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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In the 1980s, Czechs secretly processed uranium for their arch-enemy. Then it was exposed.

In the 1980s, Czechoslovakia engaged in covert uranium processing for the Soviet Union, which was later revealed.

Mar 23 • 08:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Carter Doctrine and Mines in the Gulf: Here’s How Hormuz Kept Predecessors of Trump Awake

The article draws parallels between the current geopolitical tensions in the Gulf and those faced by President Jimmy Carter in the 1980s, focusing on the implications for global oil markets and stability.

Mar 22 • 13:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Hollywood star experienced shocking violence and disappeared from the public eye – this is how she is doing now

The article discusses Kelly McGillis's journey from being a Hollywood star in the 1980s to her disappearance from the public eye due to personal struggles.

Mar 22 • 06:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Black Route of Malasaña and Chueca in the 80s: 'At first, it was all hash, but then heroin came. It was a drug theme park'

The article explores the history of drug use and nightlife in the Malasaña and Chueca neighborhoods of Madrid during the 1980s.

Mar 22 • 00:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Alfonso Espinoza de los Monteros recalls his unexpected encounter with Chuck Norris in the 80s

Ecuadorian presenter Alfonso Espinoza de los Monteros reminisces about a brief but unforgettable encounter with Chuck Norris in the 1980s in Washington, D.C.

Mar 21 • 04:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Completely Unique Mercedes Built in the 1980s – The 'Red Baron' that Sat in a Garage for 20 Years is Now for Sale

A rare Mercedes-Benz 500 SEL AMG from 1983, known as the 'Red Baron,' is being offered for sale after being in a garage for two decades.

Mar 20 • 20:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Book: Chuck Norris had already agreed to star in Renny Harlin's movie - Then came a devastating phone call

The article recounts how Chuck Norris had initially agreed to star in Renny Harlin's film project in the 1980s, but a sudden phone call changed the course of their plans.

Mar 20 • 18:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Remember the remarkable roles of Chuck Norris, action movie star of the 1980s

The death of actor and martial artist Chuck Norris at the age of 86 marks the end of a significant era in action cinema.

Mar 20 • 14:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

La Menorquina withdraws Punky, the penguin ice cream that marked a whole generation

La Menorquina has announced it will no longer produce Punky, a nostalgic penguin-shaped ice cream popular since the 1980s, signaling the end of an era for many who cherished it.

Mar 20 • 04:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

43 years ago, scientists threw ground squirrels into a volcano: today, they are small heroes

Scientists' unconventional experiment of introducing ground squirrels to a volcano in the 1980s has had lasting positive effects on the ecosystem of the area.

Mar 19 • 17:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

The disturbing seven-episode series based on a true case that has come to Netflix and has become a sensation

Netflix's latest hit series 'Love and Death,' starring Elizabeth Olsen and Jesse Plemons, explores a chilling true crime story from Texas in the 1980s.

Mar 19 • 17:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Classic 1980s and 1990s Neighbours cast today — from addiction to war

The article explores the fates of classic 'Neighbours' cast members from the 1980s and 1990s, reflecting on their careers and personal challenges.

Mar 19 • 14:51 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Mexican band Matute returns to Ecuador with the nostalgia of the 80s

Mexican band Matute will perform in Ecuador as part of their Disco Stereo Tour, celebrating the music of the 1980s.

Mar 18 • 17:37 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Pop: Big in Germany

Dieter Bohlen learns an important English word during a meeting with Chris Norman in Hamburg.

Mar 18 • 07:31 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Answer: Saw nothing, suspected nothing, knew nothing

Eva Andersson-Dubin, who was in a relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during the 1980s, responds to inquiries about her involvement in Epstein's network with a firm denial.

Mar 18 • 04:58 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Decades of deployment: America's extensive military presence in the Middle East

The article examines the long-standing military presence of the United States in the Middle East, highlighting its significant evolution since the 1980s amidst regional conflicts.

Mar 17 • 13:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

867-5309: number from 1980s hit song Jenny now routes callers to cancer support

The famous phone number from the song '867-5309/Jenny' is now being used to connect callers to a cancer support line, as part of a new campaign by the Cancer Support Community.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Workers of JBS in the USA announce strike this Monday

Approximately 3,800 workers from JBS's meat processing facility in Colorado are set to strike on Monday, marking the first strike in a U.S. beef processing plant since the 1980s.

Mar 16 • 10:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Antonio Villeroy uncovers the past with the EP '1980's' and the songs that make up 'Travel Notebooks'

Antonio Villeroy is set to release a new EP titled '1980's' featuring four restored tracks from his early career, reflecting on his musical journey.

Mar 15 • 21:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The magician definitely won't come, we have to deal with the funny uncles ourselves

The article discusses the introduction of martial law in Poland in the early 1980s and its implications for civil rights and freedoms.

Mar 15 • 06:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

The Notebook of a Bookworm / The Previous Regime Wanted to Pollute the Village, but the People of Brekov Resisted

The article discusses the resilience of Brekov residents against ecological threats posed by a landfill proposed by the communist regime in the 1980s.

Mar 14 • 13:41 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The local, the royal family, the paparazzi: the story between Enrica Bonaccorti and Prince Carlo of Bourbon

The article recounts the romantic saga between Italian TV personality Enrica Bonaccorti and Prince Carlo di Borbone delle Due Sicilie, spotlighting their passionate affair that became a media sensation in the 1980s and 90s.

Mar 14 • 06:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Citi: Why a crisis of the '80s may better explain the current war in Iran

Citi analysts draw parallels between the current conflict involving Iran and historical oil crises, particularly the tanker war during the Iran-Iraq War in the 1980s, suggesting significant economic repercussions.

Mar 13 • 12:06 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Punk Saves Reason: How We Survived in Soviet Absurdity

The article discusses the distinction between punks and hooligans in the context of the Soviet era, exploring societal perceptions in 1980s Estonia.

Mar 13 • 08:45 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Court hears teacher preyed on 'unworldly, naive' Hobart school student

The Supreme Court in Hobart is hearing a case where a former student accuses a teacher of sexual abuse in the 1980s, with closing arguments presented and a decision pending.

Mar 12 • 21:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Real case of a young woman assaulted by classmates is the theme of a play at the Festival

A play inspired by a real case of violence against a woman in 1980s São Paulo will be featured at the 34th edition of the Curitiba Festival.

Mar 12 • 17:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Silvestre spoke about his relationship with Andrea del Boca: 'We are going to tell the real story'

Silvestre reveals his side of the controversial romance he had with Andrea del Boca, which began in the early 1980s during the filming of 'Los cien días de Ana.'

Mar 12 • 16:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW > The Slovenian election campaign has brought forward accusations of a European Commissioner being an informant for the socialist era secret police

A recent book claims that the current European Commissioner for Enlargement, Marta Kos, cooperated with the secret police of socialist Yugoslavia during the late 1980s and early 1990s, raising political tensions in Slovenia ahead of upcoming elections.

Mar 12 • 16:25 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Ex-footballer Barry Cable abused young girls in backyard spas in Melbourne, court told

Barry Cable, an ex-footballer, is on trial for allegedly abusing young girls in backyard spas in Melbourne during the 1980s, with testimony from four women presented in court.

Mar 11 • 06:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'It Was Never a Chewed Gum': The Story Behind Sonric's Maguito

The iconic mascot of Sonric's, known as Maguito, has a fascinating origin story dating back to the 1980s, challenging common misconceptions about its appearance.

Mar 11 • 00:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"A Nightmare": the film based on an 80s hero that was the lowest point in an actor's career and is now a cult classic

The article discusses a cult classic B-movie starring Dolph Lundgren and Frank Langella that emerged from the 1980s He-Man craze, highlighting its initial negative reception and subsequent appreciation.

Mar 10 • 21:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

The victim of the night fire in Kuopio died in the hospital – police suspect murder and aggravated arson

Police suspect a man born in the 1980s of murder and aggravated arson in Kuopio after a fire led to a victim's death in the hospital.

Mar 10 • 13:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Award winning 100% rated drama that caused BAFTA controversy added to Netflix

The award-winning drama "I Swear," which sparked controversy at the BAFTAs, is now available on Netflix and tells the story of John Davidson, who faced Tourette syndrome in 1980s Scotland.

Mar 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

In the 1980s, Bjørn Lofterød traveled with Norwegian People's Aid to Romania to help orphanage children

Bjørn Lofterød, who passed away at the age of 76, was dedicated to aiding orphanage children in Romania during the 1980s.

Mar 9 • 18:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Horror, Pornography, and Filth: In East Pasila's Concrete Jungle, a Magazine was Created in the 80s that Fiercely Opposed Censorship

In the 1980s, a group of artists in East Pasila, Finland, launched a magazine called Lykantropia, which opposed censorship and promoted alternative subcultures.

Mar 9 • 16:40 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Satan was certainly not for fun in 1980s USA

The article discusses perceptions of Satan and evil in 1980s America, as reflected in a podcast called 'The Devil You Know' and personal reflections from the author.

Mar 9 • 12:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Cancer death rate in Britain down by almost a third since 1980s

The cancer death rate in the UK has decreased by nearly one-third since the 1980s, according to a report by Cancer Research UK, despite remaining the leading cause of death in the country.

Mar 9 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Cinema, series, and happy endings: the bias inherited by generations of the 80s and 90s

Audiovisual productions from the 1980s and 1990s shaped a bias towards absolute gratification upon achieving specific adult life goals, contributing to the cognitive bias known as 'the arrival fallacy.'

Mar 8 • 18:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Chuck Norris: The Veteran Movie Commando

Chuck Norris, famed for his action and martial arts films primarily in the 1980s, was a cultural icon alongside other stars like Sylvester Stallone and Arnold Schwarzenegger.

Mar 8 • 08:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

400 Ships in Flames - The First Tanker War

The article discusses the Tanker War in the 1980s, highlighting the dangers faced by oil tankers in the Persian Gulf during the Iran-Iraq War.

Mar 7 • 03:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

US government releases Epstein case files about a teenager who allegedly was raped by Trump

The US Department of Justice has released FBI documents related to a woman's allegation that President Donald Trump raped her in the 1980s.

Mar 6 • 18:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

New affordable family car coming next week – Has already received a name

Dacia has announced that its new model, the Striker, will be unveiled next week as an affordable family crossover.

Mar 6 • 09:36 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Photos: Indrek Spungin's documentary film Velikije Luki premiered in Tallinn

Indrek Spungin's documentary film "Happiness is to Live in Our Land" premiered in Tallinn, focusing on the punk band Velikije Luki during the 1980s in Estonia.

Mar 6 • 09:10 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From the Past to the Present: "Pop Culture" Revives a Lithuanian Hit from the '80s

The article discusses the revival of the 1980s Lithuanian hit "Meilė paliko" by the group Antikvaras, highlighting the efforts of the modern band Popkultūra to reintroduce this beloved classic.

Mar 6 • 08:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Is the world heading towards a new 'tanker war' like in the 80s?

Iran's recent attacks on a US oil tanker and its controversial statements have raised concerns about the potential for a new tanker war reminiscent of the 1980s conflict between Iran, Iraq, and the United States.

Mar 5 • 21:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'This prize-winning memoir was so good it left me bawling and changed my life'

A review of Claire Lynch's prize-winning memoir highlights its emotional impact and significance for 1980s lesbian mothers.

Mar 5 • 15:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Author makes history with £30k prize for 'heartbreaking' novel on 1980s motherhood

Claire Lynch wins The Nero Gold Prize, becoming the first debut novelist to receive the award for her novel inspired by 1980s child custody cases.

Mar 5 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Dacia reveals the name of its new SUV ending with ‘-ER’

Dacia announces its new SUV name 'Striker,' inspired by 1980s aesthetics and aimed at making a competitive mark in the automotive market.

Mar 5 • 11:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Memories from the Tanker War of the 1980s that Set the Sea on Fire – Iran Has All the Means to Revive It

The article discusses rising tensions in the Persian Gulf, where Iran is threatening shipping routes and engaging in aggressive actions against oil tankers amidst a backdrop reminiscent of the 1980s Tanker War.

Mar 4 • 19:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Female paedophile, 80, jailed after forcing young boy to have sex with her

Hazel Templeton, an 80-year-old woman, has been sentenced to prison for sexually abusing a young boy in the 1980s.

Mar 4 • 17:19 UTC

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