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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The 'East German General': The Revenge for 1989 is Coming

A new newspaper in Dresden, the 'Ostdeutsche Allgemeine', aims to embody a spirit of resistance and address grievances from the past while another newspaper celebrates its anniversary in Hamburg.

Feb 23 • 10:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

LIFE25 ⟩ Roald Jürlau on Juku-Kalle Raid: The situation is disgusting, or 'Fridays Deal' will be done.

This article discusses a theatrical event from 1989, where humor and satire were used to critique the police under Soviet rule, featuring notable performances by actors Andrus Vaarik and Rein Oja.

Feb 17 • 17:10 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Crime & Justice

Spring Break in Mexico: Out for a Night at the Bars, but Ended Up on a Satanic Altar

The article recounts the tragic story of Texas medical student Mark Kilroy, who disappeared during his spring break trip to Mexico in 1989, only to be found murdered by local satanist drug dealers.

Feb 16 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Government and the Mossos agree on a salary increase of 4,000 euros gross more per year, their largest increase since 1989

The Catalan government and the Mossos d'Esquadra have agreed on a significant salary increase and additional vacation hours, marking the largest increase in over three decades.

Feb 16 • 20:31 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Arundhati Roy boycotts Berlin fest premiere of her revamped 1980s cult classic – the film shows why

Arundhati Roy has decided to boycott the Berlin Film Festival due to controversial remarks made by the jury president regarding Gaza, ahead of the screening of her reworked 1989 film 'In Which Annie Gives It Those Ones.'

Feb 13 • 19:17 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Mystery as body of ice hockey star who claimed to be CIA agent found stuffed in glacier

The remains of Duncan MacPherson, a Canadian ice hockey player who mysteriously vanished in 1989, were found in an Austrian glacier years later, leading to questions about the circumstances of his death and claims of CIA involvement.

Feb 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

"Like we are back to March 1, 1989"

Tómas Þór Þórðarson welcomes new regulations allowing alcohol sales at sports events in Reykjavik, feeling this is a matter of freedom and questioning the restrictions imposed by local authorities.

Feb 12 • 20:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The tragedy that shook Canada: Police intervened with the perpetrator, returned the weapon to him

A tragic shooting at a high school in Tumbler Ridge, British Columbia, resulted in nine fatalities and 27 injuries, marking the deadliest school massacre in Canada since 1989.

Feb 12 • 19:21 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Montreal shooting survivor shares how she regained sense of safety

Survivor Nathalie Provost reflects on her journey to reclaim safety after enduring the 1989 École Polytechnique shooting and offers insights in light of a recent tragedy in British Columbia.

Feb 11 • 22:27 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO: The Awakening of Salvador Dalí's Spirit at Kuku Club 37 Years Ago

A recent rediscovery of a video recording from a 1989 event in Tallinn commemorates Salvador Dalí, showcasing the extravagance of Soviet-era artistic gatherings.

Feb 11 • 22:01 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Man convicted of first-degree murder is first to be executed by Florida in 2026

Ronald Palmer Heath becomes the first person executed in Florida in 2026 after being convicted of first-degree murder for a 1989 killing.

Feb 10 • 23:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

No one knows the fate of the schoolboy at sea in 1989 – now the district court has made a decision

A Finnish district court has declared a schoolboy who went missing over 36 years ago while traveling from Stockholm to Helsinki dead.

Feb 9 • 06:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Silvio Santos Movie and Vogue Ball: What to Watch on TV and Streaming This Saturday

The article discusses the latest Silvio Santos biopic directed by Cris D’Amato, focusing on his 1989 presidential campaign aspirations and his relationship with advertising executive Marília, while also highlighting the Vogue Ball event.

Feb 6 • 21:33 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

Salman Rushdie: 'Death has been accompanying me for a long time'

Salman Rushdie reflects on the enduring threat to his life since the fatwa issued against him in 1989, yet he continues to engage with readers and share his literary journey.

Feb 6 • 20:28 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

84 wins, three titles and the historic 1989. The legend that forever changed NASCAR

Darrell Waltrip, a NASCAR legend, transformed the sport with his record wins, charismatic personality, and contributions beyond the racetrack over a career spanning three decades.

Feb 5 • 07:40 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
Crime & Justice

Liberia: the establishment of the court in charge of judging civil war crimes is becoming clearer

Steps are being taken towards the establishment of a court in Liberia to judge those responsible for atrocities committed during the civil wars from 1989 to 2003, with training for lawyers on international crimes already underway.

Feb 2 • 05:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

One Sentence, Four Operations of Power. What Do the Purges in the Chinese Army Really Say?

Chinese authorities recently accused key military officials of corruption, effectively removing them from high-ranking positions, leading to speculation about a personal vendetta by President Xi, as explained by sinologist Dr. Maciej Gaca in relation to historical events from 1971 and 1989.

Jan 31 • 13:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Heartbreaking Netflix Series About Injustice Worth Watching Even Today

The article highlights the impactful Netflix miniseries 'When They See Us,' which focuses on a significant case of injustice in recent American history surrounding a 1989 assault and rape in Central Park.

Jan 16 • 11:09 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Kiefer Sutherland’s troubled legal past resurfaces after rideshare altercation ends in arrest

Kiefer Sutherland's latest arrest highlights his long history of legal troubles dating back to 1989, primarily involving DUI offenses.

Jan 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Maradona and the warm-up that became a legend: when the Pibe de Oro left everyone speechless

On April 19, 1989, during a UEFA Cup semifinal match, Diego Armando Maradona captivated the crowd and the opposing team with an unforgettable warm-up performance before Napoli faced Bayern Munich.

Jan 14 • 11:27 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
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

American Legal Expert: The Reason for Maduro's Trial Dates Back More Than 30 Years

An American international law professor stated that any trial of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, who is detained in the U.S., might rely on a controversial legal opinion from 1989.

Jan 12 • 12:57 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

The Tagesschau has managed not to report with a single word

Journalist Christoph Lemmer criticizes German media coverage of protests in Iran, suggesting ideological reasons for their silence, likening the situation to the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989.

Jan 10 • 08:59 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

The 'shot' of Minister Cuerpo

The article recounts the iconic moment when Michael Jordan made a last-second shot to win a playoff game for the Chicago Bulls against the Cleveland Cavaliers in 1989.

Jan 7 • 21:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

"El País": Maduro's failure returns Latin American left to the moment of the fall of the Berlin Wall

Spanish writer Pablo Stefanoni argues in an article that the crisis in Venezuela represents a pivotal moment for the Latin American left, similar to the fall of the Berlin Wall for global leftism in 1989.

Jan 7 • 17:46 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

From Pearl Harbor to Economic Miracle: The Controversial Reign of Emperor Hirohito

The article explores the reign of Emperor Hirohito, highlighting the drastic transformations in Japan from militaristic expansion to post-war democratization between 1926 and 1989.

Jan 7 • 08:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

No one has damaged the image of the church as much as Duka since 1989. The Catholic elites are weepy, says priest Petráček

In a recent interview, priest Petráček discusses the challenges the church faces regarding marriage, likens its internal dynamics to a hockey locker room, and reflects on the historical cultural conflicts involving the church.

Jan 6 • 06:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

When François Mitterrand used France's veto at the UN to prevent the condemnation of the American invasion in Panama

The article discusses how François Mitterrand used France's UN veto to block condemnation of the 1989 US invasion of Panama, which aimed to oust President Manuel Noriega, paralleling recent events surrounding Nicolás Maduro.

Jan 5 • 20:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The Arrest of Maduro Reminds of the 1989 Event – How Did It End?

The article discusses the parallels between Nicolás Maduro's current legal challenges and the historical arrest of Panamanian dictator Manuel Noriega in 1989, suggesting that Noriega's case may serve as a reference for the prosecution.

Jan 5 • 16:16 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Sports

Real Madrid Academy Graduates Restore a Number Missing Since 1989

Real Madrid celebrated a significant 5-1 victory over Real Betis, with all five goals scored by players from the club's academy, a feat not achieved since 1989.

Jan 4 • 17:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Portrait: The Power to Make Films

The German series 'Herrhausen – the Master of Money' directed by Pia Strietmann highlights the predominance of men in key roles during the 1989 Deutsche Bank era, with women appearing primarily in secondary roles.

Jan 4 • 13:03 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Uncomfortable Governments and Political-Economic Interests. From Chile to Cuba, a Century of Blitz in Latin America

The article discusses the historical interventions by the U.S. in Latin America to replace inconvenient governments, particularly since 1989, highlighting the application of the Monroe Doctrine.

Jan 4 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Noriega, 1989: the extended shadow of the operation that has ended Maduro

The article draws parallels between the capture of Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega in 1989 and the current political situation in Venezuela, highlighting similarities in circumstances surrounding both leaders' arrests due to drug trafficking.

Jan 3 • 16:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

From Noriega to Maduro, how the US removed an active president from the country

The article discusses the unprecedented operation by the US to remove an active president from Venezuela, drawing historical comparisons to the 1989 overthrow of Manuel Noriega in Panama.

Jan 3 • 13:21 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Capturing a Sitting Head of State: The (Rare) Precedent of General Noriega, Leader of Panama Arrested by Order of George Bush

The swift and effective operation by special forces to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is compared to the rare historical precedent of General Noriega's arrest in Panama in 1989 on orders from George Bush.

Jan 3 • 12:44 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

The Overthrow of Maduro Reminds of the Event from 1989

The potential capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. Delta Force operators parallels the 1989 arrest of Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega by American special forces, according to reports.

Jan 3 • 12:10 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

1989, the precedent of the capture of Manuel Noriega in Panama

The article discusses the historical precedent of the U.S. capture of Panamanian leader Manuel Noriega in 1989, comparing it to the current situation regarding Nicolas Maduro.

Jan 3 • 11:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

An Essay and Two Mistakes: the Birth of the Midnight Bell Ringing as We Know It Today

The article discusses the evolution of the midnight bell ringing tradition on television, focusing on a significant mistake made during a broadcast in 1989.

Jan 2 • 21:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

He Played Against Hajduk and Dinamo and Bought a Gun: 'I Took Their Threat Seriously'

Former Sarajevo footballer Bernard Barnjak recalls the challenges and threats he faced while transferring to Hajduk in 1989, especially in response to rival transfers such as Davor Šuker's to Dinamo.

Jan 1 • 12:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Ecological victory of the century - how the ozone layer was saved

The Montreal Protocol, effective since January 1, 1989, is considered a landmark treaty in global ecology that commits signatory countries to phase out the production of chlorofluorocarbons to protect the ozone layer.

Jan 1 • 08:56 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Happy 2026, 1989, and 1975

The article reflects on the changing perceptions of celebrity appearances and shows over time, specifically mentioning Pedroche's dress and confusion with other TV personalities.

Jan 1 • 03:03 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

John Cusack: I Only Accepted the Role in a Cult Film Under One Condition

John Cusack revealed that he almost turned down his iconic role as Lloyd Dobler in 'Say Anything' from 1989, as he had specific conditions for accepting the part after careful consideration.

Dec 29 • 07:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Poland with Broken Legs. Why Does Nawrocki Need This Symbolic Violence?

The article critiques Karol Nawrocki's decision to dismiss the historical significance of the Round Table, a symbol of Poland's transformation post-1989, while questioning his interpretation of patriotism and historical context.

Dec 21 • 15:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Corriere della Sera
World

Achille Occhetto: "Three PCI leaders wanted to ask Gorbachev to excommunicate me, but he refused"

Former communist secretary Achille Occhetto reveals that three leaders from the Italian Communist Party intended to ask Gorbachev to excommunicate him during a 1989 meeting, but Gorbachev declined the request.

May 12 • 09:33 UTC

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