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🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Silent Death from Dieng: The Day When a Mild Eruption Killed 149 People with an Invisible Gas

The article discusses the deadly impact of a mild volcanic eruption from Sinila on February 20, 1979, which resulted in the death of 149 people due to carbon dioxide gas.

Feb 27 • 12:15 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
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

When China Launched a War Against Vietnam, It Had to Retreat

The article recounts the historical conflict between China and Vietnam that began on February 17, 1979, in response to Vietnam's actions in Cambodia.

Feb 17 • 03:25 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This morning, the frost in Daugavpils has reached 32 degrees - a new record for February 17 in Latvia

Latvia has set a new record low temperature of -32 degrees Celsius today, February 17, significantly surpassing previous records from 1979.

Feb 17 • 03:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Where US-Iran Relations Soured, Watch Aaj Tak's Report from the Former US Embassy in Tehran

A report from Aaj Tak explores the historical significance of the old US embassy in Tehran, which has been closed since 1979 and symbolizes the strained relations between the US and Iran.

Feb 13 • 12:08 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Receiving psychological sessions but seeking compensation

Reykjavík City plans to pay for psychological services for individuals who were housed at Thorvaldsensfélag Vöggustofa from 1974 to 1979 due to past grievances experienced by the children.

Feb 13 • 11:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Children from the Thorvaldsens Crèche Receive Psychological Support but Appeal to the Prime Minister for Compensation

Children placed in the Thorvaldsens Crèche between 1974 and 1979 are set to receive psychological support while also seeking compensation from the Prime Minister for past grievances.

Feb 13 • 11:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF begins trial that could overturn amnesty for dictatorship agents who concealed bodies

The Supreme Federal Court of Brazil is starting a trial that may determine whether the 1979 Amnesty Law protects military officers accused of concealing bodies during the dictatorship.

Feb 13 • 02:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Obasanjo blames rice import woes on Shagari-era policy u-turn

Ex-President Olusegun Obasanjo attributes Nigeria's rice import challenges to a policy reversal by the Shagari administration in 1979.

Feb 12 • 18:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

UN chief blasted as ‘abjectly tone-deaf’ over message to Iran marking revolution anniversary

U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres faced backlash for sending a congratulatory message to Iran on the 1979 Islamic revolution anniversary amid human rights concerns.

Feb 11 • 19:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

Iran marks the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution under US threats

Iran commemorated the anniversary of the 1979 Islamic Revolution amid ongoing anti-government protests and tensions with the US over its nuclear program.

Feb 11 • 16:25 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

Iran marks revolution anniversary amid US threats and sanctions

Iran celebrated the anniversary of its 1979 revolution with defiant protests and strong rhetoric against the US's military threats and sanctions.

Feb 11 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rare convertible Beetle travels 1.6 thousand km to Rio Grande do Sul and becomes a highlight at classic car meeting

A rare 1979 convertible Beetle traveled over 1,600 kilometers from São Paulo to participate in a classic car meeting in Rio Grande do Sul.

Feb 9 • 10:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Thousands protested in Berlin in support of the Iranian national uprising

Thousands gathered in Berlin to support the Iranian national uprising, marking the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian revolution against the monarchy.

Feb 7 • 17:06 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"Something as Fundamental as Food Can No Longer Be Enjoyed by Every Third Girl"

Alice Schwarzer addresses the epidemic of eating disorders among girls in her new book, discussing the links to gender ideology and calling for women's inclusion in the military since 1979.

Feb 7 • 07:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

The Civil Guard recovers a 15th-century statue stolen nearly 50 years ago in Palencia

The Civil Guard, in collaboration with the Italian Carabinieri's Cultural Heritage Protection Command, has recovered a 15th-century polychrome wooden sculpture attributed to the famous sculptor Gil de Siloé, which was stolen from a church in Palencia in 1979 and detected while being auctioned for 5,000 euros.

Feb 4 • 15:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Member of Parliament Ben Zyskowicz will not run in the next parliamentary elections

Ben Zyskowicz, who began his parliamentary career in 1979, announced during the opening of the parliamentary session that he will not be a candidate in the upcoming spring 2027 elections.

Feb 4 • 13:31 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The City Council Apologizes to the Cradle Children

The Reykjavik City Council has passed a resolution apologizing to children placed in the Thorvaldsen Cradle from 1974 to 1979 for their treatment as outlined in the cradle committee report.

Jan 20 • 13:54 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Higher mortality rate and increased disability among former nursery children

A report reveals that former children who attended the Thorvaldsen Society nursery between 1974 and 1979 have a higher mortality rate and greater disability compared to their peers.

Jan 16 • 17:23 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Iranian women on the frontline of protests

The article discusses the involvement of Iranian women in the ongoing protests, highlighting their significant role in the largest wave of demonstrations since the 1979 Islamic revolution.

Jan 16 • 15:25 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

The children did not suffer ill-treatment within the meaning of the law

A recent investigation concluded that children who stayed at the Thorvaldsensfélagið nursery in Reykjavik from 1974 to 1979 did not endure ill-treatment as defined by law, according to a report presented at a press conference.

Jan 15 • 13:25 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Live Broadcast: Presenting a Report on the Activity of the Cradle Room

A new report on the operations of the Cradle Room of the Thorvaldsen Society from 1974 to 1979 will be presented today in a live broadcast.

Jan 15 • 12:55 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Iran protests: The biggest challenge to the Islamic Republic since its founding

The protests in Iran present a significant challenge to the Islamic Republic, marking one of the largest movements since its establishment in 1979.

Jan 15 • 11:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

In Iran or Abroad, Who Are the Fighters Resisting the Ayatollahs

The article explores the various Iranian resistance movements that advocate for democracy, secularism, unity, and minority rights, highlighting both well-known and clandestine groups since 1979.

Jan 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

The feminists who did support Iranian women against Khomeini

An international committee of 18 European activists visited Tehran during the 1979 protests, highlighting Simone de Beauvoir's advocacy for women's rights amid criticism and apathy from other feminists.

Jan 15 • 03:56 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Protests calling for regime change 'most existential threat to Islamic regime since 1979 revolution'

Protests in Iran are deemed the most significant threat to the Islamic regime since the 1979 revolution, as calls for regime change intensify.

Jan 14 • 17:13 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

An activist replaces the flag of the Iranian Embassy in Madrid with the one prior to the 1979 revolution

An activist climbed to the roof of the Iranian Embassy in Madrid and replaced the Islamic Republic flag with the one prior to the 1979 revolution, as part of a symbolic gesture urged by Reza Pahlavi.

Jan 14 • 14:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ricard Pérez Casado, the mayor of Valencia who transformed the old Turia riverbed into a garden, has died

Ricard Pérez Casado, the former socialist mayor of Valencia who served from 1979 to 1989, passed away at the age of 80 and was cremated in a private ceremony.

Jan 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Ricard Pérez Casado, former Socialist mayor of Valencia, dies at 80

Ricard Pérez Casado, who served as mayor of Valencia from 1979 to 1989, has passed away at the age of 80.

Jan 14 • 10:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

An activist changes the flag of the Islamic Republic of Iran at the Madrid embassy to the one before the 1979 revolution

An activist replaced the Islamic Republic of Iran's flag at the Iranian embassy in Madrid with the pre-revolution flag from 1979 as a protest against the regime's repression, following a call from Reza Pahlavi.

Jan 13 • 21:52 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Iran protests death toll tops 2,000, activists say, in worst upheaval since 1979 revolution

The death toll from the Iranian government's crackdown on protests has exceeded 2,000, marking the country's worst unrest since the 1979 revolution.

Jan 13 • 21:29 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Mercedes-Benz G-Class Achieves Best Sales Figures Ever in 2025

Despite a 9% overall decline in Mercedes sales in 2025, the G-Class saw a 23% increase in demand, reaching 49,700 units sold, the highest in its history since launching in 1979.

Jan 13 • 19:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

The Kremlin is closely watching developments in Iran, fearing the loss of an ally and a similar scenario

Moscow is anxiously monitoring the situation in Iran as the regime faces its most significant existential crisis since the 1979 Islamic Revolution, fearing a loss of influence in the Middle East and a critical ally in its war against Ukraine.

Jan 13 • 16:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

In Iran, critical phase, pray for us: the call of artist Howtan Re against the ayatollahs

The Iranian artist Howtan Re, who left Iran in 1979, urges prayers and support for the ongoing protests against the regime, highlighting the role of AI-generated content in the movement.

Jan 13 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Current Lexicon: Peacock Throne

The Peacock Throne has always sparked the imagination, with German tabloids celebrating Iranian Shah Mohammad Reza Pahlavi and his wife Soraya, who had a German mother, despite the Shah's regime being riddled with corruption and extravagance, ultimately leading to his exile following the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Jan 13 • 15:36 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Iran protests spark regime survival question as exiled dissident says it feels like a ‘revolution’

As protests escalate in Iran, with reports of thousands killed, analysts are questioning whether the Islamic Republic faces its most significant threat since the 1979 revolution or whether it retains enough power to endure.

Jan 13 • 11:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Iran claims to be communicating with the US as Trump considers response to suppressing protests

Iran states it is in communication with the United States as President Trump contemplates a strong reaction to the deadly suppression of protests, marking one of the most serious threats to Iran's religious leaders since the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

Jan 12 • 20:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The harshest repression in Iran since 1979: 'If you want to die, go out into the streets'

Iranian leaders are facing the most serious challenge since the 1979 revolution, with unprecedented measures including a severe security crackdown and almost complete internet blockade in response to protests.

Jan 12 • 19:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

The End of Boredom

The author reflects on the significant changes in Iran since the 1979 revolution, noting the shift in public sentiment from supporting Khomeini to celebrating the son of the former Shah.

Jan 12 • 09:33 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Another key week for the central and Basque Governments to finalize the first transfers of Social Security

The central and Basque Governments are engaged in negotiations to finalize the transfer of Social Security management and other issues related to the 1979 Statute.

Jan 11 • 20:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

Protests in Iran / Doctors report hundreds of dead, morgues have no place to store bodies. What is needed for the Islamic Republic to fall?

Iran is experiencing the largest demonstrations since the Islamic Revolution of 1979, with protests spanning 512 locations in 180 cities and involving nearly two million people across all provinces.

Jan 11 • 17:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

43 Minutes that Changed the Face of Afghanistan

The article discusses the pivotal moment on December 27, 1979, when a significant event in history struck Afghanistan, altering its course for decades.

Jan 11 • 09:50 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

Trump is already focused on regime change in Iran and may reduce Israel's freedom of action

The current wave of protests in Iran is considered the most serious threat to the Islamic Republic since its inception in 1979, despite the bravery of the masses, it may still be too early to confidently say that the public's fear barrier has been broken.

Jan 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Denmark is facing a great dilemma over Greenland

Denmark is caught in a difficult position as it defends a territory that has been moving towards independence since 1979 amidst American threats to take over Greenland.

Jan 10 • 18:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Protester removes Iran's flag from its embassy building in London

A protester was filmed removing the current Iranian flag from the Iranian embassy in London and replacing it with the pre-1979 flag during a demonstration supporting protests in Iran.

Jan 10 • 18:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Pahlavi: The Story of the Dynasty that Dreams of Governing (Again) Iran

The article explores the dynastic aspirations of the Pahlavi family to reclaim power in Iran amidst the potential collapse of the theocratic regime governing since 1979.

Jan 10 • 07:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Analyst: The Fall of the Regime in Iran Will Not Look Like the 1979 Revolution.

As protests grow in Iran, analyst Vali Nasr warns that the potential fall of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei will not mirror the 1979 overthrow of the Pahlavi dynasty.

Jan 9 • 17:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Iranian authorities in crisis due to rebellion. "Their policies may have made sense in 1979."

Iran is facing a legitimacy crisis as widespread anti-government protests escalate across all provinces, amidst increasing international pressure.

Jan 9 • 09:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Vandalized the plaque of the agent killed by red terrorism

In Milan, a plaque dedicated to Andrea Campagna, a public security agent killed in 1979, was vandalized, an act deemed cowardly and unjustifiable.

Jan 7 • 13:38 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Egg Dishes: The Good Old Vegas

The article explores the lesser-known side of Las Vegas, focusing on the Omelet House in Downtown that has been serving since 1979, highlighting the city's normal population beyond the bustling Strip.

Jan 4 • 19:05 UTC

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