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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Beautiful Confession from a Queer Couple

The article discusses the poignant story of Candy, a bisexual lesbian, and her partner Ryuksa, who passed away from cancer, highlighting the struggles and love shared between queer couples in South Korea.

Mar 19 • 20:44 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Easter prices are crashing now!

Norwegian grocery chains are significantly cutting prices on Easter candy and healthy alternatives, like fruits and vegetables, with marked discounts across various stores.

Mar 19 • 20:08 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Criminal Charges for Cannabis Candy? The Sad Story of HHC

The article discusses the rising concern about the legal implications surrounding HHC cannabis-infused sweets in Czechia.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Lilli, 10, raises money for an orphanage in Ukraine – with candy bags

Ten-year-old Lilli has raised over 20,000 SEK for an orphanage in Ukraine by selling candy bags, with a goal to reach 90,000 SEK.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Sweet-toothed thief drove away with 15 tons of candy

A truck loaded with 15 tons of candy was stolen in northern Germany, shocking the driver when he returned to find his truck missing.

Mar 19 • 03:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Police closes candy factory due to sanitary irregularities and arrests owner in Taquarituba

A 57-year-old man was arrested during a police operation that shut down a clandestine candy factory in Taquarituba, Brazil, due to numerous sanitary violations.

Mar 18 • 22:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

See the list: These are Finland's most popular loose candies

The sale of loose candies in Finland has seen substantial growth, with a notable increase of over 30% in the past five years according to S-group sales figures.

Mar 18 • 16:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Troublemaker followed children and offered candy near schools

Police in Vantaa have received reports of a person following children and offering them candy in the Kivistö area, prompting concern among parents and schools.

Mar 18 • 11:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Fresh, Crunchy, and Soft: Everyone Went Crazy for These Homemade Candies

The article discusses the history and impact of gummy bears created by confectioner Hans Riegel, the founder of Haribo, detailing their revolutionary success in the candy industry.

Mar 17 • 16:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

One Nostalgic Scent is Selling Like Hotcakes

A sweet, airy, and cotton candy-like scent trend is booming, appealing to many who seek nostalgia and pleasure in fragrances.

Mar 17 • 12:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Amid suspensions and labor tension, Georgalos confirmed that it produces part of its iconic Flynn Paff line in China

Georgalos, facing labor tensions and production challenges in Argentina, has begun producing part of its popular Flynn Paff candy line in China, with imports planned for the local market.

Mar 17 • 11:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Scientists discover record haze layer on a planet with cotton candy density; understand

Astronomers are intrigued by the discovery of an extremely light exoplanet, Kepler-51d, surrounded by a thick haze that obscures its composition.

Mar 17 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Captivating' true crime drama with Marvel legend is now streaming for free

The new true crime mini-series 'Love and Death' has become a hit among ITVX viewers, captivating audiences with its brutal portrayal of real-life events.

Mar 16 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Grandma's Pumpkin Candy: learn to prepare a dessert with coconut

The article shares a traditional recipe for pumpkin candy with coconut, emphasizing its generational significance and providing a step-by-step guide to prepare it.

Mar 15 • 10:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A child discovered a glass shard while eating candies: how do Estonian cinemas and stores ensure the safety of loose sweets?

The article discusses the safety measures in Estonian cinemas and stores regarding non-packaged candies after a child in Finland found a glass shard in a candy bought from a mall.

Mar 14 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Situation at the Checkout Startled the Customer: "I've Heard Stories"

A customer in Vaasa was surprised when a cashier inspected their candy bag during a routine shopping trip.

Mar 13 • 18:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Theo, 5, received notes from a women's correctional facility in his candy bag

Five-year-old Theo found messages asking for help from a women's correctional facility in his candy bag.

Mar 11 • 11:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'It Was Never a Chewed Gum': The Story Behind Sonric's Maguito

The iconic mascot of Sonric's, known as Maguito, has a fascinating origin story dating back to the 1980s, challenging common misconceptions about its appearance.

Mar 11 • 00:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Operation Candy

The Aftonbladet Krim podcast dives into extensive police operations dubbed Candy and Pandora, which began with the seizure of two mobile phones in a small Swedish town in the fall of 2023.

Mar 10 • 10:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Woman rates every version of M&S Percy Pig sweets and only 4 get full marks

A shopper reviews various flavors of M&S Percy Pig sweets, highlighting only four as top-rated.

Mar 9 • 15:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Deaths: He started working as a child and became a reference in trade

Orlando Gazzola Júnior, a prominent figure in the candy distribution business in Brazil, began his career at a young age, delivering his father's meat by bicycle and later co-founding a successful food distribution company.

Mar 8 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Serious Find Among Loose Candies - Now Retail Chains Are Speaking

Finnish retail chains are addressing concerns over the cleanliness and maintenance of loose candies sold in stores following recent inspections.

Mar 7 • 10:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

73-year-old merchant who used candy sales to molest children arrested for rape of a vulnerable person

Francisco Andrade da Cruz, a 73-year-old merchant, was arrested for sexually exploiting children while selling confections in Teresina, Brazil.

Mar 6 • 14:56 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Police Chief has Connections to Suspect in Drug Case

A high-ranking police chief in Sweden has ties to a suspect arrested in a major drug operation, though the chief is not currently under suspicion.

Mar 6 • 14:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Swedish Phones Exposed Global Criminal Syndicate – 13 Arrested

A Swedish-led operation resulted in the arrest of 13 individuals linked to a global criminal network orchestrating drug trafficking and money laundering.

Mar 6 • 09:34 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Europol: 13 Swedes Arrested in Global Drug Network

Europol and Swedish police have arrested 13 individuals in Sweden as part of a major operation against a global drug trafficking network known as 'Candy'.

Mar 6 • 09:14 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Several Swedes Arrested in 'Operation Candy'

Swedish police have arrested several individuals linked to an international criminal network involved in drug trafficking and money laundering.

Mar 6 • 08:49 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Do You Know Candies? If You Get Over 8 Right, You Can Take a Few More

A nostalgic reflection on candies highlights their cultural significance in Finland and includes a quiz for readers.

Mar 5 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Famous saxophonist Candy Dulfer to perform at the 'Žalgiris' arena for the first time

Candy Dulfer, an acclaimed saxophonist, will perform her first concert in Kaunas, Lithuania, after nearly a decade away from the country.

Mar 5 • 16:15 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘I don’t need you’: The day the big manufacturers rejected Sonric’s, the candies of ‘the little magician’

The story of Sonric's candies highlights the initial rejection faced by the brand from major manufacturers before it became a beloved product in Mexico.

Mar 4 • 23:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

These candies a dentist would not give to a child: "Very harmful"

A Danish dental expert warns against certain types of candies for children, highlighting the risks of tooth decay and suggesting safer alternatives.

Mar 2 • 17:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A two-year-old boy dies in Carballo (A Coruña) after choking on a gummy candy

A two-year-old boy tragically died in Carballo, A Coruña, after choking on a gummy candy during a family event.

Mar 2 • 15:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Kilpisjärvi Merchant: Good Weather Brings Norwegians Shopping – Meat, Candy, and Alcohol Are Selling Well

Norwegian shoppers are flocking to Kilpisjärvi this week due to favorable weather during their skiing holiday, leading to a boost in local store sales.

Mar 2 • 15:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

A two-year-old boy dies in Carballo (A Coruña) after choking on a gummy candy

A two-year-old boy in Carballo, A Coruña, tragically died after choking on a gummy candy.

Mar 2 • 12:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young dancer who sold candy to study will make professional debut in theater in Italy

Giovanna Santoro, a 23-year-old dancer from São Paulo, who sold candy at traffic lights to fund her studies, is set to make her professional debut at the Amilcare Ponchielli Theatre in Italy.

Mar 2 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Cardi B 'smells just like candy' thanks to £28 'long-lasting' luxury perfume

Cardi B expresses her love for a new Kayali perfume, Vanilla Candy Rock Sugar, which she describes as sweet and soft.

Mar 1 • 08:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Did you see? Doorman fired for taking candy, truck with cattle flips over, and man arrested for raping a 12-year-old girl

A doorman was unjustly dismissed for taking a piece of candy from a store inside the hospital where he worked, as ruled by the regional labor court in Uberaba, Brazil.

Feb 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Concern Arises from Normal – Are Children Being Exposed to Porn?

There is growing concern about the display of sexual products alongside candy in Normal stores, prompting discussions about appropriateness, especially for children.

Feb 27 • 17:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

S-market had to empty the loose candy shelf entirely - The reason was a serious finding

A young woman discovered a piece of brown, angular broken glass among her loose candies in an S-market store in Finland, prompting the store to investigate and remove the items from the shelf.

Feb 27 • 16:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Maximum alert in Florida: high levels of arsenic and glyphosate found in popular sweets and breads

Florida's Department of Health has raised alarms over elevated levels of arsenic and glyphosate found in widely consumed food products, including popular bread and candy brands.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What is today's success mantra? Get to know it

Today's success tips include eating yogurt before an exam, having sugar candy before an interview, offering roses to Goddess Lakshmi before important meetings, and applying sandalwood tilak before visiting a doctor to ensure good outcomes.

Feb 27 • 07:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Reese's heir can't stomach family candy as consumers erupt over recipe change: 'Gross and waxy'

Reese's heir Brad Reese criticizes new ingredient changes in certain products, claiming they no longer contain milk chocolate, leading to consumer backlash.

Feb 26 • 23:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Received Prince Póló: 'Dad, this is for you'

Iceland's Prime Minister, Kristrún Frostadóttir, received a gift of Prince Póló candy from Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a meeting in Poland.

Feb 25 • 17:16 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadian Invention: O Pal-o-Mine, where art thou?

The Pal-o-Mine, a candy bar produced in New Brunswick, Canada, has a rich history as one of North America's oldest continuously produced sweets.

Feb 25 • 00:19 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Shocking discovery in the caramel: - They are dead

A shocking discovery related to caramel has been made, revealing dead bodies.

Feb 24 • 18:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'I saw dolls that were oozing Play-Doh': This is how Pelón Pelo Rico was born, the candy that is no longer Mexican

The creation of Pelón Pelo Rico, an iconic candy, traces back to Fernando Topete's innovative approach to making sweets that are both tasty and entertaining for children.

Feb 21 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

8 Questions Reveal Your True Nature - What Candy Are You? Test It

This article features a fun personality test that helps readers discover which type of candy best represents their true character.

Feb 21 • 08:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Guide to a Dangerous Playground: 'It's no longer a man standing in the parking lot luring your child with candy'

The article discusses the dangers associated with online gaming platforms like Roblox, particularly in the context of recent violent incidents linked to the game.

Feb 21 • 07:31 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Doorman fired for taking candy from a vending machine at work has just cause dismissal annulled by the court in MG

A court in Brazil overturned the dismissal of a doorman who was fired for taking a piece of candy from a vending machine at a hospital where he worked, stating that the punishment was disproportionate to the act.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New owner: a historic candy factory has been sold

The Marengo candy factory, based in Rafaela, Argentina, has been sold to a Tucumán sugar producer named Alejandro Seleme.

Feb 20 • 20:49 UTC

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