Hessen Youths Advocate for Increased Political Participation
Hessen's Enquetekommission 'Demokratie leben' is considering proposals from youths to lower the voting age to 16, enhance political education in schools, and improve access to local government, aiming to increase youth political participation.
Hessen Youths Advocate for Increased Political Participation
Hessen's Enquetekommission 'Demokratie leben' is considering proposals from youths to lower the voting age to 16, enhance political education in schools, and improve access to local government, aiming to increase youth political participation.
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24% Bias Score
Hesse Sickness Rate Drops Slightly in 2024
Hesse's 2024 employee sickness rate dropped to 5.6 percent (20 days/employee), down from 5.7 percent in 2023, with respiratory illnesses, musculoskeletal problems, and mental health issues as the main causes; despite the slight decrease, the high rate of medical certificates obtained suggests a pote...
Hesse Sickness Rate Drops Slightly in 2024
Hesse's 2024 employee sickness rate dropped to 5.6 percent (20 days/employee), down from 5.7 percent in 2023, with respiratory illnesses, musculoskeletal problems, and mental health issues as the main causes; despite the slight decrease, the high rate of medical certificates obtained suggests a pote...
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36% Bias Score
Hessen Municipalities Defy State's Property Tax Recommendations, Leading to Significant Increases
Following a nationwide property tax reform in Germany, hundreds of Hessian municipalities increased property taxes beyond state recommendations, with 60 percent exceeding the recommendation by at least 5 percentage points due to financial constraints and disputed calculations, impacting homeowners a...
Hessen Municipalities Defy State's Property Tax Recommendations, Leading to Significant Increases
Following a nationwide property tax reform in Germany, hundreds of Hessian municipalities increased property taxes beyond state recommendations, with 60 percent exceeding the recommendation by at least 5 percentage points due to financial constraints and disputed calculations, impacting homeowners a...
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56% Bias Score
BSW Projected to Win Single-Digit Percentage in Hessen Election
Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW party is projected to gain 4.4-8% of the vote in the Hessen state election, potentially at the expense of the Left party and others; the party's economic platform is expected to be influential, while its candidates' limited name recognition poses a challenge.
BSW Projected to Win Single-Digit Percentage in Hessen Election
Sahra Wagenknecht's BSW party is projected to gain 4.4-8% of the vote in the Hessen state election, potentially at the expense of the Left party and others; the party's economic platform is expected to be influential, while its candidates' limited name recognition poses a challenge.
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44% Bias Score
Hessian SPD Announces Candidates for Tight Federal Election
The Hessian SPD announced its candidates for the upcoming February 23rd federal election, with Sören Bartol as the top candidate and Nancy Faeser at number four, facing an uphill battle against the CDU. The election will address critical issues such as affordable housing, industrial jobs, and aid fo...
Hessian SPD Announces Candidates for Tight Federal Election
The Hessian SPD announced its candidates for the upcoming February 23rd federal election, with Sören Bartol as the top candidate and Nancy Faeser at number four, facing an uphill battle against the CDU. The election will address critical issues such as affordable housing, industrial jobs, and aid fo...
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48% Bias Score
Hesse Parkinson's Rate Slightly Decreases, Regional Disparities Remain
AOK Hessen reports a slight decrease in Parkinson's disease prevalence in Hesse in 2022 (0.62%) compared to 2017 (0.68%), with significant regional variations, higher rates in rural areas, and more cases in men (0.69%) than women (0.56%).
Hesse Parkinson's Rate Slightly Decreases, Regional Disparities Remain
AOK Hessen reports a slight decrease in Parkinson's disease prevalence in Hesse in 2022 (0.62%) compared to 2017 (0.68%), with significant regional variations, higher rates in rural areas, and more cases in men (0.69%) than women (0.56%).
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12% Bias Score
Hessian Municipalities Appeal Lower Census Population Figures
Thirty-nine Hessian municipalities are appealing their revised, lower population figures from the 2022 census, fearing reduced funding; the dispute highlights concerns over the census methodology and its impact on financial allocations.
Hessian Municipalities Appeal Lower Census Population Figures
Thirty-nine Hessian municipalities are appealing their revised, lower population figures from the 2022 census, fearing reduced funding; the dispute highlights concerns over the census methodology and its impact on financial allocations.
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40% Bias Score
Five Juveniles Arrested for Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes in Germany
Five male juveniles were arrested in Main-Taunus-Kreis, Germany, for allegedly using dating apps to lure and rob queer individuals, resulting in eight reported cases under investigation by police.
Five Juveniles Arrested for Anti-LGBTQ+ Hate Crimes in Germany
Five male juveniles were arrested in Main-Taunus-Kreis, Germany, for allegedly using dating apps to lure and rob queer individuals, resulting in eight reported cases under investigation by police.
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20% Bias Score
Hessian Property Tax Hikes Exceed State Recommendations
In Hesse, Germany, hundreds of municipalities increased property taxes beyond state recommendations, citing budget constraints and inaccurate calculations from the state's tax administration, impacting citizens and highlighting the challenges of revenue neutrality in tax reforms.
Hessian Property Tax Hikes Exceed State Recommendations
In Hesse, Germany, hundreds of municipalities increased property taxes beyond state recommendations, citing budget constraints and inaccurate calculations from the state's tax administration, impacting citizens and highlighting the challenges of revenue neutrality in tax reforms.
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40% Bias Score
Mild Hesse Christmas Limits Ski Season to One Resort
Unusually mild weather in Hesse, Germany, this Christmas season has limited skiing to only the Wasserkuppe resort, which used artificial snow, while the larger Willingen resort remains closed due to insufficient natural snowfall.
Mild Hesse Christmas Limits Ski Season to One Resort
Unusually mild weather in Hesse, Germany, this Christmas season has limited skiing to only the Wasserkuppe resort, which used artificial snow, while the larger Willingen resort remains closed due to insufficient natural snowfall.
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32% Bias Score
Hesse Expands Breast Milk Bank for Premature Babies
The Hesse Ministry of Health will fund a statewide expansion of the Frankfurt Women's Milk Bank, ensuring access to donated breast milk for all premature and sick newborns in Hesse by 2025, reducing health risks and costs.
Hesse Expands Breast Milk Bank for Premature Babies
The Hesse Ministry of Health will fund a statewide expansion of the Frankfurt Women's Milk Bank, ensuring access to donated breast milk for all premature and sick newborns in Hesse by 2025, reducing health risks and costs.
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32% Bias Score
Hessian Train Network Sees Upgrades in Winter Timetable
The new winter train schedule in Hesse, Germany, effective December 17th, brings changes to the S-Bahn Rhein-Main network, including the S6 line extension to Langen and Darmstadt, a 15-minute frequency between Frankfurt and Bad Vilbel, new bus connections between Wetterau, Hochtaunus, and Main-Taunu...
Hessian Train Network Sees Upgrades in Winter Timetable
The new winter train schedule in Hesse, Germany, effective December 17th, brings changes to the S-Bahn Rhein-Main network, including the S6 line extension to Langen and Darmstadt, a 15-minute frequency between Frankfurt and Bad Vilbel, new bus connections between Wetterau, Hochtaunus, and Main-Taunu...
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36% Bias Score