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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why a hot chocolate with rum has become a divisive issue in Germany

A traditional winter drink in Germany, named after Congo's first Prime Minister Patrice Lumumba, is provoking debate due to its controversial historical associations.

Feb 26 • 14:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Even With Re-Legislation Announced, the Gap Between the Government and the Democratic Party on 'Prosecutors' Complementary Investigation Rights' Remains... A Source of Conflict

The South Korean government announced new legislative proposals for the Criminal Case Investigation Agency and the Prosecutors' Office, yet tensions remain unresolved over the controversial issue of prosecutors' complementary investigation rights, potentially leading to further conflict.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

What did victim Tara Sahdev say about love jihad?

The victim Tara Sahdev spoke out about her experiences related to the controversial issue of love jihad.

Feb 24 • 07:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Huckabee adopts the vision of a 'Greater Israel' and Arab capitals protest

Former US ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee's controversial comments promoting a 'Greater Israel' have sparked widespread outrage in the Arab and Islamic worlds.

Feb 21 • 15:51 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

AI music fascinates – but is seen as a threat: 'No one will learn to play'

The rise of AI-generated music is becoming a controversial issue, as musicians express concern that it may deter future generations from learning traditional music skills.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The right-wing in Switzerland has forced a referendum on a delicate issue

Swiss citizens are set to vote in a referendum on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, a controversial issue pushed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP).

Feb 18 • 11:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Kerala Story 2: The Biggest Issue is Not Propaganda but This!

The trailer for 'The Kerala Story 2' has sparked intense debate among viewers, reminiscent of the discussions surrounding its controversial predecessor.

Feb 18 • 10:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

"Babiš Starts to Pressure Them." Why Motorists Eventually Retreated from the Battle for Turkish

Motorists in Czechia have retreated from a controversial issue following pressure from political leader Andrej Babiš.

Feb 18 • 04:59 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Overview of Nuclear Waste Disposal Site Investigation Becomes Key Issue in Kamishihoro Mayoral Election with Three Candidates Running

The upcoming mayoral election in Kamishihoro Village, Japan, revolves around a controversial investigation into a nuclear waste disposal site, with three candidates presenting varied positions on the issue.

Feb 17 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Controversy over Public Official’s Remarks on ‘Importing Migrant Women’... Government Issues ‘Gag Order’ to Local Governments

A local official's controversial remarks about importing young women from foreign countries led the South Korean government to issue a warning to local governments regarding public statements.

Feb 13 • 01:50 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Albanese increasingly isolated, defended by the usual suspects

Francesca Albanese faces calls for her resignation from the UN following controversial comments, with both French and Italian politicians divided on the issue.

Feb 12 • 11:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Provincial Re-election: The Limit That Power Wants to Erase

The Buenos Aires provincial government is revisiting the controversial issue of indefinite re-election for mayors amid ongoing crises.

Feb 11 • 04:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cerno? Here is the real problem of Rai. The lesson from Senator Iv to Pd and M5s

Senator Dafne Musolino emphasizes that the real issue facing Rai is not the presence of Tommaso Cerno or other controversial figures, but rather the stagnant state of oversight within the organization.

Feb 10 • 10:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

'This Does Not Exist', by Juan Soto Ivars: A Problematic Essay Worth Discussing

The controversial journalist tackles a real issue regarding false accusations, but often does so with unreliable statistics and crude rhetoric, prompting both calls for censorship and a need for discussion.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Naravane Sahib...': Defense experts tangled over the China issue

Rahul Gandhi attempted to raise the China issue in Lok Sabha, resulting in uproar, with strong opposition from BJP and NDA allies, while referring to controversial statements in a book by former Army Chief Naravane during a debate with defense experts.

Feb 3 • 12:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Christina Alexopoulou on the statement 'free has died': My wording was problematic – I apologize if I hurt public sentiment

Greek MP Christina Alexopoulou explains her controversial statement 'free has died,' acknowledging the issue with her wording and clarifying that it was directed at the opposition, not the public.

Feb 3 • 09:36 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Macan could long-term solve the Thompson issue at receptions: He talked about 'theft' in 2018, manipulations…

Krešimir Macan publicly commented on the canceled reception for Croatian handball players in Zagreb after Marko Perković Thompson's ban, which brought back memories of his controversial statements from 2018 that led to his dismissal as advisor to Prime Minister Andrej Plenković.

Feb 2 • 22:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

MEN tackles a controversial issue. "Such rules are very subjective"

The Ministry of Education plans to gather additional opinions from the school community regarding a draft law on students' rights and obligations, which includes provisions on students' appearance and dress codes.

Feb 1 • 07:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Controversial idea for reducing emissions: Will flooding forests solve the problem?

The article discusses the proposal to cut down boreal forests as a method of carbon dioxide reduction, exploring potential benefits, risks, and various countries' stances on the issue.

Jan 16 • 16:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The President Invited the Foreign Minister for a Meeting. The Discussion Concerns a Controversial Issue

The Polish President has invited the Foreign Minister to discuss a contentious matter in a meeting scheduled for January 26.

Jan 14 • 15:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Advance of the SPD: Hard Inheritance Tax Conflict

The SPD has presented a controversial inheritance tax reform paper amid ongoing economic struggles and low investment activity, before the highest judges have rendered their verdict on the issue.

Jan 13 • 11:56 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Here’s who really weaponizes children in the Russia-Ukraine conflict

The article discusses the controversial claims by Ukraine regarding Russian abduction of Ukrainian children amid the ongoing conflict, citing a recent UN vote on the issue.

Jan 9 • 21:22 UTC

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