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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Pablo Goldin: "It is not profitable to reduce inflation in the peace of the cemeteries"

Economist Pablo Goldín discusses the current economic situation in Argentina, emphasizing the stagnation of disinflation and the challenges faced by the government of Javier Milei.

Mar 22 • 03:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I don't want the cemeteries on playgrounds or 8-year-old Eva's farewell to her toys to be forgotten, says photographer Syrovatka

Photographer Maryna Syrovatka reflects on her emotional journey capturing the stories of those affected by the war in Ukraine and her new project that documents these experiences.

Mar 20 • 08:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Theatre must be performed outside of theatres

The article discusses the immersive experience of watching plays in unconventional venues like prisons and cemeteries, exemplifying a performance about the anarchist Salvador Puig Antich.

Mar 18 • 08:42 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Old graves could be reused amid shortage of burial space

Graves over a century old may be reused in England and Wales as part of new proposals from the Law Commission to address burial space shortages.

Mar 18 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

New law allows burial of pets in cemeteries in Santos; understand

A new law in Santos, Brazil, permits the burial of domestic pets in municipal cemeteries.

Mar 17 • 22:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

"There are bones everywhere": the whale cemeteries that transform the depths of the sea

Photographer Alex Dawson captures the stark reality of whale cemeteries in the sea near Greenland, highlighting the ecological implications of whale deaths in this fragile marine environment.

Mar 17 • 11:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The first columbaria will be established in Panevėžys district: to be set up in two cemeteries

Two cemeteries in Panevėžys district are set to get the first columbaria in the area as a response to changing burial traditions and a decreasing number of traditional grave maintainers.

Mar 16 • 07:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Some weep while others stare blankly at makeshift cemetery in Lebanon's evacuation zone

In the evacuation zone of southern Lebanon, over 800 people have been reported killed amid ongoing conflict, with families mourning at makeshift cemeteries amidst mass evacuations.

Mar 15 • 02:06 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Criticizes Norwegian gravestones: - It's about how we honor the dead

An expert criticizes the aesthetic decline of Norwegian cemeteries, claiming gravestones resemble mass-produced soap bars and likening them to rows of smartphones.

Mar 14 • 20:19 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SIMPLY GENIUS ⟩ The video hidden behind a QR code found on a gravestone moved millions of people

A recent TikTok video featuring a QR code on a gravestone has gone viral, transcending traditional cemetery boundaries by connecting memories with modern technology.

Mar 10 • 19:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

An extraordinary grave reveals a secret from 7,000 years ago. Archaeologists surprised

Researchers have examined 125 skeletons found at two Neolithic cemeteries in eastern Hungary, revealing insights into labor divisions between genders in that ancient society.

Mar 5 • 09:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Headstone makers 'banned' from cemeteries as customers urged 'call police'

Mackie Memorials, a longstanding headstone maker in Wirral, has been banned from operating in local cemeteries amid ongoing investigations by local authorities due to complaints.

Mar 5 • 07:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Thefts, tall grass, and lack of night surveillance: residents report lack of maintenance in cemeteries in Limeira and Piracicaba

Residents in the Piracicaba region are raising concerns about the poor maintenance of municipal cemeteries, highlighting issues such as thefts, overgrown grass, and insufficient surveillance.

Mar 4 • 17:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Exposed remains, tall grass, and tomb thefts: residents report lack of care in cemeteries of Campinas and Sumaré

Residents from Campinas and Sumaré are voicing concerns about the poor conditions of local cemeteries, highlighting exposed remains and broken tombs.

Mar 4 • 16:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Natal City Council approves law project that guarantees the social name of trans people in cemeteries and post-mortem documents

The Natal City Council approved a law ensuring the social name of transgender and non-binary individuals on tombstones and in post-mortem documentation.

Feb 28 • 14:06 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"They will not stand at cemeteries or houses," says former climate protection chief about wind turbines

A former climate protection chief addresses concerns about the placement of wind turbines near residential areas and cemeteries.

Feb 26 • 10:04 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Requesting People Not to Feed the Birds in the Cemeteries

Reykjavik's cemeteries have issued a request to the public to refrain from feeding birds in these areas due to hygiene concerns.

Feb 24 • 09:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bill presented in the João Pessoa City Council may allow the burial of pets in family tombs; understand

A bill in João Pessoa proposes to allow the burial of pets in family tombs in public and private cemeteries, under specific conditions.

Feb 19 • 18:46 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Riga seeks solutions to the lack of burial places; considers cemetery expansion and promoting cremation

Riga is exploring various solutions to address the shortage of burial sites, including expanding existing cemeteries and encouraging cremation.

Feb 19 • 09:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Documented: The Unexpected Culprits Who Chew Flowers in Vilnius Cemeteries

In Vilnius, deer have been spotted nibbling on flowers from graves, prompting concerns among cemetery visitors.

Feb 18 • 09:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Tarcísio sanctions law authorizing pet burials in cemeteries in SP

The governor of São Paulo, Tarcísio de Freitas, has sanctioned a law allowing the burial of pets in family-owned plots, with regulations to be determined by municipal funeral services.

Feb 10 • 12:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Maintenance and upgrade of four cemeteries, security with cameras and security personnel is coming

The city of Thessaloniki is set to upgrade four cemeteries with maintenance efforts and enhanced security measures including cameras and security personnel, backed by a three-year contract worth €208,000.

Feb 6 • 07:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Survey: 1 in 3 considers antisemitism a problem in Lithuania

A growing number of Lithuanians identify antisemitism as a problem, with a significant portion citing the desecration of Jewish cemeteries and antisemitic graffiti as major issues.

Feb 4 • 07:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

An (disrespectful?) solution as cemeteries fill up – 'It's like sleeping in a cradle'...

A new company owner is attempting to alleviate the looming crisis in the American death industry by promoting a unique solution at Brooklyn's Green-Wood Cemetery, which is running out of space for new burials.

Feb 3 • 19:21 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Dignified Burial: Only Two Cemeteries Out of Every 1,000 are Enabled for the Muslim Rite

A micro-documentary reveals the lack of cemeteries in Spain that accommodate Islamic burial rites for over two million Muslims, with only two out of every 1,000 cemeteries being suitable.

Jan 11 • 20:35 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

In which cemeteries are buried, despite the reactions, the 16,000 German soldiers who were killed in Greece - And 4 Greeks among them

The article discusses the burials of 16,000 German soldiers killed in Greece during WWII, highlighting their cemeteries and the controversy surrounding them, with mentions of 4 Greek soldiers also buried there.

Jan 11 • 16:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

PHOTO In Slovenia, 110 graves desecrated and robbed

In Slovenia, authorities are investigating the desecration and robbery of 110 graves at the Škofije and Sveti Anton cemeteries, with damages estimated to exceed 20,000 euros.

Dec 29 • 20:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Horror in Slovenia: More than 100 graves robbed and desecrated, locals shocked by the scenes

Police in Koper are investigating a mass theft and desecration of graves across two cemeteries, with damages exceeding 20,000 euros.

Dec 29 • 20:24 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

To Their Own, Croats to Their Own!

The article discusses Croatian readers' comments on the Home Movement's demand for the regulation of NDH soldiers' cemeteries.

Dec 29 • 06:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Lorenzo Montatore: "As a child, I read everything that fell into my hands, from 'Teleindiscreta' to Valle-Inclán"

In a conversation with his father, a child learns about cemeteries, comparing them to museums of ancient relatives where instead of letters, flowers are left on gravestones.

Dec 27 • 21:37 UTC

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