Millions in Unexchanged D-Marks Persist in Germany
In 2024, Germans exchanged 53 million D-Marks (equivalent to 27.2 million Euros) at the Bundesbank; however, approximately 12.2 billion D-Marks remain unreturned, highlighting the continued presence of the old currency.
Millions in Unexchanged D-Marks Persist in Germany
In 2024, Germans exchanged 53 million D-Marks (equivalent to 27.2 million Euros) at the Bundesbank; however, approximately 12.2 billion D-Marks remain unreturned, highlighting the continued presence of the old currency.
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24% Bias Score
AfD's Rise in Thuringia Echoes Nazi Party's Early Success, Raising Concerns About German Democracy
In Thuringia, Germany, the far-right AfD party won the most votes in the September 2024 regional election, raising concerns about a potential democratic backsliding, mirroring the Nazi party's initial success in the same state in 1929; the party's candidate for chancellor polls at 24% compared to th...
AfD's Rise in Thuringia Echoes Nazi Party's Early Success, Raising Concerns About German Democracy
In Thuringia, Germany, the far-right AfD party won the most votes in the September 2024 regional election, raising concerns about a potential democratic backsliding, mirroring the Nazi party's initial success in the same state in 1929; the party's candidate for chancellor polls at 24% compared to th...
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60% Bias Score
Scholz Denies Putin Meeting Amidst German Election Tensions
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denied claims by CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter of a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, calling the statement "false" and "indecent," and the German government is pursuing legal action.
Scholz Denies Putin Meeting Amidst German Election Tensions
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz denied claims by CDU politician Roderich Kiesewetter of a planned meeting with Vladimir Putin, calling the statement "false" and "indecent," and the German government is pursuing legal action.
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44% Bias Score
Germany to Review Syrian Refugee Status Based on Syria's Evolving Security Situation
Germany plans to review the protection status of Syrian refugees in response to the changing security situation in Syria, with well-integrated individuals allowed to stay while others may face repatriation. The government will expand programs supporting voluntary returns and prioritize deporting cri...
Germany to Review Syrian Refugee Status Based on Syria's Evolving Security Situation
Germany plans to review the protection status of Syrian refugees in response to the changing security situation in Syria, with well-integrated individuals allowed to stay while others may face repatriation. The government will expand programs supporting voluntary returns and prioritize deporting cri...
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44% Bias Score
Germany to Complete 525km Hydrogen Pipeline Network by 2025
Germany plans to complete 525 kilometers of its nationwide hydrogen network by the end of 2025, primarily converting existing gas pipelines, as part of a larger €19 billion project to build a 9,040-kilometer network by 2032, connecting key hydrogen production sites and industrial centers across the ...
Germany to Complete 525km Hydrogen Pipeline Network by 2025
Germany plans to complete 525 kilometers of its nationwide hydrogen network by the end of 2025, primarily converting existing gas pipelines, as part of a larger €19 billion project to build a 9,040-kilometer network by 2032, connecting key hydrogen production sites and industrial centers across the ...
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Channel Pixelates German Minister in Damascus Visit
Following the German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's visit to Damascus, the Syrian Telegram channel "Almharar", linked to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), pixelated Baerbock's face in photos, while leaving French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot's face unobscured, highlighting differing cultural no...
Syrian Channel Pixelates German Minister in Damascus Visit
Following the German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock's visit to Damascus, the Syrian Telegram channel "Almharar", linked to Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), pixelated Baerbock's face in photos, while leaving French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot's face unobscured, highlighting differing cultural no...
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52% Bias Score
Gaza Crisis Deepens Amidst Airstrikes and Freezing Temperatures
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as Israeli airstrikes continue, causing numerous casualties and compounding the effects of freezing temperatures; nearly one million people lack adequate shelter, and ceasefire negotiations begin in Doha.
Gaza Crisis Deepens Amidst Airstrikes and Freezing Temperatures
The humanitarian crisis in Gaza worsens as Israeli airstrikes continue, causing numerous casualties and compounding the effects of freezing temperatures; nearly one million people lack adequate shelter, and ceasefire negotiations begin in Doha.
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40% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency Prioritizes Security Amidst Schengen Expansion and Digital Border System Rollout
Poland assumed the rotating EU Council presidency on January 1st, focusing on strengthening European security and addressing migration challenges; the Schengen area expanded to include Romania and Bulgaria; new digital border systems are planned for implementation this year, alongside EU-wide regula...
Poland's EU Presidency Prioritizes Security Amidst Schengen Expansion and Digital Border System Rollout
Poland assumed the rotating EU Council presidency on January 1st, focusing on strengthening European security and addressing migration challenges; the Schengen area expanded to include Romania and Bulgaria; new digital border systems are planned for implementation this year, alongside EU-wide regula...
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36% Bias Score
Organ Donation Decision Following Traumatic Accident
Following a bicycle accident, Lenny Sieben sustained critical head injuries; facing the immediate possibility of organ donation, his parents, Nicole and Silvan, grapple with grief and the decision to donate their son's organs, resulting in several lives being saved.
Organ Donation Decision Following Traumatic Accident
Following a bicycle accident, Lenny Sieben sustained critical head injuries; facing the immediate possibility of organ donation, his parents, Nicole and Silvan, grapple with grief and the decision to donate their son's organs, resulting in several lives being saved.
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40% Bias Score
Severe Winter Weather Disrupts Germany, UK, and US
Germany faces severe winter weather with heavy snow, black ice, freezing rain, and strong winds, causing flight disruptions at Frankfurt Airport and impacting road safety; the UK and US also face weather warnings.
Severe Winter Weather Disrupts Germany, UK, and US
Germany faces severe winter weather with heavy snow, black ice, freezing rain, and strong winds, causing flight disruptions at Frankfurt Airport and impacting road safety; the UK and US also face weather warnings.
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24% Bias Score
Record High of Illegal Street Racing Cases in Berlin in 2024
Berlin's justice system handled a record 923 cases of illegal street racing in 2024, exceeding the 2020 high of 871 due to increased police controls and easy access to high-performance cars for young men, with approximately 40% involving drug-related fleeing incidents.
Record High of Illegal Street Racing Cases in Berlin in 2024
Berlin's justice system handled a record 923 cases of illegal street racing in 2024, exceeding the 2020 high of 871 due to increased police controls and easy access to high-performance cars for young men, with approximately 40% involving drug-related fleeing incidents.
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48% Bias Score
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit; Germany's LNG Terminals Ease Energy Concerns
Ukraine stopped the flow of Russian natural gas to Austria and Slovakia; however, unlike in 2022, Germany's new LNG terminals are helping to ensure energy security for neighboring countries, while debate continues about their long-term need and environmental impact.
Ukraine Halts Russian Gas Transit; Germany's LNG Terminals Ease Energy Concerns
Ukraine stopped the flow of Russian natural gas to Austria and Slovakia; however, unlike in 2022, Germany's new LNG terminals are helping to ensure energy security for neighboring countries, while debate continues about their long-term need and environmental impact.
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56% Bias Score