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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jani Mäkelä mocks a member of parliament who defected from the Finns Party

Jani Mäkelä and former Finns Party MP Mikko Polvinen exchange barbs over identity and public funding on Facebook.

Mar 23 • 06:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Concrete Steps on the Left

Spain's left-wing coalition, Sumar, is at a critical juncture as it seeks to establish a credible political identity ahead of upcoming general elections.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Võsu Mystery: Who Was the Unknown Tortured Man Found in Garden Soil?

A skull and skeletal remains were discovered in the soil of a summer cottage in Võsu, raising questions about the identity of the victim and the circumstances of their death.

Mar 22 • 18:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Word on the War with Culture

The article discusses the manipulation of cultural language by politicians in Slovakia, highlighting the role of artists and writers in shaping the true meaning of concepts like nation and homeland.

Mar 22 • 12:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Habermas Awaits Europe

German philosopher Jürgen Habermas reflects on the intrinsic relationship between nation-states and nationalism following the transformations in Europe after the fall of the Soviet bloc.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The lost generation of the left in times of the right

This article discusses the challenges faced by progressive movements in response to a rising right-wing sentiment, highlighting the need for identity and material concerns to be reconciled.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Will 'Mini-Trump' win the elections on Sunday? The far right is leading in the polls in Slovenia

The far-right SDS party, symbolized by the accordion, leads polls ahead of the Slovenian elections, with a campaign emphasizing nationalism and cultural identity.

Mar 22 • 03:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

KD profile does not want to disclose anonymous financier

KD politician Alice Teodorescu Måwe has received funds for personal security but refuses to disclose the financier's identity.

Mar 21 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Extreme Thinness and Other Ultra-Conservative Strains in Daily Life

The article discusses the cultural pressures surrounding extreme thinness as a dominant beauty ideal influenced by ultra-conservative political contexts in both Hollywood and Europe.

Mar 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Big shoes and sharp mind

The article reflects on the early political career of Umberto Bossi, highlighting his unique character and the impact he had on local politics in Northern Italy during the early 1990s.

Mar 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

The story behind that apple video and 9 key moments from Pierre Poilievre’s Joe Rogan episode

Pierre Poilievre, leader of the Canadian Conservative Party, discusses various topics with Joe Rogan during a recent interview, including Canadian identity and political issues.

Mar 20 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Society and Spectacle: About the First Night of Catalan Letters

The first Night of Catalan Letters, celebrated in a lavish manner, reflects on the intentions behind Catalan identity during a time of political discourse.

Mar 20 • 07:37 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Erika Hilton - whatever she wants to be

The article discusses the role of Erika Hilton, a deputy in Brazil, in leading a committee for women's rights amid cultural debates on representation.

Mar 19 • 16:21 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Benjamin Dousa: It is Swedish to Avoid Chaos and Queue at the Checkout

Swedish Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation, Benjamin Dousa, emphasizes the value of pragmatism and rationality in Swedish culture, while reflecting on the debate around what constitutes Swedish values.

Mar 19 • 08:51 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sara Kukka-Salam: 'The S must take responsibility for how they speak about immigrants'

Sara Kukka-Salam discusses the responsibility of politicians in Sweden to address how they talk about immigrants, drawing inspiration from Zohran Mamdani's address to New York Muslims.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

PiS is looking for a new logo. Civic Coalition has already changed it

Political parties in Poland, including PiS and the Civic Coalition, are increasingly changing their visual identities to respond to evolving public perceptions and political landscapes.

Mar 19 • 03:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Patriotic Lime: The Reason Why Taiwanese Rapper Decided to Testify Under Request of Chinese Authorities

Taiwanese rapper Chen Baiyuan, known for his anti-Communist lyrics, reflects on his past support for China's narrative and discusses the evolving threat of infiltration efforts by the Chinese Communist Party in Taiwan.

Mar 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Severe Outburst from PS's Vigelius about Hame Support – Now the Roma Association Speaks

Joakim Vigelius of the Perussuomalaiset party criticizes the funding of traditional hame garments for the Roma community, prompting a response from the Finnish Roma Association.

Mar 18 • 19:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Podcast 'Hey Munich': Teammates, Goal Scorers – and Drug Dealers

The latest episode of the 'Hey Munich' podcast discusses a shocking case of a player in an amateur football club in Munich who misled everyone about his identity while being involved in drug dealing.

Mar 18 • 17:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Radicals Against Özdemir: Why are Leftists and Islamists Attacking Cem Özdemir?

Cem Özdemir faces backlash from both leftist and Islamist extremists despite his recent electoral victory as a Green party candidate in Baden-Württemberg.

Mar 17 • 16:44 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Janusz Lewandowski: Europe is Awakening. How Putin and Trump Changed the Geopolitics of the EU

The article discusses the impact of historical events and key leaders like Putin and Trump on the geopolitical landscape of Europe, emphasizing a renewed awareness in Europe regarding its political stability and identity.

Mar 17 • 13:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dr. Bartłomiej Gajos: When Vladimir Putin Speaks About Poland, It Should Ring Alarm Bells for Politicians

Dr. Bartłomiej Gajos discusses the implications of historical policy and propaganda in Russia, emphasizing its importance for the future of Poland and its identity.

Mar 17 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Misandry: "It is considered cool to say: Men are trash"

The article discusses the growing misandry in society, tracing the roots of male frustration and anger to identity politics.

Mar 17 • 04:44 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Progressive Reconstruction: Ideas, Social Alliances, New Political Subject

A discussion on the need for a progressive political shift in Greece, addressing social challenges and the impact of consumerism.

Mar 16 • 16:42 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Demand to rename Saharanpur after Mother Shakumbhari' - Imran Masood's request in Lok Sabha

Congress MP Imran Masood proposed renaming Saharanpur railway station after Mother Shakumbhari Devi during a discussion on railway budget demands in Lok Sabha.

Mar 16 • 14:44 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

The Strategy Criticized: The Liberals Risk Becoming a 'Butler Party'

The Liberal party's recent strategy to attract support from other parties is facing criticism, with suggestions that this approach may endanger their identity and core voter base.

Mar 15 • 19:09 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Lose your identity or leave... the lean years for Muslims in Europe

The article reflects on the challenges faced by Muslims in Europe over the past decade, especially in light of rising Islamophobia and political tensions.

Mar 15 • 15:32 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How much is the Oscar worth for Brazilian cinema?

The recent Oscar nominations for "The Secret Agent" have sparked a significant wave of public enthusiasm in Brazil, highlighting cultural and political divides around the recognition of Brazilian cinema.

Mar 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The World After Habermas

The article reflects on the intellectual legacy of Jürgen Habermas, highlighting both his influence and certain aspects he overlooked.

Mar 14 • 18:05 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Election researcher: 'Voters see themselves as red or blue'

An election researcher states that after three years of a centrist government in Denmark, voters still identify strongly with traditional political divisions, despite attempts to create a new political landscape.

Mar 14 • 15:15 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘We are a completely different political party’: inside the Greens’ membership boom

The Green Party in England and Wales has seen its membership soar from 66,000 to 215,000 under new leadership, prompting discussions about its evolving identity and culture.

Mar 14 • 09:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

N. Papandreou on the expulsion of Konstantinopoulos: The criminalization of differing opinions is not part of PASOK's identity

Nikos Papandreou expresses his opposition to the expulsion of Odysseas Konstantinopoulos from PASOK, arguing that the party's historical identity supports the expression of diverse opinions.

Mar 13 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘I have never seen anything like it’: MP warns of rise in extreme views on race and identity

MP Zubir Ahmed cautions about an increase in extreme views on race and identity, reflecting a concerning shift in societal attitudes towards Islamophobia.

Mar 12 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

He disguised himself as a 'white elephant' for years, no one knew his face, and he won a seat in the Senate

A Colombian Senate candidate, who campaigned disguised as a 'white elephant' for anti-corruption, won with 121,000 votes after revealing his identity two days before the election.

Mar 11 • 11:21 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The new leader is fine, but we won't show him, Iran reports

Iran states that its new leader is doing well but has chosen not to reveal his identity.

Mar 11 • 08:06 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Tomas Ramberg: The Tidö parties nurture a revolutionary at their breast

The article discusses how the Sweden Democrats represent a revolutionary force in Swedish politics, particularly in their approach to immigration and national identity.

Mar 10 • 09:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Special. "Åkesson has a bunch of losers to drag around"

Sweden's SD leader discusses the meaning of Swedish identity and political prospects ahead of a potential right-wing government.

Mar 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

No precedent for Iceland's path towards the EU

The article discusses the lack of precedent for Iceland's approach to potential EU membership.

Mar 10 • 00:55 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Pécs rises against Fidesz: A pre-election report from the city where thousands welcomed Péter Magyar

The article covers the pre-election atmosphere in Pécs, Hungary, as the city prepares for significant parliamentary elections against Viktor Orbán's regime.

Mar 9 • 20:06 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

"My dad was kidnapped and tortured during the time of Rodríguez Lara," President Daniel Noboa recounted

In an interview, Ecuadorean President Daniel Noboa shared his father's past experiences of kidnapping and torture during the military dictatorship of Guillermo Rodríguez Lara, highlighting his political identity and the misconceptions surrounding it.

Mar 9 • 15:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The Consequences for the Coalition: The CDU's Problem is the SPD

The CDU is facing internal challenges as the declining SPD and identity issues force it to consider alternative coalition partners.

Mar 9 • 15:32 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Who is Khamenei's son, the new Iranian supreme leader?

The article discusses the identity and background of Khamenei's son as the new Iranian supreme leader.

Mar 9 • 09:43 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
World

Iran has chosen Khamenei's successor; Israel promises to act against the new country's supreme leader

Iran has selected a new supreme leader after the Expert Assembly's decision, though their identity remains undisclosed, sparking reactions from the U.S. and Israel.

Mar 8 • 14:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

MEELIS OIDSALU ⟩ The Reform Party wants to present itself as a natural embodiment of Estonian statehood

The Estonian Reform Party aims to rebrand itself as a key representation of Estonian statehood through a new visual identity.

Mar 8 • 11:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Perceiving Oneself as Female

The article discusses the confusion surrounding the definition of womanhood in contemporary society, particularly contrasting left and right perspectives on gender identity.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Iranian clergy agree on the name of the new supreme leader

Iranian religious leaders have come to a consensus on the identity of the new supreme leader following recent political developments.

Mar 8 • 08:45 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Big Attack by BJP MP Manoj Tiwari on TMC

BJP MP Manoj Tiwari criticized TMC for revealing its true identity through violent activities in West Bengal.

Mar 7 • 09:09 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Okamura: We are under pressure from abroad, but we have chosen Czech citizens

Tomio Okamura states that despite external pressures, the focus remains on Czech citizens.

Mar 7 • 07:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

It will determine the course of the state.. Know the most prominent candidates to succeed Ali Khamenei

Iran is currently experiencing significant internal political and military tensions over the selection of a new Supreme Leader, which will influence the nation’s future identity and international relations.

Mar 6 • 19:08 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Let the achievements of Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu speak for themselves

The article discusses how athletes Eileen Gu and Alysa Liu, representing China and the USA respectively, have faced cultural and political scrutiny rather than being recognized solely for their achievements.

Mar 6 • 01:30 UTC

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