Biodeutsch" sparks debate on German identity
The term "biodeutsch" (biologically German), coined satirically in 1996 by Turkish-German comedian Muhsin Omurca, was selected as Germany's 2024 anti-word, sparking debate about national identity and the appropriation of the term by right-wing groups.
Biodeutsch" sparks debate on German identity
The term "biodeutsch" (biologically German), coined satirically in 1996 by Turkish-German comedian Muhsin Omurca, was selected as Germany's 2024 anti-word, sparking debate about national identity and the appropriation of the term by right-wing groups.
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56% Bias Score
1947: Greece and the Shaping of Cold War Ideology
Despina Papadimitriou's "To Elliniko-Diethnes 1947" analyzes 1947 as a crucial year in shaping Cold War ideology in Greece and the West, focusing on the Greek Civil War's impact on national and Western identities, using diverse sources such as newspapers, diplomatic documents, and political speeches...
1947: Greece and the Shaping of Cold War Ideology
Despina Papadimitriou's "To Elliniko-Diethnes 1947" analyzes 1947 as a crucial year in shaping Cold War ideology in Greece and the West, focusing on the Greek Civil War's impact on national and Western identities, using diverse sources such as newspapers, diplomatic documents, and political speeches...
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24% Bias Score
Indian Film Snubbed for Oscars Despite International Acclaim
All We Imagine As Light", an Indian film directed by Payal Kapadia, won prestigious international awards but was rejected as India's Oscar submission due to the selection committee's view that it lacked Indian essence, sparking controversy over representation and national identity in cinema.
Indian Film Snubbed for Oscars Despite International Acclaim
All We Imagine As Light", an Indian film directed by Payal Kapadia, won prestigious international awards but was rejected as India's Oscar submission due to the selection committee's view that it lacked Indian essence, sparking controversy over representation and national identity in cinema.
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56% Bias Score
Turkish Language's Role in Turkey's Constitutional Debate
President Erdoğan's advisor Mehmet Uçum defended the constitution's article establishing Turkish as Turkey's language, emphasizing its unifying role for all Turkish citizens, while acknowledging and defending rights for other languages spoken in Turkey, amid ongoing debate over a new constitution.
Turkish Language's Role in Turkey's Constitutional Debate
President Erdoğan's advisor Mehmet Uçum defended the constitution's article establishing Turkish as Turkey's language, emphasizing its unifying role for all Turkish citizens, while acknowledging and defending rights for other languages spoken in Turkey, amid ongoing debate over a new constitution.
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48% Bias Score
Notre-Dame Reopens: A Symbol of French Resilience
The reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris after a devastating fire in 2019 is a symbol of French national resilience and cultural heritage; the reconstruction, completed in four years, was marked by significant public participation and international media coverage.
Notre-Dame Reopens: A Symbol of French Resilience
The reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris after a devastating fire in 2019 is a symbol of French national resilience and cultural heritage; the reconstruction, completed in four years, was marked by significant public participation and international media coverage.
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44% Bias Score
Public Vote Decides Design of New 1000 Ruble Banknote
The Central Bank of Russia is holding a public vote to decide the design of the new 1000 ruble banknote's reverse side, excluding religious buildings, following a previous design controversy, with approximately 200,000 participants by mid-week.
Public Vote Decides Design of New 1000 Ruble Banknote
The Central Bank of Russia is holding a public vote to decide the design of the new 1000 ruble banknote's reverse side, excluding religious buildings, following a previous design controversy, with approximately 200,000 participants by mid-week.
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44% Bias Score
Trump's Threats Unify Canada Amidst Domestic Challenges
Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada in early 2025 have unexpectedly galvanized Canadian national identity, prompting reflection on the nation's unique strengths amidst domestic challenges such as economic hardship and social issues, contrasting Canada's stability and distinct political culture wi...
Trump's Threats Unify Canada Amidst Domestic Challenges
Donald Trump's threats to annex Canada in early 2025 have unexpectedly galvanized Canadian national identity, prompting reflection on the nation's unique strengths amidst domestic challenges such as economic hardship and social issues, contrasting Canada's stability and distinct political culture wi...
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48% Bias Score
Syria Celebrates Assad Regime's Fall, Embraces New National Identity
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, tens of thousands of citizens celebrated in the streets, replacing regime symbols with the three-star opposition flag. This marks the end of over fifty years of Assad family rule and signals a significant shift in the country's political and social la...
Syria Celebrates Assad Regime's Fall, Embraces New National Identity
Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, tens of thousands of citizens celebrated in the streets, replacing regime symbols with the three-star opposition flag. This marks the end of over fifty years of Assad family rule and signals a significant shift in the country's political and social la...
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44% Bias Score
Brazil's Vira-Lata Caramelo: From Street Dog to National Icon
Brazil's caramel-colored stray dogs, or "vira-lata caramelos," are experiencing a surge in popularity, fueled by online trends, a Netflix film, and proposed legislation to recognize them as cultural icons, reflecting Brazil's resilience and challenging its historical "mongrel complex.
Brazil's Vira-Lata Caramelo: From Street Dog to National Icon
Brazil's caramel-colored stray dogs, or "vira-lata caramelos," are experiencing a surge in popularity, fueled by online trends, a Netflix film, and proposed legislation to recognize them as cultural icons, reflecting Brazil's resilience and challenging its historical "mongrel complex.
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48% Bias Score
Dutton's Refusal to Display Indigenous Flags Sparks Culture War Accusations
Peter Dutton, the Australian opposition leader, ignited a political controversy by stating he would not display the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags if elected prime minister, claiming their use divides the nation, sparking widespread condemnation from government ministers who accused him...
Dutton's Refusal to Display Indigenous Flags Sparks Culture War Accusations
Peter Dutton, the Australian opposition leader, ignited a political controversy by stating he would not display the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander flags if elected prime minister, claiming their use divides the nation, sparking widespread condemnation from government ministers who accused him...
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56% Bias Score
1925 Rhine Millennium: Unity, Controversy, and Lasting Legacy
The 1925 Rhine Province millennium celebrations, though intended to bolster national unity in post-WWI Germany, sparked controversy over their cost and nationalist overtones, ultimately highlighting the complexities of nation-building in a fragile democracy.
1925 Rhine Millennium: Unity, Controversy, and Lasting Legacy
The 1925 Rhine Province millennium celebrations, though intended to bolster national unity in post-WWI Germany, sparked controversy over their cost and nationalist overtones, ultimately highlighting the complexities of nation-building in a fragile democracy.
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36% Bias Score
Montanari to Lecture on Italian National Identity at University of Parma
Art historian Tomaso Montanari will deliver a lecture titled "Art or Nature? The Italian National Identity Between "Landscape" and "Blood"" at the University of Parma on December 11th, exploring the role of landscape painting in shaping Italian national identity and its transformation over time.
Montanari to Lecture on Italian National Identity at University of Parma
Art historian Tomaso Montanari will deliver a lecture titled "Art or Nature? The Italian National Identity Between "Landscape" and "Blood"" at the University of Parma on December 11th, exploring the role of landscape painting in shaping Italian national identity and its transformation over time.
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20% Bias Score