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🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

I bought my grandparents' house to be closer to her, but my mother chose to leave: the high emotional price of trying to keep the family together

The article discusses the emotional toll of familial proximity after a daughter purchases her grandparents' house to stay close to her mother, who ultimately decides to leave.

Mar 22 • 13:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

‘Grandparents’ happy hour’ bill would let senior homes serve alcohol without a license

A new bill in Minnesota aims to allow senior living facilities to serve alcohol to residents without needing a liquor license, potentially enhancing social interactions among seniors.

Mar 21 • 17:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

'The Grandparents' Hunters' Were Caught: They Deceived Retirees and Emptied Their Accounts

A group known as 'The Grandparents' Hunters' has been arrested for deceiving retirees into emptying their bank accounts through manipulation and false promises.

Mar 20 • 20:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Seniors in the Network: What the Digital World Looks Like for Our Grandparents

The article explores the varying attitudes and experiences of three seniors in the digital world, highlighting their different levels of engagement with technology.

Mar 20 • 06:50 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Can a grandmother caring for her grandson count on 800+ and 300+? NSA responded

A Polish grandmother who was granted custody of her granddaughter is facing challenges obtaining child benefits from social security, which claims she does not qualify due to her limited legal status.

Mar 19 • 09:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

When Grandma Is the Nanny… by Obligation

In Spain, families increasingly rely on grandparents for child care compared to other European countries, raising questions about the desires and autonomy of the grandparents involved.

Mar 19 • 04:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

High construction prices: How to divide your property for the next generation

Many grandparents are considering how to pass on land to their children through property division, but must navigate legal complexities and costs.

Mar 17 • 06:35 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

MP-RO charges father, stepmother, and grandparents for the death of a teenager found with signs of torture in Porto Velho

The Public Ministry of Rondônia has charged a father, stepmother, and grandparents in the case of a 16-year-old girl who was found dead with signs of severe abuse in Porto Velho.

Mar 16 • 13:37 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

She refuses to do homework. Here are four tips that can help.

An eight-year-old girl named Henriette refuses to do her homework, prompting her grandmother to seek advice from a psychologist on how to help her.

Mar 12 • 18:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

The summers of today are vastly different to those of our grandparents

Australia's summers are experiencing significant warming, leading to longer seasons and an increase in extreme heat days, impacting daily life across the country.

Mar 11 • 21:04 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Arturo Pérez-Reverte, writer: 'Don't wait for them to die, ask the grandparents before they leave'

Arturo Pérez-Reverte discusses the importance of valuing the wisdom of the elderly before they pass away, emphasizing society's need to learn from their experiences.

Mar 10 • 13:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man arrested suspected of killing ex-girlfriend teenager in Grande Natal

A man was arrested in Grande Natal, Brazil, on suspicion of murdering his 17-year-old ex-girlfriend, who was shot while sleeping at her grandparents' house.

Mar 9 • 21:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Grandparents with Suitcases. The Second Life of the 200,000 Over 75s. Moving North to Follow Their Grandchildren (and for Healthcare)

A new trend in Italy sees an increasing number of over-75 grandparents relocating to the North to be closer to their grandchildren and access better healthcare.

Mar 9 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Which ship did your grandparents and great-grandparents arrive on? This is how to obtain information about immigrants' arrivals in Argentina

The article discusses the historical importance of immigration in Argentina and the efforts of the Latin American Studies Center (CEMLA) to provide access to immigration records for those seeking information about their ancestors' arrivals.

Mar 9 • 08:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tiina Laanem: There is plenty of stupidity around that deserves louder attention

Author Tiina Laanem discusses her book 'Seest siiruviiruline,' encouraging shared reading experiences between grandparents and grandchildren while reflecting on aging and societal perceptions.

Mar 6 • 10:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Family Note: Thank You, Grandma!

A young girl from Munich expresses her love for her grandmother in a playful note, thanking her for her 'waving arms' and the fun they have together.

Mar 6 • 09:41 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

17-year-old girl shot dead inside her home in Greater Natal; ex-partner is a suspect

A 17-year-old girl was shot dead in her grandparents' home in Arez, Greater Natal, with her ex-boyfriend as the primary suspect.

Mar 5 • 14:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Fit and healthy' girl, 12, dies suddenly after collapsing in front of grandparents

A 12-year-old girl from Wales died suddenly after collapsing at her grandparents' home, with the cause likely attributed to an infection leading to cardiac arrest.

Mar 3 • 11:38 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The cost of indecision: 'I feel like I made my parents and grandparents lose money by changing my university major'

A young woman reflects on the financial burden of changing her university major, expressing regret for the impact it may have had on her family's finances.

Mar 2 • 11:55 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Overzealous Grandparents Can Create Conflict. Here Are Three Things You Should Consider Before 'Interfering' in Parenting.

The article discusses the fine line between being an engaged grandparent and overstepping boundaries, offering advice on how to navigate this delicate relationship.

Mar 1 • 18:30 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

All about choice? Liberals move childcare battlelines to vouchers for nannies and grandparents

The Liberal Party of Australia is proposing government-funded vouchers for childcare options such as nannies and grandparents, challenging Labor's plans for universal childcare ahead of the upcoming election.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Kinship carers in England to be given financial support in government pilot

Grandparents and other relatives caring for children will receive financial support from the UK government under a new pilot scheme.

Feb 27 • 00:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

We Stand Before the Danger of a War Like Our Grandparents Experienced, Warned Sikorski

Sikorski has warned that we are facing a danger of war reminiscent of what our grandparents experienced.

Feb 26 • 10:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Psychologist advises: what everyone should tell their parents and grandparents about scammers?

A psychologist emphasizes the importance of educating both children and adults about the tactics used by scammers to protect against emotional manipulation and financial loss.

Feb 26 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British grandparents face cancelling 'trip of lifetime' due to new passport rules

British grandparents living abroad are reconsidering their travel plans to the UK due to new and stringent passport rules under the electronic travel authorisation scheme.

Feb 25 • 09:24 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The distances were not forgotten: Lithuanians celebrated Užgavėnės in America according to grandparents' traditions

Lithuanians in Colorado celebrated the Užgavėnės festival according to their traditional customs, marking the eighth anniversary of the event hosted by a Lithuanian school.

Feb 24 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Being a Grandparent Improves Cognitive Abilities

A study shows that grandparents who take care of their grandchildren exhibit higher levels of verbal fluency and episodic memory.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Grandparents' Wishes Crushed in Dotonbori: 17-Year-Old "Heir" Mourned by 500 Attendees

A 17-year-old, Ryuunosuke Kamata, was tragically killed in a stabbing incident in Dotonbori, leaving his family and community in mourning.

Feb 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Send grandparents to visit grandchildren, young people to a mental health course, it can help them (Therapy by Word+)

The article discusses the ongoing issues of exclusion and hatred faced by children of marginalized backgrounds in Slovakia, and emphasizes the importance of mental health support for both them and their families.

Feb 20 • 15:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Farewell to 'Pieno Žvaigždės' shareholder J. Kvaraciejus – the businessman will be buried next to his grandparents in Merkinė

The article discusses the death of businessman J. Kvaraciejus, a significant shareholder in the company 'Pieno Žvaigždės,' who passed away at 69 in Tenerife and will be buried in his hometown of Merkinė.

Feb 20 • 10:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Mystery fan cleans out grandparents' house and finds 'treasure' hidden inside

A Reddit user discovered a valuable collection of Agatha Christie mysteries while cleaning out their grandparents' house.

Feb 19 • 16:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Grandma has completely different rules" – This is how a narcissist behaves

The article discusses the characteristics and behaviors of narcissistic grandparents, highlighting their controlling tendencies over their grandchildren's lives.

Feb 18 • 11:09 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

It's not 'heritage': The psychological truth behind why you choose the same profession as your grandfather

The article explores the psychological factors influencing why individuals often choose the same profession as their grandparents, framing it within the context of family myths and beliefs.

Feb 17 • 16:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Boy, 4, seen running down street soaked in blood before police find horrifying reason why

A four-year-old boy's traumatic discovery led police to uncover a double murder involving his great-grandparents in Ohio.

Feb 17 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Varnavskaja dreamed of becoming a figure skating coach: life showed me that I am very patient

Svetlana Varnavskaja, a prominent figure skating coach, reflects on her journey from skater to coach, influenced by her grandparents and various esteemed trainers.

Feb 16 • 17:06 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Charged with Assaulting his Grandchild

An individual has been charged with the assault of his grandchild, bringing attention to issues of child safety.

Feb 16 • 10:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC expert says grandparents can get £6,600 boost by looking after grandkids

A BBC expert highlights how grandparents can increase their pensions by earning Specified Adult Childcare Credits by providing childcare for their grandchildren.

Feb 13 • 19:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Schoolboy, 11, makes historic 48-million-year-old fossil discovery with grandparents

An 11-year-old boy discovered a nearly 50-million-year-old fossilized turtle shell while exploring in Wyoming, resulting in a significant find for paleontology.

Feb 11 • 14:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

£6,600 boost for grandparents looking after kids this February half-term

Grandparents caring for their grandchildren this February half-term may qualify for National Insurance Credits that can increase their state pension by up to £6,600.

Feb 10 • 10:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'It was agony': Grandparents injured in Sydney anti-Herzog protest

A grandmother and grandfather suffered serious injuries during a protest in Sydney against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit.

Feb 10 • 07:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Piedmont does not forget the victims of Tito: public housing for the descendants of the exiles

In Piedmont, descendants of Istrian exiles will now be eligible for public housing built for their grandparents, a decision made for the first time in Italy.

Feb 10 • 05:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Trial Against Mother and Grandparents: The Imprisoned Girl

A mother in Sauerland faces trial for allegedly imprisoning her daughter in their home for seven years to hide her from the father.

Feb 9 • 13:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

QUIZ: Would you understand your great-grandparents' language? Test your vocabulary!

A quiz is offered to gauge the vocabulary knowledge of younger individuals compared to older generations' expressions.

Feb 9 • 04:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Riccardo Lorello, bronze in speed skating: "It's nice to win the medal with my grandparents in the stands"

Riccardo Lorello won a bronze medal in speed skating at his Olympic debut, finishing ahead of fellow Italian Davide Ghiotto in the 5000 meters event.

Feb 8 • 17:09 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

– It is a bit nice not to be so famous

Ida Waldal, a 21-year-old from Hommelvik, is set to compete in the Olympics with her grandparents as her main sponsors, highlighting the importance of their support in her journey.

Feb 7 • 10:54 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Intimate Worlds. My grandparents, poor, only had dreams. I, a doctor and writer, am the fruit of their tenacity and effort.

The article reflects on the author's heritage, recounting the inspirational journey of her grandfather Pascual Antonio Liotti, who emigrated from Italy to Argentina in search of a better life.

Feb 7 • 01:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Famous Grandparents About Their Grandchildren in the New Women’s Story!

This article discusses a new segment on Women’s Story focusing on the deep love grandparents have for their grandchildren and the differing parenting styles between parents and grandparents.

Feb 6 • 10:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Breaking: Grandparents of missing boy Gus Lamont release statement

The grandparents of missing four-year-old Gus Lamont express their devastation as police investigate his disappearance and have identified a suspect.

Feb 6 • 02:10 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Crime & Justice

The case of a missing four-year-old boy takes a new turn: a suspect has been identified

The case of August 'Gus' Lamont, who disappeared from his grandparents' farm in Australia, has taken a significant turn with the identification of a suspect after over four months of searching.

Feb 5 • 19:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Grandparents from a distance: playing, spoiling, accompanying, and building memories 10,000 kilometers away

The article explores the evolving role of grandparents who create memories and maintain connections with their grandchildren living thousands of kilometers away through strategic visits and invented rituals.

Feb 5 • 13:52 UTC

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