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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Bryan Adams will come to Prague shortly before Christmas and will perform at the O2 Arena

Bryan Adams is set to perform at the O2 Arena in Prague shortly before Christmas.

Feb 27 • 12:26 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC The Repair Shop series update as Teddy Bear Ladies issue heartfelt plea to viewers

The Teddy Bear Ladies from BBC's The Repair Shop are appealing to viewers to share cherished items with Christmas stories for their upcoming festive special.

Feb 27 • 08:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Janni Hussin's first Christmas with the Harkimos was a complete disaster – Joel Harkimo reveals what happened on TV

Janni Hussin's first Christmas with the Harkimos ended in chaos, as revealed by Joel Harkimo during a television show.

Feb 27 • 05:13 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Joel Harkimo talks on TV about Janni Hussi's first Christmas with the family – Hjalliksen's action surprised

In a new episode of the TV show 'Yökylässä Maria Veitola,' Joel Harkimo shares memories of his wife Janni Hussi's first Christmas spent with his family.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Christmas is Here! 9 Seasonal Movies to Enjoy at Home

A selection of Christmas movies from various streaming platforms is recommended for holiday viewing.

Feb 27 • 00:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mum who vanished just before Christmas 2001 seen for first time in 24 years

Michele Hundley Smith, who disappeared in 2001, has been found alive but opted not to reconnect with her family.

Feb 26 • 21:21 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Santeri Lindgren cannot know which grades should be improved for the joint application - Jyväskylä does not provide interim reports

Students in Jyväskylä are concerned about their equal standing in the spring joint application, as the city's schools do not provide grade reports during the Christmas period.

Feb 26 • 08:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Christmas Rage Erupted in Espoo - Wife Joked About Wrapping, Husband Attacked Her with Scissors

A man violently attacked his wife with scissors during an argument over gift wrapping in Espoo, Finland.

Feb 25 • 21:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Dad 'starved, beat & tortured' son, 7, to death with girlfriend after he 'threw tantrums'

A father and his girlfriend have been charged in the death of his 7-year-old son, who suffered extreme abuse leading to his tragic demise just before Christmas.

Feb 25 • 19:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Brand researcher tells how many Santas fit in Lapland - Tornio's turn to get its own

Tornio will welcome its own Santa Claus reception for tourists next winter as part of a new initiative to boost local tourism.

Feb 25 • 19:01 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

The gruesome murder victim found in the bathtub on the eve of Christmas: Vilnius police speak out about the investigation

A murder victim was discovered in a bathtub in Vilnius, leading to a swift investigation and the arrest of a suspect.

Feb 25 • 14:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Travel agency Tui cancels British trips to Kainuu - previously stated that Kainuu is not Lapland after all

Tui has cancelled its flights from Manchester to Kajaani, Finland, for 2023 due to poor sales and previous cancellations caused by insufficient snow during Christmas.

Feb 25 • 13:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Red Cabbage Salad, a Fresh Version of the Christmas Recipe

This article presents a fresh take on a traditional Christmas recipe featuring red cabbage, apples, raisins, and pine nuts, emphasizing its versatility beyond the holiday season.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor: Combine Christmas Break and Sports Break into a Longer Winter Holiday

The article advocates for merging the Christmas break and sports break into a longer winter holiday to help families travel during Sweden's darkest months.

Feb 24 • 08:09 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Constellation, here is the exact moment of the disaster. And at Christmas, the head of the firefighters was right there

The article examines the moment of a disaster involving a festive scene with a character named Cyane Panine.

Feb 23 • 21:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The son of filmmaker Rob Reiner pleads not guilty to the murder of his parents

Nick Reiner, son of filmmaker Rob Reiner, has pleaded not guilty to charges of murdering his parents, discovered dead in their Los Angeles home shortly before Christmas.

Feb 23 • 18:20 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Bergen Line became a Christmas movie: Watched by millions

Over 2.1 million Brits watched a documentary on the Bergen Line, which highlighted the stunning Norwegian landscape and culture.

Feb 23 • 10:17 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Spain: Can you still eat glass eels?

Glass eels, once a traditional Christmas dish in the Basque Country, have become extremely expensive and are now leading chefs to call for a fishing ban due to their declining numbers.

Feb 22 • 10:27 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Palling's Path to the Medal: Sildaru Worked During the Christmas Holidays

Former skiing federation board member Kalle Palling discusses Henry Sildaru's dedication to achieving an Olympic silver medal, highlighting his hard work and systematic approach to the sport.

Feb 21 • 20:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Popular ITV quiz show with star-studded cast set to return for third series

The popular ITV quiz show 'Parents' Evening' hosted by Romesh Ranganathan and his mother is returning for a third series featuring more celebrities and a Christmas special.

Feb 20 • 20:33 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Even the National Library can apparently act dumb at the Christmas party

The National Librarian of Norway, Aslak Sira Myhre, received a stone sculpture valued at almost half a million kroner as a farewell gift during a Christmas party, raising eyebrows about the appropriateness of such an expensive gift.

Feb 20 • 20:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Court of Justice acquits former mayor of Campos do Jordão for Christmas decoration without bidding

The Court of Justice of São Paulo acquitted former mayor Ana Cristina and former secretary of Tourism Tércio Laurelli over charges for allowing a company to install Christmas decorations without a bidding process during their time in office.

Feb 19 • 16:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Nottingham woman becomes richest person in the world – but there is one catch

A Nottingham woman theoretically became the richest person in the world after discovering her Christmas coffee voucher was worth more than £63 quadrillion.

Feb 19 • 08:37 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Former Prince Andrew Sent Christmas Wishes to Epstein with Photos of His Daughters

Prince Andrew reportedly sent Christmas greetings to Jeffrey Epstein, including photos of his daughters, raising questions about their relationship.

Feb 19 • 08:26 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Christmas Ritual of Hidden Christians Resurfaces: 'This is a trial' - Also Preserved in Video

Hidden Christians in Japan's Gotō Islands have revived their Christmas rituals, marking a resurgence of cultural heritage.

Feb 19 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The National Audience forces a company to maintain the Christmas dinner

The National Audience of Spain has ruled that a consulting and quality control company must reinstate its annual Christmas dinner for employees after it was canceled in 2025.

Feb 18 • 15:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

The Video Reveals the Persistence of Sanna Marin's Harasser – The Final Act is Distressing

A video captures the persistent harassment of former Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin by a man who approached her home during Christmas 2024.

Feb 17 • 09:21 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Grandfather accused of rubbing girl's genitals

A grandfather has been accused of sexual harassment and serious offenses against his granddaughter ahead of Christmas two years ago.

Feb 16 • 13:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tinsel to tidewall: discarded Christmas trees reused to protect Lancashire coastline

Discarded Christmas trees are being used to create sand dunes on the Lancashire coast, helping to combat rising sea levels and protect coastal homes.

Feb 15 • 10:00 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
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EasyJet in bag war with NHS doctor thrown off flight

An NHS doctor was removed from an EasyJet flight on Christmas Eve over a dispute concerning her hand luggage.

Feb 14 • 08:51 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Yolanda Andrade confesses what her last wish is before she dies: "Perhaps this will be my last Christmas"

Television presenter Yolanda Andrade revealed her last wish to be with her loved ones after announcing her battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS).

Feb 13 • 21:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil's retail sales have another year of growth in 2025, indicates IBGE

Brazil's retail sales grew by 1.6% in 2025 but showed significant slowdown compared to the previous year, with December witnessing the most considerable drop due to early Christmas shopping.

Feb 13 • 15:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Pictures: This is what awaited Sanna Marin at her doorstep

Former Prime Minister Sanna Marin was subjected to harassment by a man who lurked around her home for three consecutive days in December 2024, culminating in an incident on Christmas Eve.

Feb 13 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Shocking Situation at Sanna Marin's Front Door

Former Prime Minister Sanna Marin faced a distressing incident on Christmas Eve 2024 when an alleged stalker appeared at her home.

Feb 13 • 13:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

26-year-old fit enough for prison

The 26-year-old suspect in the Christmas murder case in Rönninge is deemed not to have a serious mental illness, allowing for a potential prison sentence.

Feb 13 • 12:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Who plays Colin in Coronation Street and where have you seen actor before?

Daniel Osbourne explores the truth about his Christmas Day attack by meeting Colin, the homeless man imprisoned for the assault, who has no memory of the incident.

Feb 13 • 12:01 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Pikrodafni Stream: Ongoing Works - Haralambos Inspection

Ongoing temporary interventions are taking place at the Pikrodafni Stream in Agios Dimitrios following severe erosion caused by heavy rainfall before Christmas.

Feb 13 • 10:49 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Hundreds gathered to bid farewell to 25-year-old My

Hundreds gathered in Stockholm to pay their last respects to 25-year-old My, who was murdered during the Christmas holiday.

Feb 12 • 15:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

The church was full when My from Rönninge was buried

Hundreds gathered at Oscarskyrkan in Stockholm to honor My, a 25-year-old woman who was murdered in Rönninge over the Christmas holiday.

Feb 12 • 15:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Suspect of killing a woman with stabs to the chest during year-end parties is arrested in Amapá

A 19-year-old man has been arrested in Amapá, Brazil, as a suspect in a femicide that occurred on Christmas Day 2025.

Feb 12 • 14:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

WOŚP. Tusk's auction with a record amount. The winner will pay a fortune!

The 34th finale of the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (WOŚP) reached a record fundraising amount, significantly exceeding previous years, with a strong public support for the initiative focused on children's health.

Feb 12 • 12:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Asmik Grigorian announces news that will make you take out your most beautiful dress from the closet

Asmik Grigorian's upcoming concert on December 26 in Palanga is generating significant excitement, with many eager fans quickly purchasing tickets for this rare event.

Feb 12 • 10:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Apple, Dyson or Logitech: PcComponentes reduces the prices of its bestsellers with discounts not seen since Christmas

PcComponentes is offering significant discounts on top-selling tech products from brands like Apple, Dyson, and Logitech, with price cuts reaching up to 54%.

Feb 12 • 06:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

My in Rönninge is buried: 'She was full of life'

The funeral for My, a young woman murdered during the Christmas holiday in Rönninge, is set to take place soon, with her family expressing their profound loss.

Feb 11 • 16:19 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

My in Rönninge is buried – family: "Was full of life"

My, a 25-year-old from Rönninge, was murdered during the Christmas holiday and is being buried this Thursday, with her family honoring her vibrant life and gratitude to the community for their support.

Feb 11 • 14:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tiina Ylikangas' home in Rovaniemi turns into a cash register for Christmas – with the earnings she travels to a luxury holiday in Jamaica

Tiina Ylikangas from Rovaniemi is turning her home into an Airbnb during the Christmas season to earn money for a luxury trip to Jamaica.

Feb 11 • 12:46 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Foiled attack in Dingolfing: Investigators assume 'Islamist motive'

Bavarian authorities foiled a potential attack on a Christmas market in December 2025, arresting five men with presumed Islamist motivations.

Feb 11 • 11:56 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tartu Town Hall Ice Rink Featured in Michael Buble's Music Video: What a Wonderful Coincidence!

Michael Buble’s Christmas medley music video features the beautiful Christmas town of Tartu, Estonia, showcasing its potential for international recognition.

Feb 11 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Epp Petrone recommends: I like how realistic this book is

The article discusses Epp Petrone's thoughts on a book that is intended for children aged 9 to 12, but is also suitable for older readers and adults, emphasizing its realistic portrayal of themes related to Christmas.

Feb 11 • 06:57 UTC

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