Lithuania's Balancing Act: Belarusian Migration and Security Concerns
Despite over 4,500 Belarusians leaving Lithuania in the last year, they remain the second largest foreign group; the prime minister opposes further restrictions, contrasting with the interior minister's view of cultural closeness, while acknowledging security risks.
Lithuania's Balancing Act: Belarusian Migration and Security Concerns
Despite over 4,500 Belarusians leaving Lithuania in the last year, they remain the second largest foreign group; the prime minister opposes further restrictions, contrasting with the interior minister's view of cultural closeness, while acknowledging security risks.
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40% Bias Score
Hesse to Combat Housing Vacancy with Strict New Law
Hesse plans to introduce a law allowing municipalities to limit housing vacancy to six months via ordinances, punishable by fines up to €500,000, to alleviate housing shortages; exceptions exist for justifiable reasons like renovations.
Hesse to Combat Housing Vacancy with Strict New Law
Hesse plans to introduce a law allowing municipalities to limit housing vacancy to six months via ordinances, punishable by fines up to €500,000, to alleviate housing shortages; exceptions exist for justifiable reasons like renovations.
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44% Bias Score
Hamburg Greens Reject Mayor's Climate Concerns, Push for 2040 Neutrality
Hamburg's Green party opposes Mayor Peter Tschentscher's (SPD) warnings against more ambitious climate targets, advocating for climate neutrality by 2040, despite concerns about the social and economic impacts, triggering a potential referendum in the fall.
Hamburg Greens Reject Mayor's Climate Concerns, Push for 2040 Neutrality
Hamburg's Green party opposes Mayor Peter Tschentscher's (SPD) warnings against more ambitious climate targets, advocating for climate neutrality by 2040, despite concerns about the social and economic impacts, triggering a potential referendum in the fall.
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44% Bias Score
Trump Taps Unconventional Choice to Lead CDC
The Trump administration will likely appoint Susan Coller Monarez, with a PhD, not a medical doctor, to temporarily head the CDC, a departure from tradition, creating a leadership shift and raising questions about agency priorities.
Trump Taps Unconventional Choice to Lead CDC
The Trump administration will likely appoint Susan Coller Monarez, with a PhD, not a medical doctor, to temporarily head the CDC, a departure from tradition, creating a leadership shift and raising questions about agency priorities.
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48% Bias Score
Sydney Cook Statue Vandalized Again Ahead of Australia Day
A statue of Captain James Cook in Sydney was vandalized with red paint and disfigured, ahead of Australia Day, marking the second such incident in 12 months; the vandalism is viewed as undermining reconciliation efforts by local officials.
Sydney Cook Statue Vandalized Again Ahead of Australia Day
A statue of Captain James Cook in Sydney was vandalized with red paint and disfigured, ahead of Australia Day, marking the second such incident in 12 months; the vandalism is viewed as undermining reconciliation efforts by local officials.
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48% Bias Score
Trump to Re-engage with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un
Following his re-election, former US President Donald Trump announced on January 23rd his intention to resume contact with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whom he described as "intelligent," despite previous failed attempts at denuclearization talks.
Trump to Re-engage with North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un
Following his re-election, former US President Donald Trump announced on January 23rd his intention to resume contact with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, whom he described as "intelligent," despite previous failed attempts at denuclearization talks.
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40% Bias Score
Lukashenko's Expected Victory in Belarus's Presidential Election
Belarus holds a presidential election on Sunday, with Alexander Lukashenko, in power since 1994, expected to win; the 2020 election, which Lukashenko won with 80% of the vote, triggered massive protests and a brutal crackdown, and this year's election is anticipated to be a formality, due to the sup...
Lukashenko's Expected Victory in Belarus's Presidential Election
Belarus holds a presidential election on Sunday, with Alexander Lukashenko, in power since 1994, expected to win; the 2020 election, which Lukashenko won with 80% of the vote, triggered massive protests and a brutal crackdown, and this year's election is anticipated to be a formality, due to the sup...
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60% Bias Score
Martin Reappointed as Irish Prime Minister in Coalition Deal
Micheal Martin was reappointed as Ireland's Prime Minister on Thursday, winning a parliamentary vote of 76 to 95, forming a coalition government with Fine Gael and securing support from independent lawmakers, after weeks of negotiations following the November 29th election.
Martin Reappointed as Irish Prime Minister in Coalition Deal
Micheal Martin was reappointed as Ireland's Prime Minister on Thursday, winning a parliamentary vote of 76 to 95, forming a coalition government with Fine Gael and securing support from independent lawmakers, after weeks of negotiations following the November 29th election.
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28% Bias Score
German Election: Migration Background Shapes Voter Preferences
A German election campaign reveals differing voter preferences based on migration background; those with non-EU roots show less support for the Green party, while The Left party attracts more voters from foreign-origin groups, except those with roots in Russia or the former Soviet Union. The Israeli...
German Election: Migration Background Shapes Voter Preferences
A German election campaign reveals differing voter preferences based on migration background; those with non-EU roots show less support for the Green party, while The Left party attracts more voters from foreign-origin groups, except those with roots in Russia or the former Soviet Union. The Israeli...
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40% Bias Score
Freeland Reverses Capital Gains Tax Increase Amidst Leadership Bid
Chrystia Freeland reversed her support for a capital gains tax increase, a key policy in her 2024 budget, due to global economic changes and political considerations, less than a year after advocating for it to fund social programs and tax fairness.
Freeland Reverses Capital Gains Tax Increase Amidst Leadership Bid
Chrystia Freeland reversed her support for a capital gains tax increase, a key policy in her 2024 budget, due to global economic changes and political considerations, less than a year after advocating for it to fund social programs and tax fairness.
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52% Bias Score
Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amidst U.S. Tariff Concerns
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling a snap election for February 27th, citing the need for a stronger mandate to negotiate with the U.S. regarding potential tariffs that could cost Ontario 500,000 jobs; the opposition parties have criticized the move.
Ford Calls Snap Ontario Election Amidst U.S. Tariff Concerns
Ontario Premier Doug Ford is calling a snap election for February 27th, citing the need for a stronger mandate to negotiate with the U.S. regarding potential tariffs that could cost Ontario 500,000 jobs; the opposition parties have criticized the move.
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56% Bias Score
Spanish Coalition Government Faces Crisis After Key Decree Fails
Spain's coalition government is in crisis after a key decree failed in Congress, creating uncertainty over pensions, transport subsidies, and social protections; disagreements over strategy between the PSOE and Sumar threaten the coalition's stability.
Spanish Coalition Government Faces Crisis After Key Decree Fails
Spain's coalition government is in crisis after a key decree failed in Congress, creating uncertainty over pensions, transport subsidies, and social protections; disagreements over strategy between the PSOE and Sumar threaten the coalition's stability.
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52% Bias Score