Köln Bonn Airport Passenger Numbers Exceed 10 Million in 2024
Köln Bonn Airport (CGN) served over 10 million passengers in 2024, a 3% increase from 2023 but significantly below the 12.4 million in 2019; cargo volume slightly decreased to 840,000 tons due to global economic issues.
Köln Bonn Airport Passenger Numbers Exceed 10 Million in 2024
Köln Bonn Airport (CGN) served over 10 million passengers in 2024, a 3% increase from 2023 but significantly below the 12.4 million in 2019; cargo volume slightly decreased to 840,000 tons due to global economic issues.
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12% Bias Score
Cum-Ex Schemes Continue to Defraud Germany Despite Legal Changes
Former Cologne prosecutor Brorhilker reveals that Cum-Ex schemes, costing Germany at least €10 billion between 2006-2011, persist despite a 2012 law, facilitated by data stored in foreign jurisdictions with weak legal protections; she advocates for a centralized German authority to combat such finan...
Cum-Ex Schemes Continue to Defraud Germany Despite Legal Changes
Former Cologne prosecutor Brorhilker reveals that Cum-Ex schemes, costing Germany at least €10 billion between 2006-2011, persist despite a 2012 law, facilitated by data stored in foreign jurisdictions with weak legal protections; she advocates for a centralized German authority to combat such finan...
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48% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: 5 Dead, Security Under Scrutiny
On December 23, 2023, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian man drove a car through a Magdeburg Christmas market, killing five and injuring over 230; investigations into his mental state and security protocols are underway, with over 372 victims already receiving state support.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: 5 Dead, Security Under Scrutiny
On December 23, 2023, a 50-year-old Saudi Arabian man drove a car through a Magdeburg Christmas market, killing five and injuring over 230; investigations into his mental state and security protocols are underway, with over 372 victims already receiving state support.
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36% Bias Score
Violent New Year's Eve Attacks on German Emergency Responders
The new year in Germany saw peaceful celebrations in most areas, but also violent attacks on police and emergency services in several cities, resulting in 37 injured police officers in Berlin alone, one seriously, and five deaths from pyrotechnics; the incidents sparked calls for stricter laws and i...
Violent New Year's Eve Attacks on German Emergency Responders
The new year in Germany saw peaceful celebrations in most areas, but also violent attacks on police and emergency services in several cities, resulting in 37 injured police officers in Berlin alone, one seriously, and five deaths from pyrotechnics; the incidents sparked calls for stricter laws and i...
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52% Bias Score
Berlin Riots Prompt Call for Stricter Weapon Laws
Berlin experienced severe New Year's Eve riots resulting in 35 injuries at one hospital alone, prompting Mayor Kai Wegner to call for stricter weapon laws and increased border controls to curb the use of illegal fireworks, especially the highly dangerous 'ball bombs'.
Berlin Riots Prompt Call for Stricter Weapon Laws
Berlin experienced severe New Year's Eve riots resulting in 35 injuries at one hospital alone, prompting Mayor Kai Wegner to call for stricter weapon laws and increased border controls to curb the use of illegal fireworks, especially the highly dangerous 'ball bombs'.
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44% Bias Score
Eurozone Faces Economic Uncertainty as Germany and France Lack 2025 Budgets
Germany and France's lack of 2025 budgets due to political infighting and economic challenges raises concerns about the Eurozone's future, with economists warning of potential decline and loss of standing in a world marked by superpower rivalry.
Eurozone Faces Economic Uncertainty as Germany and France Lack 2025 Budgets
Germany and France's lack of 2025 budgets due to political infighting and economic challenges raises concerns about the Eurozone's future, with economists warning of potential decline and loss of standing in a world marked by superpower rivalry.
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40% Bias Score
Musk Accused of Election Interference in Germany
Elon Musk's public endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party ahead of snap elections on February 23, 2025, has sparked accusations of election interference from German officials following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government after a failed confidence vote.
Musk Accused of Election Interference in Germany
Elon Musk's public endorsement of Germany's far-right AfD party ahead of snap elections on February 23, 2025, has sparked accusations of election interference from German officials following the collapse of Chancellor Olaf Scholz's coalition government after a failed confidence vote.
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60% Bias Score
One Killed in Zaporizhzhia Bombing; German Survey Shows Support for Ukraine Peacekeeping Force
A Russian bomb attack in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed one person on January 2nd, 2025, destroying a building near the front lines; a survey shows 56% of Germans support an international peacekeeping force post-ceasefire, but only 23% back German troop deployment.
One Killed in Zaporizhzhia Bombing; German Survey Shows Support for Ukraine Peacekeeping Force
A Russian bomb attack in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region killed one person on January 2nd, 2025, destroying a building near the front lines; a survey shows 56% of Germans support an international peacekeeping force post-ceasefire, but only 23% back German troop deployment.
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36% Bias Score
Illegal Fireworks Cause Havoc on New Year's Eve in Germany
On New Year's Eve, illegal firecrackers caused significant injuries and property damage in Berlin and other German cities, leading to 5 deaths, attacks on emergency responders (37 injured police officers in Berlin alone), and calls for stricter border controls and international cooperation to stop t...
Illegal Fireworks Cause Havoc on New Year's Eve in Germany
On New Year's Eve, illegal firecrackers caused significant injuries and property damage in Berlin and other German cities, leading to 5 deaths, attacks on emergency responders (37 injured police officers in Berlin alone), and calls for stricter border controls and international cooperation to stop t...
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48% Bias Score
Cum-Ex Tax Fraud Continues Despite 2012 Law Changes
Former German Cum-Ex investigator Anne Brorhilker claims that Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum tax fraud schemes, which cost the German government an estimated €38 billion, continue despite a 2012 law change, hindering recovery efforts due to international data transfer and insufficient investigative resources.
Cum-Ex Tax Fraud Continues Despite 2012 Law Changes
Former German Cum-Ex investigator Anne Brorhilker claims that Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum tax fraud schemes, which cost the German government an estimated €38 billion, continue despite a 2012 law change, hindering recovery efforts due to international data transfer and insufficient investigative resources.
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48% Bias Score
Germany's Slow Cum-Ex/Cum-Cum Recovery: Systemic Issues and Call for Reform
Former German prosecutor Brorhilker criticizes the slow recovery of billions of euros lost to Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum tax schemes due to insufficient inter-agency cooperation, lack of specialized expertise, and data stored abroad; she calls for a central authority to combat financial crime.
Germany's Slow Cum-Ex/Cum-Cum Recovery: Systemic Issues and Call for Reform
Former German prosecutor Brorhilker criticizes the slow recovery of billions of euros lost to Cum-Ex and Cum-Cum tax schemes due to insufficient inter-agency cooperation, lack of specialized expertise, and data stored abroad; she calls for a central authority to combat financial crime.
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48% Bias Score
Trump's Return Threatens UK Stability Amidst Rising Global Populism
Donald Trump's return to the White House on January 20th threatens the UK's economy and political stability by potentially jeopardizing trade deals and exacerbating Brexit complexities, while simultaneously fueling a broader global trend of rising populism in the West that affects countries like Ger...
Trump's Return Threatens UK Stability Amidst Rising Global Populism
Donald Trump's return to the White House on January 20th threatens the UK's economy and political stability by potentially jeopardizing trade deals and exacerbating Brexit complexities, while simultaneously fueling a broader global trend of rising populism in the West that affects countries like Ger...
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56% Bias Score