NRW Cities Mull Packaging Tax After Court Ruling
Multiple cities in North Rhine-Westphalia are considering a packaging tax following a German Federal Constitutional Court ruling that upheld Tübingen's similar levy; Münster supports the tax, while Düsseldorf and other cities are weighing its administrative costs and the possibility of a nationwide ...
NRW Cities Mull Packaging Tax After Court Ruling
Multiple cities in North Rhine-Westphalia are considering a packaging tax following a German Federal Constitutional Court ruling that upheld Tübingen's similar levy; Münster supports the tax, while Düsseldorf and other cities are weighing its administrative costs and the possibility of a nationwide ...
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32% Bias Score
NRW Orders Audit of State Building Company Amidst Chancellery Corruption Scandal
Following allegations of corruption during the renovation of the North Rhine-Westphalia state chancellery, costing millions, the Ministry of Finance ordered an independent audit of the state-owned building and property management company (BLB), including internal controls, compliance systems, and al...
NRW Orders Audit of State Building Company Amidst Chancellery Corruption Scandal
Following allegations of corruption during the renovation of the North Rhine-Westphalia state chancellery, costing millions, the Ministry of Finance ordered an independent audit of the state-owned building and property management company (BLB), including internal controls, compliance systems, and al...
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24% Bias Score
North Rhine-Westphalia Public Service Sees Significant Staff Increase Despite Shortages
A study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) reveals a 34% increase (4,800 positions) in North Rhine-Westphalia's public service from 2013-2022 in "political leadership and central administration" and "foreign affairs", despite reported staff shortages; overall public sector employment rose b...
North Rhine-Westphalia Public Service Sees Significant Staff Increase Despite Shortages
A study by the Institute of the German Economy (IW) reveals a 34% increase (4,800 positions) in North Rhine-Westphalia's public service from 2013-2022 in "political leadership and central administration" and "foreign affairs", despite reported staff shortages; overall public sector employment rose b...
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52% Bias Score
Corruption Scandal Rocks NRW State Chancellery Renovation
A multi-million euro corruption investigation is underway in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, targeting the renovation of the state chancellery's lighting system; over 100 investigators executed 40+ search warrants, focusing on the state-owned construction company BLB and an architectural firm; alle...
Corruption Scandal Rocks NRW State Chancellery Renovation
A multi-million euro corruption investigation is underway in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, targeting the renovation of the state chancellery's lighting system; over 100 investigators executed 40+ search warrants, focusing on the state-owned construction company BLB and an architectural firm; alle...
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44% Bias Score
NRW Public Transit Ticket Prices to Increase in 2025
Public transportation ticket prices in North Rhine-Westphalia will rise by an average of 5.5% (VRR), 5.9% (VRS), and 5.75% (AVV) in 2025 due to increased energy, personnel, and material costs; the Deutschlandticket will increase by 18% to €58; only WestfalenTarif is not raising prices immediately.
NRW Public Transit Ticket Prices to Increase in 2025
Public transportation ticket prices in North Rhine-Westphalia will rise by an average of 5.5% (VRR), 5.9% (VRS), and 5.75% (AVV) in 2025 due to increased energy, personnel, and material costs; the Deutschlandticket will increase by 18% to €58; only WestfalenTarif is not raising prices immediately.
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36% Bias Score
North Rhine-Westphalia Mandates Solar Panels on New Buildings
Beginning January 1, 2025, new residential buildings in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany are mandated to install solar panels covering at least 30% of their roof area, aiming to increase solar power generation by 130-270 megawatts annually and contribute to the state's renewable energy goals.
North Rhine-Westphalia Mandates Solar Panels on New Buildings
Beginning January 1, 2025, new residential buildings in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany are mandated to install solar panels covering at least 30% of their roof area, aiming to increase solar power generation by 130-270 megawatts annually and contribute to the state's renewable energy goals.
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36% Bias Score
NRW's 2025 Diverse Music Festival Season
North Rhine-Westphalia's 2025 festival season boasts a diverse range of music genres and artists, from techno to jazz, with events like Pollerwiesen, Moers Festival, Traumzeitfestival, Sunset Beach Festival, Summerjam Festival, Parookaville, Juicy Beats Festival, San Hejmo Festival, Zeltfestival Ruh...
NRW's 2025 Diverse Music Festival Season
North Rhine-Westphalia's 2025 festival season boasts a diverse range of music genres and artists, from techno to jazz, with events like Pollerwiesen, Moers Festival, Traumzeitfestival, Sunset Beach Festival, Summerjam Festival, Parookaville, Juicy Beats Festival, San Hejmo Festival, Zeltfestival Ruh...
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20% Bias Score
NRW Orders Wide-Ranging Audit of State Building Company Amid Corruption Scandal
Following a suspected corruption scandal involving the renovation of the NRW state chancellery, the Ministry of Finance ordered five immediate measures for the state-owned building and property management company (BLB), including a comprehensive audit of all internal controls and compliance systems ...
NRW Orders Wide-Ranging Audit of State Building Company Amid Corruption Scandal
Following a suspected corruption scandal involving the renovation of the NRW state chancellery, the Ministry of Finance ordered five immediate measures for the state-owned building and property management company (BLB), including a comprehensive audit of all internal controls and compliance systems ...
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24% Bias Score
Millions in suspected corruption linked to NRW state chancellery renovation
North Rhine-Westphalia authorities are investigating millions of euros in suspected corruption linked to the state chancellery's renovation, with over 100 investigators conducting raids and focusing on allegations of bribery, bid-rigging, embezzlement, and fraud against employees of the state-owned ...
Millions in suspected corruption linked to NRW state chancellery renovation
North Rhine-Westphalia authorities are investigating millions of euros in suspected corruption linked to the state chancellery's renovation, with over 100 investigators conducting raids and focusing on allegations of bribery, bid-rigging, embezzlement, and fraud against employees of the state-owned ...
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24% Bias Score
Scholz Intensifies Campaign in Key German State Ahead of Tight Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will intensely campaign in populous North Rhine-Westphalia before the February 23rd federal election, focusing on working-class voters despite low poll numbers, with the outcome influencing the May leadership election within the NRW-SPD.
Scholz Intensifies Campaign in Key German State Ahead of Tight Election
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz will intensely campaign in populous North Rhine-Westphalia before the February 23rd federal election, focusing on working-class voters despite low poll numbers, with the outcome influencing the May leadership election within the NRW-SPD.
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48% Bias Score
Sharp Rise in Violence Against Police in NRW, Germany
In 2023, violent crimes against police officers in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, surged by 18.94 percent to 9,829 cases, with 23,823 officers affected and 4,514 injured; the increase involved both German and foreign suspects, and politically motivated attacks linked to the Lützerath eviction rose...
Sharp Rise in Violence Against Police in NRW, Germany
In 2023, violent crimes against police officers in North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, surged by 18.94 percent to 9,829 cases, with 23,823 officers affected and 4,514 injured; the increase involved both German and foreign suspects, and politically motivated attacks linked to the Lützerath eviction rose...
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52% Bias Score
NRW's Mpox Preparedness Questioned After School Closure
In response to a Mpox outbreak in Rösrath, NRW, affecting a family of four including two schoolchildren and resulting in a school closure, the SPD submitted an inquiry to the state government to ascertain the extent of NRW's preparedness for Mpox, including preventative measures, crisis response pla...
NRW's Mpox Preparedness Questioned After School Closure
In response to a Mpox outbreak in Rösrath, NRW, affecting a family of four including two schoolchildren and resulting in a school closure, the SPD submitted an inquiry to the state government to ascertain the extent of NRW's preparedness for Mpox, including preventative measures, crisis response pla...
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28% Bias Score