Italy to Resume Migrant Transfers to Albania Despite Legal and Humanitarian Concerns
Italy plans to restart transferring adult male migrants from 19 countries it considers safe to Albanian detention centers in January, pending an April European Court ruling; over 31,000 migrants have died or disappeared crossing the Mediterranean since 2024.
Italy to Resume Migrant Transfers to Albania Despite Legal and Humanitarian Concerns
Italy plans to restart transferring adult male migrants from 19 countries it considers safe to Albanian detention centers in January, pending an April European Court ruling; over 31,000 migrants have died or disappeared crossing the Mediterranean since 2024.
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44% Bias Score
Belgium Expands Smoking Ban, Bans Disposable Vapes
Belgium expands its smoking and vaping ban to numerous public spaces, including zoos and playgrounds, with a 10-meter restriction around schools and healthcare facilities, and bans the sale of disposable vapes, aiming for a smoke-free generation by 2040; fines range from €208 to €8000.
Belgium Expands Smoking Ban, Bans Disposable Vapes
Belgium expands its smoking and vaping ban to numerous public spaces, including zoos and playgrounds, with a 10-meter restriction around schools and healthcare facilities, and bans the sale of disposable vapes, aiming for a smoke-free generation by 2040; fines range from €208 to €8000.
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32% Bias Score
Italy's 2024 Surge in Violence: Systemic Failures and Preventable Deaths
The year 2024 in Italy was marked by a significant rise in violent crimes, including workplace accidents, femicides, and family massacres, highlighting systemic failures and a need for comprehensive societal reforms.
Italy's 2024 Surge in Violence: Systemic Failures and Preventable Deaths
The year 2024 in Italy was marked by a significant rise in violent crimes, including workplace accidents, femicides, and family massacres, highlighting systemic failures and a need for comprehensive societal reforms.
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64% Bias Score
Bucci's New Year Address: Priorities for Liguria's Future
Ligurian President Marco Bucci delivered his 2025 New Year's address, outlining priorities for infrastructure development, improved healthcare, job creation, and fostering unity among citizens to build a stronger international region.
Bucci's New Year Address: Priorities for Liguria's Future
Ligurian President Marco Bucci delivered his 2025 New Year's address, outlining priorities for infrastructure development, improved healthcare, job creation, and fostering unity among citizens to build a stronger international region.
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40% Bias Score
Italy Negotiates Release of Journalist Detained in Iran Amidst Potential Prisoner Exchange
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th, is the focus of intense diplomatic negotiations between Italy and Iran, potentially linked to the arrest of an Iranian engineer in Milan wanted by the US for supplying drone technology to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
Italy Negotiates Release of Journalist Detained in Iran Amidst Potential Prisoner Exchange
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Iran since December 19th, is the focus of intense diplomatic negotiations between Italy and Iran, potentially linked to the arrest of an Iranian engineer in Milan wanted by the US for supplying drone technology to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard.
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40% Bias Score
Insufficient Recycling Capacity Leads to Overflowing Bins and Street Waste
A new recycling system replacing large street bins with smaller individual ones has led to overflowing bins and discarded cardboard on the streets due to insufficient capacity for the increased cardboard waste from online shopping.
Insufficient Recycling Capacity Leads to Overflowing Bins and Street Waste
A new recycling system replacing large street bins with smaller individual ones has led to overflowing bins and discarded cardboard on the streets due to insufficient capacity for the increased cardboard waste from online shopping.
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56% Bias Score
Belgium Expands Smoking Ban, Bans Disposable Vapes
Belgium expands its smoking and vaping ban to various public spaces, including zoos, playgrounds, and areas near schools and healthcare facilities, with significant fines for violators; the country also bans the sale of disposable vapes, aiming for a smoke-free generation by 2040.
Belgium Expands Smoking Ban, Bans Disposable Vapes
Belgium expands its smoking and vaping ban to various public spaces, including zoos, playgrounds, and areas near schools and healthcare facilities, with significant fines for violators; the country also bans the sale of disposable vapes, aiming for a smoke-free generation by 2040.
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44% Bias Score
Barillà: Rise of Individualism Linked to Societal Changes and Parenting
Psychotherapist Domenico Barillà's new book, "Individualisti si cresce," explores the rise of individualism, linking it to accelerated societal changes and the lack of compassion in virtual environments; he stresses the crucial role of parental example in fostering cooperation and empathy in childre...
Barillà: Rise of Individualism Linked to Societal Changes and Parenting
Psychotherapist Domenico Barillà's new book, "Individualisti si cresce," explores the rise of individualism, linking it to accelerated societal changes and the lack of compassion in virtual environments; he stresses the crucial role of parental example in fostering cooperation and empathy in childre...
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24% Bias Score
Naples Man Arrested for Christmas Day Assault and Kidnapping of Ex-Girlfriend
In Naples, Italy, a 23-year-old man stalked his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend, culminating in a Christmas Day assault and brief kidnapping, captured on video; the victim sustained serious injuries and the perpetrator was arrested.
Naples Man Arrested for Christmas Day Assault and Kidnapping of Ex-Girlfriend
In Naples, Italy, a 23-year-old man stalked his 22-year-old ex-girlfriend, culminating in a Christmas Day assault and brief kidnapping, captured on video; the victim sustained serious injuries and the perpetrator was arrested.
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36% Bias Score
2024: A Year of Record-Breaking Extreme Weather Events
Italy faced 351 extreme weather events in 2024—a 485% increase since 2015—with Emilia-Romagna hardest hit; globally, the 10 costliest climate disasters caused $229 billion in damages and 2,000 deaths, primarily in the US.
2024: A Year of Record-Breaking Extreme Weather Events
Italy faced 351 extreme weather events in 2024—a 485% increase since 2015—with Emilia-Romagna hardest hit; globally, the 10 costliest climate disasters caused $229 billion in damages and 2,000 deaths, primarily in the US.
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40% Bias Score
Milan Bans Outdoor Smoking in Public Spaces
Milan bans outdoor smoking in public spaces starting January 1st, 2024, with fines of €40-€240 for violations, aiming to improve air quality and public health, part of a broader Climate Air Plan.
Milan Bans Outdoor Smoking in Public Spaces
Milan bans outdoor smoking in public spaces starting January 1st, 2024, with fines of €40-€240 for violations, aiming to improve air quality and public health, part of a broader Climate Air Plan.
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44% Bias Score
Italian Journalist Detained in Iran: Negotiations Underway
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran since December 19th, is in good health, according to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who stated that negotiations for her return are underway; Sala's detention follows a pattern of Iran using Western prisoners in negotiations.
Italian Journalist Detained in Iran: Negotiations Underway
Italian journalist Cecilia Sala, detained in Tehran since December 19th, is in good health, according to Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani, who stated that negotiations for her return are underway; Sala's detention follows a pattern of Iran using Western prisoners in negotiations.
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48% Bias Score