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Madrid's Garbage Crisis: Strike, Outage Leave City Overflowing with Trash
A garbage strike in Madrid, concluding Sunday, coupled with a city-wide power outage, resulted in over 8,000 tons of uncollected trash, delaying the city council meeting and leaving significant waste visible throughout the city despite claims of a return to normal service.
Madrid's Garbage Crisis: Strike, Outage Leave City Overflowing with Trash
A garbage strike in Madrid, concluding Sunday, coupled with a city-wide power outage, resulted in over 8,000 tons of uncollected trash, delaying the city council meeting and leaving significant waste visible throughout the city despite claims of a return to normal service.
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40% Bias Score
Hamburg SPD Approves Coalition Agreement with Greens
Hamburg's SPD unanimously approved a new coalition agreement with the Greens on April 26th, securing a continuation of their government partnership since 2015. The agreement includes the same seven senators from the previous administration, and the mayor's reelection is anticipated on May 7th.
Hamburg SPD Approves Coalition Agreement with Greens
Hamburg's SPD unanimously approved a new coalition agreement with the Greens on April 26th, securing a continuation of their government partnership since 2015. The agreement includes the same seven senators from the previous administration, and the mayor's reelection is anticipated on May 7th.
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44% Bias Score
Staffordshire County Council Election: Conservatives Face Challenge
On May 1st, all 62 seats on Staffordshire County Council are up for grabs, with the Conservatives defending their strong majority against Labour, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, and newcomer Reform UK, amidst a 4.99% council tax rise and budget challenges.
Staffordshire County Council Election: Conservatives Face Challenge
On May 1st, all 62 seats on Staffordshire County Council are up for grabs, with the Conservatives defending their strong majority against Labour, Liberal Democrats, Green Party, and newcomer Reform UK, amidst a 4.99% council tax rise and budget challenges.
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44% Bias Score
Weert Council Implements Public Expense Declaration System After Improper Claims Scandal
Following an investigation by L1 Nieuws revealing €3000 in improper expense claims, including carnival costumes and VIP festival tickets, the Weert municipality council in the Netherlands implemented a public declaration system for council member expenses, requiring self-submission and enhanced tran...
Weert Council Implements Public Expense Declaration System After Improper Claims Scandal
Following an investigation by L1 Nieuws revealing €3000 in improper expense claims, including carnival costumes and VIP festival tickets, the Weert municipality council in the Netherlands implemented a public declaration system for council member expenses, requiring self-submission and enhanced tran...
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Asylum Center Plans Blocked by Weed, Legal Challenges
The discovery of nutsedge, a rapidly spreading weed, on the proposed site in Heerle, Netherlands, combined with the COA's assessment of the location's poor suitability, and legal challenges, led to the cancellation of a planned asylum seekers center; similar tactics are being used elsewhere.
Dutch Asylum Center Plans Blocked by Weed, Legal Challenges
The discovery of nutsedge, a rapidly spreading weed, on the proposed site in Heerle, Netherlands, combined with the COA's assessment of the location's poor suitability, and legal challenges, led to the cancellation of a planned asylum seekers center; similar tactics are being used elsewhere.
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60% Bias Score
Opposition Wins Parakar Community Elections
In the Parakar community elections, Valodya Grigoryan of the "Country to Live" party defeated Ludwig Gyulnazaryan of the "Civil Contract" party, securing around 57% of the vote; this was an expected victory following the previous administration's short tenure and public dissatisfaction.
Opposition Wins Parakar Community Elections
In the Parakar community elections, Valodya Grigoryan of the "Country to Live" party defeated Ludwig Gyulnazaryan of the "Civil Contract" party, securing around 57% of the vote; this was an expected victory following the previous administration's short tenure and public dissatisfaction.
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28% Bias Score
Lib Dems Confident of Local Election Gains Amid Conservative Divisions
Days before local elections, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is confident of gains in traditionally Conservative areas, leveraging the party's strong ground game and the Conservatives' internal divisions, particularly regarding the rise of Reform UK and a perceived shift towards populism, contrasti...
Lib Dems Confident of Local Election Gains Amid Conservative Divisions
Days before local elections, Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey is confident of gains in traditionally Conservative areas, leveraging the party's strong ground game and the Conservatives' internal divisions, particularly regarding the rise of Reform UK and a perceived shift towards populism, contrasti...
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52% Bias Score
Differing Approaches to Liberation Day Commemoration in Bergamo
Bergamo will hold its traditional Liberation Day parade and concert, while Stezzano canceled its planned "Bella Ciao" event due to the upcoming funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, sparking controversy among some groups.
Differing Approaches to Liberation Day Commemoration in Bergamo
Bergamo will hold its traditional Liberation Day parade and concert, while Stezzano canceled its planned "Bella Ciao" event due to the upcoming funeral of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, sparking controversy among some groups.
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52% Bias Score
Viry-Châtillon Imposes Minor Curfew After Teen's Death
The city of Viry-Châtillon, France, implemented a 10 PM to 6 AM curfew for minors under 13 starting April 15th, 2024, in response to rising youth violence and the recent death of a teenager, in addition to restrictions on alcohol sales and public gatherings.
Viry-Châtillon Imposes Minor Curfew After Teen's Death
The city of Viry-Châtillon, France, implemented a 10 PM to 6 AM curfew for minors under 13 starting April 15th, 2024, in response to rising youth violence and the recent death of a teenager, in addition to restrictions on alcohol sales and public gatherings.
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40% Bias Score
Opposition Parties Secure Victory in Gyumri Mayoral Election
Vardan Ghukasyan, a former mayor facing legal charges, will become Gyumri's mayor on April 16th after securing support from opposition parties, despite the ruling "Civil Contract" party's 14 mandates proving insufficient for a solo victory.
Opposition Parties Secure Victory in Gyumri Mayoral Election
Vardan Ghukasyan, a former mayor facing legal charges, will become Gyumri's mayor on April 16th after securing support from opposition parties, despite the ruling "Civil Contract" party's 14 mandates proving insufficient for a solo victory.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Council Member Faces Violence Over Asylum Center Proposal
Council member Rolf van Bruggen in Bedum, Netherlands, faced threats and violence after proposing his town be considered for a new asylum center, highlighting a national pattern of increasing hostility and violence against local officials involved in similar decisions.
Dutch Council Member Faces Violence Over Asylum Center Proposal
Council member Rolf van Bruggen in Bedum, Netherlands, faced threats and violence after proposing his town be considered for a new asylum center, highlighting a national pattern of increasing hostility and violence against local officials involved in similar decisions.
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52% Bias Score
Gyulnazaryan Wins Parakar Precinct 14/12 Amidst Concerns Over Political Stability
In Parakar's precinct 14/12, Ludwig Gyulnazaryan ("Civil Contract") won, expressing confidence in a majority victory due to his post-2021 achievements; other candidates, like Gor Saribekyan ("Stability"), voiced concerns about violence based on election outcomes, while past controversies surrounding...
Gyulnazaryan Wins Parakar Precinct 14/12 Amidst Concerns Over Political Stability
In Parakar's precinct 14/12, Ludwig Gyulnazaryan ("Civil Contract") won, expressing confidence in a majority victory due to his post-2021 achievements; other candidates, like Gor Saribekyan ("Stability"), voiced concerns about violence based on election outcomes, while past controversies surrounding...
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36% Bias Score
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