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Greece Proposes Strict Law to Curb Underage Tobacco and Alcohol Use
Greece's Ministry of Health proposes a new law to prohibit the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to minors, implementing strict age verification and penalties, and creating a digital registry for market control.
Greece Proposes Strict Law to Curb Underage Tobacco and Alcohol Use
Greece's Ministry of Health proposes a new law to prohibit the sale of tobacco and alcohol products to minors, implementing strict age verification and penalties, and creating a digital registry for market control.
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28% Bias Score
Russian Debt Collectors Adapt to Higher Court Fees and Explore New Funding
A roundtable in Russia discussed the evolution of debt collection, noting a shift towards more amicable methods and the impact of increased court fees since September 2024, which initially decreased but then increased the value of debt portfolios. Debt collectors are also issuing bonds, offering hig...
Russian Debt Collectors Adapt to Higher Court Fees and Explore New Funding
A roundtable in Russia discussed the evolution of debt collection, noting a shift towards more amicable methods and the impact of increased court fees since September 2024, which initially decreased but then increased the value of debt portfolios. Debt collectors are also issuing bonds, offering hig...
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40% Bias Score
Spain Expands Smoke-Free Zones in Ambitious Anti-Smoking Plan
Spain is expanding smoke-free zones to include work vehicles, sports facilities, university campuses, and more, as part of a broader anti-smoking strategy including treatment funding and e-cigarette regulation, aligned with EU recommendations and enjoying broad public support.
Spain Expands Smoke-Free Zones in Ambitious Anti-Smoking Plan
Spain is expanding smoke-free zones to include work vehicles, sports facilities, university campuses, and more, as part of a broader anti-smoking strategy including treatment funding and e-cigarette regulation, aligned with EU recommendations and enjoying broad public support.
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40% Bias Score
Chile Legalizes Abortion Up to 14 Weeks, Facing Congressional Opposition
The Chilean government introduced a bill to legalize abortion up to 14 weeks, aiming to reduce the estimated 40,000–170,000 unsafe clandestine abortions annually, despite facing opposition in Congress. The bill proposes providing financial and healthcare accessibility, reflecting rising public suppo...
Chile Legalizes Abortion Up to 14 Weeks, Facing Congressional Opposition
The Chilean government introduced a bill to legalize abortion up to 14 weeks, aiming to reduce the estimated 40,000–170,000 unsafe clandestine abortions annually, despite facing opposition in Congress. The bill proposes providing financial and healthcare accessibility, reflecting rising public suppo...
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Tax Cuts Bill Passes House Despite Low Approval Ratings
President Trump achieved a major legislative victory with the House passage of his tax and spending cuts package despite low approval ratings (46% approval, 54% disapproval) in recent polls; the bill includes campaign promises on tax cuts, immigration, and defense, though economic issues like inflat...
Trump's Tax Cuts Bill Passes House Despite Low Approval Ratings
President Trump achieved a major legislative victory with the House passage of his tax and spending cuts package despite low approval ratings (46% approval, 54% disapproval) in recent polls; the bill includes campaign promises on tax cuts, immigration, and defense, though economic issues like inflat...
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40% Bias Score
Texas House Approves Total Ban on Hemp THC
The Texas House passed Senate Bill 3, enacting a complete ban on all hemp products containing THC, despite opposition from some lawmakers and hemp industry groups, who plan legal action; the bill now awaits the governor's signature.
Texas House Approves Total Ban on Hemp THC
The Texas House passed Senate Bill 3, enacting a complete ban on all hemp products containing THC, despite opposition from some lawmakers and hemp industry groups, who plan legal action; the bill now awaits the governor's signature.
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44% Bias Score
Congress Proposes Trump Currency, "Trump Train", and National Holiday
US Congress members introduced bills to put Trump on currency, rename the Washington Metro "Trump Train", and make his birthday a national holiday; although unlikely to succeed, these reflect broader efforts to commemorate Trump's presidency.
Congress Proposes Trump Currency, "Trump Train", and National Holiday
US Congress members introduced bills to put Trump on currency, rename the Washington Metro "Trump Train", and make his birthday a national holiday; although unlikely to succeed, these reflect broader efforts to commemorate Trump's presidency.
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48% Bias Score
EU Parliament Debates Sweeping Changes to Corporate Sustainability Directives
The European Parliament is debating over 987 amendments to the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), with proposals to significantly alter employee thresholds and potentially repeal parts of the original directives, ref...
EU Parliament Debates Sweeping Changes to Corporate Sustainability Directives
The European Parliament is debating over 987 amendments to the EU's Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD) and Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), with proposals to significantly alter employee thresholds and potentially repeal parts of the original directives, ref...
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48% Bias Score
California Halts Ethnic Studies Mandate, Shifts Focus to Combating Antisemitism
California's ethnic studies mandate is temporarily blocked due to budget issues, prompting a compromise bill addressing broader antisemitism concerns in schools, supported by various ethnic caucuses.
California Halts Ethnic Studies Mandate, Shifts Focus to Combating Antisemitism
California's ethnic studies mandate is temporarily blocked due to budget issues, prompting a compromise bill addressing broader antisemitism concerns in schools, supported by various ethnic caucuses.
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48% Bias Score
Dutch Senate Rejects Bill to Ban Criminal Organizations
The Dutch Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed the government to ban criminal organizations without court oversight, raising concerns about due process and the potential for political abuse.
Dutch Senate Rejects Bill to Ban Criminal Organizations
The Dutch Senate rejected a bill that would have allowed the government to ban criminal organizations without court oversight, raising concerns about due process and the potential for political abuse.
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40% Bias Score
Gubernatorial Veto Errors Cause Budgetary Disruptions in North and Nebraska
North Dakota Governor Armstrong mistakenly vetoed \$35 million for the state's housing budget, while Nebraska Governor Pillen missed the deadline for filing line-item vetoes, causing significant budgetary disruptions and likely necessitating special legislative sessions.
Gubernatorial Veto Errors Cause Budgetary Disruptions in North and Nebraska
North Dakota Governor Armstrong mistakenly vetoed \$35 million for the state's housing budget, while Nebraska Governor Pillen missed the deadline for filing line-item vetoes, causing significant budgetary disruptions and likely necessitating special legislative sessions.
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36% Bias Score
CDU Criticizes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Tourism Law Amidst Industry Struggles
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's CDU criticizes the state government's proposed tourism law due to negative feedback from the hospitality industry, which is facing a nearly 20% revenue shortfall compared to 2019. A tourism dialogue is planned for June 2nd to address these concerns.
CDU Criticizes Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's Tourism Law Amidst Industry Struggles
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern's CDU criticizes the state government's proposed tourism law due to negative feedback from the hospitality industry, which is facing a nearly 20% revenue shortfall compared to 2019. A tourism dialogue is planned for June 2nd to address these concerns.
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52% Bias Score
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