German Balcony Solar Power Installations Double in 2022
Germany saw its number of balcony solar power systems more than double in 2022, reaching over 780,000 units with a total capacity of nearly 0.7 gigawatts, driven by new legislation, falling prices, and growing bipartisan support.
German Balcony Solar Power Installations Double in 2022
Germany saw its number of balcony solar power systems more than double in 2022, reaching over 780,000 units with a total capacity of nearly 0.7 gigawatts, driven by new legislation, falling prices, and growing bipartisan support.
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36% Bias Score
German Gymnastics System Accused of Protecting Abusers
Former German gymnast Pauline Schäfer-Betz accused the German gymnastics system of repeatedly protecting those responsible for abuse, referencing past cases at Chemnitz and current issues in Stuttgart, demanding significant reforms to protect athletes.
German Gymnastics System Accused of Protecting Abusers
Former German gymnast Pauline Schäfer-Betz accused the German gymnastics system of repeatedly protecting those responsible for abuse, referencing past cases at Chemnitz and current issues in Stuttgart, demanding significant reforms to protect athletes.
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48% Bias Score
German Balcony Solar Power Plants Surge Past 780,000
The number of balcony solar power plants in Germany more than doubled in 2022, reaching over 780,000 units with a combined capacity of nearly 0.7 gigawatts, driven by new legislation, falling prices, and broad political support.
German Balcony Solar Power Plants Surge Past 780,000
The number of balcony solar power plants in Germany more than doubled in 2022, reaching over 780,000 units with a combined capacity of nearly 0.7 gigawatts, driven by new legislation, falling prices, and broad political support.
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44% Bias Score
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees 66% Surge in Right-Wing Extremist Crimes
Right-wing extremist crimes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern increased by 66 percent from 1,131 in 2023 to 1,879 in 2024 (Jan-Nov), prompting criticism of the state government's response; the national increase was 17 percent.
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern Sees 66% Surge in Right-Wing Extremist Crimes
Right-wing extremist crimes in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern increased by 66 percent from 1,131 in 2023 to 1,879 in 2024 (Jan-Nov), prompting criticism of the state government's response; the national increase was 17 percent.
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40% Bias Score
Rapid Repair of Damaged Mosel River Lock Gate
A ship collision on December 8th, 2023, destroyed a lock gate at Schleuse Müden on the Mosel River in Germany, halting shipping; 16 workers completed a replacement gate in three weeks, at an estimated cost of \1.3 million euros, with a planned reopening on February 1st, 2024.
Rapid Repair of Damaged Mosel River Lock Gate
A ship collision on December 8th, 2023, destroyed a lock gate at Schleuse Müden on the Mosel River in Germany, halting shipping; 16 workers completed a replacement gate in three weeks, at an estimated cost of \1.3 million euros, with a planned reopening on February 1st, 2024.
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20% Bias Score
Germany Debates Increased Defense Spending After Trump's Demand
Following Donald Trump's call for NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, German politicians offered mixed responses, with some supporting an increase above the current 2% target while others deemed Trump's demand excessive. Germany recently reached the 2% target due to a special €...
Germany Debates Increased Defense Spending After Trump's Demand
Following Donald Trump's call for NATO countries to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, German politicians offered mixed responses, with some supporting an increase above the current 2% target while others deemed Trump's demand excessive. Germany recently reached the 2% target due to a special €...
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44% Bias Score
Germany Debates NATO Spending Increase Amidst Military Shortfalls
German politicians reacted sharply to Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, with several parties proposing alternative targets and highlighting the need for a balanced approach to military modernization while acknowledging the Bundeswehr's current deficienci...
Germany Debates NATO Spending Increase Amidst Military Shortfalls
German politicians reacted sharply to Donald Trump's call for NATO members to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, with several parties proposing alternative targets and highlighting the need for a balanced approach to military modernization while acknowledging the Bundeswehr's current deficienci...
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48% Bias Score
German Physician Shortage Creates Healthcare Crisis
Germany faces a severe shortage of general practitioners, particularly impacting smaller cities, as retiring physicians are not being replaced, leaving patients with limited access to care and overburdening existing doctors. This is fueled by insufficient medical school places and young doctors' pre...
German Physician Shortage Creates Healthcare Crisis
Germany faces a severe shortage of general practitioners, particularly impacting smaller cities, as retiring physicians are not being replaced, leaving patients with limited access to care and overburdening existing doctors. This is fueled by insufficient medical school places and young doctors' pre...
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56% Bias Score
Reichsbürger" Defendant Claims Non-Violent Intent in Stuttgart Trial
A 42-year-old "Reichsbürger" defendant in Stuttgart claimed he aimed for post-coup reconstruction, not violence, despite admitting to believing in a violent overthrow of the German government and participating in planning meetings and recruitment events.
Reichsbürger" Defendant Claims Non-Violent Intent in Stuttgart Trial
A 42-year-old "Reichsbürger" defendant in Stuttgart claimed he aimed for post-coup reconstruction, not violence, despite admitting to believing in a violent overthrow of the German government and participating in planning meetings and recruitment events.
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32% Bias Score
Germany: Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Bad Friedrichshall Shooting; Suspect Arrested
A masked gunman killed two and critically injured one at a gear manufacturing company in Bad Friedrichshall, Germany, around 5:45 pm on Tuesday; police arrested a suspect in Seckach later that night.
Germany: Two Dead, One Critically Injured in Bad Friedrichshall Shooting; Suspect Arrested
A masked gunman killed two and critically injured one at a gear manufacturing company in Bad Friedrichshall, Germany, around 5:45 pm on Tuesday; police arrested a suspect in Seckach later that night.
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24% Bias Score
Study: Men Value Committed Relationships More Than Women
A German-led international team of scientists analyzed over 50 studies to conclude that men value committed relationships more than women, experiencing greater well-being and longer lifespans when in such relationships; they also initiate breakups less frequently, indicating stronger emotional relia...
Study: Men Value Committed Relationships More Than Women
A German-led international team of scientists analyzed over 50 studies to conclude that men value committed relationships more than women, experiencing greater well-being and longer lifespans when in such relationships; they also initiate breakups less frequently, indicating stronger emotional relia...
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44% Bias Score
Saxony Addresses Nursing Shortage with International Recruitment
Saxony is addressing a projected 5,000-nurse shortage by recruiting internationally, with the Vamed Klinik in Pulsnitz showcasing a successful model employing staff from 17 countries, including a large Brazilian contingent, who receive intensive German language training and work integration.
Saxony Addresses Nursing Shortage with International Recruitment
Saxony is addressing a projected 5,000-nurse shortage by recruiting internationally, with the Vamed Klinik in Pulsnitz showcasing a successful model employing staff from 17 countries, including a large Brazilian contingent, who receive intensive German language training and work integration.
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48% Bias Score