Croatia's Invisible Migration Crisis: Schengen's Impact and Germany's Deportations
In the first ten months of 2024, Croatia registered 26,534 illegal border crossings; however, due to stricter border controls since joining Schengen, most migrants remain hidden, leaving only discarded belongings as evidence of their passage. Germany plans to deport 16,000 migrants to Croatia.
Croatia's Invisible Migration Crisis: Schengen's Impact and Germany's Deportations
In the first ten months of 2024, Croatia registered 26,534 illegal border crossings; however, due to stricter border controls since joining Schengen, most migrants remain hidden, leaving only discarded belongings as evidence of their passage. Germany plans to deport 16,000 migrants to Croatia.
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48% Bias Score
Far-Right Attack on SPD Members in Berlin
Four young men from outside Berlin attacked SPD members at a Berlin information stand, injuring several people including police officers, after attending a far-right demonstration that was met with a much larger counter-demonstration.
Far-Right Attack on SPD Members in Berlin
Four young men from outside Berlin attacked SPD members at a Berlin information stand, injuring several people including police officers, after attending a far-right demonstration that was met with a much larger counter-demonstration.
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56% Bias Score
German Ambassador Calls for Peace Amidst Ukraine War, NATO Warns of Future Conflicts
German Ambassador to Russia Alexander Graf Lambsdorff called for peace in Ukraine during a Moscow Christmas concert on December 14th, 2024, while NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned of the potential for future conflicts with Russia, citing over one million casualties in Ukraine.
German Ambassador Calls for Peace Amidst Ukraine War, NATO Warns of Future Conflicts
German Ambassador to Russia Alexander Graf Lambsdorff called for peace in Ukraine during a Moscow Christmas concert on December 14th, 2024, while NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg warned of the potential for future conflicts with Russia, citing over one million casualties in Ukraine.
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40% Bias Score
Germany Warns Assad Regime Officials Against Seeking Refuge
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned Syrian officials involved in atrocities under Assad's regime against seeking refuge in Germany, stating they will face prosecution; this follows convictions of Syrian secret police officers in Germany for abusing detainees.
Germany Warns Assad Regime Officials Against Seeking Refuge
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock warned Syrian officials involved in atrocities under Assad's regime against seeking refuge in Germany, stating they will face prosecution; this follows convictions of Syrian secret police officers in Germany for abusing detainees.
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44% Bias Score
Germany Warns Assad Supporters Against Seeking Refuge
German Interior and Foreign Ministers warn supporters of the Syrian Assad regime against seeking refuge in Germany, citing strict legal consequences for past crimes; Israel reportedly launched over 60 attacks on military targets in Syria within hours; Greens in the EU Parliament advocate for asylum ...
Germany Warns Assad Supporters Against Seeking Refuge
German Interior and Foreign Ministers warn supporters of the Syrian Assad regime against seeking refuge in Germany, citing strict legal consequences for past crimes; Israel reportedly launched over 60 attacks on military targets in Syria within hours; Greens in the EU Parliament advocate for asylum ...
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52% Bias Score
Dresden Churches Offer Unique Homeless Shelter Program
Seven Dresden churches provide nightly shelter for the homeless from November to March, offering 25 beds, meals, and amenities at each location, accommodating 30-40 people nightly and supported by 250 volunteers.
Dresden Churches Offer Unique Homeless Shelter Program
Seven Dresden churches provide nightly shelter for the homeless from November to March, offering 25 beds, meals, and amenities at each location, accommodating 30-40 people nightly and supported by 250 volunteers.
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40% Bias Score
German Court to Rule on US Drone Strikes, Ramstein Air Base's Role
A German court is hearing a case challenging the legality of US drone strikes facilitated by the Ramstein Air Base, after a Yemeni cleric and his cousin were killed in a 2012 strike; the plaintiffs argue this violates basic human rights.
German Court to Rule on US Drone Strikes, Ramstein Air Base's Role
A German court is hearing a case challenging the legality of US drone strikes facilitated by the Ramstein Air Base, after a Yemeni cleric and his cousin were killed in a 2012 strike; the plaintiffs argue this violates basic human rights.
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40% Bias Score
Portugal Authorizes Lithium Mining Despite Local Opposition
The Portuguese government authorized Savannah Lithium to access private lands in Boticas for lithium mining despite local opposition, granting a one-year easement for surveying; this follows Germany's expression of interest in financing the project to reduce EU's dependence on Chinese lithium import...
Portugal Authorizes Lithium Mining Despite Local Opposition
The Portuguese government authorized Savannah Lithium to access private lands in Boticas for lithium mining despite local opposition, granting a one-year easement for surveying; this follows Germany's expression of interest in financing the project to reduce EU's dependence on Chinese lithium import...
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40% Bias Score
Germany Funds International Competition for Long-Term Energy Storage
Germany is funding four international teams to develop long-term energy storage solutions for its energy transition, addressing the unreliability of solar and wind power. The competition, organized by Sprind, will award up to €4 million for the development of industrial-scale prototypes using redox ...
Germany Funds International Competition for Long-Term Energy Storage
Germany is funding four international teams to develop long-term energy storage solutions for its energy transition, addressing the unreliability of solar and wind power. The competition, organized by Sprind, will award up to €4 million for the development of industrial-scale prototypes using redox ...
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40% Bias Score
Record Schengen Internal Border Checks in 2024
The year 2024 witnessed the highest number of internal border checks in the Schengen Area's history, with Germany reinstating controls on all land borders and France resuming checks due to migration and security concerns, despite EU regulations emphasizing such checks as an exception.
Record Schengen Internal Border Checks in 2024
The year 2024 witnessed the highest number of internal border checks in the Schengen Area's history, with Germany reinstating controls on all land borders and France resuming checks due to migration and security concerns, despite EU regulations emphasizing such checks as an exception.
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48% Bias Score
Riedbahn Reopens After Five-Month Renovation
The renovated Riedbahn railway line between Frankfurt and Mannheim reopened at midnight on December 16th after a five-month closure, with most services resuming, though some regional lines and freight traffic will be fully operational by December 24th.
Riedbahn Reopens After Five-Month Renovation
The renovated Riedbahn railway line between Frankfurt and Mannheim reopened at midnight on December 16th after a five-month closure, with most services resuming, though some regional lines and freight traffic will be fully operational by December 24th.
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36% Bias Score
SPD Election Program: €15 Minimum Wage, €100 Billion Fund, and Debt Brake Reform
The SPD's election program, focusing on economic growth, includes a €15 minimum wage by 2026, strengthened family support, a €100 billion Deutschlandfonds, and a debt brake reform; potential coalition challenges exist due to tax proposals.
SPD Election Program: €15 Minimum Wage, €100 Billion Fund, and Debt Brake Reform
The SPD's election program, focusing on economic growth, includes a €15 minimum wage by 2026, strengthened family support, a €100 billion Deutschlandfonds, and a debt brake reform; potential coalition challenges exist due to tax proposals.
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44% Bias Score