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🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

In Mexico, no one is subdued by what they think, 'there is freedom of expression,' assures Claudia Sheinbaum

Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, asserts that there is freedom of expression in the country, despite acknowledging that criticisms of her government do not concern her much.

Mar 23 • 08:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Salman Rushdie: “The fatwa of the ayatollahs and the stabbing, now I am coming to terms with the ghosts”

Salman Rushdie reflects on the impact of the fatwa and the recent attack on him during an event at the Fisk Building in New York.

Mar 23 • 07:52 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Russian authorities shut down mobile internet in St. Petersburg, residents complain

Residents of St. Petersburg are reporting the shutdown of mobile internet services by Russian authorities.

Mar 22 • 16:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

James Cleverly disagrees with Nick Timothy about Islamic public prayer ceremony

James Cleverly publicly disagrees with Nick Timothy's characterization of public Muslim prayers as domination, highlighting a divide within the Conservative Party over religious expression.

Mar 22 • 15:13 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Between needles, thread, and memory: six generations keep alive the embroidery of Zuleta for 126 years

The town of Zuleta, Ecuador, has a rich 126-year history of embroidery, passed down through generations of women and recently embraced by men, celebrating tradition and artistic expression.

Mar 22 • 14:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Horror Tina: Necrophiliac Film that Blasphemes Jesus, Censored by the 'Queer' Bride of Frankenstein

A necrophiliac film that controversially blasphemes Jesus has been rejected by censors in Czechia.

Mar 22 • 13:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Artist Johans Valters. A Story About Landscape on World Water Day

The article highlights a project encouraging creative expression on World Water Day, featuring the work of artist Johans Valters and promoting community participation.

Mar 22 • 09:15 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Trump’s biggest cheerleader? Why Japan’s Takaichi is making waves in China

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi faced mockery on Chinese social media for her animated expression during a recent visit to the White House, which some commenters interpreted as overly enthusiastic support for the U.S.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller claims to Elon Musk about 'reduced visibility' of her X account

Beatriz Gutiérrez Müller publicly criticized Elon Musk after receiving a notification about a temporary reduction in the visibility of her posts on the social media platform X.

Mar 22 • 04:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Making a Display of Silence

The article discusses the tension between public expression and silence among artists, especially in the context of awards ceremonies.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Tunisia: Human Rights Violations Observed Throughout the Territory

A report from the Tunisian NGO Intersection highlights numerous human rights violations across Tunisia, particularly affecting freedom of expression and peaceful assembly from 2025 to 2026.

Mar 21 • 23:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

The shocked expression and tears of joy of the Czech superstar. This is how Lurdes captivated the athletics world

Czech runner Lurdes Gloria Manuel secured the gold medal at the World Indoor Championships in Torun, ending an eight-year drought for the Czech Republic in this event.

Mar 21 • 20:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Erik de la Reguera: Save your darlings!

In journalism, the expression 'kill your darlings' reflects the necessity for writers to eliminate personal favorites that do not contribute value to the article.

Mar 21 • 20:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

World Poetry Day: When verses became an anti-war cry

World Poetry Day is celebrated annually on March 21, established by UNESCO, with a focus on poetry's cultural significance, especially highlighted during the 2003 Iraq War.

Mar 21 • 08:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Johan Kellman Larsson: Why Have Men Started Crying in Public (Again)?

Johan Kellman Larsson explores the changing emotional expression of men in public, particularly through literature, reflecting on the acceptability of male vulnerability.

Mar 21 • 07:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Broken Antenna

A drawing from El Roto titled 'The Broken Antenna' focuses on artistic expression as a form of opinion.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Chiqui Tapia obtained a judge from Pilar to issue a precautionary measure against journalist Pablo Gravellone

Chiqui Tapia secured a legal order against journalist Pablo Gravellone, restricting his contact after allegations of threats and harassment related to AFA investigations.

Mar 20 • 20:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Three in 10 tattoos are 'spur-of-the-moment' decisions

Research reveals that 30% of tattooed individuals make impulsive decisions about their ink, often influenced by social scenarios or experiences such as vacations.

Mar 20 • 17:55 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Former police officer acquitted of desecrating state symbols

A former police officer was acquitted of charges related to desecrating the Lithuanian coat of arms after a court found he did not act with malicious intent but rather aimed to create a performance art piece.

Mar 20 • 15:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

'The Secret Agent' Teaches Us About 70s Sexuality

'The Secret Agent' explores the communal aspects of sexuality in the 1970s through the character of Dona Sebastiana, who created an accepting environment for sexual expression.

Mar 20 • 15:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Horváth, Štrpka, Koščová, Hudák and others on the cuts in FPU: It's a disgrace, it shouldn't go unreported

Cultural figures in Slovakia criticize the government’s recent decision to revoke long-term grants from the Arts Support Fund (FPU), arguing it threatens artistic freedom and cultural heritage.

Mar 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The court acquitted the former police officer charged with desecration of state symbols

A Lithuanian court found R. Ščerbininas not guilty of desecrating the state coat of arms, stating he intended to critique police work, not to offend national symbols.

Mar 20 • 13:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Attorney general asks if Kemi Badenoch would object to Jewish public prayer

Attorney General Richard Hermer has challenged Kemi Badenoch on her views about public prayer after her support for a comment criticizing an Islamic prayer event as intimidating.

Mar 20 • 07:05 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ventiventi, the new expression of Emilian wine

Ventiventi, a winery established in Modena in 2020, demonstrates rapid growth and family-driven operations despite starting in a challenging economic climate due to the pandemic.

Mar 20 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
World

"Sick" and "expression of desire" from the president: The videos from the White House attract attention

Donald Trump expresses psychological pleasure in dominating his opponents through a series of controversial war videos that glorify military actions.

Mar 20 • 05:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Adidas presented the alternative jersey of the Argentine national team for the 2026 World Cup

Adidas unveiled the alternative jersey for the Argentine national team that will be worn during the 2026 World Cup, inspired by the country's diverse cultural expressions.

Mar 20 • 04:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kärt Kunnus: Is the Price of Honest Thought Six Thousand Euros?

A court in Tartu, Estonia has ruled that expressing an honest opinion can be deemed illegal even if it is based on a real situation and presented logically as a hypothesis.

Mar 20 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Milei, President of Argentina, Creates Account to "Disprove" the Press

Javier Milei has launched a social media account aimed at countering disinformation from the Argentine press, which has drawn criticism for its potential to threaten journalistic freedom.

Mar 19 • 21:01 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Pro-Kremlin blogger who recently criticised Putin placed in psychiatric hospital

Ilya Remeslo, a pro-Kremlin blogger, has been admitted to a psychiatric hospital after recently criticizing Vladimir Putin.

Mar 19 • 20:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rapper of the hit 'Because I Got High' has home invaded by police, mocks in songs, is sued and wins

Rapper Afroman was sued for defamation by police officers after using footage from their unjust raid on his home in music videos but won the case, highlighting artistic freedom in social commentary.

Mar 19 • 19:49 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Head of the Investigations Unit Prevents Access to Police Systems from the “Incitement Authority” Appointed by Ben Gvir

The head of Israel's Investigations and Intelligence Unit has been denying access to police systems to an officer appointed by National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to investigate incitement crimes for the past three weeks.

Mar 19 • 17:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

John Stamos stuns social media with first tattoo at 62 as fans crown him a ‘baddie’

Actor John Stamos shared his first tattoo on social media at the age of 62, receiving support from fans who admire his bold choice.

Mar 19 • 17:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Badenoch supports Nick Timothy after he labels Islamic public prayers as 'act of domination'

Kemi Badenoch backed Nick Timothy after his controversial remarks about Islamic public prayers, igniting a political debate about religious expression and British values.

Mar 19 • 15:47 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Symbol of Arab Culture 2026.. How Mohammad Bakri Turned His Life into a Film that Israel Does Not Want?

The late Palestinian artist and director Mohammad Bakri has been named the symbol of Arab culture for 2026, in recognition of his significant contributions to art and political expression.

Mar 19 • 15:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Rebecka Kärde: Bookstores are now seen as 'enemies of the state' in Germany

A commentary discusses the increasing censorship in German cultural life and the perception of bookstores as political adversaries under new leadership.

Mar 19 • 14:38 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

ECT rejects Jeremejev's complaint against Latvia

The European Court of Human Rights rejected activist Valentina Jeremejev's complaint against Latvia regarding a potential violation of freedom of expression.

Mar 19 • 14:15 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Stalking, Bruzzone: "A complex situation, but I am the one being persecuted. The insults? Just an outburst"

Criminologist Bruzzone defends herself amid stalking allegations, asserting that her harsh words were merely an expression of frustration and not threats.

Mar 19 • 11:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

US rapper Afroman cleared after police sued him over use of home raid footage

Afroman has been cleared of wrongdoing after a lawsuit from Ohio police over his use of footage from a police raid on his home, which they claimed caused defamation and emotional distress.

Mar 19 • 10:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The theater that challenges authority: "Protocols" and its critique of police power

The article discusses a theater production titled 'Protocols' that critiques police authority and challenges the implications of such protocols.

Mar 19 • 10:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Justice Upheld the Dismissal of an Employee Who Called Ikea a Slave Driver and 'Shit' on Social Media

The Superior Court of Justice of Madrid upheld the disciplinary dismissal of an Ikea employee who insulted the company on social media, referring to it as 'shit' and its workers as 'slaves.'

Mar 19 • 07:16 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Criticism of Lund Municipality as Bissan Edwan may lose fellowship

The Palestinian author Bissan Edwan faces the potential loss of her fellowship with Lund Municipality due to her social media expressions of support for Hamas, provoking significant local debate.

Mar 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The true proof of antisemitism

The author discusses their experience of being targeted as a Jew in Brazil, specifically criticizing the Confederation of Israeli Entities in Brazil for their actions against dissenters of Zionism.

Mar 19 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The moment a pigeon pooped on the head of the Mayor of Madrid

During a speech on freedom of expression, Madrid's Mayor José Luis Martínez Almeida was humorously interrupted when a pigeon pooped on his head.

Mar 18 • 19:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Madrid Press Association inaugurates a monument to those who fell for freedom of expression

The Madrid Press Association has unveiled a monument honoring journalists who lost their lives for freedom of expression, created by artist Daniel Canogar.

Mar 18 • 15:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

You won't see the Choir Master on television. What should we not forget in the dispute about him?

Due to a court's preliminary injunction, the Czech television network will not air the film 'Choir Master,' which has sparked a legal dispute initiated by one of its victims.

Mar 18 • 11:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Controversy Surrounding the Song 'Sar Ke Chunar Teri' Reaches Parliament, Ashwini Vaishnaw Says a Ban Has Been Imposed

Indian minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced a ban on the controversial song 'Sar Ke Chunar Teri' and emphasized that freedom of expression should respect societal and cultural values.

Mar 18 • 10:20 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Five new Estonian films arrive in cinemas

Five new films from Estonia are set to premiere simultaneously in cinemas, showcasing local talent and cultural narratives.

Mar 18 • 10:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Claw Clips with Statements: Are Hair Clips Becoming Political?

The article discusses the potential rise of claw clips as a fashion accessory that conveys political statements, reflecting a broader cultural trend.

Mar 18 • 08:01 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The luxury of being able to laugh and cry at work

The article discusses the importance of emotional expression in the workplace.

Mar 18 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Xiaomi and Leica partnership – the philosophy of artistic photography in a smartphone

Xiaomi collaborates with Leica to enhance mobile photography by emphasizing authentic color representation and a spontaneous, moment-capturing philosophy.

Mar 18 • 08:00 UTC

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