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🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The inheritance hunters looking for owners of empty apartments in Madrid: "We have made many people rich"

Lorenzo Navarro and his son Guillermo are investigating empty apartments in Madrid to find rightful heirs for deceased owners without known descendants.

Mar 13 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

New decision on restriction of Italian citizenship does not end the case, says lawyer

Italy's Constitutional Court upheld a law restricting citizenship access to descendants born abroad, but legal experts believe this is not the final word on the issue.

Mar 13 • 14:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Italian Citizenship: Court Analyzes Constitutionality of Law Impacting Brazilian Descendants

Italy's Constitutional Court is examining the constitutionality of a new citizenship law affecting Brazilian descendants of Italian citizens.

Mar 11 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Italian citizenship: Court analyzes constitutionality of law that impacts Brazilian descendants

The Italian Constitutional Court is examining the constitutionality of recent changes to citizenship laws that affect descendants of Italians born abroad, particularly impacting Brazilian citizens.

Mar 11 • 14:14 UTC
🌍 Africanews
National & Local

Film: Dancing through resistance in Belleville

The film 'Belleville Will Always See Us Dance' highlights the peaceful struggle of Afro-descendants in Paris’s Belleville neighbourhood during the Geneva International Film Festival.

Mar 10 • 16:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Descendants of Zimbabwe resistance heroes urge UK to locate looted skulls

Zimbabwean descendants of colonial resistance heroes seek assistance from UK institutions to locate their ancestors' looted skulls.

Mar 7 • 17:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Khamenei our leader, we are the descendants of martyrs...', First Friday prayers in Iran after the Supreme Leader's death

Iranians held their first Friday prayers following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, expressing their anger against the U.S. and Israel while mourning their leader.

Mar 6 • 16:58 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Descendants of Eom Heung-do Appeared in 'The King and the Man'

The film 'The King and the Man,' which tells the story of King Danjong and Eom Heung-do, has featured a direct descendant of Eom Heung-do.

Mar 4 • 08:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

A Cast of Heirs. Who Are the Children, Grandchildren, and Great-Grandchildren of Celebrities Acting in the Series about JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette

The article discusses the notable cast of the miniseries 'Love Story,' focusing on the descendants of celebrities portraying characters related to JFK Jr. and Carolyn Bessette.

Mar 2 • 06:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Exclusive] Even after suffering under Japanese colonial rule... the recognition of independence movements by teenagers is a 'high wall'

The struggle for recognition of a teenage independence activist from the Japanese colonial period highlights the challenges faced by descendants seeking acknowledgment and rewards for their ancestors' sacrifices.

Mar 1 • 11:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

'Greater Israel', Muslims and Christians are also descendants of Ibrahim, then why is God's promise only for the Jews?

The article discusses the controversial concept of 'Greater Israel' supported by US Ambassador Mike Huckabee, which has sparked significant backlash from Arab nations.

Mar 1 • 08:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Possible 'selfish gene' may have led to a family having twice as many men for over 200 years in the USA

Researchers suggest a potential 'selfish gene' may explain a family in the USA having twice as many male descendants as female over 200 years.

Mar 1 • 08:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Kuřim must buy its land from Brno because it was sold to them by the descendants of the lord Nekeš 480 years ago

The municipalities of Kuřim have to purchase land from Brno due to historical land transactions dating back over 480 years.

Mar 1 • 04:25 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Japan: Takaichi opposes changing imperial succession rules excluding women

Sanae Takaichi, the first female prime minister of Japan, has stated her opposition to changing imperial succession rules that exclude women and their descendants.

Feb 27 • 07:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Mobility by AfD Politician Angers Descendants of Jewish Industrialist Family: ‘I Really Exploded’

A controversial campaign event by AfD politician Björn Höcke, featuring a Simson moped, has sparked outrage among descendants of the company's Jewish founders due to its historical ties to Nazi appropriation.

Feb 26 • 17:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Italian Chamber of Deputies approves extension of the deadline for recognition of citizenship for minors born abroad

The Italian Chamber of Deputies approved a deadline extension for citizenship applications for descendants of Italians born abroad to May 2029.

Feb 23 • 13:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Man fathered 43 children in tiny village before dying aged 105

A man in a small village has gained attention for fathering 43 children and living to 105, leaving behind a legacy reflected in his large number of descendants.

Feb 22 • 04:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

109 years of life and 138 descendants: Paranapanema resident says the secret to longevity is 'having faith in God'

Dona Lázara Barbosa from Paranapanema, Brazil, celebrates her 109th birthday, attributing her longevity to her strong faith in God and her large family of 138 descendants.

Feb 20 • 22:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The statue for which the descendants of August Löw-Beer offered a reward has been found

A statue sought by the descendants of Brno industrialist August Löw-Beer has been located in a museum's depository in Vyškov, Czech Republic.

Feb 20 • 09:14 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Who are the daughters of ex-Prince Andrew, detained for being linked to the Epstein case? They are his descendants: they also appear in the pedophile's files

Ex-Prince Andrew, brother of King Charles III of England, was arrested due to his connection with the Jeffrey Epstein case, raising concerns about his daughters, who are also mentioned in released documents.

Feb 19 • 15:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A large fortune can be left to descendants completely tax-free – many have not yet realized these benefits of the tax reform

The recent changes to inheritance tax in Finland may allow individuals to pass on their wealth to heirs without tax implications, though many are still unaware of these benefits.

Feb 19 • 10:05 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Fight for Simson: Its Name Should Not Become a Symbol of the AfD

The descendants of the Jewish family that manufactured the Simson mopeds are opposing the far-right AfD's attempt to co-opt the iconic East German vehicle as a political symbol.

Feb 17 • 18:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘An insult to our name’: AfD urged to stop using Simson mopeds at events

Jewish descendants of the founders of the Simson moped brand denounce the far-right AfD's use of their name and heritage during political events.

Feb 17 • 15:02 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

A miniseries is being filmed about the Kutná Hora sect. The descendants of victims, who ended up in court, agree

A miniseries focusing on the Kutná Hora sect is currently in production, and the descendants of victims involved in related court cases have given their approval for the project.

Feb 17 • 10:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Barranca Yaco: tribute and 'historical reparation' to José Ortiz, friend and advisor of Facundo Quiroga

The article discusses the tribute and historical recognition given to José Ortiz, the first governor of San Luis, during a ceremony attended by his descendants and others in Barranca Yaco, Argentina.

Feb 16 • 18:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Piedmont does not forget the victims of Tito: public housing for the descendants of the exiles

In Piedmont, descendants of Istrian exiles will now be eligible for public housing built for their grandparents, a decision made for the first time in Italy.

Feb 10 • 05:49 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Descendants of the Löw-Beer Family Offer Reward of One Million Czech Crowns for Finding Lost Statue

The descendants of Brno industrialist August Löw-Beer have announced a reward of one million Czech crowns for the recovery of a statue that was housed in their family villa until 2011.

Feb 9 • 09:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Curved saber: Justice rejected the precautionary measure and San Martín's relic goes to Granaderos

Judge Macarena Marra Giménez has approved the transfer of San Martín's relic to Granaderos after rejecting a precautionary measure from the descendants of Manuel Rosas and Máximo Terrero.

Feb 5 • 20:54 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

How a Jewish family’s Baghdad home became France’s rent-free embassy

A Paris court has dismissed a lawsuit from the descendants of an Iraqi Jewish family seeking compensation for their Baghdad villa occupied rent-free by France's embassy, with plans for an appeal.

Feb 5 • 19:25 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

Black Sable of San Martín: what does the precautionary measure of the heirs of Rosas say and what can the judge do?

Descendants of Manuelita Rosas have filed a precautionary measure in court, prompting a federal judge to seek input from a federal prosecutor regarding the case's jurisdiction and next steps.

Feb 4 • 14:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The descendants of Manuela Rosas and Máximo Terrero requested that Justice stop the transfer of San Martín's curved saber

Descendants of Manuela Rosas and Máximo Terrero have requested a court to halt the transfer of San Martín's curved saber from the Historical Museum to the Grenadier Regiment, arguing it goes against the donors' wishes.

Feb 3 • 19:31 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Afrikaners in South Africa Demand Land They Once Acquired from Locals and Then Lost

Descendants of Dutch settlers in South Africa are claiming land that their ancestors acquired from a local kingdom and later lost to Britain, influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's efforts to gain control over Greenland.

Feb 2 • 21:02 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Users on 'X' respond to Rama about whether modern Greeks are descendants of the Ancients: 'Indeed they are'

Users on 'X' have countered Albanian Prime Minister Rama's claims that modern Greeks are not descendants of Plato and Aristotle, backing their stance with DNA study findings that suggest modern Greeks share genetic links with ancient Greeks.

Jan 16 • 11:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

New unfounded provocations by Rama – 'You are not descendants of Plato and Aristotle'

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama provoked criticism towards Greece during a Summit for Sustainable Development in Abu Dhabi, targeting a Greek-American journalist for his name pronunciation.

Jan 16 • 08:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

"You think you are descendants of Plato and Aristotle, but you are not" - Rama's delirium against a Greek journalist, watch the video

Albanian Prime Minister Rama made controversial remarks claiming Montenegro is the most important country in the region, during a heated exchange with a Greek journalist.

Jan 15 • 16:22 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Genocide Remembrance in Namibia: The Eternal Wait for Insight from Germany

Germany continues to deny reparations for the genocide committed against Namibia's Herero and Nama during the colonial period, leading to increasing impatience among activists and descendants.

Jan 13 • 15:25 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Search for the descendants of Hungarians who came to Iceland seventy years ago

The article focuses on the upcoming commemoration of the arrival of Hungarian refugees in Iceland seventy years ago, following the 1956 revolution in Budapest.

Jan 7 • 21:31 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Maryland recommends $100K payments to descendants of lynching victims after study

Maryland is proposing $100,000 payments to descendants of lynching victims following a comprehensive study by the Maryland Lynching Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Jan 7 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Festive Flavors and Scents of Pontus – Aphrodite Georgiadou Remembers

The article explores the rich culinary traditions of Pontus and how they are preserved by descendants like Theofilos Georgiadis, who learned these practices from his grandmother.

Jan 3 • 14:00 UTC

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