Protests Delay AfD Congress in Germany
Thousands of protesters delayed the start of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party congress in Riesa, Saxony, on January 11, 2025, due to road blockades and clashes with police, highlighting rising opposition to the far-right party ahead of the February 23rd elections.
Protests Delay AfD Congress in Germany
Thousands of protesters delayed the start of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party congress in Riesa, Saxony, on January 11, 2025, due to road blockades and clashes with police, highlighting rising opposition to the far-right party ahead of the February 23rd elections.
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40% Bias Score
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Brandenburg, Germany
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a small buffalo herd in Brandenburg, Germany, has prompted authorities to implement a temporary ban on animal transport and undertake extensive testing; the source of the virus remains unknown.
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Brandenburg, Germany
An outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in a small buffalo herd in Brandenburg, Germany, has prompted authorities to implement a temporary ban on animal transport and undertake extensive testing; the source of the virus remains unknown.
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44% Bias Score
Russian 'Shadow' Oil Tanker Disabled in Baltic Sea
A Russian-linked oil tanker, Eventin, carrying 99,000 tonnes of oil, lost power in the Baltic Sea, prompting a German rescue operation; Germany accuses Russia of using its "shadow fleet" to evade sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
Russian 'Shadow' Oil Tanker Disabled in Baltic Sea
A Russian-linked oil tanker, Eventin, carrying 99,000 tonnes of oil, lost power in the Baltic Sea, prompting a German rescue operation; Germany accuses Russia of using its "shadow fleet" to evade sanctions imposed after the Ukraine invasion.
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64% Bias Score
Protests Delay AfD Congress in Riesa
Thousands protested against the AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, on February 18th, delaying its start by 45 minutes due to roadblocks and clashes with police; the AfD, polling around 20%, called protesters "extremists.
Protests Delay AfD Congress in Riesa
Thousands protested against the AfD party congress in Riesa, Germany, on February 18th, delaying its start by 45 minutes due to roadblocks and clashes with police; the AfD, polling around 20%, called protesters "extremists.
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52% Bias Score
Australia and Spain lead global efforts to regulate children's screen time
Australia and Spain are implementing new laws to regulate children's access to social media and smartphones, prompted by growing concerns over screen time, mental health, and well-being; these initiatives involve age restrictions, parental controls, and public awareness campaigns, alongside grassroo...
Australia and Spain lead global efforts to regulate children's screen time
Australia and Spain are implementing new laws to regulate children's access to social media and smartphones, prompted by growing concerns over screen time, mental health, and well-being; these initiatives involve age restrictions, parental controls, and public awareness campaigns, alongside grassroo...
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40% Bias Score
Berlin Trial: Transgender Woman Accused of Arson, Assault, and Antisemitic Vandalism
Bahar S., a 43-year-old transgender Iranian refugee, stands trial in Berlin for arson attacks on police cars and embassies, assaults on officers, and antisemitic vandalism, allegedly committed between January and October 2024, citing solidarity with Gaza as her motivation.
Berlin Trial: Transgender Woman Accused of Arson, Assault, and Antisemitic Vandalism
Bahar S., a 43-year-old transgender Iranian refugee, stands trial in Berlin for arson attacks on police cars and embassies, assaults on officers, and antisemitic vandalism, allegedly committed between January and October 2024, citing solidarity with Gaza as her motivation.
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48% Bias Score
Russian Tanker Grounds in Baltic Sea, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns
The Eventin, a tanker carrying nearly 100,000 tons of Russian oil, ran aground near Germany's Ruegen island, raising environmental concerns and highlighting Russia's use of a shadow fleet to circumvent sanctions.
Russian Tanker Grounds in Baltic Sea, Raising Environmental and Geopolitical Concerns
The Eventin, a tanker carrying nearly 100,000 tons of Russian oil, ran aground near Germany's Ruegen island, raising environmental concerns and highlighting Russia's use of a shadow fleet to circumvent sanctions.
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64% Bias Score
Tesla's German Sales Plummet Amidst Musk's AfD Support
Tesla's German sales dropped 41% in 2024 after the German government canceled electric vehicle subsidies, while Elon Musk publicly supported the AfD, a party opposed to such vehicles, despite internal Tesla concerns.
Tesla's German Sales Plummet Amidst Musk's AfD Support
Tesla's German sales dropped 41% in 2024 after the German government canceled electric vehicle subsidies, while Elon Musk publicly supported the AfD, a party opposed to such vehicles, despite internal Tesla concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Germany Intercepts Russian Oil Tanker, Averts Potential Spill
On Saturday, German authorities towed the Eventin, a 274-meter-long oil tanker carrying nearly 100,000 tonnes of oil and suspected to be part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet," away from its coast after its engine failed near the island of Ruegen, preventing a potential oil spill.
Germany Intercepts Russian Oil Tanker, Averts Potential Spill
On Saturday, German authorities towed the Eventin, a 274-meter-long oil tanker carrying nearly 100,000 tonnes of oil and suspected to be part of Russia's sanctions-busting "shadow fleet," away from its coast after its engine failed near the island of Ruegen, preventing a potential oil spill.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Renewable Energy Rollercoaster: Surplus to Crisis in 2025
In early 2025, Germany experienced extreme fluctuations in electricity prices due to variable renewable energy generation; surpluses led to negative prices, while shortfalls caused prices to spike to €936 per megawatt-hour, highlighting the need for better grid infrastructure and energy storage.
Germany's Renewable Energy Rollercoaster: Surplus to Crisis in 2025
In early 2025, Germany experienced extreme fluctuations in electricity prices due to variable renewable energy generation; surpluses led to negative prices, while shortfalls caused prices to spike to €936 per megawatt-hour, highlighting the need for better grid infrastructure and energy storage.
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48% Bias Score
Saxony Police Apologizes Following Alleged Assault of Left Party Politician at AfD Protest
Left party politician Nam Duy Nguyen was allegedly assaulted by a police officer during protests against an AfD party convention in Riesa, Saxony, leaving him unconscious; a colleague was also injured; police apologized and an investigation was launched.
Saxony Police Apologizes Following Alleged Assault of Left Party Politician at AfD Protest
Left party politician Nam Duy Nguyen was allegedly assaulted by a police officer during protests against an AfD party convention in Riesa, Saxony, leaving him unconscious; a colleague was also injured; police apologized and an investigation was launched.
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40% Bias Score
Baerbock's Syria Trip Costs, LA Fires, BlackRock Climate Retreat
German Foreign Minister Baerbock's trip to Syria utilized five planes, incurring high costs; eleven deaths resulted from the Los Angeles fires, prompting criticism of insufficient staffing; BlackRock joined other US banks in withdrawing from climate alliances.
Baerbock's Syria Trip Costs, LA Fires, BlackRock Climate Retreat
German Foreign Minister Baerbock's trip to Syria utilized five planes, incurring high costs; eleven deaths resulted from the Los Angeles fires, prompting criticism of insufficient staffing; BlackRock joined other US banks in withdrawing from climate alliances.
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36% Bias Score