Putin's Press Conference: Economic Growth, Military Buildup, and Social Issues
On December 19th, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 4.5-hour press conference covering economic growth (3.9-4% in 2023), record-low unemployment (2.3%), inflation (9.2-9.3%), the special military operation in Ukraine, military expansion to 1.5 million, social programs for military families, de...
Putin's Press Conference: Economic Growth, Military Buildup, and Social Issues
On December 19th, Russian President Vladimir Putin held a 4.5-hour press conference covering economic growth (3.9-4% in 2023), record-low unemployment (2.3%), inflation (9.2-9.3%), the special military operation in Ukraine, military expansion to 1.5 million, social programs for military families, de...
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56% Bias Score
Bosnia-Herzegovina, EU Finalize Border Security Agreement Amid Rising Irregular Crossings
Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union finalized a border security agreement on Wednesday, integrating BiH into the EU's security framework and allowing Frontex agents to assist with border security amid a 30% increase in irregular crossings from BiH to Croatia in the first nine months of 202...
Bosnia-Herzegovina, EU Finalize Border Security Agreement Amid Rising Irregular Crossings
Bosnia and Herzegovina and the European Union finalized a border security agreement on Wednesday, integrating BiH into the EU's security framework and allowing Frontex agents to assist with border security amid a 30% increase in irregular crossings from BiH to Croatia in the first nine months of 202...
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40% Bias Score
Croatia's Stricter Immigration Policies Result in 'Invisible Migration'
Croatia, a key transit country for migrants entering the EU from the Balkans, saw 26,534 irregular border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, mostly from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, stricter policies since joining the Schengen Area in January 2023 have made migrant...
Croatia's Stricter Immigration Policies Result in 'Invisible Migration'
Croatia, a key transit country for migrants entering the EU from the Balkans, saw 26,534 irregular border crossings in the first ten months of 2024, mostly from Afghanistan, Syria, Turkey, Russia, and Egypt; however, stricter policies since joining the Schengen Area in January 2023 have made migrant...
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56% Bias Score
FDP Election Platform Prioritizes Tax Cuts, Stricter Immigration, Delayed Climate Action
The FDP's German election platform prioritizes economic growth through tax cuts for high earners, stricter immigration, and delaying climate action and abortion access reforms, despite holding sufficient votes for the latter.
FDP Election Platform Prioritizes Tax Cuts, Stricter Immigration, Delayed Climate Action
The FDP's German election platform prioritizes economic growth through tax cuts for high earners, stricter immigration, and delaying climate action and abortion access reforms, despite holding sufficient votes for the latter.
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60% Bias Score
Tuvalu Digitizes Government to Combat Rising Sea Levels
Tuvalu, facing imminent submersion due to rising sea levels, is digitizing its government, preserving cultural heritage, and seeking international legal recognition of its continued statehood, while also fortifying its coastlines and reclaiming land.
Tuvalu Digitizes Government to Combat Rising Sea Levels
Tuvalu, facing imminent submersion due to rising sea levels, is digitizing its government, preserving cultural heritage, and seeking international legal recognition of its continued statehood, while also fortifying its coastlines and reclaiming land.
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32% Bias Score
German Election: Economy Takes Center Stage Amidst Ukraine War Concerns
Germany's upcoming February election is dominated by economic anxieties fueled by the war in Ukraine, with all major parties focusing on income, jobs, and economic recovery in their platforms, reflecting public opinion.
German Election: Economy Takes Center Stage Amidst Ukraine War Concerns
Germany's upcoming February election is dominated by economic anxieties fueled by the war in Ukraine, with all major parties focusing on income, jobs, and economic recovery in their platforms, reflecting public opinion.
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36% Bias Score
EU Pledges €30 Billion to Ukraine, Addresses Middle East, Syria, and Migration
The European Council, under António Costa, met in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, Syria's new HTS leadership, and migration; they pledged €30 billion in aid to Ukraine by 2025, largely for weapons, and will cautiously assess Syria's new leadership.
EU Pledges €30 Billion to Ukraine, Addresses Middle East, Syria, and Migration
The European Council, under António Costa, met in Brussels to discuss the war in Ukraine, the Middle East, Syria's new HTS leadership, and migration; they pledged €30 billion in aid to Ukraine by 2025, largely for weapons, and will cautiously assess Syria's new leadership.
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44% Bias Score
EU Asylum Applications to Reach Near One Million in 2024 Despite German Decrease
The EU expects around one million asylum applications in 2024, a slight decrease from 2023 but still a high number; Germany shows a significant decrease of 28.8% in applications compared to the previous year; main source countries include Syria, Afghanistan, Turkey, and notably, visa-exempt Venezuel...
EU Asylum Applications to Reach Near One Million in 2024 Despite German Decrease
The EU expects around one million asylum applications in 2024, a slight decrease from 2023 but still a high number; Germany shows a significant decrease of 28.8% in applications compared to the previous year; main source countries include Syria, Afghanistan, Turkey, and notably, visa-exempt Venezuel...
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40% Bias Score
Syrian Doctors' Potential Return Threatens German Healthcare System
The potential return of thousands of Syrian doctors to Syria following Assad's possible downfall threatens to severely disrupt Germany's healthcare system, which relies heavily on these professionals to address its aging population and existing workforce shortages.
Syrian Doctors' Potential Return Threatens German Healthcare System
The potential return of thousands of Syrian doctors to Syria following Assad's possible downfall threatens to severely disrupt Germany's healthcare system, which relies heavily on these professionals to address its aging population and existing workforce shortages.
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44% Bias Score
Putin Addresses Russia's Demographic Challenges and Family Support Program Accessibility
President Putin's year-end press conference addressed Russia's demographic challenges, highlighting concerns about low birth rates (1.41) and accessibility issues within family support programs, including benefits, mortgages, and integration of migrant children into education, promising investigatio...
Putin Addresses Russia's Demographic Challenges and Family Support Program Accessibility
President Putin's year-end press conference addressed Russia's demographic challenges, highlighting concerns about low birth rates (1.41) and accessibility issues within family support programs, including benefits, mortgages, and integration of migrant children into education, promising investigatio...
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32% Bias Score
Global Migration in 2025: Trump's Return and German Politics
Global migration is increasing, but access to formal pathways is becoming harder, especially for people from developing countries. The potential return of Donald Trump as US president and potential political shifts in Germany in 2025 could significantly impact migration patterns, potentially leading...
Global Migration in 2025: Trump's Return and German Politics
Global migration is increasing, but access to formal pathways is becoming harder, especially for people from developing countries. The potential return of Donald Trump as US president and potential political shifts in Germany in 2025 could significantly impact migration patterns, potentially leading...
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44% Bias Score
Migrant's Involvement in General Kirillov's Assassination Fuels Debate on Russian Immigration
The assassination of Russian General Kirillov and his aide involved a migrant from Uzbekistan, sparking a public debate about Russia's immigration policies and security concerns, as the general resided near known migrant communities.
Migrant's Involvement in General Kirillov's Assassination Fuels Debate on Russian Immigration
The assassination of Russian General Kirillov and his aide involved a migrant from Uzbekistan, sparking a public debate about Russia's immigration policies and security concerns, as the general resided near known migrant communities.
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56% Bias Score