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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Disclosure of a Letter from Lee Hee-ho to President Park Chung-hee and Related Materials

Lee Hee-ho's letter to President Park Chung-hee from 1978, detailing her concerns about her husband Kim Dae-jung's imprisonment, has been disclosed by Yonsei University's Kim Dae-jung Library to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March 1st Declaration.

Feb 26 • 02:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says parents who had kids between 1978-2010 could be owed thousands - all you need to know

Martin Lewis highlights that parents who had children between 1978-2010 may be owed substantial back payments of state pension due to errors in the Home Responsibilities Protection scheme.

Feb 25 • 14:41 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone who looked after children between 1978 - 2010 could be in line for £8,377

Individuals who provided care for children between 1978 and 2010 may be eligible for significant backpay due to a state pension error.

Feb 24 • 11:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Undo the Hyperbole

The article discusses the significance of Spain's 1978 Constitution and the recent celebrations marking its longevity, highlighting the importance of democratic principles.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis says anyone who had children from 1978 - 2010 'could be in line for £5,000'

Martin Lewis highlights that parents who took time off work between 1978 and 2010 may be entitled to significant back payments related to state pensions due to an administrative error.

Feb 23 • 11:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

These French intellectuals and journalists who were blind to Khomeini and the Islamic revolution in 1978-1979

The article discusses how notable French intellectuals and journalists misjudged Ayatollah Khomeini and the Islamic revolution in Iran from 1978-1979, contrasting their perspectives with more accurate assessments of the situation.

Feb 21 • 09:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Why did you survive? After 50 years of silence, a survivor of the dictatorship shares her story

A 74-year-old Argentine woman recounts her traumatic past during the dictatorship, including her involvement with the Montoneros and her eventual abduction in 1978.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party: A Journey from Opposition to Power

The Bangladesh Nationalist Party, founded in 1978, has recently returned to power after significant political upheaval, including protests that led to the ousting of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024.

Feb 20 • 05:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The longest and most alive Constitution in our history

The Spanish Constitution of 1978 will become the longest-standing constitution in Spain's history on February 18, surpassing the 1876 constitution and reflecting significant differences in human rights and governance.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PLN 1978.49 pension from ZUS starting March 1. Which diseases qualify for benefits

Starting March 1, pensions from ZUS will increase to PLN 1978.49, and specific health conditions will qualify individuals for disability benefits.

Feb 18 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The longest-lasting Constitution of Spain: Is it in crisis or in good health?

A discussion explores whether Spain's 1978 Constitution, the longest in its history, is facing a crisis or remains robust.

Feb 17 • 23:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Sánchez and González greet only formally, Ibarra suggests he will vote null due to the "singular financing" to Catalonia, and Zapatero does not attend Congress

The Spanish political landscape was highlighted by formal greetings and absences at the Congress commemorating the 1978 Constitution, with implications for Catalonia’s funding debate.

Feb 17 • 12:36 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

1978.49 PLN monthly from March 1. The disability pension and other benefits are increasing

Poland's Social Insurance Institution (ZUS) announced that pensions and disability benefits will increase by 5.3% starting from March 2026, surpassing previous government forecasts.

Feb 16 • 13:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Former President Aznar meets with Juan Carlos I: "The King of democracy and freedoms"

Former Spanish President José María Aznar recently met with former King Juan Carlos I, highlighting their relationship in the context of Spain's democracy.

Feb 14 • 11:18 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Illuminated and Suicidal: Jim Jones and the People’s Temple in the Novel 'The Followers'

The article discusses the novel 'The Followers,' which fictionalizes the tragic events of the 1978 Jonestown mass suicide led by Jim Jones.

Feb 13 • 20:47 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NEDC begins rehabilitation of Adamawa bridge after 48 years

The North East Development Commission has initiated the renovation of the Numan Bridge in Adamawa State, marking the first major work on the structure since its construction in 1978.

Feb 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: Running for Re-Election at 87

Bruno Rimmelspacher, an 87-year-old SPD politician, announces his candidacy for the municipal elections in Ismaning, marking his ninth run since 1978, emphasizing his commitment to serve during challenging times.

Feb 12 • 11:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Holy grail’ footage of David Bowie at his peak to feature in immersive London show

Rare archival footage of David Bowie performing 'Heroes' in 1978 will be showcased in an upcoming immersive exhibition in London.

Feb 10 • 19:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Did not doubt that the cause was a faulty approach beam

Harald Snæhólm, one of the survivors of the 1978 plane crash in Sri Lanka, reflects on the disaster caused by a malfunctioning approach beam on a DC-8 aircraft.

Feb 7 • 07:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Most ‘controversial film of all time’ with Stranger Things star

The article discusses the remake of the infamous 1978 film 'Faces of Death,' known for its disturbing content and featuring a cast member from 'Stranger Things.'

Feb 7 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Distant Pavilions’, nostalgia for the great omnipotent novel in British India

‘Distant Pavilions’, written by M. M. Kaye in 1978, is a nostalgic adventure novel set in British India that combines classic adventure fiction with a traditional love story.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Eisenhower dollar: the rare treasure from half a century ago highly valued by collectors

The Eisenhower Dollars, produced by the United States between 1971 and 1978, are rare coins that can be worth significantly more than their face value due to their limited circulation and unique design.

Feb 5 • 14:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'Opera do Malandro' becomes an urban ritual at Teatro Renault

Jorge Farjalla's new production of 'Opera do Malandro' turns the stage of Teatro Renault into an urban terreiro, blending the sacred and profane in a vibrant performance that draws on the text of Chico Buarque from 1978.

Feb 5 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

The Great Set of '78

The article discusses the influential figures and cultural references from the year 1978, showcasing a range of personalities and events.

Feb 4 • 19:24 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Why are there several versions of the LGBTQ+ flag and what controversy is behind it?

The LGBTQ+ pride flag, a well-known symbol of the diversity movement, has undergone various design changes since its creation by Gilbert Baker in 1978 due to practical challenges in production and materials.

Feb 4 • 16:26 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
Sports

Ghana: 1978/82 Afcon Winners Living in Squalor - Haruna Yussif Speaks Out

Haruna Yussif, a former Deputy Captain of Ghana's national football team, highlights the struggles faced by retired players living in poor conditions despite their contributions to the sport.

Feb 4 • 11:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Christos Politis: The unpublished photo from 1978 in his living room

The Studio Cleisthenes bid farewell to actor Christos Politis with the release of an unpublished photo from 1978 following his passing at the age of 83 on January 5, with the news being disclosed on the evening of January 8.

Jan 9 • 16:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Violence, clubs, blows: here is the video of the attack on young right-wingers

A video captures an organized and violent attack on young right-wing activists in Acca Larentia, occurring just before a commemoration of far-right militants from a 1978 massacre.

Jan 8 • 12:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Everyone says the same thing as video shows 1970s pub-goers' views on low-alcohol beer

A nostalgic news clip from 1978 reveals 1970s pub-goers' perceptions of low-alcohol beer, highlighting how societal attitudes toward drinking have evolved over the past fifty years.

Jan 8 • 12:24 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

When the snow killed 22 people in northern Germany

In late December 1978, severe snowfall in northern Germany led to a catastrophic winter disaster resulting in the deaths of 22 people and widespread infrastructure failure.

Jan 8 • 12:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The Odyssey of Ciavatta, a victim without peace. Even his tomb was at risk of being relocated

The article discusses the remembrance of Francesco Ciavatta, a victim of the Acca Larentia attack in 1978, highlighting the significance of his grave and the ongoing impact of Italy's violent past.

Jan 8 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Three dead and no one guilty. What is the Acca Larentia massacre

The article discusses the Acca Larentia massacre that occurred in 1978 in Rome, where two Italian social movement activists were killed, and reflects on the unresolved nature of the case nearly fifty years later.

Jan 7 • 16:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Current Lexicon: What is the Seeon Monastery?

The Munich Archdiocese reclaimed the Seeon Monastery, founded by Benedictines in 994, in 1978 to prevent the Bhagwan sect from settling in the Chiemgau region after ownership issues began post-secularization in 1803.

Jan 7 • 15:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Lego hides a computer in one of its blocks to make constructions smarter

Lego has unveiled its SMART Play platform at CES 2026, which will enable their plastic blocks to react in real-time with lights, sounds, and interactive behaviors, marking a significant evolution since the introduction of the minifigure in 1978.

Jan 6 • 12:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Paris SG-Paris FC, when the two clubs were one before divorcing

Paris SG and Paris FC are set to meet again in Ligue 1 after their split in the early 1970s, marking their first encounter since the 1978-1979 season.

Jan 2 • 20:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

He broke through to Split, an unspeakable tragedy struck him. He led Dinamo, Hajduk, Croatia, HNS...

The article discusses the tragedy that befell Hajduk's coach Vlatko Marković during a trip to Innsbruck on January 27, 1978, amidst his team's preparations.

Jan 1 • 09:09 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Do you remember the football-themed sigh in the sex scene? The cult movie turns 30

The film 'Trainspotting' commemorates its 30th anniversary, featuring a famous line referencing Archie Gemmill's 1978 World Cup goal during a memorable scene.

Oct 23 • 04:15 UTC

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