CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
39 stories
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Nottingham Forest Europa League match stopped after one minute as player confronts crowd

Nottingham Forest's Europa League match against Fenerbahce was halted within the first minute due to flares thrown onto the pitch by travelling fans, prompting a confrontation by the Fenerbahce captain.

Feb 26 • 20:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The new cause of earthquakes discovered by scientists: Can the sun 'shake' the Earth?

Scientists propose that solar flares may influence earthquakes by affecting electrical forces in the Earth's crust.

Feb 24 • 20:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Police Investigation: Ilves Fans Rioted in Tampere

A police investigation has been launched after fans of the Ilves junior hockey team ignited flares during a match in Tampere, causing the game to be interrupted.

Feb 24 • 09:29 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Police investigates the use of flares during junior ice hockey game in Tampere

The police have begun an investigation into disturbances caused by fans using flares during a junior ice hockey game in Tampere.

Feb 24 • 09:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Study: Earthquakes may be caused by solar flares

A new study suggests that solar flares may have a subtle role in triggering certain earthquakes by affecting the Earth's upper atmosphere.

Feb 23 • 06:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The hockey match between junior teams had to be interrupted in Tampere – about 50 people were removed from the venue

A junior hockey match in Tampere was interrupted due to safety concerns after flares were ignited in the stands, leading to the evacuation of around 50 attendees.

Feb 21 • 19:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

26-year-old arrested in Thessaloniki for using flares at a football match

A 26-year-old man was arrested in Thessaloniki after igniting flares during a football match, leading to police intervention.

Feb 12 • 18:34 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Diverse disputes at Bifröst: "When you touch people's wallets, dissatisfaction flares up"

At Bifröst, various disputes have emerged related to financial issues, provoking dissatisfaction among the community.

Feb 10 • 14:26 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Various disputes at Bifröst: "When you touch people's wallets, dissatisfaction flares up"

The article discusses various disputes at Bifröst related to financial issues and the resulting dissatisfaction among the community.

Feb 10 • 14:26 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

FT: Chinese fighter jet fired flares at Taiwanese aircraft

Chinese fighter jets threatened Taiwanese fighters during military exercises in December, as reported by the Financial Times.

Feb 10 • 14:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A hundred hooded protesters launch flares at the police in Milan

A protest against the Winter Olympics in Milan escalated into clashes between police and over a hundred masked demonstrators.

Feb 7 • 17:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

ISRO's Warning... 50 Indian Satellites Threatened by Solar Storm!

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has issued a warning about powerful solar flares from the Sun, which could impact 50 Indian satellites and communication systems due to potential radio blackouts and navigation disruptions.

Feb 5 • 14:31 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

As many as 40 solar flares in a short time. Are there chances for auroras in Poland?

NASA and NOAA report multiple strong solar flares, raising the possibility of auroras visible in Poland as a result of a recent coronal mass ejection.

Feb 5 • 12:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Experts warn: solar flares have caused a geomagnetic storm. Will we see the aurora in Poland again?

The article discusses the impact of solar flares on geomagnetic conditions on Earth and explores the significance of coronal mass ejections.

Feb 5 • 05:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Unusually Many Explosions on the Sun: Predictions on How It Will Impact Earth This Week

A solar active region known as 4366 has recently generated 27 solar flares, sending a stream of charged particles toward Earth, but NOAA forecasts a minor geomagnetic storm expected to be short-lived later this week.

Feb 4 • 18:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Northern Lights forecast for this week after massive solar flares

The Met Office reports that the Northern Lights may be visible in parts of the UK this week due to substantial solar flares detected by NASA.

Feb 3 • 11:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

The Sun is Experiencing a Huge Storm: An Active Sunspot Has Released the Most Powerful Solar Flare in Recent Years, Auroras May be Seen in Estonia

A giant sunspot has targeted Earth, releasing dozens of powerful solar flares in the past day, including the most intense solar explosion since 2017, potentially bringing auroras to the skies of Estonia later this week.

Feb 3 • 06:19 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Sports

What did Thompson sing at the Square?

Marko Perković Thompson performed several songs dedicated to the Croatian handball team at Ban Jelačić Square, with fans enthusiastically singing along and welcoming him with cheers and flares.

Feb 2 • 18:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

PHOTO: 'Beautiful You' Played in the Square, Fans Lit Flares

Fans in Ban Jelačić Square cheered as the song 'Lijepa li si' was played and lit flares.

Feb 2 • 16:29 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
World

Increased Aurora Activity Follows Powerful Solar Flares

Recent powerful solar flares have led to increased aurora activity, captivating skywatchers around the world.

Feb 2 • 16:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The Sun registers the most powerful eruption of 2026 and causes radio blackouts in the Pacific

The Sun has experienced intense activity with at least 18 M-class solar flares and three X-class flares, including an X8.3, marking the strongest event of 2026, causing radio blackouts in the Pacific region.

Feb 2 • 15:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Sports

3:1 in Cologne: Bayern Struggle Through the Fog of Horror

Bayern Munich faced a challenging atmosphere in their match against a backdrop of smoke from flares set off by fans in Cologne, highlighting the ongoing issue of pyrotechnics in stadiums.

Jan 14 • 21:46 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Use of flares banned in a restaurant in Madrid after the venue caught fire during a show

The use of flares has been banned in a Madrid restaurant following a fire during a performance, which fortunately resulted in no personal or structural damage.

Jan 14 • 13:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

NASA observes a 'revolutionary moment' on the surface of the Sun

NASA scientists have captured a revolutionary moment on the Sun's surface, recorded by the Solar Dynamics Observatory, which allows for high-resolution imaging of solar changes.

Jan 14 • 11:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

A 'show' with flares causes a fire and the evacuation of the Fanático restaurant, one of the trendy spots in the capital: 'They charged us for the dinner we couldn't finish'

A flare show at the popular Fanático restaurant in Madrid led to a fire and evacuation, with patrons expressing frustration over being charged for unfinished meals.

Jan 13 • 23:27 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

"Do not let anyone lead you into his muck": Marousakis' new response to Tsatrafyllias regarding the 'polar flares'

Meteorologists Marousakis and Tsatrafyllias continue their public dispute over differing assessments of a cold wave and potential snowfall.

Jan 13 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Marousakis continues the meteorologists' feud over... firecrackers and flares: I face the sick situations with a smile

Meteorologist Marousakis persists in his public dispute with fellow meteorologist George Tsatrafyllias, addressing the ongoing issues with humor.

Jan 13 • 09:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Maroousakis responded to Kolydas and Chatraphyllia and insists on the 'polar flares': Snow will fall from 500m and above

Meteorologist Maroousakis addresses his critics regarding snow forecasts, claiming that significant snowfall will occur at altitudes of 500 meters and higher.

Jan 9 • 07:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Civil War... snowball fighting has begun among meteorologists: The 'polar flares' that ignited fires

Meteorologists are in a heated debate over forecasts, as Klearchos Marousakis predicts snow due to southerly winds and rains, while Theodoros Kolyda suggests that such predictions disrupt meteorological standards.

Jan 8 • 18:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The owners of the bar in the Crans-Montana tragedy are in the spotlight: "Something went wrong and someone made a mistake, I'm sure"

Swiss prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation against the bar owners involved in a fatal fire on New Year's Eve, believed to have been caused by champagne flares placed too close to the ceiling.

Jan 3 • 23:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Tragedy in Crans-Montana: the first four identified bodies are those of Swiss citizens aged between 16 and 21

The fire in Crans-Montana, believed to be caused by flares in champagne bottles, has resulted in the identification of four Swiss victims aged 16 to 21, whose bodies have been returned to their families.

Jan 3 • 13:27 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

The flare, the trendy Molotov cocktail in nightclubs: "They must be banned"

The article discusses the dangerous trend of using flares in nightclubs, particularly following a deadly fire in a Murcia nightclub that claimed 13 lives, prompting calls for a ban on such devices.

Jan 3 • 04:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The Day After the Hell of Crans-Montana: "They Were Giving Away Flares with Every Bottle... We Don't Know Where My Friend Taylón Is"

A tragedy in Crans-Montana is linked to flares ignited in champagne bottles, leading to a devastating New Year's incident at a club, with witnesses recounting harrowing scenes.

Jan 2 • 22:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

How nightlife in Spain changed after the Murcia fire in 2023: led lights instead of flares and a manual of good practices

Following the tragic fire incident in Murcia that resulted in 13 fatalities, Spain has implemented new regulations for nightlife venues, including the use of LED lights instead of flares and a guide for best practices.

Jan 2 • 19:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Other fires like the tragedy in the Swiss Alps caused by flares and fireworks: from Thailand to Argentina

A tragic fire at a bar in the Swiss ski resort Crans-Montana has led to at least 40 deaths and 119 injuries, highlighting a series of nightclub fire disasters worldwide.

Jan 2 • 19:13 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

The investigation of the fire in Switzerland points to flares in champagne bottles as a likely source of the fire

Swiss authorities investigate that the deadly fire at the Crans-Montana ski resort, which claimed at least 40 lives on New Year's Eve, may have originated from flares in champagne bottles.

Jan 2 • 18:11 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Trump threatens Iran over protest crackdown as deadly unrest flares

Former President Trump issues a warning to Iran amid escalating violence and unrest following protests in the region.

Jan 2 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Flare Guns in Champagne Bottles and a Roof in Flames: Switzerland Investigates the Causes of the Fire that Killed 40 People

A tragic fire in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, has claimed the lives of at least 40 people, with many more injured, prompting an investigation into potential causes such as flares or candles in champagne bottles.

Jan 2 • 10:26 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Double control at the grapes of Sol: 15,000 people allowed and a ban on flares, weapons, and glass objects

A security and emergency device will be implemented for both the pre-grapes event and New Year's Eve, with over 650 agents, drones, and firefighters monitoring the area.

Dec 30 • 13:36 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

Select a report from the feed to view analysis and related coverage.