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Framsókn unveils candidate list in Mosfellsbær

Framsókn has revealed its candidate list for the upcoming municipal elections in Mosfellsbær, with Sævar Birgisson leading the list.

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

Xóchitl demands AMLO 'clean' his name: 'There is evidence of Morena's closeness to the narco'

Xóchitl Gálvez, presidential candidate from the opposition, demands President AMLO to clear his name regarding allegations of narco funding.

Feb 27 • 18:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

After 16 years, he wants to end the conflictual management style. Mayoral candidate Roman Vaľo explains how he wants to change Rimavská Sobota

Roman Vaľo, a current city council member and head of Progressive Slovakia in the region, is running for mayor of Rimavská Sobota, aiming to initiate significant changes after a long-standing leadership.

Feb 27 • 16:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Pre-candidate for President, Eduardo Leite advocates a minimum age for STF ministers

Eduardo Leite, the governor of Rio Grande do Sul and a pre-candidate for the presidency of Brazil, has proposed a minimum age of 60 or 65 for ministers of the Supreme Federal Court (STF).

Feb 27 • 16:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

MTST hosts event with Boulos and female pre-candidate to celebrate announcement of houses from federal program

The MTST is celebrating the announcement of nearly 1,900 apartments acquired through the Minha Casa, Minha Vida program with a ceremony in São Paulo.

Feb 27 • 16:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She was falling in the polls, but reversed the trend: the Democratic candidate who is back in the lead heading into the elections in California

Democratic candidate Katie Porter has regained momentum in the California gubernatorial race after a new poll shows her leading again following the state party's convention.

Feb 27 • 15:53 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Haar: AfD Defector Puts CSU in a Difficult Position

Chrisostomos Liatsos, a young candidate for the CSU, defected to the AfD just two weeks before local elections, raising questions about his motives and ideological stance.

Feb 27 • 15:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye Gavin Newsom: bad news for Democratic candidates ahead of the 2026 elections

California Democrats have failed to unify around a candidate to support for the upcoming 2026 gubernatorial elections during their recent state convention.

Feb 27 • 14:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Urtasun rules himself out, just like Bustinduy, for the succession of Yolanda Díaz: 'My role is alongside the candidate we choose'

Ernest Urtasun and Pablo Bustinduy have both ruled themselves out as potential successors to Yolanda Díaz in leading a new left-wing coalition in Spain.

Feb 27 • 14:20 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Fury and jubilation as Gorton and Denton voters react: 'Westminster is laughing at us'

Voters in Gorton and Denton react with mixed emotions following the historic by-election victory of Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer, signaling discontent with political representation.

Feb 27 • 14:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iran: Meeting of the Prime Minister candidate Al-Maliki with Tom Barak after Trump's ultimatum

Iraqi Prime Minister candidate Nuri al-Maliki meets with US diplomat Tom Barak despite an ultimatum from President Trump warning of lost support for Iraq if he is appointed.

Feb 27 • 13:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Election of candidates for the first president of the Supreme Court. We know the results

Five judges have been nominated as candidates to lead Poland's Supreme Court, following a voting process where one candidate received the least support and was excluded.

Feb 27 • 13:22 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

1 day with Alex Vanopslagh: LA's leader held a secret meeting, raised funds frantically, and finally declared himself a candidate

Alex Vanopslagh, the leader of the Liberal Alliance, faced a whirlwind 24 hours marked by secret meetings and active fundraising before ultimately announcing his candidacy.

Feb 27 • 13:03 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

These five likely at the top of the Independence Party's list

The article discusses the potential frontrunners for the Independence Party's candidate list in Iceland.

Feb 27 • 12:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iraq.. Maliki meets Brak in Baghdad

Nuri al-Maliki, Iraq's leading candidate for prime minister, met with U.S. diplomat Tom Brack in Baghdad amid concerns over U.S. support following his candidacy announcement.

Feb 27 • 12:16 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

New survey may hurt prime minister candidate Troels Lund Poulsen

Troels Lund Poulsen has announced his candidacy for prime minister but faces challenges reflected in new survey results.

Feb 27 • 12:10 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

David Kaufman: Pete Buttigieg is the Democrats’ best hope (don’t be surprised if they squander it)

David Kaufman discusses the polling support for Pete Buttigieg as a Democratic presidential candidate and the challenges he may face within his party.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

Source: Ville Peltonen running for a top position

Ville Peltonen, Finnish ice hockey legend, is rumored to be a candidate for head coach of Swiss team SC Bern for the upcoming season.

Feb 27 • 10:57 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Ville Peltonen Offered a Huge Position

Ville Peltonen is a strong candidate for the head coach position at Swiss club Bern for the next season, having previously served there as an assistant coach.

Feb 27 • 10:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A candidate for the municipal elections in Marseille wants to host the Champions League final at the Vélodrome by 2031

Martine Vassal, a candidate in the Marseille municipal elections, aims to bring the Champions League final to the city's Vélodrome stadium by 2030 or 2031.

Feb 27 • 09:59 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Who do you agree with the most? Take the candidate test here

A candidate test is being promoted where participants can determine which political candidates align best with their views.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

David Speirs's comeback attempt is a risk for everyone — including himself

David Speirs, a former Liberal leader in South Australia, is attempting a political comeback as an independent candidate after being convicted of drug offenses, raising significant concerns about his eligibility and the political implications of his return.

Feb 27 • 08:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party's '1st Candidate' for Gangwon Governor is Woo Sang-ho... Possibility of Direct Confrontation with Kim Jin-tae of the National Power Party

The Democratic Party of Korea has nominated former presidential chief of staff Woo Sang-ho as its candidate for the Gangwon governor in the upcoming local elections.

Feb 27 • 08:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A Symbolic Blow to Starmer: Greens Snatch a Historic Stronghold for Labour in Manchester

British Green Party candidate Hannah Spencer won a by-election in the historically Labour-held constituency of Gorton and Denton, marking a symbolic defeat for the Labour Party amid changing voter dynamics.

Feb 27 • 07:03 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

Walid Regragui set to step down as Morocco era nears its end

Walid Regragui is expected to resign as head coach of Morocco ahead of this year’s World Cup, with Mohamed Ouahbi being the leading candidate for his replacement.

Feb 27 • 06:56 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Africa: All of Africa Today - February 27, 2026

The Ugandan Supreme Court confirmed President Museveni's re-election after a former candidate withdrew his petition alleging electoral irregularities.

Feb 27 • 06:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Newspaper: A Brazen Campaign Was Organized on Ylilauta - Sipoon Sanomat Made a Tough Decision

Sipoon Sanomat disqualified a candidate for the 'Sipoo Person of the Year' due to a manipulated voting campaign on the Ylilauta forum.

Feb 27 • 06:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

By-election in Manchester: The Greens take the Labour seat

The Greens, led by candidate Hannah Spencer, won a historic by-election in Manchester, securing a significant portion of the vote from the local Muslim community.

Feb 27 • 06:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

New poll: Mette Frederiksen and Troels Lund have a poor start to the election campaign

Troels Lund Poulsen, newly declared prime minister candidate for the Venstre party, faces significant challenges as recent polls indicate support for his party has dropped below nine percent.

Feb 27 • 06:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Gaitana IA, the candidacy made with artificial intelligence to win a seat in the Congress of Colombia

Gaitana IA is an artificial intelligence-created candidate participating in Colombia's legislative elections, promising to engage citizens in decision-making if elected.

Feb 27 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The PSOE of Extremadura stirs again without a clear candidate to lead the federation

The PSOE of Extremadura is in turmoil as it faces another electoral cycle with no clear leadership candidate amid significant internal tensions.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Scandals and a campaign among the homeless: Rachida Dati, the most controversial and resilient candidate for the mayoralty of Paris

Rachida Dati has stepped down from her role as Minister of Culture to focus on her campaign for the mayor of Paris, engaging directly with homeless individuals to highlight her commitment to their issues.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Sergio Massa, the amphibious candidate

The article discusses Sergio Massa's political maneuvering and his relations with Cristina Fernández de Kirchner as he prepares to run for the Argentine presidency.

Feb 27 • 03:45 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'I'm doing better on social media': Xóchitl Gálvez claims her influencer role is better than politics

Xóchitl Gálvez, a former presidential candidate, expresses that she finds more success and enjoyment in her role as a social media influencer compared to her political career.

Feb 27 • 01:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad indicates he will be a candidate for the government of SP and will have dinner with Lula this Thursday

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad suggests he may run for the São Paulo governorship, with a strategic dinner planned with President Lula.

Feb 26 • 21:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It reminds me of my youth": filmed without a helmet on a scooter, Sébastien Delogu admits "a mistake"

Sébastien Delogu, a candidate for the Marseille mayoralty, admitted to a mistake after being filmed without a helmet on a scooter, explaining it was a light-hearted moment with colleagues and occurring on private property.

Feb 26 • 21:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Ruthless' launches candidate interview series to help educate voters ahead of critical midterm elections

The 'Ruthless' podcast has initiated a candidate interview series to inform voters about key political candidates as the midterm elections approach.

Feb 26 • 20:26 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mañueco Starts Campaign with Agriculture as a Priority to Counter Vox

Alfonso Fernández Mañueco, interim president of the Junta de Castilla y León and PP candidate for re-election, emphasizes agriculture in his campaign to diminish the influence of the far-right Vox party.

Feb 26 • 19:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Troels Lund declares himself a candidate for Prime Minister

Troels Lund Poulsen, the leader of Denmark's Liberal Party, has announced his candidacy for Prime Minister in the upcoming election, citing concerns over high taxes proposed by rival parties.

Feb 26 • 18:27 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"It's like in the Soviets": in Marseille, the filing of Payan's lists turns into a psychodrama

Tensions are escalating within the outgoing left-wing majority in Marseille, led by Benoît Payan, following the submission of candidate lists, with some officials leaving and forming their own lists due to harsh decisions.

Feb 26 • 17:54 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

INTERVIEW: Commissioner Marta Kos: The political windows favoring EU expansion may soon close again

Currently, the geopolitical situation makes it essential to welcome new members to the EU, but Commissioner Marta Kos advises candidate countries to hasten reforms as the opportunity window may soon close again.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The video where Eduardo Coudet confessed to being a Boca fan: 'My father took me to the stadium, I was a fan'

Eduardo Coudet, the chosen candidate to replace Marcelo Gallardo at River Plate, openly acknowledges his childhood fandom for their rival Boca Juniors amidst speculation about his potential appointment.

Feb 26 • 16:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Troels Lund Poulsen declares himself a candidate for prime minister

Troels Lund Poulsen has announced his candidacy for prime minister, emphasizing the need for a strong leadership in response to global challenges.

Feb 26 • 16:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Andy Burnham has key message for voters in Gorton and Denton by-election

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham urged voters in Gorton and Denton to support Labour candidate Angeliki Stogia and reject the divisive politics of Reform during a final campaign push.

Feb 26 • 16:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election in Taufkirchen: AfD Mayor Candidate Active in the Far-Right Scene

A candidate for mayor from the far-right AfD party in Taufkirchen has been revealed to have participated in far-right demonstrations, raising concerns over the party's claims of distancing from extremism.

Feb 26 • 16:28 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Marseille: The National Rally Believes More Than Ever in Its Chances of Victory

The National Rally's candidate Franck Allisio expresses strong confidence in winning the upcoming municipal elections in Marseille, backed by a recent poll suggesting their lead.

Feb 26 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Flávio tells allies he will define the Minister of Economy to send a message to the market

Flávio Bolsonaro, a presidential candidate in Brazil, plans to announce his Minister of Economy soon to reassure the financial market.

Feb 26 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Russia arrests opposition figure and former presidential candidate

Yekaterina Duntsova, a prominent opposition figure and former presidential candidate in Russia, was arrested during a political prisoners' event in Tver, as reported by her party Rassvet.

Feb 26 • 15:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Yolanda Díaz, after announcing that she will not lead the left: 'We will continue gaining rights'

Yolanda Díaz, Spain's Second Deputy Prime Minister, has announced that she will not be a candidate for the left in the upcoming elections, while emphasizing her commitment to continue advocating for rights, particularly for transgender individuals in the workplace.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Municipal Election 2026: Another Challenger in Baierbrunn

A new candidate, Christian Ramet, has emerged in the Baierbrunn mayoral race, although he cannot be officially listed on the ballot.

Feb 26 • 12:13 UTC

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