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🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Kaczyński Places a Muzzle on PiS Politicians. The First Names Have Overstepped

Jarosław Kaczyński has urged PiS politicians to refrain from internal conflicts, but the factions within the party have continued to engage publicly on social media, leading to disciplinary actions against several members.

Feb 27 • 14:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

New book about the history of first names: "Children today should be unique"

A new book from the Swedish Institute for Language and Folklore explores the history of first names in Sweden and their societal implications.

Feb 27 • 14:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

There are candidates for the first president of the Supreme Court. Six names on the table

Six judges have been nominated as candidates for the position of the president of the Supreme Court in Poland during a general assembly of judges.

Feb 26 • 11:56 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Sports

New Japan Pro-Wrestling set for first US show of 2026 with major names set to compete

New Japan Pro-Wrestling is set to hold its first U.S. show of 2026 in Trenton, New Jersey, featuring a strong lineup of wrestlers.

Feb 24 • 11:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Please name the stations of Gwangju Urban Railway Line 2 Phase 1

Gwangju is inviting citizens to participate in naming stations for the first phase of its Urban Railway Line 2, set to open by the end of the year.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Do you know the city?: In the crime novelist's books about his hometown, both she and the city have different names

The article explores the historical significance of a Danish city that became accessible via the first railway in the 1800s and its portrayal in crime novels written by a local author.

Feb 21 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The first names of candidates for president are emerging. Questions especially arise about those that may be presented by Babiš's government

The article discusses the emergence of potential candidates for the Czech presidency, raising questions about possible endorsements from Babiš's government.

Feb 16 • 09:56 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Peter and Anne Top the Name List Again This Year

The names Peter and Anne remain the most popular first names in Denmark, according to new statistics from Danmarks Statistik.

Feb 16 • 07:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Well-Being Pension opens first registration for 2026: Registration calendar from February 16 to February 22

The Well-Being Pension for 2026 begins its first registration period from February 16, with a schedule organized by the initial letter of applicants' last names.

Feb 16 • 06:15 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Anders Svensson: Why Unique First Names Are Becoming More Common

The trend of unique first names is growing stronger globally, with an increasing number of Swedish parents choosing names that are uncommon or have unique spellings.

Feb 15 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Can you declinate Finnish first names? Only the brightest language genius gets 10/10

A quiz invites readers to test their knowledge of declension rules for Finnish first names, with guidance from language experts.

Feb 13 • 16:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Congressmen name six wealthy men ‘likely incriminated’ in Epstein files | First Thing

Congressmen Ro Khanna and Thomas Massie revealed the names of six wealthy individuals allegedly linked to Jeffrey Epstein during a House of Representatives session, highlighting ongoing concerns surrounding Epstein's network and influence.

Feb 11 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

DoJ accused of cover-up after lawmakers view unredacted Epstein files | First Thing

A House Democrat accused the Justice Department of improper redactions in Jeffrey Epstein files that concealed names of abusers while exposing victims.

Feb 10 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

When will the coalition start filling vacancies in the Constitutional Tribunal? The first names are coming up

The Polish Constitutional Tribunal is facing a crisis as it currently has six vacancies out of fifteen statutory positions, with no judges selected since the change of government in 2023.

Feb 7 • 10:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

TESTS > These Latvian celebrities have two first names: do you know them?

The article features a quiz about Latvian celebrities who have two first names, encouraging readers to test their knowledge.

Feb 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

ARE YOU NAMING LIKE THIS? ⟩ Peres has four daughters - and they all have exactly the same first name

In a California ranch family, all four daughters of Mary Heffernan are named Mary, continuing a family tradition of naming children after previous generations.

Feb 5 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Unusual First Names Are Becoming Common – Here's What It Is

A recent study suggests that unusual first names are becoming increasingly common globally, reflecting broader sociocultural shifts towards individuality and distinction, according to Professor Yuji Ogihara of Aoyama Gakuin University.

Feb 3 • 16:14 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

The Truth: Bazooka Against Lord Donald

Germany is unveiling a secret weapon in its conflict with the United States by banning certain first names that evoke the controversial American president, now referred to as the new 'Lord Voldemort.'

Feb 3 • 06:35 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Crime & Justice

Nawrocki announces the first pardons. We know who they concern

Karol Nawrocki has exercised his right of clemency by pardoning three individuals, though their names have not been disclosed to the public.

Feb 2 • 18:14 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Gaza: "The members of the peace council have been locked in - The first names"

Donald Trump announced the formation of a peace council for the Gaza Strip, with its members to be disclosed soon.

Jan 16 • 03:43 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

People were surprised when they learned the real names of sisters Elle and Dakota Fanning

Many fans were shocked to discover that Dakota and Elle Fanning are not known by their real first names, as Dakota's real name is Hannah and Elle's is Mary.

Jan 14 • 12:12 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Přeštice Celebrates 800 Years Since the First Written Mention. They Are Preparing Year-Round Celebrations and Inviting Big Names

Přeštice is commemorating the 800th anniversary of its first written mention with planned year-long celebrations featuring notable guests.

Jan 13 • 17:26 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Bellavia, the defense of the former collaborator: "We were the ones who noticed the 'papello'"

The defense of Valentina Varisco, a former collaborator of Gian Gaetano Bellavia, argues that they were the first to discover an important anonymous document listing names of entrepreneurs and politicians in the ongoing legal case.

Jan 12 • 13:51 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Zelensky dismisses Deineko as head of State Border Guard, names First Deputy Vavryniuk interim chief

President Volodymyr Zelensky has dismissed Lieutenant General Serhii Deineko from the head of Ukraine's State Border Guard Service, appointing Valeriy Vavryniuk as the interim chief amid a government reshuffle.

Jan 4 • 16:49 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Identification of the victims is proving difficult – "We first need to have the names of those involved"

The identification of victims following the deadly fire in Crans-Montana remains challenging, as forensic expert Prof. Michael Tsokos emphasizes the need to ascertain their identities.

Jan 4 • 11:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

An engineer, a first-time father, creates the ultimate app to choose names among the 20,000 available in Spain

Victoriano Izquierdo, a first-time father, has developed an app to help parents choose baby names from a list of 20,000 names in Spain amidst his own struggles to agree with his partner.

Jan 4 • 04:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

The names of the first 3 Italians who died. Restaurant owners investigated

The article reports on the identification of three young Italian victims and the investigation of the restaurant owners involved.

Jan 4 • 04:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
National & Local

Zelensky names First Deputy Foreign Minister Kyslytsya as new Presidential Office deputy head

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appointed Sergiy Kyslytsya, the First Deputy Foreign Minister, as the new deputy head of the Presidential Office to enhance diplomatic coordination.

Jan 3 • 19:33 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

"I was very curious about this name" – Here are the most popular first names

Sophia and Noah have emerged as the most popular first names of the year, marking a surprising change at the top of the rankings.

Dec 30 • 07:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Ranking: Sophia and Noah are the most popular first names of the year

According to a ranking by naming expert Knud Bielefeld, Sophia and Noah rank as the most popular first names this year, marking a change at the top for girls' names since 2022.

Dec 30 • 05:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Ex-Arsenal star names three youngsters he was convinced would become stars

Ex-Arsenal defender Nacho Monreal reflects on three young players he believed would succeed at Arsenal, including Matteo Guendouzi, but who ultimately did not make the first team.

Dec 29 • 11:24 UTC

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