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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Turtle Found Dead with Concrete Block Tied Around Neck on Beach in Itapema (SC)

A green turtle was found dead on a beach in Itapema, Brazil, with a concrete block tied around its neck, raising concerns of human cruelty and vandalism.

Feb 27 • 12:58 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cracks That Seal Themselves: How The New Material With Microorganisms Repairs Concrete

A new type of self-repairing concrete that incorporates microorganisms allows for automatic sealing of cracks, increasing the longevity of structures.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Concrete-filled Body Likely Found 3 to 10 Days After Girl's Death, Medical Examiner Testifies

A trial in Osaka revealed that the body of six-year-old Reina Iwamoto, found encased in concrete, likely was sealed 3 to 10 days after her death due to traumatic shock.

Feb 27 • 07:09 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Forssell Pressured About Teen Deportations: "Lacks Political Will"

Johan Forssell, the Swedish Minister of Migration, faced criticism from the opposition after failing to provide concrete solutions to the issue of teenage deportations during a parliamentary committee meeting.

Feb 26 • 21:18 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Elden: Claims the Basis for Charges Against Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen Has Fallen Away

Lawyers for Mona Juul and Terje Rød-Larsen argue that the basis for their corruption charges has collapsed due to a lack of concrete evidence linking benefits to any specific position.

Feb 26 • 20:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rivers painted on concrete: 260m² mural brings riverside landscape to public school in downtown Belém

A public school in downtown Belém is getting a vibrant 260m² mural that showcases the Amazonian riverside landscape, created by nine master artists from the region.

Feb 26 • 19:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Awkward situation': Community angst continues over 3m waterfront wall

The Tasmanian community of Strahan expresses strong dissatisfaction over a large concrete wall built as part of a waterfront redevelopment, prompting the local council to reconsider its design.

Feb 26 • 18:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Lithuania, together with other EU countries, signed a declaration on the establishment of the 'EastInvest' platform

Lithuania's Finance Minister Kristupas Vaitiekūnas emphasized the need for concrete actions at the EU level to bolster the resilience of Eastern border regions, specifically in light of challenges posed by nearby Russia and Belarus.

Feb 26 • 17:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I saw a flash and came to under the collapsed roof, describes the man who was injured in the tragedy in Komárno

A 67-year-old man in Slovakia was injured during the collapse of a concrete shelter while applying for an ID card.

Feb 26 • 16:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

14-year-old student dies after performing a somersault from a concrete structure into a reservoir in MS

A 14-year-old student drowned after jumping into a reservoir in Caarapó, Brazil, where he performed a somersault before disappearing beneath the surface.

Feb 26 • 14:56 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Gassco: No concrete threat against Norwegian gas pipelines

Gassco reports there are currently no specific threats to Norway's gas infrastructure, despite earlier media reports suggesting otherwise.

Feb 26 • 12:18 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

US military aircraft involved in 'incident' during training in Philippines, service members sent for treatment

A U.S. military aircraft crashed into a concrete barrier during training in the Philippines, injuring several service members who were subsequently treated.

Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Crime & Justice

Body of 6-Year-Old Girl Found Sealed in Concrete, Uncle Admits to Charges in First Trial

In a tragic case, the uncle of a six-year-old girl whose body was found sealed in concrete has admitted to charges of injury causing death and abandonment of a corpse during his first trial in Osaka.

Feb 26 • 01:19 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

AI minister ‘disappointed’ by OpenAI’s response to enhancing safety after Tumbler Ridge

Canada’s AI Minister Evan Solomon expressed disappointment at OpenAI’s lack of concrete proposals for enhancing safety measures following a concerning incident related to the Tumbler Ridge shooter.

Feb 25 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Keeping an Eye on the Ballots, Trump Delivers a Spectacular Speech but Does Not Indicate an Electoral Path for Republicans

Donald Trump delivered a theatrical State of the Union address, avoiding concrete plans for maintaining Republican majority in Congress amid declining popularity.

Feb 25 • 16:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The Prime Minister urges the mayor of the capital to take action regarding artists performing in Russia

Lithuania's Prime Minister calls on the capital's mayor to take concrete measures against artists performing in Russia.

Feb 25 • 14:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Friedreich's Ataxia. A Rare Disease Difficult to Identify

Friedreich's Ataxia remains underdiagnosed in Poland, with a lack of concrete data on the number of patients suffering from this condition.

Feb 25 • 13:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

K. Budrys on cooperation with Taiwan: 'We are moving from expectations and dreams to concrete plans'

Lithuanian officials are focusing on concrete economic cooperation plans with Taiwan, moving beyond initial dreams and expectations towards actionable projects.

Feb 25 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The latest empty promise of Pedro Sánchez on housing: banks and developers await concrete measures to build 15,000 social rental homes

The Spanish government announced a new housing initiative aimed at addressing the country’s housing crisis, proposing the construction of 15,000 social rental homes annually, backed by European recovery funds and private investments.

Feb 25 • 00:33 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

Éliane Radigue, French composer and musique concrète legend, dies aged 94

French composer Éliane Radigue, a pioneer of musique concrète, has passed away at the age of 94.

Feb 24 • 19:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Éliane Radigue, French pioneer of electronic music, has died at the age of 94

Éliane Radigue, a groundbreaking French composer in electronic music, has passed away at the age of 94.

Feb 24 • 17:54 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Researcher: Kyiv and Moscow could conclude peace even without specific security guarantees for Ukraine

A researcher suggests that Kyiv and Moscow might reach a peace agreement without concrete security guarantees for Ukraine, although this is currently seen as unrealistic.

Feb 24 • 17:16 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Chairman of the KBS on the 4th Anniversary of the War in Ukraine / Acts of Compassion and Material Assistance – Especially in This Freezing Period – Should Be a Concrete Expression of the Civilization of Love

Bishop Bernard Bober emphasized the importance of compassion and material aid during the 4th anniversary of the war in Ukraine, advocating for Europe's return to foundational values for peace.

Feb 24 • 17:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

T-34 made of bricks and concrete / In Petržalka, we have a unique masonry tank, its rescue is currently on the shoulders of volunteers

In Bratislava's Petržalka, a unique masonry tank is being preserved by volunteers, reflecting the area's tumultuous history.

Feb 24 • 16:04 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

After the population decline - Norsjö municipality appoints focus group

Norsjö municipality, facing the highest percentage population decline in Sweden, is assembling a focus group to analyze and plan concrete measures for the future.

Feb 24 • 15:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Leaving the concrete: project offers free walks to observe birds in SP parks

A project in São Paulo, Brazil, offers free guided birdwatching walks in urban parks to promote biodiversity conservation.

Feb 24 • 14:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Concrete Legos and Fake Goals – How Sweden Can Be Protected

The ongoing war in Ukraine highlights Sweden's vulnerabilities and the need for improved defense mechanisms against potential attacks.

Feb 24 • 11:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Stockholm schools to receive anti-racism training - 'great need'

Stockholm is launching an anti-racism training program for schools to provide concrete tools for combating racism and to become certified in these efforts.

Feb 24 • 09:14 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Six concrete scenarios: what can await in the future for graduation exams?

There are six proposed scenarios for the future of graduation exams in Lithuania, highlighting the need for ongoing discussion rather than immediate decision-making.

Feb 24 • 08:59 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The EU freezes the tariff agreement. The US warns: a blow for those who are crafty

The European Union has paused the tariff agreement with the United States amid ongoing concerns about trade relations and has not yet received concrete assurances from the US administration.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Two cattle caused a hours-long rescue operation

Two heifers fell into a concrete trough on a farm, leading to an extensive rescue operation lasting several hours.

Feb 23 • 13:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Truck loaded with concrete overturns on highway in South Coast of Paraíba

A truck carrying concrete tubes overturned in Conde, Paraíba, injuring the driver who was the sole occupant.

Feb 23 • 13:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Photos: The dream of a green metropolis is fading. Trees make way for concrete

The article discusses the diminishing green spaces in Czechia's capital due to ongoing urban development.

Feb 23 • 10:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Father suspected of throwing two-week-old baby onto concrete floor in Oulu - suspected of attempted murder

A father in Oulu is suspected of throwing his two-week-old baby onto a concrete floor, resulting in severe injuries to the infant who is currently hospitalized.

Feb 23 • 08:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Suspicion: Man tried to kill his baby in Oulu

A man in Oulu is suspected of attempting to kill his newborn baby by throwing the infant onto a concrete floor and has also allegedly assaulted his partner.

Feb 23 • 08:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Young man dies in accident in Znojmo region, car demolished against concrete pillars

A tragic accident in the Znojmo region claimed the life of a young man after his BMW collided with concrete pillars.

Feb 23 • 08:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Man wins huge lottery jackpot - two years later he was buried under slab of concrete in pal's garden

Abraham Lee Shakespeare, a lottery winner, was tragically found murdered and buried in a friend's garden two years after winning a £26 million jackpot.

Feb 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The European Union must not bluff about Ukraine's membership

The article discusses the challenges and implications of Ukraine's potential membership in the European Union, emphasizing that the EU must take concrete steps rather than continue with vague promises.

Feb 22 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bridge that collapsed and left truck hanging had damaged abutments for 20 days in Rio Negro

A concrete bridge in Rio Negro, Brazil, collapsed, leaving a truck suspended, after heavy rainfall compromised its structure and highlighted existing damage.

Feb 22 • 19:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

From the forest to concrete: a house being built in a key location has raised concerns in Cariló

A construction project in Cariló has sparked tensions between local residents and the municipality over transparency and environmental impact.

Feb 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Shock and horror seized an Oulu house, where terrible things are suspected

Residents of an Oulu apartment building are reeling after a report that a neighbor allegedly threw their two-week-old baby onto a concrete floor.

Feb 22 • 17:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Trailer hangs precariously after bridge collapses due to heavy rain in Rio Negro

A concrete bridge in Rio Negro, Brazil, collapsed during heavy rains, leaving a trailer partially submerged in the river, but no injuries were reported.

Feb 22 • 15:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Everything is thrown on the concrete floor: Finnish musician suspected of severe abuse of infant

A Finnish musician is suspected of severely abusing his two-week-old infant by allegedly throwing the child onto a concrete floor.

Feb 22 • 13:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

IL's information: A musician from Oulu suspected of throwing a baby – Here’s what is known about him

A 32-year-old musician from Oulu is suspected of throwing his two-week-old baby onto a concrete floor, according to Iltalehti's reports.

Feb 22 • 12:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A VIDEO ADDED ⟩ Concrete 3D printing can be done underwater – is it a revolution in underwater construction

Scientists are testing a futuristic concept of 3D printing concrete underwater, potentially revolutionizing ocean construction.

Feb 21 • 14:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Crime & Justice

Suspected: Man threw two-week-old baby on concrete floor in Oulu

A two-week-old baby sustained serious injuries after being thrown onto a concrete floor in a residential building in Oulu, Finland, allegedly by the child's father.

Feb 21 • 11:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Father Suspected of Throwing Baby onto Concrete Floor in Oulu

A father in Oulu is under investigation for allegedly throwing his two-week-old baby onto a concrete floor, resulting in severe injuries to the infant.

Feb 21 • 11:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Dark Suspicion: Father Threw Newborn to Concrete Floor in Oulu

A father has been arrested in Oulu, Finland, on suspicion of throwing his newborn baby onto a concrete floor, resulting in serious injuries.

Feb 21 • 09:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Iran fortifies military bases with concrete, satellite images reveal

Iran has strengthened the security of its sensitive military bases with concrete structures amid rising tensions with the US.

Feb 20 • 13:43 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Olympic Games: Competitions for Millionaires and for Concrete Workers, Dog Walkers, and Wastewater Testers

The article discusses the diverse socioeconomic backgrounds of nearly 2900 athletes participating in the Milan and Cortina Olympic Games, highlighting that many combine their sports careers with regular jobs.

Feb 20 • 13:05 UTC

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