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🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Liberalism: From Economics to Politics

The article explores liberalism as a political ideology rooted in individual freedoms and rights, discussing its historical development and criticisms.

Mar 22 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Waiting for the 'Gulag' while eating shrimp

The article critiques the trivialization of tyranny by those in Spain who claim to be oppressed, while enjoying luxuries and freedoms indicative of a democratic society.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon shares backlash from SBS press union, saying 'rights come with obligations'

President Yoon Seok-yeol emphasized that press freedoms come with responsibilities amidst backlash from the SBS journalism union over his call for an apology regarding perceived media misconduct.

Mar 22 • 01:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Parodi, the Milan prosecutor who recruits anti-reform police via SMS

Milan prosecutor Carlo Parodi urges police officers to oppose a judicial reform via a message, warning that it could limit their freedoms.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The first female SAR captain: Due to wages, mainly enthusiasts work here

Captain Paulina Pacuła discusses the unique responsibilities and freedoms associated with being a captain in marine search and rescue, highlighting the passion required for the role due to the challenging wages.

Mar 20 • 09:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Rising Gas Station Prices: Industry: Hasty Fuel Laws Endanger Investments

The BDI Industry Association expresses concerns that the German government's new fuel regulations could jeopardize investments across various sectors and infringe on business freedoms.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The registration of foreign entities threatens freedoms and science, universities protest

Universities in Czechia are protesting against new regulations that could jeopardize academic and personal freedoms regarding the registration of foreign entities.

Mar 18 • 09:59 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Special Report - Under IGP Egbetokun, Nigerian Police Became Tool for Hounding Journalists

The article examines the tenure of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, highlighting the alleged use of police forces to suppress journalism and media freedoms in Nigeria, while noting the new IG's commitment to human rights.

Mar 18 • 07:08 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Israel looking for ‘significant change’ to how Canada handles antisemitism

Israel is advocating for Canada to implement stricter measures against antisemitism, suggesting limitations on certain freedoms to mitigate threats, particularly those linked to Iran.

Mar 17 • 12:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Chad defends against allegations of human rights violations

The Chadian government has defended its security forces in response to criticisms from human rights organizations, asserting that judicial cases are referred for investigation amidst growing international concerns over impunity and repression of freedoms.

Mar 15 • 19:51 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

String of attacks connected to naturalized citizens raises national security questions

Recent attacks in the U.S. have been linked to naturalized citizens, prompting concerns about national security and the challenges of monitoring potential threats.

Mar 15 • 18:41 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The magician definitely won't come, we have to deal with the funny uncles ourselves

The article discusses the introduction of martial law in Poland in the early 1980s and its implications for civil rights and freedoms.

Mar 15 • 06:17 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Max Hjelm: The Freedom of Gays and Bar Attendees is Also the Freedom of Parents with Young Children

The article argues for the coexistence of nightlife freedoms and the needs of families, emphasizing that complaints about noise levels from bars should not silence diverse communities.

Mar 14 • 07:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

That would never pass in the Czech Republic. The comparison with the Russian law on foreign agents is nonsense

The article argues that comparing Czech legal provisions for NGOs to the repressive Russian law on foreign agents is unfounded and misleading, highlighting the differences in democratic freedoms between the two countries.

Mar 13 • 18:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

War Diary

The article reflects on the impact of ongoing conflicts on civilian life, discussing the limited freedoms left to those affected by bombings.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

That horror that is Cuba

The article critiques the Cuban regime established after Fidel Castro's rise to power, highlighting the brutal dictatorship and suppression of freedoms.

Mar 13 • 03:12 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What is the Anti-Spy Law? Prime Minister Takai's Policy of 'Dividing National Opinion'

The proposed Anti-Spy Law in Japan aims to strengthen security and intelligence functions while raising concerns about the potential infringement of personal freedoms.

Mar 12 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Invasive’ AI-led mass surveillance in Africa violating freedoms, warn experts

Experts are warning that AI-powered mass surveillance in Africa is infringing on privacy rights and creating a chilling effect on society.

Mar 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Israeli Decision to Withdraw Identity of Released Jerusalem Prisoner

Israeli authorities have decided to revoke the permanent residency of Rashid Al-Rashq, a released prisoner from Jerusalem, significantly impacting his rights and freedoms.

Mar 11 • 17:37 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Henrik Palle: You could certainly be a bandit, Alex Vanopslagh

The article discusses Inger Støjberg's stance against multiculturalism in Denmark, highlighting the freedoms to express opposition to mixed races and religions while questioning the effectiveness of such opinions.

Mar 11 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Crime & Justice

That horror that is Cuba

The article critiques the regime established in Cuba, emphasizing its dictatorial nature and the suppression of freedoms under Fidel Castro.

Mar 11 • 05:05 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The 10th Women's Solidarity March is being held in Vilnius

The 10th Women's Solidarity March in Vilnius aims to raise awareness about women's freedoms and rights.

Mar 8 • 05:46 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The return of María Corina Machado, the litmus test for Delcy Rodríguez's Government

Maria Corina Machado's potential return to Venezuela poses a significant challenge for interim President Delcy Rodríguez, highlighting the political openness of her government amid ongoing restrictions on freedoms.

Mar 7 • 15:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland was not an empire. And that's good. Kacper Kita on the myth of empire and new geopolitics

Kacper Kita discusses the notion that Poland has never been an empire, analyzing arguments that suggest such aspirations may lead to unwanted centralization and restrictions on individual freedoms.

Mar 6 • 17:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Frankfurt-Rödelheim: The Iran War Influences Dispute Over Mosque Ban

In Frankfurt-Rödelheim, ongoing tensions between state efforts against Islamism and the religious freedoms claimed by the community are highlighted by protests at the Imam-Ali Mosque, which has been closed to the congregation since July 2024.

Mar 6 • 12:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Chavismo maintains the closure of radios while proclaiming a 'new era' of freedoms

The Venezuelan government has continued to shut down radio stations even as it touts a new era of freedoms, silencing at least eight broadcasters since the beginning of 2026.

Mar 5 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ethiopia: Shrinking Press Freedom, Civic Space Undermine Free and Fair Election, Group of 41 Countries Cautions Ethiopia

A coalition of 41 countries has expressed concerns regarding the decline of press freedoms and civic space in Ethiopia ahead of the impending elections in June.

Mar 4 • 15:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Amnesty warns: Sri Lanka's new anti-terrorism law restricts freedoms and targets minorities

Amnesty International warns that Sri Lanka's proposed anti-terrorism law contains fundamental flaws that threaten freedoms and could target minorities.

Mar 4 • 08:10 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Moscow warns of worrying NATO buildup in Arctic

Moscow claims that NATO is restricting its navigation freedoms in the Arctic and hindering its operations in the Spitsbergen archipelago.

Mar 2 • 16:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Stenergard: A clear plan for Iran's future is lacking

Swedish Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard expresses concern over the lack of a clear plan for Iran's future following the recent developments in the region, emphasizing the need to support the Iranian people in their quest for rights and freedoms.

Mar 1 • 20:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Buraq Square Law: A Legislative Tool to Entrench Occupation Control over Sacred Sites

The recent approval of the 'Buraq Square Law' by Israel's Knesset raises concerns over its implications for religious freedoms and control over sacred sites in Jerusalem.

Mar 1 • 10:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Art Moves to the Persian Gulf

The Persian Gulf region is emerging as a dynamic hub for art, attracting artists and curators, including many from Spain, despite its lack of freedoms.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

One week of the amnesty law in Venezuela: more than 4,000 full freedoms to political persecuted individuals

Venezuela's recent amnesty law has led to over 4,000 individuals gaining full freedom, though hundreds remain imprisoned.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Attacks on the LGTBI Community Lead to a 'Systematic Suppression of Individual Freedoms', According to a Study

A recent report highlights that attacks on the LGTBI community signal a broader pattern of suppression of individual freedoms across Europe.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Russian censorship / The Kremlin blocks the last free platforms. WhatsApp and Telegram are to be replaced by a state 'app for everything'

The Russian government is moving to fully block WhatsApp and Telegram, citing non-compliance with domestic laws as the main reason for action against these platforms.

Feb 25 • 16:12 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Mitalas is seeking the position of the chairman of the Freedom Party: it is time to change the party's label on two questions

V. Mitalas is running for the chairman position of the Freedom Party in Lithuania, emphasizing the need to strengthen individual freedoms amidst current global chaos.

Feb 25 • 10:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Coast Guard reinstates 56 members previously dismissed for refusing COVID vaccines under Biden administration

The U.S. Coast Guard has reinstated 56 members dismissed for refusing the COVID vaccine, citing a significant step for personal freedoms.

Feb 24 • 20:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Juan Eslava Galán: "I find it amusing that misinformed people try to abolish prostitution"

Juan Eslava Galán discusses the progress in sexual health and freedoms in Spain while addressing concerns about the rising neoconservatism.

Feb 24 • 10:37 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

FCT poll: Wike has right to support any candidate he wants, says APC

The APC endorses Nyesom Wike's right to support candidates from any political party in the forthcoming FCT elections, emphasizing his constitutional freedoms.

Feb 23 • 10:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Snow falls and lambs are born

An article discusses the recent election in Portugal where citizens voted against the far-right due to economic fears and a desire to maintain freedoms.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'SP misleading Muslims', says Danish Ansari

Danish Ansari claims that the Samajwadi Party is misleading Muslims by spreading false narratives about loudspeakers used for religious purposes.

Feb 20 • 11:02 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Artificial Intelligence: Opportunity or Danger for Freedom and Personal Data?

The article discusses the regulatory challenges and implications of artificial intelligence (AI) on personal freedoms and data privacy in the context of recent EU legal frameworks.

Feb 20 • 09:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Adorni Criticized the CGT in the Early Hours of the Strike

The Chief of Cabinet, Manuel Adorni, criticized the labor union CGT during a national strike in Argentina, claiming their actions are detrimental to workers' freedoms.

Feb 19 • 14:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

We Are Mexico seeks to ‘recover democracy and freedoms’, assures Guadalupe Acosta Naranjo

Guadalupe Acosta Naranjo, a leader of Somos México, expressed confidence in the organization's objective to gain political party registration to restore democracy and freedoms in Mexico.

Feb 18 • 08:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Today we discuss cannabis - Atte Harjanne has one request

The Finnish Parliament is set to discuss a citizens' initiative aimed at legalizing cannabis with an emphasis on individual voting freedoms for members.

Feb 17 • 08:49 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A gallery of characters who crossed the line: from a niece of Oscar Wilde to Alaska

The article discusses a collection of unconventional personalities highlighted by journalist Luis de León Barga, illustrating how their deviation from societal norms has influenced the evolution of thought and sexual freedoms.

Feb 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sex workers and marijuana giant: Águia de Ouro's float celebrates freedoms of Amsterdam

The Águia de Ouro samba school's float at Brazil's Carnival features Amsterdam-inspired elements celebrating sexual and marital freedoms.

Feb 15 • 03:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Aznar publishes a photo with Juan Carlos, 'king of democracy and freedoms'

Former Spanish Prime Minister José María Aznar shares a photo with ex-king Juan Carlos, who claims to be in excellent health.

Feb 14 • 12:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Former President Aznar meets with Juan Carlos I: "The King of democracy and freedoms"

Former Spanish President José María Aznar recently met with former King Juan Carlos I, highlighting their relationship in the context of Spain's democracy.

Feb 14 • 11:18 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Kazakhstan is preparing a referendum in March on restricting freedom of speech and succession

Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev is set to hold a referendum in March regarding proposed reforms to speech freedoms and political succession.

Feb 12 • 18:35 UTC

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