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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

E. Gentvilas on the current situation in politics: 'We can point fingers - we probably won't find saints'

Eugenijus Gentvilas discusses the double standards and accountability in politics during a show, emphasizing the challenges in finding virtuous leaders.

Mar 2 • 07:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

To clear snow you need ID, but not to vote? Mamdani under accusations of double standards

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is facing criticism for requiring identification from workers in the city's snow removal program, despite his party's opposition to ID requirements for voting.

Feb 24 • 21:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Mindaugas Sinkevičius asks party members not to apply double standards in their own community

Mindaugas Sinkevičius has called on members of the Lithuanian Social Democratic Party to ensure consistent evaluations of their peers, regardless of individual situations involving legal scrutiny.

Feb 24 • 07:11 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Ivica Granić: Provocation of Ustaša as a Mirror of Selective Anti-Fascism, from Dabro to Brecht

Ivica Granić discusses the use of Ustaša provocation as a means of revealing double standards in the condemnation of totalitarian symbols.

Feb 23 • 06:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letters to the Editor: Winter Olympics – an Arena for SVT's Double Standards

A letter criticizes SVT's sponsorship of the Winter Olympics, arguing it undermines its claim to be a commercial-free public service broadcaster.

Feb 21 • 08:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

Above Authority.. What if Jeffrey Epstein Were Muslim or Arab?

The article discusses a program that questions the media's double standards regarding the identity of sexual exploiters, using the example of Jeffrey Epstein.

Feb 20 • 14:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Parade reveals double standards in freedom of expression

The samba school's parade at the 2026 Carnival sparked controversy over freedom of expression, revealing stark divides within Brazil's evangelical community.

Feb 19 • 23:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Diplomatic Conflict over Russian Oil: Why Šušnjar Refused the Hypocritical Demands of the Hungarian Minister?

Croatian Minister Tomislav Šušnjar has rejected Hungary's request to transport Russian oil through the Adriatic Pipeline, citing adherence to EU sanctions amid Hungarian allegations of hypocritical double standards.

Feb 18 • 18:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Jobs will double with AI, not decrease: Jitin Prasad's big claim at the India Today AI Summit

Union Minister Jitin Prasad asserted at the India Today AI Summit that artificial intelligence will double job opportunities in India while enhancing living standards across various sectors.

Feb 18 • 06:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Stanivuković demands a ban on Thompson's entry into BiH: 'Only Serbs are punished'

Draško Stanivuković, the mayor of Banja Luka, calls for a legal ban on Croatian singer Marko Perković Thompson following his controversial performance in Široki Brijeg, criticizing perceived double standards in punishing nationalists.

Feb 16 • 12:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Barcelona escalates against "double standards" of Spanish refereeing

Barcelona has officially complained to the Spanish Football Federation regarding repeated refereeing errors that they deem unfair and inconsistent.

Feb 14 • 13:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Writing Between Algorithms and Ghosts

This article discusses the controversy surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in writing and the historical double standards regarding authorship.

Feb 12 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sexist jokes and indecent insults? They're satire only when coming from the left

The article discusses accusations of double standards in the treatment of satire by and against Italian politicians, particularly focusing on Giorgia Meloni's remarks regarding gender bias in humor.

Feb 10 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Lower-income families face 137-year wait for living standards to double, says UK thinktank

A UK thinktank warns that lower-income families will face a 137-year wait to see their living standards double under current economic conditions.

Feb 10 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Narva's Mayor Sees Double Standards in Center Party's Appeal, Opponent Views It Differently

Narva Mayor Katri Raik criticizes the Center Party for their hypocrisy regarding a recent public letter about electricity prices.

Feb 9 • 12:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Nemuno Sunrise" Strikes Saulius Skvernelis: "This Is Not Morality"

The article critiques the double standards in politics regarding morality, particularly in relation to Saulius Skvernelis and his party's actions.

Feb 9 • 11:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Meloni: "About the cartoons from Il Fatto about me, why isn't anyone saying anything?"

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni criticized a double standard in the left's response to political satire, expressing her discontent over the lack of reaction to derogatory cartoons about her.

Feb 9 • 07:26 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Italy, joy is not the only echo – thousands of protests are accompanied by shouts: 'These games are a disgrace'

Mass protests are taking place in Milan, Italy, against the participation of Israeli athletes in sporting events, with protesters expressing their anger over the perceived double standards in sports participation rules.

Feb 7 • 18:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Safety decree approved. Meloni: now we will be tougher, no more double standards judges

Italian Prime Minister Meloni announced the approval of a new safety decree aimed at tightening laws against social centers and protests, while key officials discuss measures related to migrants and public order.

Feb 6 • 00:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Halle Berry revealed what she hates most in interviews: "Stop it, people"

Halle Berry spoke out against the sexist questions she frequently encounters in interviews, highlighting the double standards faced by women compared to their male counterparts.

Feb 5 • 20:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Sudanese Division Over British Sanctions Against Those Involved in the War

British sanctions against Sudanese and foreign individuals linked to the ongoing conflict in Sudan have sparked mixed reactions, with some viewing them as a necessary but delayed measure while others label them as selective and indicative of double standards.

Feb 5 • 16:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Debate about Constantin Schreiber: Are male and female bodies differently sacred?

The article discusses a debate sparked by Constantin Schreiber's appearance on a talk show, raising questions about gender double standards in societal perceptions of male and female bodies.

Feb 1 • 17:06 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Double Standards of Trump Towards Protesters: In Iran, They Are Heroes, in the USA, They Are Anarchists

President Donald Trump expressed support for protesters in Tehran as heroes while labeling protesters in Minnesota as anarchists and agitators, highlighting a double standard in his responses.

Jan 15 • 09:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Vlahović: Follow how the media writes about the shot radical leftist and what they said about Kirk

Journalist Marin Vlahović criticizes the double standards of the media concerning the deaths of a radical leftist who hit a police officer with her car and was subsequently killed, and Charlie Kirk, who was peacefully debating at universities.

Jan 9 • 07:45 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Sports

Shame and tension in front of a Movistar Arena secured for Real Madrid-Maccabi: 'Israel playing is indeed political'

A heated debate arose outside the Movistar Arena regarding the presence of Israeli teams in Spain, spotlighting the perceived double standards in the treatment of Palestinian symbols.

Jan 8 • 20:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Bačić criticized Hajdaš Dončić: 'How to measure the double standards of the SDP?'

Branko Bačić, Vice President of the Government and the HDZ, criticized SDP President Siniša Hajdaš Dončić for accusing HDZ's decision to select three judges for the Constitutional Court and the head of the Supreme Court concurrently as scandalous, despite SDP having conditioned a similar appointment in 2017.

Jan 8 • 09:35 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Bačić: How to Measure SDP's Double Standards?

Branko Bačić criticized SDP leader Siniša Hajdaš Dončić for his double standards regarding the HDZ's decision to appoint judges, highlighting a similar situation from 2017.

Jan 8 • 09:26 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Crime & Justice

Gideon Levy: The Arab in Israel is guilty until proven innocent

In an article published in Haaretz, leftist writer Gideon Levy criticizes the Israeli justice system's double standards, asserting that Arabs are presupposed guilty while Jews often enjoy effective immunity even in cases of blatant violence.

Jan 8 • 05:32 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

The irony of the Russians against the EU: "Enough with the double standards, they behave like vassals"

Kirill Dmitriev mockingly criticizes the European Union after Donald Trump's renewed interest in Greenland, pointing out perceived double standards.

Jan 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Berlin gives double standards masterclass on Maduro kidnapping

Berlin has criticized ex-Russian President Dmitry Medvedev for his comments on the US military action in Venezuela but has not commented on the US actions themselves.

Jan 6 • 19:04 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

Ukrainians Welcome a U.S. Victory in Venezuela, and Lament a Double Standard

Ukrainians express their support for a recent U.S. victory in Venezuela while voicing concerns over perceived double standards in international relations.

Jan 4 • 17:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Double Standards. Now Musk Comments on Mamdani's Greeting After the Oath on the Quran

A video of Zohran Mamdani greeting supporters after taking his oath as New York City mayor has gone viral, drawing comparisons to a past incident involving Elon Musk.

Jan 2 • 15:57 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

The Clooneys' new French citizenship sparks controversy over 'double standards'

George and Amal Clooney's acquisition of French citizenship has ignited debate about perceived double standards in nationality policies.

Jan 2 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Freedom to discuss everything in schools but the armed forces must be filtered: The double standards of the Municipality of Bologna

Francesca Albanese's meetings in schools have sparked controversy, prompting Education Minister Giuseppe Valditara to call for checks on some events while denying accusations of censorship from the opposition.

Dec 30 • 08:57 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Collapse towards Sljeme, clogged roundabout. "Maybe they will get out of the garage by evening"

Traffic congestion towards Sljeme has frustrated many Zagreb residents heading outdoors after several gloomy days, with complaints about double standards in parking enforcement.

Dec 28 • 15:21 UTC

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