CogniCurrent Icon

COGNICURRENT

A compact global news feed for the bigger picture.

Regions
Topics
Saved views:
Save your current filters to revisit or share.
37 stories
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Opinion: Don’t trust Ottawa on Musqueam agreement

The article expresses skepticism about the federal government's recent agreement with the Musqueam First Nation regarding Aboriginal rights and title in Metro Vancouver.

Mar 4 • 22:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in California: homelessness without shelter decreases for the first time in years

California reports a decrease in unsheltered homelessness for the first time in years, prompting both relief and skepticism regarding the sustainability and accuracy of the data.

Mar 4 • 00:01 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

High-speed rail and heartbreak. Will this time be any different? - podcast

The Australian government has unveiled plans to fund a $60 billion high-speed rail project between Sydney and Newcastle, aiming to cut travel time to just one hour, but past failures raise skepticism about its realization.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Transition rule smells like trickery

A recent agreement among Brazil's powers aims to improve behavior but raises skepticism due to a history of unfulfilled expectations and ongoing budgetary abuses.

Feb 28 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Why is the work of the Artificial Intelligence Center delayed?

The establishment of the Artificial Intelligence Center in Latvia has been met with political skepticism, as concerns over its lack of tangible results have grown nearly a year after its launch.

Feb 27 • 16:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political commentator notes Mette Frederiksen's special companion

A political commentator highlights the skepticism surrounding the government's proposal for food checks, which is currently being expedited through the Danish Parliament.

Feb 26 • 08:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Now the food check is being fast-tracked in the Folketing – follow along here

The Danish government's food check proposal is set for expedited consideration in Parliament amidst skepticism from various parties.

Feb 26 • 08:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political commentator takes a bite out of Mette Frederiksen's special companion

Food checks have been met with skepticism from various quarters as the government's proposal is set for urgent processing in the Parliament.

Feb 26 • 08:56 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Mette Frederiksen calls for parliamentary elections – Elisabet Svane sees a clear reason for the timing

Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced the calling of parliamentary elections amid skepticism surrounding the government's food check proposal, leading to an expedited review in the Folketing.

Feb 26 • 08:56 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta teachers hail ‘significant’ investment in education, but skepticism ‘remains high’

Alberta teachers praise a substantial investment in education announced by the provincial government, which aims to address overcrowding and teacher shortages, despite lingering skepticism about its adequacy.

Feb 26 • 00:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Chilling estimates from economists about upcoming cuts: 'Vicious circle'

Economists provide alarming forecasts regarding necessary budget cuts in Finland, reflecting skepticism about government growth projections and fiscal strategies.

Feb 25 • 09:43 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The myths are dispelled: It becomes clear how the defense budget will be distributed

Lithuanian officials clarify how the increased defense budget will be allocated despite opposition skepticism regarding funding priorities.

Feb 25 • 05:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Government: CSU Board is skeptical of social media age limit

The CSU leadership expresses skepticism regarding the plans by CDU and SPD to introduce an age limit for social media platforms.

Feb 23 • 14:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Social networks are the last hope

The article discusses the Spanish government's plan to regulate social media as a means to address broader societal issues, despite skepticism about the effectiveness of such measures.

Feb 19 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is the forecast of a 2% annual increase in electricity demand plausible?

The forecast of a yearly 2% increase in electricity demand, which has led the South Korean government to consider building more nuclear power plants, faces skepticism regarding its accuracy.

Feb 18 • 08:35 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

R. Žemaitaitis changed his mind again regarding the Kapčiamiesčio polygon

Lithuanian politician R. Žemaitaitis expressed skepticism over the Kapčiamiesčio polygon claims and upcoming meetings with the Ministry of National Defence.

Feb 18 • 07:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Uncertainties and Imbalances Weaken the Climate Plan

The Brazilian government's Climate Plan faces skepticism due to its lack of specific details and uncertainty in key sectors like agriculture and energy, raising concerns about its effectiveness against climate change.

Feb 18 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Road Administration does not share the minister's optimism about the Fljótagöng project

The Icelandic Road Administration expresses skepticism regarding the optimistic projections made by the government minister about the Fljótagöng project.

Feb 17 • 17:45 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Demands and Priorities on the Table of the New Yemeni Government

The new Yemeni government faces skepticism regarding its effectiveness and priorities since taking office on February 9, with public confidence being a major challenge.

Feb 13 • 09:48 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Fall of Slovakia in the Corruption Rankings is Not Due to Media or NGOs, but to a Weakened State

Slovakia has dropped to 61st in the Corruption Perceptions Index, reflecting weakened state institutions and increased skepticism toward their ability to combat corruption.

Feb 12 • 13:04 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Bogusław Chrabota: The Report on the State of Global Politics is an Excellent Commentary on the RBn Meeting

The article discusses a report indicating a global trend towards the destruction of established political norms, highlighting rising skepticism among societies about government actions benefiting future generations.

Feb 12 • 12:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Miliband pledges up to £1bn for community green energy schemes

The UK government has announced a pledge of up to £1 billion for community green energy schemes to enhance local energy ownership and reduce skepticism towards renewable projects.

Feb 9 • 22:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Valentina Bassi celebrated the regulation of the disability law and expressed concerns: 'Today it is no longer an emergency, it is a collapse'

Actress Valentina Bassi expressed both satisfaction and skepticism regarding the recent regulation of the National Emergency Law on Disability, stating that the current situation is dire.

Feb 4 • 19:14 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How Much Goods Can India Buy from America?

President Trump stated that India will invest and trade 45 lakh crore rupees with America over the next five years, covering sectors like energy, technology, agriculture, and coal, but the Indian government has not yet confirmed this claim, leading to skepticism given India's annual budget is 31 lakh crore rupees.

Feb 4 • 13:12 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Antonis Samaras: Chaos is Kyriakos Mitsotakis – Wrong to travel to Erdogan

Former Prime Minister Antonis Samaras criticized the current government's handling of national issues and expressed skepticism about the possibility of him founding a new political party.

Feb 3 • 19:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"There is a very large gap between expectation and reality"

The German government struggles with pension reform, facing significant skepticism within the coalition and upcoming state elections, which hinder progress.

Feb 3 • 18:40 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Police chiefs have doubts about blocking troublemakers

Police chiefs in Italy express skepticism regarding government strategies aimed at preventing disturbances during public events.

Feb 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
World

Trump's Egg Gaffe

Ursula von der Leyen comments on Trump's trade threats, while Greenland's government expresses skepticism about the U.S. using military force for annexation, emphasizing the need for preparedness for unexpected developments in cooperation with other nations.

Jan 20 • 22:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Military analyst: I doubt there will be an invasion of Greenland

Military analyst Ivica Mandić commented on European nations' military exercises in Greenland and the current situation in Iran, expressing skepticism about a potential invasion of Greenland and discussing disputes within the government regarding the quality of military aircraft purchased.

Jan 15 • 19:38 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

Nafariehová: The Iranian government says it does not want war. But when I see videos from the streets, war is already there

Nafariehová expresses skepticism about the Iranian government's claims of not wanting war, citing troubling videos from the streets as evidence of conflict already occurring.

Jan 13 • 16:02 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Crime & Justice

Americanist: I doubt that the US government wants to achieve justice in the case of the murdered woman

The article expresses skepticism regarding the US government's commitment to justice in the case of a murdered woman.

Jan 11 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Low Wages, High Prices – The Greek Paradox in Europe

As Greeks seek to improve their incomes through government measures, analysts express skepticism about whether these fiscal interventions will meet actual needs amidst the ongoing economic challenges.

Jan 7 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

First Day of Government of Delcy Rodríguez, the Suspected Traitor

Delcy Rodríguez, who assumed power following Maduro's capture, faces skepticism from chavismo and military factions due to her secret negotiations with Washington.

Jan 6 • 19:50 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
World

Bartuška: The size of oil reserves in Venezuela is a claim of the local government. I do not expect a revolution in global oil extraction.

Bartuška expresses skepticism about the Venezuelan government's claims regarding the size of its oil reserves and does not foresee a revolution in global oil production.

Jan 6 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Bulgaria, the poorest and most unstable country in the EU, joins the euro

Bulgaria, the EU's poorest and most unstable country, adopts the euro amid skepticism about its economic benefits and following the resignation of its government due to corruption protests.

Jan 3 • 03:21 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Attacks on emergency services on New Year's Eve: Calls for a swift process

The German Rescue Service Association expresses skepticism over government plans to protect emergency helpers, advocating instead for quicker judgments for offenders.

Jan 2 • 14:20 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

The Federal Minister of Labor has declared war on the Mittelstand in Germany

Federal Minister of Labor Saskia Ludwig opposes any government proposal that incurs further debt, criticizes Minister Bärbel Bas sharply, and expresses skepticism about reforms with the SPD amid plummeting approval ratings for the government and Chancellor.

Dec 27 • 18:26 UTC

Story in context

Loading Intelligence...

📡

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