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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry's Plan: The Population Register Will Allow Two Mother Tongues to Be Recorded

The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes allowing individuals to record two native languages in the population register as part of an effort to recognize the increasing number of bilingual families.

Mar 23 • 04:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Carín León releases 'Lighter', a song for the World Cup that fuses English and Spanish

Mexican regional music artist Carín León has released 'Lighter', a bilingual single in collaboration with rapper Jelly Roll, designed for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Mar 20 • 19:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Arabic Lessons. Controversy at the Kindergarten

A kindergarten in Abbiategrasso, Italy, faces backlash for including Arabic lessons in a bilingual program aimed at children who are just beginning to learn Italian.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

COP15: police and firefighters reinforce service in English and Spanish during the conference

During the COP15 conference in Campo Grande, police and firefighters will provide emergency services in English and Spanish to accommodate foreign participants.

Mar 17 • 15:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: No, South African Government Not Removing English From Public Schools

Rumors suggesting that the South African government plans to remove English as a language of instruction in public schools are unfounded and stem from misunderstandings regarding new educational policies.

Mar 13 • 08:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

From company daycare to volunteering. Sustainability according to Mundys

Mundys emphasizes a comprehensive approach to sustainability that extends beyond climate action to encompass social responsibility and community value generation.

Mar 11 • 04:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

What can still be learned for admissions to bilingual high schools and how to gain an advantage in tests, advises Metesová from Cielene

The article discusses strategies for preparing for entrance exams to bilingual high schools, emphasizing the importance of familiarity with the types of tasks presented.

Mar 10 • 07:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Spanish students struggle with learning English

Spanish students are facing challenges in learning English, primarily due to inconsistent teaching strategies and insufficient educator training.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Recommended Book: ‘Poetry of Resistance: Voices for Social Justice’

The article recommends a bilingual anthology of poetry focused on social justice, compiled by Francisco X. Alarcón and Odilia Galván Rodríguez.

Feb 28 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Universe of Wajnberg – An Innovative Narrative Map of the Life and Work of Mieczysław Wajnberg and the Return of Passenger to the Stage of the Grand Theatre - National Opera

A digital, bilingual narrative map is being created to showcase the life and work of composer Mieczysław Wajnberg, featuring multimedia content and expert contributions.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Buenos Aires neighborhood that inaugurated its first bilingual school associated with Google Reference School

A new bilingual school in the Buenos Aires neighborhood of Barracas has opened, offering innovative educational programs for local students.

Feb 25 • 17:22 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Return to Classes in the City at the Only School in the Country Where Mandarin Chinese is Taught

The school year 2026 begins in Buenos Aires at the city's only bilingual institution teaching Mandarin Chinese.

Feb 25 • 14:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Eduardo Srur launches bilingual book with over 300 images of his works

Eduardo Srur is set to release a bilingual book showcasing over 300 images of his artistic works, emphasizing his impact on urban art in Brazil and abroad.

Feb 20 • 20:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Support for Migrants in Texas: Centers Offering Free Assistance to File Taxes in Spanish and English

In Texas, various public and community initiatives provide free bilingual tax filing assistance for migrants and families during the tax season, aiming to alleviate financial stress and simplify the process of complying with the IRS.

Feb 20 • 14:46 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
World

Have you also sung along? Bilingual duet tops global charts

A bilingual duet featuring K-pop star Rosé and American artist Bruno Mars has topped the global music charts for the first time with a song in a language other than English.

Feb 19 • 21:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

ETPC offers bilingual education and technical training that prepares students for the future

ETPC provides a bilingual educational proposal and integrated technical training to equip students for academic and professional challenges.

Feb 19 • 19:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The mentor of 'the pocholos' intended to strangle bilingualism: 'We do not need English'

Antonio Castillo sought to undermine the bilingual education model in Madrid, despite its expansion, by manipulating funding and language instruction in schools.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Between Sweet and Bitter: Berlin Establishes the 'Poetry of Exile' for Arabs in Europe

Berlin has launched a bilingual anthology titled 'Between Sweet and Bitter – Grenzlandschaften' that aims to elevate Arab émigré poetry in Europe to academic prominence.

Feb 17 • 10:30 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

The Third Generation of Narcos: Proliferation of Cartels | Infographic

The shift in leadership within Mexican drug cartels now features educated, bilingual young adults rather than the traditional image of impoverished farmers.

Feb 17 • 06:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Anthology of Russian Poems, Jacques Gamblin, Antoine Compagnon... Le Figaro's Selection of the Best Pocket Releases of the Month

Le Figaro highlights an eclectic selection of notable pocket book releases this month, including a bilingual anthology of Russian poetry.

Feb 13 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Keeping an Eye on Carnival, Pedro Sampaio Releases Bilingual Remix of 'Jetski' with Melody and Argentine Emilia Mernes

Pedro Sampaio is set to release a bilingual remix of his hit 'Jetski' featuring Melody and Argentine singer Emilia Mernes, aimed to become a major hit for Carnival 2026.

Feb 11 • 16:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Vantaa Fails at Swimming Beaches – Now There Are Complaints

A Finnish ombudsman criticizes the city of Vantaa for not providing information in Swedish at public beaches, highlighting a violation of language laws in a bilingual city.

Feb 10 • 20:07 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Balearic Parliament recovers Spanish in its official bulletin after 34 years in Catalan

The Balearic Parliament has published its official bulletin in a bilingual format for the first time since 1992, reintroducing Spanish alongside Catalan after over three decades.

Feb 6 • 12:42 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Interactive Maps: How Hard Is It to Get into High Schools and Bilingual High Schools Where Your Child Wants to Go

The article discusses the upcoming electronic enrollment for over 200 high schools and 90 bilingual high schools in Slovakia, highlighting the importance of parental choices in prioritizing school applications due to high demand, especially in cities like Bratislava, Košice, and Nitra.

Feb 5 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tesco sorry for putting up Welsh bilingual signs in Cornwall

Tesco faced criticism after displaying Welsh bilingual signs in a Cornish branch, leading to confusion among local shoppers.

Feb 4 • 19:12 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Why Spain is lagging behind the EU in English learning and what can be done to improve it?

The article discusses Spain's challenges in English education, including high dropout rates and the lack of quality in bilingual education, highlighting the need for reforms and better resources.

Jan 15 • 21:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The linguistic gap skyrockets in school: "Higher dropout rate and lower learning"

A report highlights the significant linguistic gap in Spain's education system, leading to higher dropout rates and diminished learning outcomes for students.

Jan 12 • 21:57 UTC

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