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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The 75-Year Error in Macedonian Chronology That Changes the Origin of Alexander the Great

A new study suggests that the establishment of the Macedonian royal dynasty occurred 75 years later than previously thought, potentially altering the understanding of Macedonia's early history.

Feb 28 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in New York: Hochul announces there are more students in CUNY than in 2024 and 2023

New York Governor Kathy Hochul announced an increase in enrollment at the City University of New York (CUNY) for the third consecutive year, reflecting the state's commitment to educational accessibility.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

FAZ Power Probe: In the Year of the Fire Horse: Merz and the New China Reality

Chancellor Merz visited China, promoting stronger strategic partnerships amidst economic concerns regarding German trade deficits and competition from Chinese products.

Feb 28 • 09:10 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Mauritania: The abolitionist NGO IRA denounces the arrest of its members after the revelation of a case of slavery

The abolitionist NGO IRA in Mauritania condemns the arrest of its members following the disclosure of a new case of slavery involving an 11-year-old girl.

Feb 28 • 05:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘You can’t hide from the invisible’: why Bangkok police make arrests in disguise

Bangkok police employed a unique undercover strategy during a lunar new year event, where they disguised themselves as lion dancers to catch a suspect.

Feb 28 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

V'landys confirms NRL's three-year, four-city global expansion plan

Peter V'landys announced the NRL's ambitious three-year plan to expand internationally, targeting four new cities after initial success in Las Vegas.

Feb 28 • 02:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

A hidden treasure in the backyard: This is how a nearly 2000-year-old archaeological piece was discovered hidden in a stone

A couple in New Orleans unearthed a 2000-year-old marble stone inscribed in Latin, which turned out to be a valuable archaeological find.

Feb 28 • 00:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Calendar - Saturday, February 28

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Feb 27 • 23:07 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New drone near the aircraft carrier – raid against a man

A drone was spotted near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö, leading to police questioning a 60-year-old man suspected of violating aviation laws.

Feb 27 • 21:17 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Behind Kim Jong-un's 'Praise': Uncertainties Revealed at the Workers' Party Congress

North Korea recently held its Workers' Party Congress for the first time in five years, where Kim Jong-un emphasized new five-year plans but possibly concealed underlying public distrust.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Immigration Museum holds free Chinese New Year party with workshops and dances

The Immigration Museum in São Paulo is hosting a free Chinese New Year celebration featuring cultural activities, workshops, and traditional performances.

Feb 27 • 20:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Switzerland to pay €55,000 in compensation to nightclub fire victims

The Swiss government will provide a one-time solidarity payment of 50,000 Swiss francs (€55,000) to the victims' families and those injured in a devastating New Year's Eve fire at a nightclub in Crans-Montana.

Feb 27 • 18:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

New Information on Norway's Terrorism Suspect: Teen Boy Planned an Attack on a NATO Base

A 17-year-old boy in Norway has been arrested on suspicion of planning to bomb a NATO base, with reports indicating he has shown sympathies for ISIS.

Feb 27 • 17:50 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New Orleans and Las Vegas Attacks Not Coordinated: Initial FBI Investigations

FBI agents report no evidence linking the deadly New Year's attacks in New Orleans and Las Vegas, emphasizing the isolated nature of each incident.

Feb 27 • 16:18 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Record 'from a movie'! Attendance at the GP of Mexico on Saturday surpasses last year's mark: How many people attended?

Attendance at the Mexican Grand Prix on Saturday reached a new record of 142,951, surpassing last year's figures.

Feb 27 • 15:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The End of Old Refrigerants. In a Year, New Heat Pumps Will Be Greener and More Expensive

A new regulation will transform the heat pump industry in the next year, making them more eco-friendly but also costlier for consumers.

Feb 27 • 15:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

IL: Night alerts from elderly care home not heard for over a year – elderly person alerted for help 11 times and died

A new alert system at an elderly care home in Espoo, Finland, failed to notify staff for over a year, resulting in a resident's death after multiple emergency calls went unheard.

Feb 27 • 15:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cutting of the New Year's Pie 2026 of the Executive MBA of the Athens University of Economics and Business

The Executive MBA program at the Athens University of Economics and Business successfully held its New Year's Pie cutting event, featuring about 200 participants from the university community.

Feb 27 • 14:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Union of Greek Shipowners: Over 100 scholarships for the academic year 2026-2027

The Union of Greek Shipowners continues its commitment to education by offering over 100 scholarships for the academic year 2026-2027, supporting new generations in their postgraduate studies.

Feb 27 • 14:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

After the Lunar New Year holiday, Korea GM and labor meet again, but differences on the closure of direct maintenance centers remain

Korea GM and its labor union held negotiations regarding the closure of direct maintenance centers after the Lunar New Year, but failed to reconcile their positions.

Feb 27 • 14:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Iltalehti: Elderly night alarms were not heard in Attendo care home in Espoo for over a year

At the Attendo Olarinpuisto care home in Espoo, elderly night-time alarms went unheard for over a year due to insufficient registration of staff in a new alert system.

Feb 27 • 13:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

IL reveals: Shocking information about a controversial nursing home – Elderly night alarms went unheard for over a year

A Finnish nursing home failed to respond to elderly night alarms for over a year due to inadequate registration of a new alarm system by night staff, putting residents' safety at risk.

Feb 27 • 13:14 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Block in Hamburg Charged: An Abduction That Shouldn't Have Been One

In Hamburg, a case unfolds regarding the alleged abduction of two children during a New Year's celebration, with conflicting testimonies emerging after 36 days of hearings.

Feb 27 • 13:02 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi Pushes for Budget Passage Within Fiscal Year, Content is Extremely Hard-line Even in Polite Words

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is urging the quick passage of the first draft budget for the new fiscal year even as opposition parties demand thorough deliberation.

Feb 27 • 12:03 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadians believe they need $1.7 million to retire, up from $1.54 million last year: BMO survey

A new BMO survey reveals that Canadians believe they need $1.7 million to retire, a significant increase from the previous year, yet confidence in reaching this goal is declining due to rising costs and economic uncertainty.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Tax reforms, anti-corruption, and billions of dollars: Ukraine's new agreement with the IMF

Ukraine has secured a new four-year Extended Fund Facility (EFF) with the IMF worth $8.1 billion, which requires the implementation of key reforms to address macroeconomic stability and corruption.

Feb 27 • 11:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A 200-meter glowing dragon danced at the Chinese New Year celebrations

A spectacular 200-meter glowing dragon was part of the Chinese New Year celebrations.

Feb 27 • 11:03 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After reconstruction – like a new world: the legendary complex in Nida is unrecognizable

The recently renovated complex in Nida features modern amenities, including a new SPA center, enhancing its appeal as a prime year-round holiday destination in Lithuania.

Feb 27 • 10:51 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Award-winning Naftemporiki secures five major new European honors

Naftemporiki has won five major awards at the European Newspaper Award 2024, including the prestigious title of 'European Newspaper of the Year'.

Feb 27 • 09:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Stam1na's Antti Hyyrynen Aims to Save Lappeenranta Cultural Venue

Antti Hyyrynen of the metal band Stam1na is part of a new company planning to revive Lappeenranta's cultural venue, Nuijamies, after its bankruptcy last year.

Feb 27 • 08:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Crime & Justice

Former NSW MP Rory Amon tells court 13-year-old boy said he was 17 before alleged sexual abuse

Former NSW MP Rory Amon claims in court that he believed a 13-year-old boy he allegedly abused was actually 17, denying knowledge of the boy's true age during their interactions.

Feb 27 • 08:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

The Chinese New Year on the International Scene

The Chinese New Year is becoming a global cultural phenomenon, deeply intertwined with economic dynamics and international tourism.

Feb 27 • 08:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Eesti Energia incurred a large loss last year

Eesti Energia reported a net loss of 83 million euros last year due to a significant write-down of its new oil shale plant.

Feb 27 • 07:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

China: A Path Towards Prosperity for Family and Nation

As the festive spirit of the Chinese New Year peaks, Chinese Communist Party General Secretary Xi Jinping continues a tradition by visiting government officials and citizens across the country to discuss welfare and development priorities for the upcoming year.

Feb 27 • 07:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Independent: More than 100,000 asylum applications in 2025

New data reveals that the number of asylum seekers in the UK surpassed 100,000 in the previous year, with significant increases in dangerous boat crossings.

Feb 27 • 06:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Expected number of new housing units in Seoul next year is projected to decrease by 10,000 from this year

The expected number of new housing units in Seoul for next year is projected to decrease by approximately 10,000 compared to this year, according to a report by the Korea Real Estate Agency and Real Estate R114.

Feb 27 • 06:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

A year ago, she changed parties: Now Karin Liltorp wants to leave the Folketing

Karin Liltorp has announced she will not run for reelection in the Danish parliament after switching to a new political party just a year ago.

Feb 27 • 05:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

María Teresa against the City Council of Madrid: a woman's fight for her house in La Cañada that raises doubts about the development of El Cañaveral

María Teresa Gómez has been in a 16-year legal battle against the Madrid City Council, which is trying to evict her from a home built on a municipal green zone to develop new housing in El Cañaveral.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Denmark misses EU deadline for new rules on wage gaps between men and women

Denmark has failed to meet the EU deadline for implementing new rules on wage transparency between male and female employees, delaying the introduction of required measures until January next year.

Feb 27 • 03:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Taliban seeks to 'get along in peace' with the US and begins the challenge of governing Afghanistan

The Taliban called for friendly ties with the United States shortly after the last American troops left Kabul, marking the end of a 20-year conflict as they now face new governing challenges.

Feb 27 • 01:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Savers reminded of important £20,000 rule as new tax-year starts in April

UK savers must be aware of the £20,000 cap on tax-free savings in Individual Savings Accounts (ISAs) as the new tax year approaches in April.

Feb 27 • 01:03 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Calendar - Friday, February 27

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Feb 26 • 23:07 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

"Year of Transformation" at Sýn

Sýn announces significant changes and a new strategic direction, dubbing the upcoming period the 'Year of Transformation.'

Feb 26 • 22:51 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Teen boys driving homophobic attacks in NSW, police data reveals

Police data indicates that teenage boys are significantly responsible for a surge in anti-LGBTQIA+ violence in New South Wales, with nearly 200 incidents reported this year.

Feb 26 • 22:09 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Outback town receives a year's worth of rain in two days as south-east Queensland faces a wet weekend

Birdsville, an outback town in Queensland, has experienced nearly a year's worth of rainfall in just two days, leading to new flood alerts in the region.

Feb 26 • 21:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

EastEnders fans 'rumble' identity of flashforward gunman who's after Max Branning

Fans of the BBC soap opera 'EastEnders' speculate on the identity of a gunman threatening Max Branning's children in a dramatic New Year's Day flashforward episode.

Feb 26 • 21:10 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

Four-time Pro Bowl quarterback Derek Carr serious about NFL return after retiring last year: report

Derek Carr is considering a comeback to the NFL after retiring last year, expressing his desire to play for a contender if healthy.

Feb 26 • 20:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The discount in the auction of the new center will represent savings of R$ 2.2 billion

The winning bid from the auction for the New Administrative Center will save the state of São Paulo R$ 2.2 billion over the 30-year contract period.

Feb 26 • 20:13 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

New Nissan Versa and Seat Ibiza arrive in Mexico: Here are their prices

The new Nissan Versa and Seat Ibiza are launching in Mexico this year, with the Nissan Versa set to debut its 2026 generation on March 3, featuring competitive pricing in the compact car segment.

Feb 26 • 20:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A new literary award competes with the Planeta and the Nobel: it awards one million euros

A new literary award launched in Spain, the Aena Narrative Prize, aims to boost literature in Latin America by awarding one million euros for the best narrative work published last year.

Feb 26 • 19:26 UTC

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