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🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Can Mette Frederiksen do the same as Nyrup did in 1998?

The article reflects on the political legacy of former Danish Prime Minister Poul Nyrup and considers whether current Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen can replicate his surprising electoral success in 1998.

Mar 20 • 18:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Can Mette Frederiksen do the same as Nyrup in 1998?

The article reflects on the similarities between current Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen's political situation and that of former Prime Minister Poul Nyrup Rasmussen in 1998, particularly in terms of electoral challenges and strategies.

Mar 20 • 18:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Betis seeks a magical European night 28 years later

Real Betis aims for a significant comeback in the UEFA Europa League against Panathinaikos, a feat not achieved since 1998.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Šuker spoke about the Blazers, but also revealed where he now lives

Davor Šuker reflects on his impactful role in the 1998 World Cup and shares insights into his current life.

Mar 18 • 21:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

30 Years Later, Opened Eyes: Woman Noticed a Detail in Her Old Photo That Leaves Her Speechless

A woman discovered a surprising detail in a photo from 1998, which made her reflect on the twists of fate in her life.

Mar 18 • 19:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Now is the time to demand the impossible

The author, a former advisor to the Prime Minister, argues for a critical change in the Slovak government, likening the urgency to that of 1998 during a period of political turmoil.

Mar 17 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested on suspicion of raping 6 children since 1998 in MT, says Federal Police

A man has been arrested in Cuiabá, Brazil, on suspicion of sexually abusing six children since 1998 as part of a Federal Police operation.

Mar 14 • 18:20 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Katherine floods bring back memories of town's fatal 1998 floods

Katherine is facing its second-worst flood on record, prompting memories of the devastating 1998 floods and causing emotional distress among residents.

Mar 13 • 04:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ex-Chelsea star reveals health scare that left him paralysed during European final

Michael Duberry shared his experience of playing in the 1998 Cup Winners' Cup final despite suffering from Bell’s Palsy.

Mar 12 • 16:22 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Empress Michiko Participates in the Wave from the Audience at the Paralympics

Empress Michiko engaged in a wave with the audience during the 1998 Nagano Winter Paralympics.

Mar 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Sports

The day Simeone turned Beckham's life into hell: "They fell upon him with everything"

The article recounts the infamous encounter between Diego Simeone and David Beckham during the England-Argentina match in the 1998 World Cup, highlighting Simeone's tactical acumen and Beckham's subsequent fallout.

Mar 9 • 20:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Audrey Pascual wins the first Spanish paralympic gold in the Winter Games since Sochi 2014

Audrey Pascual has become the first Spanish athlete to win a gold medal at the Winter Paralympics since 2014, and the first female Spanish athlete to do so since 1998.

Mar 9 • 10:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Sports

Debuted in 1998 - now he is competing in his sixth Paralympics: "The medals mean more now"

Ronny Persson, who debuted in the Paralympics in 1998, is excited to compete for the sixth time as the Winter Paralympics celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Mar 9 • 06:09 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Zidane and the Champagne Football (20th Note)

The article reflects on France's football legacy culminating in their 1998 World Cup victory, emphasizing the significance of the Stade de France.

Mar 8 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

The mysterious case of a young man who disappeared 28 years ago from the door of his house and will now be investigated again

The case of Kenneth Jones, who disappeared in 1998, will be reopened for investigation by Scottish detectives almost three decades later.

Mar 8 • 01:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Their father was found dead in the basement - now the sisters talk about the carpet murder

The sisters from the Kasim family are breaking their silence 28 years after their father was found dead in a carpet in Katrineholm, shedding light on the infamous 1998 murder case.

Mar 6 • 04:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A video introduction to the ancient Al-Aqsa

The article discusses the history and architectural features of the ancient Al-Aqsa, which was reopened in 1998 to accommodate worshippers.

Mar 5 • 13:36 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

Sydney to Hobart 1998: the harrowing race that killed six and ‘shattered the community’

This article commemorates the tragic events of the 1998 Sydney to Hobart yacht race, which resulted in the deaths of six sailors due to severe weather conditions.

Mar 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

America was an obstacle in India's nuclear development, 'Parmanu' revealed the truth

The article discusses how the U.S. and Israel have taken an aggressive stance against Iran's nuclear ambitions, while also reflecting on India's historical 1998 nuclear tests in defiance of U.S. pressures.

Mar 2 • 05:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC iPlayer adds 'disturbing' new documentary but it comes with a warning

The BBC iPlayer has debuted a new true crime documentary about the unresolved disappearance of Arlene Fraser in 1998, prompting emotional reactions from viewers.

Feb 25 • 11:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Against Paes' candidacy in RJ, PL's 'metropolitan' slate repeats Garotinho's tactic in 1998

The announcement of Douglas Ruas' candidacy for governor of Rio de Janeiro recalls the 1998 election battle between César Maia and Anthony Garotinho.

Feb 24 • 21:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Iran and the White Roses of the 1998 World Cup that Donald Trump Wants to Ignore

The article discusses the controversial history of the 1998 FIFA World Cup, particularly the treatment of the Iranian national team and geopolitical implications in the context of Donald Trump's stance on Iran.

Feb 23 • 17:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

This bodes well! Lions have a great record in bronze matches

Finland's national ice hockey team, known as the Lions, has an impressive record in Olympic bronze medal matches, winning all of them since the introduction of NHL players in 1998.

Feb 21 • 17:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Nacho Rodilla: "The intelligent player remains differential"

Basketball legend Nacho Rodilla reflects on Valencia's historic 1998 Cup win while discussing the evolution of basketball and tonight's semifinal against Madrid.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Podcast: Kirsi Ranto experienced a frightening episode during a car ride - then came the diagnosis: "A completely horrible shock"

Kirsti Ranto, the 1998 tango queen, shares her alarming experience of a frightening episode during a car ride and the subsequent diagnosis of a neurological condition known as spasmodic dysphonia.

Feb 19 • 15:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Overview: See the latest Megafon as well as decades of surveys and election results

The article from Politiken discusses the latest Megafon polls and analyzes how the Danish Parliament may look if elections were held today, presenting a history of polling data since 1998.

Feb 19 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Liveblog Olympics 2026: Fall Drama: Nordic Combined Athletes Miss Medal for the First Time Since 1998

The German Nordic combined athletes failed to win a medal at the 2026 Winter Olympics for the first time since 1998, despite strong prospects after the ski jumping event.

Feb 19 • 14:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Skiing down at 200 km/h with a '360-degree turn' in ski gear... What sport hasn't debuted?

The recent Winter Olympics introduced ski mountaineering as an official event, marking the first addition of an official sport since 1998, despite previous attempts with other styles like acro ski and speed skiing.

Feb 19 • 06:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
Sports

Canadian Hockey Demonstrates Strength Again, Boosted by a Czech Lesson from Nagano

The article discusses how the successes of Canadian hockey have been influenced by lessons learned from Czech hockey's 1998 Olympic victory in Nagano.

Feb 18 • 09:15 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Boca is a cabaret": Diego Latorre revealed the behind-the-scenes of the phrase that marked him as a player of the Xeneize

Diego Latorre reflects on the infamous phrase "this looks like a cabaret" that he uttered during his time at Boca Juniors, highlighting the challenges and chaotic environment of the team in 1998.

Feb 17 • 08:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Suvi Minkkinen's Incredible Feat – Kaisa Mäkäräinen Bursts with Joy: 'Oh Wow!'

Suvi Minkkinen won a bronze medal in women's biathlon at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, marking Finland's first Olympic medal in biathlon since 1998.

Feb 15 • 14:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Paradox of 'Clean Death' amidst Suffering and Longing

The article examines the themes of love and death in the 1998 South Korean film ‘August's Christmas’ and reflects on the cultural attitudes towards death in Korea.

Feb 15 • 04:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Olympics: 28 years ago, Philippe Candeloro lit up the ice rink as d'Artagnan and took to the podium in Nagano (video)

Philippe Candeloro won a bronze medal in figure skating at the Nagano Olympics on February 14, 1998, 28 years ago.

Feb 14 • 08:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Even the youngest hockey hero from Nagano is now 50 years old

The article discusses the milestone age of the youngest member of the Czech national hockey team that won the gold medal at the 1998 Nagano Olympics.

Feb 14 • 08:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Alphabet Trend: Buying a 100-Year Bond. All the Questions to Ask Before Choosing

Alphabet, Google's parent company, is drawing attention with its recent issuance of a 100-year bond, the first corporate bond of such length since Coca-Cola did so in 1998.

Feb 14 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

How is Nagano living today? After years we visited the city of Czech hockey euphoria

The article explores the current atmosphere in Nagano, Japan, reflecting on its past significance during the 1998 Winter Olympics and its contemporary serene lifestyle.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 'Cenicerazo' of Susana Giménez to Huberto Roviralta, a scandal that shook the tranquility of Barrio Parque and generated unexpected consequences

A historical scandal involving Susana Giménez and Huberto Roviralta in 1998 led to significant media coverage, a million-dollar divorce, and cultural impact in Argentina.

Feb 11 • 15:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Central American country ends agreement with Cuban doctors

Guatemala has terminated an agreement that allowed Cuban doctors to work in the country since 1998, replacing them with local personnel.

Feb 10 • 21:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

After-effects: How can one survive this?

The article discusses the severe accident of Alpine skier Lindsey Vonn and recalls Hermann Maier's incredible crash at the 1998 Nagano Olympics.

Feb 10 • 21:03 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

In Härnösand shapes the future Olympic medalists - the curling high school delivers

Härnösand's Curling Club has become a leading talent factory for Olympic curling champions since the sport's return to the Olympics in 1998.

Feb 10 • 14:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Marina Anissina and Gwendal Peizerat: Their Unforgettable Dance on Con te partirò in 1998

Marina Anissina and Gwendal Peizerat made a memorable mark in figure skating history with their poignant performance at the 1998 Winter Olympics exhibition in Nagano.

Feb 9 • 17:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Sports

Super Bowl features quarterback redemption and first MVP for a running back since 1998

The Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl 60 against the New England Patriots, highlighting quarterback Sam Darnold’s redemption and Kenneth Walker III's historic MVP win as a running back.

Feb 9 • 14:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The NHL Players' Olympic History: The Swede Who Was American Had to Go Home

The article discusses the history of NHL players participating in the Olympics, starting from their debut in 1998 until their exclusion in 2014, and notes their return in Milan due to player pressure.

Feb 9 • 05:45 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

The call from Jaime Mayor Oreja, the Spanish politician who put 'Mochaorejas' against the wall

The article recounts the kidnapping of businessman Gabriel Gutiérrez Gómez in 1998 and the ensuing events that unfolded during this crime.

Feb 8 • 07:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer turned down Tottenham move after ex-Man Utd boss had private chat

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer almost left Manchester United for Tottenham in 1998 but decided to stay following an important conversation.

Feb 7 • 05:15 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The Only Russian, a Czech Legend Just Short of First Place. Top Olympians Ranked Across the Ocean

A preview of the upcoming Olympic tournament in Milan, showcasing the best hockey players from the NHL as ranked by Daily Faceoff based on their performances in the 1998-2014 Olympic era.

Feb 5 • 17:32 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Life & Tech

Bruce Willis and Ben Affleck did the right thing, we can save ourselves from asteroids using nuclear weapons

Scientists assert that we could indeed divert a deadly asteroid from colliding with Earth using nuclear weapons, as depicted in the 1998 film 'Armageddon.'

Feb 5 • 07:02 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Sports

The glory in smoke of Rebagliati

Ross Rebagliati, the first Olympic snowboarding champion who won gold in giant slalom at Nagano 1998, had his medal stripped due to a positive cannabis test, turning him into a symbol of the clash between Olympic order and the counterculture of snowboarding.

Feb 4 • 23:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Why is a chef skiing for the sixth time in a row in the dark forest?

Indrek Kõverik, a chef since 1998, participates in the Alutaguse Night Marathon every year, despite his demanding work schedule that makes attending other races difficult.

Feb 4 • 18:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Teen killer 'cool as a cucumber' after hiding girl's body in waterbed for a week

Joshua Phillips, now 41, remains unemotional during a police search of his home where the body of his 8-year-old victim, Maddie Clifton, was hidden for a week in 1998; his family is now fighting to keep him incarcerated as his sentence undergoes review.

Feb 3 • 18:00 UTC

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