Italy strengthens road safety with new highway code
Italy's new highway code, effective December 14th, strengthens road safety by mandating transparency in vehicle recall campaigns, holding manufacturers accountable for timely repairs, and introducing a points bonus for students completing road safety courses.
Italy strengthens road safety with new highway code
Italy's new highway code, effective December 14th, strengthens road safety by mandating transparency in vehicle recall campaigns, holding manufacturers accountable for timely repairs, and introducing a points bonus for students completing road safety courses.
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16% Bias Score
German Rail Line Reopens Ahead of Schedule
After a five-month closure, Germany's busiest rail line will fully reopen on December 24th, ahead of schedule, resuming long-distance and regional train services and ending the extensive bus replacement service.
German Rail Line Reopens Ahead of Schedule
After a five-month closure, Germany's busiest rail line will fully reopen on December 24th, ahead of schedule, resuming long-distance and regional train services and ending the extensive bus replacement service.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Launches 'No Helmet, No Gas' Campaign to Reduce Motorcycle Accidents
The Greek Ministries of Health and Development, along with the Federation of Gas Station Owners, launched a campaign urging gas stations to refuse service to motorcyclists without helmets to curb the high rate of motorcycle-related head injuries, inspired by a gas station owner in Crete who implemen...
Greece Launches 'No Helmet, No Gas' Campaign to Reduce Motorcycle Accidents
The Greek Ministries of Health and Development, along with the Federation of Gas Station Owners, launched a campaign urging gas stations to refuse service to motorcyclists without helmets to curb the high rate of motorcycle-related head injuries, inspired by a gas station owner in Crete who implemen...
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44% Bias Score
"Berlin Removes 37 Parking Spots to Save Trees, Sparking Political Clash"
"To protect 18 Japanese schnurr trees in Berlin's Kreuzberg, the Green-led Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district removed 37 parking spots, replacing asphalt with soil to accommodate tree roots; this sparked controversy with the CDU, who criticized the lack of alternative solutions and the prioritization...
"Berlin Removes 37 Parking Spots to Save Trees, Sparking Political Clash"
"To protect 18 Japanese schnurr trees in Berlin's Kreuzberg, the Green-led Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg district removed 37 parking spots, replacing asphalt with soil to accommodate tree roots; this sparked controversy with the CDU, who criticized the lack of alternative solutions and the prioritization...
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60% Bias Score
DB Completes Riedbahn Renovation, Facing Funding Challenges for Future Projects
The Deutsche Bahn (DB) completed a €1.3 billion renovation of the Riedbahn line between Mannheim and Frankfurt, replacing tracks and overhead lines, modernizing stations, and proving the DB's claim that poor network conditions cause delays. However, the project experienced minor delays and raises qu...
DB Completes Riedbahn Renovation, Facing Funding Challenges for Future Projects
The Deutsche Bahn (DB) completed a €1.3 billion renovation of the Riedbahn line between Mannheim and Frankfurt, replacing tracks and overhead lines, modernizing stations, and proving the DB's claim that poor network conditions cause delays. However, the project experienced minor delays and raises qu...
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52% Bias Score
U.K. Explores Eurofima Membership to Reduce Rail Costs
The U.K. government is considering joining Eurofima, a pan-European rail financing group, to lower costs of new trains, addressing concerns over the current ROSCO system's high leasing fees (26% of operators' costs, nearly doubled in five years).
U.K. Explores Eurofima Membership to Reduce Rail Costs
The U.K. government is considering joining Eurofima, a pan-European rail financing group, to lower costs of new trains, addressing concerns over the current ROSCO system's high leasing fees (26% of operators' costs, nearly doubled in five years).
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40% Bias Score
"Rome Suffers Widespread Disruptions Due to 24-Hour General Strike"
"A 24-hour general strike in Rome on December 13th, 2023, severely disrupted public transportation, including metro lines, buses, and trams, causing major traffic congestion and school closures; the strike was called by the USB union and supported by Fi-Si, impacting various transportation operators...
"Rome Suffers Widespread Disruptions Due to 24-Hour General Strike"
"A 24-hour general strike in Rome on December 13th, 2023, severely disrupted public transportation, including metro lines, buses, and trams, causing major traffic congestion and school closures; the strike was called by the USB union and supported by Fi-Si, impacting various transportation operators...
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28% Bias Score
Mosel River Lock Closure: Emergency Procedures Planned After Cargo Ship Collision
A cargo ship collision severely damaged the Müden lock on the Mosel River, halting navigation since Sunday and stranding around 70 vessels. Emergency lock procedures are planned for Monday, but a new gate won't be installed until March 2025, highlighting the river's economic importance and the need ...
Mosel River Lock Closure: Emergency Procedures Planned After Cargo Ship Collision
A cargo ship collision severely damaged the Müden lock on the Mosel River, halting navigation since Sunday and stranding around 70 vessels. Emergency lock procedures are planned for Monday, but a new gate won't be installed until March 2025, highlighting the river's economic importance and the need ...
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32% Bias Score
"Chile Extends Driver's License Renewal Deadline Due to COVID-19"
"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chile extended driver's license validity by two years, impacting licenses expiring between 2020 and 2023. Renewals for licenses expiring in 2024 must be completed in 2025."
"Chile Extends Driver's License Renewal Deadline Due to COVID-19"
"Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chile extended driver's license validity by two years, impacting licenses expiring between 2020 and 2023. Renewals for licenses expiring in 2024 must be completed in 2025."
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32% Bias Score
FDP Rejects Frankfurt Mobility Plan: Debate on Balanced Transport Policy Begins
The FDP in Frankfurt has twice rejected the Masterplan Mobility, a plan prioritizing cycling over cars, due to its weak data and disregard for commuters' needs; this rejection initiates a debate on a more balanced transport future for the city.
FDP Rejects Frankfurt Mobility Plan: Debate on Balanced Transport Policy Begins
The FDP in Frankfurt has twice rejected the Masterplan Mobility, a plan prioritizing cycling over cars, due to its weak data and disregard for commuters' needs; this rejection initiates a debate on a more balanced transport future for the city.
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44% Bias Score
FAA Administrator Whitaker Resigns, Leaving Trump to Appoint Successor
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, leaving a vacancy for President-elect Trump to fill. His tenure involved increased Boeing oversight after a safety incident and efforts to address air traffic control issues.
FAA Administrator Whitaker Resigns, Leaving Trump to Appoint Successor
FAA Administrator Mike Whitaker announced his resignation, effective January 20, 2025, leaving a vacancy for President-elect Trump to fill. His tenure involved increased Boeing oversight after a safety incident and efforts to address air traffic control issues.
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40% Bias Score
Greece Fast-Tracks €450 Million Railway Restoration After Storm Daniel
Greece is fast-tracking the €450 million restoration of its Thessaly railway network, damaged by Storm Daniel, involving four projects: Athens-Thessaloniki line (€173.6 million), Larissa-Volos (€181.6 million), Palaiofarsalos-Krannon signaling systems (€37.2 million), and Palaiofarsalos-Kalabaka (€5...
Greece Fast-Tracks €450 Million Railway Restoration After Storm Daniel
Greece is fast-tracking the €450 million restoration of its Thessaly railway network, damaged by Storm Daniel, involving four projects: Athens-Thessaloniki line (€173.6 million), Larissa-Volos (€181.6 million), Palaiofarsalos-Krannon signaling systems (€37.2 million), and Palaiofarsalos-Kalabaka (€5...
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36% Bias Score