Turkish "Influence Agency" Law: Arrest Highlights Ongoing Debate
Ayşe Barım, a manager linked to the Gezi Park protests, was arrested in Turkey on January 27, 2025, charged with aiding an attempt to overthrow the government; this highlights the controversial "influence agency" amendment expanding espionage laws, twice withdrawn due to opposition and concerns abou...
Turkish "Influence Agency" Law: Arrest Highlights Ongoing Debate
Ayşe Barım, a manager linked to the Gezi Park protests, was arrested in Turkey on January 27, 2025, charged with aiding an attempt to overthrow the government; this highlights the controversial "influence agency" amendment expanding espionage laws, twice withdrawn due to opposition and concerns abou...
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40% Bias Score
Dutch Government Cuts Funding for Asylum Seeker Support
The Dutch government is cutting €21 million in funding for Vluchtelingenwerk, an organization supporting asylum seekers' legal processes, leading to concerns about increased legal challenges, longer processing times, and potential strain on the asylum system.
Dutch Government Cuts Funding for Asylum Seeker Support
The Dutch government is cutting €21 million in funding for Vluchtelingenwerk, an organization supporting asylum seekers' legal processes, leading to concerns about increased legal challenges, longer processing times, and potential strain on the asylum system.
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44% Bias Score
Munich Addresses Rising Hate Crimes Against LGBTIQ* Community with New Strategy
Munich is launching a new LGBTIQ* strategy to combat rising hate crimes and threats, including supporting community centers, aiding victims of violence, and improving police-community relations, reflecting both progress and persistent challenges to LGBTQ+ safety.
Munich Addresses Rising Hate Crimes Against LGBTIQ* Community with New Strategy
Munich is launching a new LGBTIQ* strategy to combat rising hate crimes and threats, including supporting community centers, aiding victims of violence, and improving police-community relations, reflecting both progress and persistent challenges to LGBTQ+ safety.
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40% Bias Score
Transgender Inmate Sues Trump Administration Over End to Taxpayer-Funded Gender Transition Treatments
Transgender inmate "Maria Moe" is suing the Trump administration and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for ending taxpayer-funded gender transition treatments, alleging the executive order violates their Eighth Amendment rights by transferring them to a men's facility, increasing the risk of harm.
Transgender Inmate Sues Trump Administration Over End to Taxpayer-Funded Gender Transition Treatments
Transgender inmate "Maria Moe" is suing the Trump administration and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) for ending taxpayer-funded gender transition treatments, alleging the executive order violates their Eighth Amendment rights by transferring them to a men's facility, increasing the risk of harm.
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64% Bias Score
EU Commission to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding accessible and legal abortion services across the EU, exceeding one million signatures from 15 member states, requires a formal response from the European Commission, which may propose legislation harmonizing reproductive rights within the EU or utilize the ...
EU Commission to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding accessible and legal abortion services across the EU, exceeding one million signatures from 15 member states, requires a formal response from the European Commission, which may propose legislation harmonizing reproductive rights within the EU or utilize the ...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Homelessness Increases; Blacklisting Policies Under Scrutiny
The number of homeless people in the Netherlands rose by 8 percent to roughly 33,000 in 2023; however, the actual figure is likely higher. Two individuals, blacklisted by housing corporation Trudo, have been homeless for four years due to their inability to secure a positive landlord reference, high...
Dutch Homelessness Increases; Blacklisting Policies Under Scrutiny
The number of homeless people in the Netherlands rose by 8 percent to roughly 33,000 in 2023; however, the actual figure is likely higher. Two individuals, blacklisted by housing corporation Trudo, have been homeless for four years due to their inability to secure a positive landlord reference, high...
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48% Bias Score
Italian PM Meloni Under Investigation for Repatriation of ICC-Wanted Libyan Police Chief
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces investigation for complicity and embezzlement in the repatriation of Libyan police chief Osama Almasri Najim, wanted by the ICC, after his release due to a procedural error following an arrest in Turin based on an ICC warrant; the government defends its ac...
Italian PM Meloni Under Investigation for Repatriation of ICC-Wanted Libyan Police Chief
Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni faces investigation for complicity and embezzlement in the repatriation of Libyan police chief Osama Almasri Najim, wanted by the ICC, after his release due to a procedural error following an arrest in Turin based on an ICC warrant; the government defends its ac...
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52% Bias Score
EU Commission to Respond to Citizen's Initiative on Abortion Access
A European Citizen's Initiative demanding EU-wide access to safe and legal abortion services, surpassing one million signatures from fifteen member states, compels the European Commission to respond, potentially leading to legislative action or a formal acknowledgment, amidst varying national aborti...
EU Commission to Respond to Citizen's Initiative on Abortion Access
A European Citizen's Initiative demanding EU-wide access to safe and legal abortion services, surpassing one million signatures from fifteen member states, compels the European Commission to respond, potentially leading to legislative action or a formal acknowledgment, amidst varying national aborti...
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40% Bias Score
Trump to Reshape US Military with Three Executive Orders
President Trump will reportedly sign three executive orders banning transgender service members, eliminating DEI programs in the US Armed Forces, and reinstating unvaccinated service members with back pay, reversing previous policies; these actions follow Pete Hegseth's appointment as Secretary of D...
Trump to Reshape US Military with Three Executive Orders
President Trump will reportedly sign three executive orders banning transgender service members, eliminating DEI programs in the US Armed Forces, and reinstating unvaccinated service members with back pay, reversing previous policies; these actions follow Pete Hegseth's appointment as Secretary of D...
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68% Bias Score
Trump Administration Immigration Raids Result in Nearly 1000 Arrests
The Trump administration conducted immigration raids resulting in nearly 1000 arrests, sparking criticism and fear within immigrant communities; the operation involved federal agents in tactical gear, and officials stated that the arrests are intended to maximize media coverage.
Trump Administration Immigration Raids Result in Nearly 1000 Arrests
The Trump administration conducted immigration raids resulting in nearly 1000 arrests, sparking criticism and fear within immigrant communities; the operation involved federal agents in tactical gear, and officials stated that the arrests are intended to maximize media coverage.
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48% Bias Score
EU Obligated to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding EU-wide access to safe and legal abortion has exceeded one million signatures from 15 member states, obligating the European Commission to respond; while most EU nations allow abortion, Poland and Malta have stricter rules, highlighting a fragmented approach...
EU Obligated to Respond to Abortion Access Initiative
A European Citizens' Initiative demanding EU-wide access to safe and legal abortion has exceeded one million signatures from 15 member states, obligating the European Commission to respond; while most EU nations allow abortion, Poland and Malta have stricter rules, highlighting a fragmented approach...
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40% Bias Score
Turkish Journalist Detained After Broadcasting Interview with Municipal Expert
Following the release of critical reports on two Istanbul municipalities, journalist Barış Pehlivan's interview with the involved expert, broadcast on Halk TV, resulted in his detention along with two Halk TV colleagues, sparking debate about journalistic ethics and freedom of the press in Turkey.
Turkish Journalist Detained After Broadcasting Interview with Municipal Expert
Following the release of critical reports on two Istanbul municipalities, journalist Barış Pehlivan's interview with the involved expert, broadcast on Halk TV, resulted in his detention along with two Halk TV colleagues, sparking debate about journalistic ethics and freedom of the press in Turkey.
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60% Bias Score