Berlin's New Year's Eve Violence: Illegal Fireworks and the Immigration Debate
On New Year's Eve in Berlin, unrestrained misuse of pyrotechnics, especially illegal Kugelbomben, by specific immigrant groups from problematic districts caused severe injuries (42 treated at UKB alone, 5 deaths nationwide), sparking a debate about immigration policies and the effectiveness of a fir...
Berlin's New Year's Eve Violence: Illegal Fireworks and the Immigration Debate
On New Year's Eve in Berlin, unrestrained misuse of pyrotechnics, especially illegal Kugelbomben, by specific immigrant groups from problematic districts caused severe injuries (42 treated at UKB alone, 5 deaths nationwide), sparking a debate about immigration policies and the effectiveness of a fir...
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52% Bias Score
EU urged to strengthen irregular migration response
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called on the EU to increase efforts to combat irregular migration, emphasizing stronger border security and return mechanisms for rejected asylum seekers, highlighting the issue's impact on recent European Parliament elect...
EU urged to strengthen irregular migration response
Austrian Chancellor Karl Nehammer and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson called on the EU to increase efforts to combat irregular migration, emphasizing stronger border security and return mechanisms for rejected asylum seekers, highlighting the issue's impact on recent European Parliament elect...
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44% Bias Score
CSU Proposes Stricter Immigration Policies: Deportation for Criminals, Income-Based Residency
The CSU proposes stricter immigration policies, including automatic deportation for criminals, linking residency permits to sufficient income, and potentially enabling the immediate return of migrants whose reasons for seeking asylum no longer exist.
CSU Proposes Stricter Immigration Policies: Deportation for Criminals, Income-Based Residency
The CSU proposes stricter immigration policies, including automatic deportation for criminals, linking residency permits to sufficient income, and potentially enabling the immediate return of migrants whose reasons for seeking asylum no longer exist.
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60% Bias Score
Poland's EU Presidency: Security Focus Amidst Internal and Geopolitical Challenges
Poland's upcoming EU Council Presidency, starting January 1st, 2025, prioritizes security, energy, and economic competitiveness but faces potential conflicts with other members over asylum, trade, and funding for military buildup amidst geopolitical uncertainty.
Poland's EU Presidency: Security Focus Amidst Internal and Geopolitical Challenges
Poland's upcoming EU Council Presidency, starting January 1st, 2025, prioritizes security, energy, and economic competitiveness but faces potential conflicts with other members over asylum, trade, and funding for military buildup amidst geopolitical uncertainty.
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48% Bias Score
Russia's New Year Brings Sweeping Economic and Social Changes
Russia's new year brings significant changes: the minimum wage increases to 22,440 rubles, pensions rise by 7.3%, traffic fines are 1.5 times higher, and new taxes on high earners and tourists are introduced, along with stricter migrant integration rules and blogger registration.
Russia's New Year Brings Sweeping Economic and Social Changes
Russia's new year brings significant changes: the minimum wage increases to 22,440 rubles, pensions rise by 7.3%, traffic fines are 1.5 times higher, and new taxes on high earners and tourists are introduced, along with stricter migrant integration rules and blogger registration.
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56% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria dropped its veto concerning migration concerns; this expands the free movement zone to 25 of 27 EU member states.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria dropped its veto concerning migration concerns; this expands the free movement zone to 25 of 27 EU member states.
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36% Bias Score
Gaza Population Plummets 6% Amidst War; Israel's Growth Slows
Gaza's population dropped by 6% (160,000) in 2024, with 100,000 fleeing and over 45,000 killed during Israel's war against Hamas; simultaneously, Israel's population growth slowed to 1.1% due to increased emigration.
Gaza Population Plummets 6% Amidst War; Israel's Growth Slows
Gaza's population dropped by 6% (160,000) in 2024, with 100,000 fleeing and over 45,000 killed during Israel's war against Hamas; simultaneously, Israel's population growth slowed to 1.1% due to increased emigration.
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48% Bias Score
Germany Faces Deep Economic Crisis and Multiple Security Threats in 2025
Germany's new federal government in 2025 will tackle economic crisis marked by high inflation and job losses at companies like Volkswagen, alongside challenges of illegal immigration, cybersecurity threats (especially from Russia), and strengthening democracy against internal and external threats.
Germany Faces Deep Economic Crisis and Multiple Security Threats in 2025
Germany's new federal government in 2025 will tackle economic crisis marked by high inflation and job losses at companies like Volkswagen, alongside challenges of illegal immigration, cybersecurity threats (especially from Russia), and strengthening democracy against internal and external threats.
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40% Bias Score
Chile's Migrant Population Reaches 1.9 Million in 2023
In 2023, Chile's migrant population reached 1,918,583, a 46.8% increase since 2018, with Venezuelans making up 38% of the total; this significant rise, driven by regional crises and including a large undocumented population (336,984), poses considerable challenges for the country.
Chile's Migrant Population Reaches 1.9 Million in 2023
In 2023, Chile's migrant population reached 1,918,583, a 46.8% increase since 2018, with Venezuelans making up 38% of the total; this significant rise, driven by regional crises and including a large undocumented population (336,984), poses considerable challenges for the country.
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32% Bias Score
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area
Bulgaria and Romania fully joined the Schengen Area on January 1st, 2025, eliminating border controls after years of delay, resulting in significant economic benefits and improved travel but raising concerns about irregular migration.
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area
Bulgaria and Romania fully joined the Schengen Area on January 1st, 2025, eliminating border controls after years of delay, resulting in significant economic benefits and improved travel but raising concerns about irregular migration.
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44% Bias Score
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria lifted its veto concerning irregular migration; this expansion facilitates free movement for over 425 million people and strengthens the EU.
Romania and Bulgaria Join Schengen Area
Romania and Bulgaria joined the Schengen Area on December 14, 2023, eliminating land border controls after Austria lifted its veto concerning irregular migration; this expansion facilitates free movement for over 425 million people and strengthens the EU.
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36% Bias Score
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area
After a 13-year application process, Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, eliminating border controls following a December 12, 2024, EU Council decision. The move is expected to significantly benefit both countries' economies, addressing annual losses estimated at €834 m...
Bulgaria and Romania Join Schengen Area
After a 13-year application process, Bulgaria and Romania joined the Schengen Area on January 1, 2025, eliminating border controls following a December 12, 2024, EU Council decision. The move is expected to significantly benefit both countries' economies, addressing annual losses estimated at €834 m...
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36% Bias Score