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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What 'Iran' Means: The Word That Holds a Whole History of Identity

The article explores the deep historical and cultural significance of the name 'Iran', emphasizing its role in the identity of the Iranian people.

Mar 21 • 12:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Tehran's Soft Underbelly: Why Betting on the Kurds to Overthrow the Iranian Regime Will Fail?

The article discusses the Israeli government's perspective on supporting Kurdish independence as a strategy to undermine the Iranian regime, highlighting historical and current diplomatic positions.

Mar 20 • 10:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Perspective: Is it time now? The eternal loser of the SM-liiga turning the tide

The article discusses the struggles and historical failures of the Ilves hockey team in Finland's SM-liiga and speculates on the team's potential turnaround.

Mar 18 • 11:16 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"Putin does not acknowledge defeats": historian explains how Russia hides its experienced defeats

A historian discusses the deep-rooted myth in Russia regarding its invincible army and how this narrative is constructed and promoted.

Mar 17 • 21:07 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The Hare and the Tortoise

The article discusses the impact of historical perspective on individual identity and common fate.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

War for Honor or Interest? Why Greece Has No Reason to Be Afraid

The article discusses the historical context of why states go to war, particularly focusing on Greece's perspective regarding potential conflicts involving Iran.

Mar 15 • 05:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

The Rise of Asia Suggests We May Be Facing a Change of Epoch Scale

The rise of Asia, particularly China's positioning as a primary trade partner, suggests significant global economic shifts warranting a reevaluation of traditional Western perspectives.

Mar 14 • 03:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

V. Landsbergis: We live so well that wanting more is dangerous

V. Landsbergis claims that striving for more in life could lead to negative consequences, highlighting a historical perspective on living standards in Lithuania.

Mar 11 • 08:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Iran: This War Is Unlikely to Achieve the Desired Success

The article examines the historical failures of military interventions in the Middle East, arguing that similar outcomes can be expected in Iran.

Mar 10 • 12:28 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Just a Baker's Egoism and We Have the Best Bread in Town. Yet, For 250 Years, We Have Made the Same Mistakes That Adam Smith Warned About, Says an Economics Professor

Professor Josef Šíma discusses how society continues to repeat the economic mistakes highlighted by Adam Smith 250 years ago, emphasizing the importance of free individual interests over central planning.

Mar 9 • 06:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

8M: The Women’s Day Demonstrations 2026, Live | Feminism Demonstrates This Sunday for 8M with a Global Perspective on the Rise of the Far Right

On International Women’s Day 2026, feminist organizations in Spain are organizing protests to address both historical women's struggles and the current global rise of far-right ideologies.

Mar 8 • 10:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The mistake of expecting a simple world to invest

The article discusses the recurring notion among generations that the world is too complicated for investing, suggesting that this perception hinders long-term financial planning and investment decisions.

Mar 7 • 21:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Jonjić: Tuđman revealed that Croatian nationalism and Catholicism are the main enemies of Belgrade

Historian Tomislav Jonjić discusses the historical perspective of Croatian nationalism and its opposition to Belgrade's influence as highlighted by Franjo Tuđman.

Mar 7 • 19:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Supreme at a Supreme Crossroads at 135 Years

At its 135th anniversary, Brazil's Supreme Federal Court is facing one of the most severe crises in its history.

Mar 6 • 22:36 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Place I Went on a Picnic as a Child, Why Didn't I Realize How Good It Was Then?

The author reflects on their childhood experiences in Gimhae, Korea, particularly in relation to the historical site of Suro Wangneung, appreciating its beauty with a newfound perspective as an adult.

Mar 4 • 23:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

COMMENTARY ⟩ Help, the world is changing! Again!

The article reflects on the cyclical nature of societal panic regarding global change, suggesting that fear of the unknown often drives extreme reactions.

Mar 4 • 19:10 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

DO YOU RECOGNIZE? ⟩ These are historical figures we meet in the feature film 'Such a Mulk'

The new Estonian comedy film 'Such a Mulk', based on the first original play in Estonian literature, has been released, presenting a fresh perspective on historical figures.

Mar 3 • 10:24 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Weather Forecast: Warm and Fighting

The article discusses a unique perspective on weather forecasts in Israel, connecting them to historical contexts and past conflicts.

Mar 2 • 14:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

British Diplomat: There Are Four Scenarios for Iran

The article discusses a British diplomat's perspective on the U.S. military approach towards Iran, highlighting the implications of U.S. historical actions and its failure to engage in genuine negotiations.

Mar 1 • 06:10 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘They are not delighted’: Trump claims Mexico agreed to rename the ‘Gulf of America’

Donald Trump humorously claimed that Mexico has accepted a proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the 'Gulf of America', hinting at a historical perspective on U.S. coastal ownership.

Feb 28 • 20:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

If Caesar Lived Today: Artificial Intelligence Gave 50 Roman Figures a Modern Face

A new video project uses artificial intelligence to portray legendary Roman leaders and thinkers as modern individuals, providing a fresh perspective on ancient history.

Feb 28 • 09:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Witness of a NATO mission: Next in line in the cemetery of empires? Why bombs are falling on Kabul again

The article discusses the recent airstrikes by the Pakistani Air Force on Kabul amidst renewed Taliban activity and reflects on historical parallels from a NATO member's perspective.

Feb 27 • 13:18 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Zdzisław Najder and the Space of Independent Diplomacy

The article discusses the contributions of Zdzisław Najder in understanding the concept of independence from the perspective of Poland's history.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Artificial Intelligence is the mirror we created

The article discusses the historical perspective on artistic innovation and threats posed by new technologies, likening artificial intelligence to photography's initial impact on painting.

Feb 22 • 05:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Echoes of the 1930s: Are We Closer Than We Think?

Historian Roderick Beaton warns that current political turmoil shows striking similarities to the 1930s, highlighting rising populism and threats to democracy.

Feb 20 • 18:45 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

We are what we think

The article discusses the philosophical perspective that the quality of our lives is determined by the quality of our thoughts, drawing insights from historical figures and cognitive psychology.

Feb 20 • 12:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland as the Archrival of Russia has Practical Goals to Fulfill

The article discusses Poland's historical perspective regarding its relationship with Russia and the practical implications of that relationship in contemporary politics.

Feb 20 • 07:40 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

We Need to Change Our Thinking About Nuclear Weapons

The article discusses the historical context and the need for a new perspective on nuclear weapons and arms control.

Feb 15 • 11:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why think about the end of the world?

The article discusses humanity's historical perspective on the concept of the end of the world, highlighting how awareness and fear have shifted over time, particularly around nuclear threats.

Feb 11 • 02:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

From the transformation of a hopeless optimist to a pessimist full of hope

The article reflects on the author's shift from optimism to a more nuanced perspective on hope and despair over the years, particularly influenced by historical events and figures like Václav Havel.

Feb 10 • 15:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Stubb: Finland Will Not Become a Nuclear Power

Finnish President Alexander Stubb states that Finland will not pursue nuclear weapons, citing a historical perspective on international relations and the evolving landscape of nuclear policy.

Feb 10 • 12:00 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Life & Tech

Historian on Technology Fantasies: 'We Hear So Often That Machines Can Do Everything Better'

Historian Martina Heßler discusses the human tendency to idealize machines and the implications of this mindset.

Feb 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Audio Play: Mother Without Children

The audio play "Lise Meitner or The Splitting of the World" by Maike Wetzel explores the historical and personal impact of the atomic bomb through the perspective of Lise Meitner, as introduced by a character from Dagens Nyheter.

Feb 6 • 08:26 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
World

How Ivan Mikloš reads: Did Trump bury the West's last chance in Venezuela?

The article discusses former Finance Minister Ivan Mikloš's perspective on Fínsky prezident Alexander Stubb's essay regarding the historical shift in the post-war international order and its implications for the West's future.

Jan 7 • 12:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Culture of Remembrance: 'We Want to Broaden the Perspective'

The Dachau Camp Community, formed by former inmates of the Dachau concentration camp and their supporters, advocates for a vibrant culture of remembrance and actively engages in contemporary political debates to combat historical distortion and discrimination.

Jan 1 • 09:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Historical Image: With Pyrotechnics into the Year 1980

A nostalgic perspective challenges the belief that past generations handled fireworks more responsibly, highlighting a New Year's celebration in 1980 that reflects similar behaviors seen today.

Dec 30 • 15:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Donald Trump and the Clash of Civilizations in the 21st Century: 'His worldview is based on race, Christianity, and nationalism'

The article discusses Donald Trump's worldview, which is shaped by race, Christianity, and nationalism, reflecting on historical precedents like Lord Salisbury's perspective on international relations.

Dec 27 • 22:57 UTC

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