Alberta UCP Committee Recommends Exemptions to Conflict of Interest Rules for Political Staffers
Alberta's UCP legislature committee recommended exempting most political staffers from conflict of interest rules, sparking opposition concerns about increased secrecy and potential corruption; the changes would allow the premier's chief of staff to investigate ethical breaches internally, prompting...
Alberta UCP Committee Recommends Exemptions to Conflict of Interest Rules for Political Staffers
Alberta's UCP legislature committee recommended exempting most political staffers from conflict of interest rules, sparking opposition concerns about increased secrecy and potential corruption; the changes would allow the premier's chief of staff to investigate ethical breaches internally, prompting...
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48% Bias Score
Uganda Parliament Defies EOC, Transparency Concerns Rise
Uganda's Parliament, with a Shs680 billion budget, is accused of bullying the EOC and refusing to provide financial information, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
Uganda Parliament Defies EOC, Transparency Concerns Rise
Uganda's Parliament, with a Shs680 billion budget, is accused of bullying the EOC and refusing to provide financial information, raising concerns about transparency and accountability.
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44% Bias Score
Turkey Launches Six-Week Audit of Istanbul Public Institutions
The Turkish Ministry of Interior initiated a six-week audit of Istanbul's public institutions, including the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, 39 district municipalities, three airports, and numerous security and public service agencies, to assess operations and ensure accountability.
Turkey Launches Six-Week Audit of Istanbul Public Institutions
The Turkish Ministry of Interior initiated a six-week audit of Istanbul's public institutions, including the Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality, 39 district municipalities, three airports, and numerous security and public service agencies, to assess operations and ensure accountability.
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16% Bias Score
Treasurer of Dutch Party Nieuw Sociaal Contract Dismissed Amidst Allegations of Financial Irregularities
Ralph Joosten, treasurer of the newly formed Dutch political party Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC), was dismissed this week following allegations of financial irregularities and claims of a lack of transparency from the party's leadership; an external audit is underway, and the matter has been reported...
Treasurer of Dutch Party Nieuw Sociaal Contract Dismissed Amidst Allegations of Financial Irregularities
Ralph Joosten, treasurer of the newly formed Dutch political party Nieuw Sociaal Contract (NSC), was dismissed this week following allegations of financial irregularities and claims of a lack of transparency from the party's leadership; an external audit is underway, and the matter has been reported...
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40% Bias Score
Greek Parliament Arrests Officer Amidst Accusations, Heated Debate Ensues
Following accusations of domestic violence and child rape against a police officer in the Greek Parliament security detail, the officer was arrested five minutes after authorities were notified on November 19, 2023, prompting a heated parliamentary debate and subsequent vote to lift Zoe Constantopou...
Greek Parliament Arrests Officer Amidst Accusations, Heated Debate Ensues
Following accusations of domestic violence and child rape against a police officer in the Greek Parliament security detail, the officer was arrested five minutes after authorities were notified on November 19, 2023, prompting a heated parliamentary debate and subsequent vote to lift Zoe Constantopou...
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44% Bias Score
Discrepancies Emerge in Tübingen Bus Assault Report
On October 17th, a 25-year-old Afghan man was apprehended by witnesses after allegedly attempting to assault a woman on a Tübingen bus; police found no knife despite claims by Mayor Palmer based on witness accounts.
Discrepancies Emerge in Tübingen Bus Assault Report
On October 17th, a 25-year-old Afghan man was apprehended by witnesses after allegedly attempting to assault a woman on a Tübingen bus; police found no knife despite claims by Mayor Palmer based on witness accounts.
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52% Bias Score
Norway Criticizes FIFA's World Cup Bidding Process
The Norwegian Football Federation criticized FIFA's bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups, citing flaws and inconsistencies with FIFA's own reform principles, and will vote against acclamation at Wednesday's digital congress.
Norway Criticizes FIFA's World Cup Bidding Process
The Norwegian Football Federation criticized FIFA's bidding process for the 2030 and 2034 men's World Cups, citing flaws and inconsistencies with FIFA's own reform principles, and will vote against acclamation at Wednesday's digital congress.
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36% Bias Score
Hessian Greens Chairwoman Resigns Amidst Funding Scandal
Nadine Anders, chairwoman of the Hessian Greens, resigned on Monday due to an internal conflict regarding potentially illegal campaign donations related to multiple trips taken by state chairman Kai Ewald to Israel and the U.S., funded by foreign organizations; investigations are ongoing.
Hessian Greens Chairwoman Resigns Amidst Funding Scandal
Nadine Anders, chairwoman of the Hessian Greens, resigned on Monday due to an internal conflict regarding potentially illegal campaign donations related to multiple trips taken by state chairman Kai Ewald to Israel and the U.S., funded by foreign organizations; investigations are ongoing.
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44% Bias Score
Idaho News Organizations Sue Over Lethal Injection Secrecy
Three Idaho news organizations are suing the state's prison director, alleging that the state's practice of hiding the administration of lethal injection drugs behind screens violates the First Amendment right to observe the entire execution process; this is the third such lawsuit against Idaho sinc...
Idaho News Organizations Sue Over Lethal Injection Secrecy
Three Idaho news organizations are suing the state's prison director, alleging that the state's practice of hiding the administration of lethal injection drugs behind screens violates the First Amendment right to observe the entire execution process; this is the third such lawsuit against Idaho sinc...
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36% Bias Score
Madrid-Central Government Clash over DANA Donation Management
A dispute between the Madrid regional government and the central government has arisen over the management of over 12,000 pallets of donations collected for DANA storm victims in Valencia, with accusations of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and delays in distribution.
Madrid-Central Government Clash over DANA Donation Management
A dispute between the Madrid regional government and the central government has arisen over the management of over 12,000 pallets of donations collected for DANA storm victims in Valencia, with accusations of mismanagement, lack of transparency, and delays in distribution.
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52% Bias Score
UK Political Parties to Justify House of Lords Nominations Under New Rules
UK political party leaders must now provide a 150-word justification for House of Lords nominations, a reform announced by the government to increase transparency following criticism of past appointments and as part of wider changes to the chamber.
UK Political Parties to Justify House of Lords Nominations Under New Rules
UK political party leaders must now provide a 150-word justification for House of Lords nominations, a reform announced by the government to increase transparency following criticism of past appointments and as part of wider changes to the chamber.
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44% Bias Score
Hanau Sues Over €100 Million Census Revenue Loss
The city of Hanau is suing the Hesse State Statistical Office over a census result that projects €100 million in lost revenue over 10 years, citing procedural irregularities and a lack of transparency in the methodology.
Hanau Sues Over €100 Million Census Revenue Loss
The city of Hanau is suing the Hesse State Statistical Office over a census result that projects €100 million in lost revenue over 10 years, citing procedural irregularities and a lack of transparency in the methodology.
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40% Bias Score