Musk Endorses Germany's AfD Party
On December 28th, 2024, Elon Musk publicly endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party in an opinion piece published in Die Welt, citing economic reasons and expressing concern over Germany's direction, a statement partially echoed by AfD's chancellor candidate Alice Weidel.
Musk Endorses Germany's AfD Party
On December 28th, 2024, Elon Musk publicly endorsed Germany's far-right AfD party in an opinion piece published in Die Welt, citing economic reasons and expressing concern over Germany's direction, a statement partially echoed by AfD's chancellor candidate Alice Weidel.
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76% Bias Score
Hamburg Police Officer Details Challenges of Policing High-Crime Area Amidst Violence Increase
In Hamburg's St. Georg district, police officer Julia Kupfer describes the challenges of policing a high-crime area marked by drug use and homelessness, alongside increased violence against police and resource constraints, impacting daily operations and officer well-being.
Hamburg Police Officer Details Challenges of Policing High-Crime Area Amidst Violence Increase
In Hamburg's St. Georg district, police officer Julia Kupfer describes the challenges of policing a high-crime area marked by drug use and homelessness, alongside increased violence against police and resource constraints, impacting daily operations and officer well-being.
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36% Bias Score
Germany's NRW to Open Reporting Center for Islamophobic Attacks
Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state will establish a reporting center for Islamophobic attacks by Spring 2025, allowing anonymous reporting of incidents with referrals to police for crimes; this follows a more than doubling of anti-Muslim crimes in 2023 compared to 2022.
Germany's NRW to Open Reporting Center for Islamophobic Attacks
Germany's North Rhine-Westphalia state will establish a reporting center for Islamophobic attacks by Spring 2025, allowing anonymous reporting of incidents with referrals to police for crimes; this follows a more than doubling of anti-Muslim crimes in 2023 compared to 2022.
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28% Bias Score
Potential Rise in Knife Attacks in Baden-Württemberg Public Spaces
Knife attacks in Baden-Württemberg public spaces may have increased in 2023, with 2022 showing a 13.8% rise (3104 attacks) compared to the previous year; over 40% occurred in public spaces, involving many non-German suspects and victims.
Potential Rise in Knife Attacks in Baden-Württemberg Public Spaces
Knife attacks in Baden-Württemberg public spaces may have increased in 2023, with 2022 showing a 13.8% rise (3104 attacks) compared to the previous year; over 40% occurred in public spaces, involving many non-German suspects and victims.
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44% Bias Score
Baywa Announces Restructuring Plan to Address Billions in Debt
Baywa, a heavily indebted German conglomerate, is restructuring to address billions in debt accumulated through rapid expansion. The plan includes selling its 48% stake in Raiffeisen Ware Austria for €176 million by end of March 2025 and cutting 1,300 jobs (16% of its German workforce) to achieve fi...
Baywa Announces Restructuring Plan to Address Billions in Debt
Baywa, a heavily indebted German conglomerate, is restructuring to address billions in debt accumulated through rapid expansion. The plan includes selling its 48% stake in Raiffeisen Ware Austria for €176 million by end of March 2025 and cutting 1,300 jobs (16% of its German workforce) to achieve fi...
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40% Bias Score
Thuringian Education Minister Supports Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Thuringia's new Minister of Education, Christian Tischner (CDU), supports a social media ban for under-16s, mirroring a recent Australian law; this sparked criticism from the Left party, who prioritize addressing teacher shortages and insufficient educational resources.
Thuringian Education Minister Supports Social Media Ban for Under-16s
Thuringia's new Minister of Education, Christian Tischner (CDU), supports a social media ban for under-16s, mirroring a recent Australian law; this sparked criticism from the Left party, who prioritize addressing teacher shortages and insufficient educational resources.
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48% Bias Score
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Security Failures and Medical Competency Under Scrutiny
On December 12, 2023, Taleb al-A., a Saudi Arabian psychiatrist in Magdeburg, Germany, drove a rental car through inadequate security at a Christmas market, resulting in casualties; investigations are underway into security failures and his medical competency.
Magdeburg Christmas Market Attack: Security Failures and Medical Competency Under Scrutiny
On December 12, 2023, Taleb al-A., a Saudi Arabian psychiatrist in Magdeburg, Germany, drove a rental car through inadequate security at a Christmas market, resulting in casualties; investigations are underway into security failures and his medical competency.
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48% Bias Score
Russia's Missile Advantage and the 'Oreshnik' Threat
Ukrainian intelligence estimates Russia has 1400 long-range missiles and produces 40-50 Iskanders, 30-50 Kalibrs, and 50 Kh-101s monthly; Western reports claim Russia's new 'Oreshnik' missile is untouchable by Patriot systems, while Ukraine has only 20 ATACMS left.
Russia's Missile Advantage and the 'Oreshnik' Threat
Ukrainian intelligence estimates Russia has 1400 long-range missiles and produces 40-50 Iskanders, 30-50 Kalibrs, and 50 Kh-101s monthly; Western reports claim Russia's new 'Oreshnik' missile is untouchable by Patriot systems, while Ukraine has only 20 ATACMS left.
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48% Bias Score
German Savings Rates Plummet Amidst ECB Interest Rate Cuts
As of December 27, 2024, German fixed-term deposit interest rates averaged 2.27% for two-year terms, down from 3.39% in November 2023, following the European Central Bank's interest rate cuts aimed at boosting a slowing economy.
German Savings Rates Plummet Amidst ECB Interest Rate Cuts
As of December 27, 2024, German fixed-term deposit interest rates averaged 2.27% for two-year terms, down from 3.39% in November 2023, following the European Central Bank's interest rate cuts aimed at boosting a slowing economy.
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44% Bias Score
Air Pollution Crisis in Southern Germany Due to Stagnant Weather Pattern
Unusually warm upper air layers trap pollutants in lower regions of southern Germany, causing elevated fine particulate matter levels exceeding health limits in numerous cities, with the situation expected to persist until New Year's Eve.
Air Pollution Crisis in Southern Germany Due to Stagnant Weather Pattern
Unusually warm upper air layers trap pollutants in lower regions of southern Germany, causing elevated fine particulate matter levels exceeding health limits in numerous cities, with the situation expected to persist until New Year's Eve.
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40% Bias Score
Child's Liver Transplant Highlights Need for Family Support
Five-year-old Fin-Alexander, diagnosed with liver cancer that metastasized to his lungs, received a life-saving liver transplant on January 21, 2021, after enduring extensive treatment and significant emotional and financial hardship for his family, which was alleviated by the Kinderhilfe Organtrans...
Child's Liver Transplant Highlights Need for Family Support
Five-year-old Fin-Alexander, diagnosed with liver cancer that metastasized to his lungs, received a life-saving liver transplant on January 21, 2021, after enduring extensive treatment and significant emotional and financial hardship for his family, which was alleviated by the Kinderhilfe Organtrans...
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24% Bias Score
Philosopher's Warning Hindering Climate Action Debate
A Berlin philosopher's warning against neglecting the social question during a climate policy discussion is criticized for hindering productive thinking and maintaining the status quo, prompting reflection on the left's role in ecological transition.
Philosopher's Warning Hindering Climate Action Debate
A Berlin philosopher's warning against neglecting the social question during a climate policy discussion is criticized for hindering productive thinking and maintaining the status quo, prompting reflection on the left's role in ecological transition.
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64% Bias Score