Icelandic Volcano Bárdarbunga: Potential Eruption Imminent
Increased seismic activity near Iceland's Bárdarbunga volcano, under the Vatnajökull glacier, signals a potential eruption; a 5.1 magnitude earthquake and approximately 130 smaller quakes were recorded on Tuesday, prompting the Civil Protection agency to raise the uncertainty level, similar to the 2...
Icelandic Volcano Bárdarbunga: Potential Eruption Imminent
Increased seismic activity near Iceland's Bárdarbunga volcano, under the Vatnajökull glacier, signals a potential eruption; a 5.1 magnitude earthquake and approximately 130 smaller quakes were recorded on Tuesday, prompting the Civil Protection agency to raise the uncertainty level, similar to the 2...
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48% Bias Score
Iceland's First All-Female Government Coalition
Iceland's 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir leads a coalition government composed entirely of women, a historic first reflecting Iceland's commitment to gender equality and addressing urgent economic and social issues, including high inflation and a tourism management crisis.
Iceland's First All-Female Government Coalition
Iceland's 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir leads a coalition government composed entirely of women, a historic first reflecting Iceland's commitment to gender equality and addressing urgent economic and social issues, including high inflation and a tourism management crisis.
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48% Bias Score
Century Aluminum Vlissingen Plant Temporarily Closed Due to Carcinogen Exposure
Century Aluminum's Vlissingen-Oost plant temporarily shut down after carcinogenic substances were found in employee urine samples; a joint investigation by Omroep Zeeland and Zembla reveals probable worker exposure to cancer-causing materials like PAHs from petroleum coke and coal tar pitch, support...
Century Aluminum Vlissingen Plant Temporarily Closed Due to Carcinogen Exposure
Century Aluminum's Vlissingen-Oost plant temporarily shut down after carcinogenic substances were found in employee urine samples; a joint investigation by Omroep Zeeland and Zembla reveals probable worker exposure to cancer-causing materials like PAHs from petroleum coke and coal tar pitch, support...
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\"Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: High Ranking Masks High Rates of Sexual Assault\"\
\"A new study reveals that despite Iceland's top ranking in gender equality for 15 years, about 40% of Icelandic women have experienced sexual or physical assault, leading to high PTSD rates, which contrasts with the country's international reputation.\"
\"Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: High Ranking Masks High Rates of Sexual Assault\"\
\"A new study reveals that despite Iceland's top ranking in gender equality for 15 years, about 40% of Icelandic women have experienced sexual or physical assault, leading to high PTSD rates, which contrasts with the country's international reputation.\"
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16% Bias Score
Iceland Election: Social Democrats Win, Populists Rise
Iceland's snap election on October 25, 2023, saw the Social Democratic Alliance win 20.8% of the vote, becoming the largest party, while the previous coalition partners, the Left-Green Movement and the Independence Party, suffered significant losses; populist parties gained substantial support.
Iceland Election: Social Democrats Win, Populists Rise
Iceland's snap election on October 25, 2023, saw the Social Democratic Alliance win 20.8% of the vote, becoming the largest party, while the previous coalition partners, the Left-Green Movement and the Independence Party, suffered significant losses; populist parties gained substantial support.
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48% Bias Score
Icelandic Election: Social Democrats Win, Ending Ruling Coalition
Iceland's snap parliamentary election saw the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) win 20.8% of the vote, becoming the largest party and ending the ruling coalition of the Independence, Progressive, and Left-Green parties, which had faced major internal disagreements.
Icelandic Election: Social Democrats Win, Ending Ruling Coalition
Iceland's snap parliamentary election saw the Social Democratic Alliance (Samfylkingin) win 20.8% of the vote, becoming the largest party and ending the ruling coalition of the Independence, Progressive, and Left-Green parties, which had faced major internal disagreements.
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32% Bias Score
Increased Seismic Activity at Iceland's Bardarbunga Volcano Prompts Yellow Aviation Code
On Tuesday, over 130 earthquakes, the largest measuring 5.1 magnitude, hit Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano, triggering a yellow aviation code as magma accumulation suggests a possible eruption; however, the remote location minimizes immediate infrastructure risks.
Increased Seismic Activity at Iceland's Bardarbunga Volcano Prompts Yellow Aviation Code
On Tuesday, over 130 earthquakes, the largest measuring 5.1 magnitude, hit Iceland's Bardarbunga volcano, triggering a yellow aviation code as magma accumulation suggests a possible eruption; however, the remote location minimizes immediate infrastructure risks.
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36% Bias Score
Iceland to Hold EU Membership Referendum by 2027
Iceland's new government, led by 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, will hold a referendum on EU membership by 2027 and explore adopting the Euro, reflecting a growing public support for EU membership (54% in a June poll) and a desire for a national decision on the matter (74.2% suppo...
Iceland to Hold EU Membership Referendum by 2027
Iceland's new government, led by 36-year-old Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir, will hold a referendum on EU membership by 2027 and explore adopting the Euro, reflecting a growing public support for EU membership (54% in a June poll) and a desire for a national decision on the matter (74.2% suppo...
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44% Bias Score
Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: Systemic Failures in Sexual Assault Cases
Iceland, a global leader in gender equality, faces a serious challenge: 80% of sexual assault cases reported by women are dismissed due to inadequate police investigations and judicial processes, despite laws promoting gender equality and significant progress in closing the gender gap.
Iceland's Gender Equality Paradox: Systemic Failures in Sexual Assault Cases
Iceland, a global leader in gender equality, faces a serious challenge: 80% of sexual assault cases reported by women are dismissed due to inadequate police investigations and judicial processes, despite laws promoting gender equality and significant progress in closing the gender gap.
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40% Bias Score
Iceland Authorizes Whale Hunting for Five Years Amidst Welfare Concerns
Iceland's outgoing government authorized whale hunting for five years, allowing the annual hunt of 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales, despite previous concerns about animal welfare and criticism from environmental groups.
Iceland Authorizes Whale Hunting for Five Years Amidst Welfare Concerns
Iceland's outgoing government authorized whale hunting for five years, allowing the annual hunt of 209 fin whales and 217 minke whales, despite previous concerns about animal welfare and criticism from environmental groups.
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52% Bias Score
Icelandic Snap Election Results in Landslide Victory for Social Democrats
Iceland's snap election, held on (date not specified), saw the Social Democratic Alliance emerge as the largest party with 20.8% of the vote, double their 2021 result, ousting the previous seven-year coalition government due to disagreements over migration and energy policies.
Icelandic Snap Election Results in Landslide Victory for Social Democrats
Iceland's snap election, held on (date not specified), saw the Social Democratic Alliance emerge as the largest party with 20.8% of the vote, double their 2021 result, ousting the previous seven-year coalition government due to disagreements over migration and energy policies.
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32% Bias Score
Iceland Holds Snap Election Amidst Political Instability
Iceland held snap elections on October 28th, 2023, after disagreements over immigration, energy, and the economy forced the collapse of the ruling coalition government; the election is the country's sixth since the 2008 financial crisis.
Iceland Holds Snap Election Amidst Political Instability
Iceland held snap elections on October 28th, 2023, after disagreements over immigration, energy, and the economy forced the collapse of the ruling coalition government; the election is the country's sixth since the 2008 financial crisis.
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40% Bias Score