the suppressio...
Turkish Journalist Detained for Criticizing Government
Turkish journalist Timur Soykan, recipient of the TGC 2024 Press Freedom Award, was detained on July 5th, 2025, for social media criticism of a government operation against mayors; press organizations protested his detention at Çağlayan courthouse, demanding his release and denouncing the suppressio...
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52% Bias Score
Serbia: 20 Arrested on Charges of Violently Overthrowing Constitutional Order
At least 20 people have been arrested in Serbia in the last eight months under suspicion of "violently overthrowing the constitutional order," including students and activists, raising concerns about the government's response to protests and potential misuse of anti-government laws.
Serbia: 20 Arrested on Charges of Violently Overthrowing Constitutional Order
At least 20 people have been arrested in Serbia in the last eight months under suspicion of "violently overthrowing the constitutional order," including students and activists, raising concerns about the government's response to protests and potential misuse of anti-government laws.
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48% Bias Score
UK Parliament declares Palestine Action a terrorist organization
The UK Parliament voted to proscribe Palestine Action, a campaign group, as a terrorist organization after its activists damaged military planes, sparking concerns about free speech and setting a precedent for future crackdowns on similar protests.
UK Parliament declares Palestine Action a terrorist organization
The UK Parliament voted to proscribe Palestine Action, a campaign group, as a terrorist organization after its activists damaged military planes, sparking concerns about free speech and setting a precedent for future crackdowns on similar protests.
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44% Bias Score
Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Chant Sparks Outrage, Debate on Festival Responsibility
Following Bob Vylan's "Death to the IDF" chant at Glastonbury Festival, the BBC apologized, the UK Prime Minister condemned the statement, and the band's US tour was cancelled, raising questions about freedom of speech at music festivals.
Bob Vylan's Glastonbury Chant Sparks Outrage, Debate on Festival Responsibility
Following Bob Vylan's "Death to the IDF" chant at Glastonbury Festival, the BBC apologized, the UK Prime Minister condemned the statement, and the band's US tour was cancelled, raising questions about freedom of speech at music festivals.
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40% Bias Score
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