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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Ministry's plan: it will be possible to mark two native languages in the population register

The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes to allow individuals to register two native languages and self-identify their ethnicity in the national population register.

Mar 23 • 04:48 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

1st Nowruz celebrations in Syria: Government vows to include Kurdish culture

Syria's government has promised to incorporate Kurdish culture into the Nowruz celebrations, marking the first time this cultural festival is officially recognized in the country.

Mar 21 • 10:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

In Germany, social services accused of concealing a rape due to the suspects' origin

In Berlin, social services are being accused of hiding a rape case for weeks because of the ethnicity of the suspects involved.

Mar 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Tehran warns: The war in Iran 'will hit the whole world'

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has warned that the consequences of the war in the Middle East will be felt globally, affecting everyone regardless of their wealth, religion, or ethnicity.

Mar 18 • 05:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Crime & Justice

Ex-TV reporter allegedly turned roadside gunman, grilled victims on ethnicity before opening fire

A former TV journalist from San Diego has been arrested for allegedly carrying out racially motivated shootings while questioning his victims about their ethnicity.

Mar 17 • 21:28 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigerian Army Accuses IPOB of Ethnicity-Driven Propaganda Over IED Images

The Nigerian Army accuses the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) of spreading false claims regarding improvised explosive devices to undermine military efforts in the South-East.

Mar 16 • 06:52 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Igbos should shun ethnic politics — Ohanaeze chieftain

Prof. Casmir Obialom urges Igbos to move away from ethnic politics to achieve political representation in Nigeria.

Mar 15 • 18:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

China approved a law on ethnic unity that critics say will weaken minorities

China has approved a new law aimed at strengthening national identity among 55 ethnic minority groups, but critics argue it will further undermine the identities of those not belonging to the majority Han ethnicity.

Mar 12 • 08:51 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Baniwa Indigenous Woman Becomes the First Female Doctor of Her Ethnicity to Care for Her Community: 'I Came Back to Help My People'

Ilzinei da Silva, a Baniwa Indigenous woman from Amazonas, has achieved a significant milestone by becoming the first female doctor of her ethnicity, dedicated to improving healthcare access in her community.

Mar 8 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous baby dies at 1 year old and body stored in a thermal box while awaiting coroner in AC

A one-year-old indigenous baby from the Kaxinawá ethnicity died in Santa Rosa do Purus, Brazil, and the body is being stored in a thermal box while awaiting a coroner due to the local lack of facilities.

Mar 7 • 16:01 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Veteran paramedic testifies he couldn’t tell Myles Gray’s ethnicity due to bruising

A veteran paramedic testified during an inquest that he could not initially determine Myles Gray's ethnicity due to severe bruising on his face and neck when he arrived on the scene of Gray's death from police involvement in 2015.

Mar 6 • 20:56 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Man granted compensation in case of discrimination after being denied access to nightclub

A Copenhagen court ruled in favor of a man who was discriminated against based on race and ethnic background when he was denied entry to a nightclub in September 2023.

Mar 3 • 15:21 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Arashk Azizi: What Does It Mean to Be Estonian?

Arashk Azizi discusses the complex nature of Estonian identity and the debate surrounding who can be considered truly Estonian.

Feb 23 • 09:37 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Ethnicization of the West

The article explores the rise of ethnic-based divisions in Western society, particularly in the United States, where racial profiling and anti-immigrant sentiments have intensified under populist political rhetoric.

Feb 20 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Goldman Sachs: Removing the Last DEI Criteria – What Led to the Decision

Goldman Sachs plans to move away from Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies by eliminating specific criteria related to race, gender identity, ethnicity, and sexual orientation in its board member selection process.

Feb 17 • 19:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Removing criteria on race and gender from the board: Goldman Sachs' anti-woke shift

Goldman Sachs is reportedly set to eliminate references to race, gender identity, ethnicity, and sexual orientation from its board selection criteria, marking a significant shift away from identity politics in the American financial world.

Feb 17 • 11:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

This is Our Experience with the Kurds

The article discusses a recent debate in Turkey about the intersection of religion and ethnicity in relation to the Kurdish issue.

Feb 16 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Why Are People 'Becoming Chinese' on Social Media?

A viral social media trend sees users humorously embracing and adopting traits associated with Chinese culture, regardless of their actual ethnicity.

Feb 12 • 17:30 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Russian Olympic champion Tikhonov attacks Ukrainian athletes over ethnicity and political stance at 2026 Games

Russian Olympic champion Alexander Tikhonov has criticized Ukrainian athletes Kyrylo Marsak and Vladyslav Heraskevych for their opposition to Russia's involvement in the 2026 Olympics, advancing controversial claims about Ukraine's existence and its historical ties to Russia.

Feb 11 • 10:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Bąkiewicz Accused: 'Even TVN Didn't Think of This'

Robert Bąkiewicz is facing charges of inciting murder against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and promoting hatred based on nationality, ethnicity, and race.

Feb 9 • 10:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Indigenous children of the Duraca ethnicity receive books with stories and knowledge of their own culture in Amazonas

Indigenous children from the Duraca community in Amazonas received educational books featuring their cultural stories and knowledge.

Feb 7 • 19:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Rhône: an investigation opened for racist or religious murder after the discovery of a corpse

A 21-year-old suspect has been taken into custody following the discovery of a 20-year-old man's body in a pond near Lyon, prompting an investigation into murder motivated by race, ethnicity, nationality, or religion.

Jan 8 • 19:35 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
Crime & Justice

Threatened to rape a man and headbutted another due to skin color

A man in his sixties has been sentenced to five months in prison for making threats and committing a violent assault based on the victim's ethnicity and skin color.

Jan 3 • 14:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Number of people who say Britons must be born in UK is rising, study shows

A study reveals a significant increase in the number of Britons who believe that being British is tied to ethnicity and birthplace, reflecting a concerning rise in ethno-nationalism.

Dec 29 • 18:00 UTC

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