Munich Second in Germany for Deutsche Bahn Graffiti Damage
Munich experienced a sharp rise in graffiti attacks on Deutsche Bahn trains and facilities, increasing from 529 cases in the first ten months of 2022 to 843 in 2023, placing it second nationally behind Berlin and incurring significant financial losses for Deutsche Bahn.
Munich Second in Germany for Deutsche Bahn Graffiti Damage
Munich experienced a sharp rise in graffiti attacks on Deutsche Bahn trains and facilities, increasing from 529 cases in the first ten months of 2022 to 843 in 2023, placing it second nationally behind Berlin and incurring significant financial losses for Deutsche Bahn.
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52% Bias Score
Record €17 Billion Investment Marks Turning Point for Deutsche Bahn Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn (DB) invested nearly €17 billion in its infrastructure in 2023, a record high, including 1,851 renewed switches, 1,940 kilometers of relaid tracks, and construction at 872 stations, aiming to reduce infrastructure failures and improve service quality, though future funding remains unce...
Record €17 Billion Investment Marks Turning Point for Deutsche Bahn Infrastructure
Deutsche Bahn (DB) invested nearly €17 billion in its infrastructure in 2023, a record high, including 1,851 renewed switches, 1,940 kilometers of relaid tracks, and construction at 872 stations, aiming to reduce infrastructure failures and improve service quality, though future funding remains unce...
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40% Bias Score
Hamburg Demands Federal Funding for Infrastructure Projects
Hamburg Mayor Peter Tschentscher is demanding that the new German federal government honor funding agreements for infrastructure projects, including over \$5 billion for the Köhlbrand Bridge and up to \$16 billion for the U5 subway line, and is also seeking continued cooperation with Schleswig-Holst...
Hamburg Demands Federal Funding for Infrastructure Projects
Hamburg Mayor Peter Tschentscher is demanding that the new German federal government honor funding agreements for infrastructure projects, including over \$5 billion for the Köhlbrand Bridge and up to \$16 billion for the U5 subway line, and is also seeking continued cooperation with Schleswig-Holst...
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Road Congestion Rises 8 Percent in 2024
Dutch road congestion increased by 8 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, with off-peak traffic rising significantly due to population growth and more vehicles; weekend congestion rose by 45 percent.
Dutch Road Congestion Rises 8 Percent in 2024
Dutch road congestion increased by 8 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, with off-peak traffic rising significantly due to population growth and more vehicles; weekend congestion rose by 45 percent.
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36% Bias Score
Padma Bridge Rail Link Opens, Boosting Bangladesh's Economy
Bangladesh inaugurated the 170-kilometer Padma Bridge Rail Link, a Belt and Road Initiative project built by China Railway Group and funded by the Export-Import Bank of China, on Tuesday, reducing Dhaka-Jashore travel time from 10 to 3 hours and benefiting 80 million people.
Padma Bridge Rail Link Opens, Boosting Bangladesh's Economy
Bangladesh inaugurated the 170-kilometer Padma Bridge Rail Link, a Belt and Road Initiative project built by China Railway Group and funded by the Export-Import Bank of China, on Tuesday, reducing Dhaka-Jashore travel time from 10 to 3 hours and benefiting 80 million people.
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60% Bias Score
Khabarovsk Road Project Alleviates Congestion in New Residential Area
In Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, the "Stimul" program is funding a 322.84 million ruble road construction project (161.9 million rubles from the federal budget) connecting Sokhoznaya and Voronezhskaya streets to alleviate traffic congestion in a new 66.9-hectare residential area with 600,000 square meter...
Khabarovsk Road Project Alleviates Congestion in New Residential Area
In Khabarovsk Krai, Russia, the "Stimul" program is funding a 322.84 million ruble road construction project (161.9 million rubles from the federal budget) connecting Sokhoznaya and Voronezhskaya streets to alleviate traffic congestion in a new 66.9-hectare residential area with 600,000 square meter...
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40% Bias Score
New China-Central Asia Railway Project Launched
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project launched Friday in Kyrgyzstan, beginning construction in July 2025, creating a new trade corridor between China and Central Asia, shortening transport times, and boosting regional economic cooperation.
New China-Central Asia Railway Project Launched
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project launched Friday in Kyrgyzstan, beginning construction in July 2025, creating a new trade corridor between China and Central Asia, shortening transport times, and boosting regional economic cooperation.
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52% Bias Score
Spain Commissions New Study for Costa del Sol Train Line, Delaying Project Amid Traffic Woes
The Spanish government announced a \1.2 million euro study to assess the feasibility of a Costa del Sol train line between Nerja and Algeciras, disregarding prior analyses and causing further delays amid heavy holiday traffic and existing congestion.
Spain Commissions New Study for Costa del Sol Train Line, Delaying Project Amid Traffic Woes
The Spanish government announced a \1.2 million euro study to assess the feasibility of a Costa del Sol train line between Nerja and Algeciras, disregarding prior analyses and causing further delays amid heavy holiday traffic and existing congestion.
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56% Bias Score
Dutch Road Congestion Up 8 Percent in 2024
Total traffic congestion on Dutch roads increased by 8 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, mainly due to increased off-peak traffic (18 percent rise) attributed to population growth and more vehicles; peak hour congestion rose by 6 percent.
Dutch Road Congestion Up 8 Percent in 2024
Total traffic congestion on Dutch roads increased by 8 percent in 2024 compared to 2023, mainly due to increased off-peak traffic (18 percent rise) attributed to population growth and more vehicles; peak hour congestion rose by 6 percent.
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24% Bias Score
Cyberattack Disrupts Japan Airlines, Underscoring Cybersecurity Concerns
A denial-of-service attack on Thursday morning disrupted Japan Airlines' network, delaying 24 domestic flights by over 30 minutes, highlighting concerns about Japan's cybersecurity vulnerabilities during peak holiday travel.
Cyberattack Disrupts Japan Airlines, Underscoring Cybersecurity Concerns
A denial-of-service attack on Thursday morning disrupted Japan Airlines' network, delaying 24 domestic flights by over 30 minutes, highlighting concerns about Japan's cybersecurity vulnerabilities during peak holiday travel.
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32% Bias Score
California Seeks \$536 Million for High-Speed Rail Amidst Political Debate
California Democrats are seeking \$536 million in federal funds for its high-speed rail project, citing economic and environmental benefits, while Republicans criticize it as a costly boondoggle.
California Seeks \$536 Million for High-Speed Rail Amidst Political Debate
California Democrats are seeking \$536 million in federal funds for its high-speed rail project, citing economic and environmental benefits, while Republicans criticize it as a costly boondoggle.
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52% Bias Score
Putin Inaugurates Extensive Road and Airport Network Across Russia
On December 22, Vladimir Putin inaugurated new roads and airports across Russia, including over 150,000 kilometers of newly built and renovated roads under the "Safe High-Quality Roads" national project, and three new airports in Magadan, Cheboksary, and Stavropol, aiming to modernize transportation...
Putin Inaugurates Extensive Road and Airport Network Across Russia
On December 22, Vladimir Putin inaugurated new roads and airports across Russia, including over 150,000 kilometers of newly built and renovated roads under the "Safe High-Quality Roads" national project, and three new airports in Magadan, Cheboksary, and Stavropol, aiming to modernize transportation...
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56% Bias Score