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🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

He Compared Doctors to Prostitutes, Now He Has Become the New Director of the Hospital

A controversial figure who likened doctors to sex workers has been appointed as the new director of a hospital in Czechia.

Feb 26 • 14:15 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Is the Berlin Film Festival's leadership in trouble over anti-Israel speech?

The leadership of the Berlin Film Festival faces scrutiny following a controversial anti-Israel speech made by a film director during the festival's closing ceremony.

Feb 26 • 11:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

"A doctor who does not serve is like a prostitute." The controversial former hospital chief returns unexpectedly

Former hospital chief Pavel Piler is set to become the director of Kyjov Hospital, despite ongoing controversies from his previous tenure.

Feb 25 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Berlinale director may be dismissed after being accused of antisemitism

Tricia Tuttle, the director of the Berlinale, is facing potential dismissal over accusations of antisemitism following controversial comments made during the festival.

Feb 25 • 14:36 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

BSNL Director Faces Backlash Over 'Royal Protocol' in Sangam, Action Initiated

The Indian government has initiated action against BSNL director Vivek Banjal for issuing a controversial 'royal protocol' for a planned visit to Prayagraj.

Feb 25 • 11:09 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cinema in RJ offers promotion for those who come in flip-flops in response to 'Sirât' director

A cinema in Rio de Janeiro has launched an unusual promotion allowing patrons to pay half price if they attend in flip-flops, responding to controversial comments made by the director of 'Sirât'.

Feb 24 • 21:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Prayagraj: Controversy over BSNL Director's 'Royal' Protocol, Visit Canceled After Backlash

The planned visit of BSNL Director Vivek Banjal to Prayagraj was canceled after a controversial 'royal' welcome protocol went viral on social media, raising concerns over the misuse of government resources.

Feb 24 • 10:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

An official from Misiones was dismissed due to a controversial video in Cancun: 'Out the poor'

Karina Mabel Acosta was removed from her position as Director of Social Tourism in Misiones after a video of her making discriminatory comments while paragliding in Cancun went viral.

Feb 20 • 19:02 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Petrecca leaves RaiSport. And cites the Gospel: "Betrayed"

Paolo Petrecca has officially resigned as the director of Rai Sport following intense political and media scrutiny over his controversial commentary during the Winter Olympics.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Controversial Ski Jump Cancellation: It Took Time - And the Race Director Didn't Have It

The FIS ski jump director, Sandro Pertile, expressed frustration over the abrupt cancellation of the new Superteam event due to heavy snowfall during the competition in Predazzo, Italy.

Feb 17 • 08:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Cine Belas Artes Gives Discount for Those Wearing Flip-Flops at the Premiere of 'Sirât'

Cine Belas Artes in São Paulo is offering half-price tickets for attendees wearing flip-flops to the preview screening of the Spanish film 'Sirât', following a controversial comment made by its director.

Feb 13 • 15:44 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Controversial US Immigration Police to Play Key Role in Security Around the World Cup

The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) will play a central role in the security measures for the upcoming World Cup, according to ICE director Todd Lyons.

Feb 12 • 07:42 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

USA: ICE to be deployed during the Football World Cup

The controversial U.S. immigration agency, ICE, will play a significant role in the security arrangements for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, according to its director.

Feb 11 • 15:49 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Paolo Petrecca, who is the director of Rai Sport targeted after the opening of the Olympics

Paolo Petrecca, the director of Rai Sport, is under intense scrutiny following his controversial commentary during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan-Cortina.

Feb 10 • 15:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Rääkkylä’s Controversial Municipal Director Out

The municipal director of Rääkkylä, Esko Rautiaisen, has resigned following controversy over inappropriate social media messages.

Feb 9 • 21:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Paul Thomas Anderson and Radiohead guitarist request the withdrawal of their music from a film about Melania Trump

Director Paul Thomas Anderson and Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood have requested the removal of a portion of their music from the controversial documentary 'Melania', citing unauthorized use.

Feb 9 • 16:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Uwe Boll, the worst living director, embraces his legacy: "A filmmaker wants his films to last. And mine continue to be screened 20 years later"

Uwe Boll reflects on his controversial legacy and continues to defend his work, including his recent film with actor Armie Hammer, while criticizing the Hollywood system.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Melania Documentary's Controversial Director Appears in a Photo with Epstein – Explains the Background of the Photo

Brett Ratner, the director of a recent documentary about Melania Trump, appears in a photo with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and explains the context of the image.

Feb 3 • 20:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Controversial decision in Finland's WRC – Major favorite gone

This year's Finland WRC will not feature the famous Ouninpohja stage, marking a significant change as 66% of the special stages differ from last year's event according to competition director Kai Tarkiainen.

Feb 3 • 11:39 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

"Melania" drew a large audience - panned by critics

The premiere of "Melania: Twenty Days to History" at Washington's Kennedy Center has garnered attention for both its director's controversial connections and poor ticket sales reported in the US and UK.

Feb 2 • 10:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

UCLA DEI director says he was fired over controversial Charlie Kirk posts: 'Glad when bigots die'

Johnathan Perkins claims he was fired from UCLA after expressing no remorse for the death of conservative figure Charlie Kirk, stating it violated his First Amendment rights.

Jan 15 • 17:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Ministry: Repeat the competition at the Museum of Literature. Mazowsze Board: No, and what will you do about it?

The Polish Ministry of Culture demands a new competition for the director's position at the Museum of Literature due to the controversial appointment of Beata Michalec, which was made against the ministry's objections.

Jan 9 • 20:29 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

A Movie Melania Trump: The Documentary, Its Controversial Director, and a Camera That Filmmakers "How History Is Made"

This article discusses the documentary about Melania Trump, highlighting its controversial director and the way it captures historical moments.

Jan 7 • 01:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Mel Gibson turns 70. Volcanic and controversial, the many lives of the Hollywood star

Today, January 3, Mel Gibson turns 70, reflecting on his diverse and controversial career as an iconic figure in Hollywood from action hero to director.

Jan 3 • 07:16 UTC

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