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๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Artists, intellectuals, and writers defend the glacier law that the government wants to reform

Various artists, intellectuals, and writers in Argentina have voiced their support for the glacier law amid the government's proposed reforms.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

From Pif to Lerner to Milena Vukotic: the no of artists and intellectuals to the referendum in the Anpi appeal

Prominent cultural figures in Italy have rallied against an upcoming referendum scheduled for March 2026, voicing their opposition through an appeal from Anpi.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

These intellectuals and media who justified pedophilia in the 1970s

The resurfacing of a 1977 petition supporting pedophilia, signed by notable French figures, has reignited discussions about the historical complacency of cultural and media elites regarding sexual relations with minors.

Feb 23 โ€ข 20:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Writers in Ramadan: A Migration from the Noise of Writing to the Refuge of Reading

During Ramadan, many writers and intellectuals shift their focus from writing to reading, as the month offers a space for deeper contemplation and spiritual reflection.

Feb 22 โ€ข 06:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

These French intellectuals and journalists who were blind to Khomeini and the Islamic revolution in 1978-1979

The article discusses how notable French intellectuals and journalists misjudged Ayatollah Khomeini and the Islamic revolution in Iran from 1978-1979, contrasting their perspectives with more accurate assessments of the situation.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

They occupy, the State pays: 21 million for 'Spin Time'

A court ruling has ordered Italy's Ministry of the Interior to pay over 21 million euros to the rightful owners of a property known as Spin Time, which has been occupied since 2013 by artists and intellectuals fighting against eviction.

Feb 21 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Ignas Vฤ—gฤ—lฤ— aims to unite intellectuals and parties to change the political system

Ignas Vฤ—gฤ—lฤ— expressed his intention to unite various political forces and organizations to reform the discredited political system in Lithuania.

Feb 19 โ€ข 17:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Intellectuals in the Black Hole Due to the Epstein Scandal

The article discusses the implications of Jeffrey Epstein's actions on the integrity of intellectuals and academic institutions in the West.

Feb 15 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Noam Chomsky, advisor to Jeffrey Epstein: what do intellectuals and philosophers think?

Intellectuals and philosophers are debating the implications of Noam Chomsky's connection to Jeffrey Epstein following the release of Epstein's controversial files, sparking discussions on reputation and the concept of 'cancel culture'.

Feb 11 โ€ข 22:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Germany and Israel: At War with German Memory Culture

Intellectuals in Germany critically assess the country's commitment to Israel in a new book suggesting that excessive Zionism could lead to new forms of fascism.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The commitment of intellectuals to the truth: "Knowing History to Heal the Past"

A meeting in Montecitorio aimed at transforming the neglected tragedy of the Foibe into a shared memory among various nationalities was led by intellectuals discussing their works on 20th-century Julian-Dalmatian history.

Feb 10 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Stop Ordering Sushi, Classist Republic on Pucci and Zichichi: So, Todayโ€ฆ

The article critiques the leftist intellectuals for mocking comedian Andrea Pucci's low education level while ignoring the social mobility of individuals from humble backgrounds.

Feb 9 โ€ข 21:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Dorothy Sayers / How the Queen of Detectives Deciphered the Code of Education

The article discusses Dorothy Sayers' provocative views on education and literacy, delivered during a speech at Oxford.

Feb 8 โ€ข 14:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The 'Nobel' Chase in the Cafรฉ.. Wasini Al-Araj Transforms Intellectuals' 'Joke' into a Nightmarish Novel

Algerian author Wasini Al-Araj explores complex themes in his latest work, transforming a seemingly humorous concept into a profound narrative.

Feb 8 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
Crime & Justice

Royals, politicians, magnates, intellectuals: Epstein files spark storm in global elite circles

The US Justice Department's release of nearly 3 million documents related to Jeffrey Epstein has unveiled a vast network of global elite connections, causing significant repercussions despite no direct implications of wrongdoing.

Feb 5 โ€ข 21:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
National & Local

How the Germans Became Lazy

The article explores the shift in German work culture, discussing concepts like 'sick leave for celebrations' and 'lifestyle part-time work,' and examines the role of intellectuals in this transformation.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
Life & Tech

Vladimiras Lauฤius. About Opium for Intellectuals and the People

The article discusses the concept of 'opium' as it relates to both intellectuals and the general public, comparing insights from Karl Marx and Raymond Aron on belief systems in the context of societal progress.

Feb 4 โ€ข 06:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Crime & Justice

โ€œThere is a kind of privilege laundering, analogous to money launderingโ€

Philosopher Hanno Sauer discusses the close relationship between intellectuals and financial elites in the Epstein case, suggesting that it resembles a form of privilege laundering similar to money laundering, where intellect and finance attempt to legitimize each other.

Feb 3 โ€ข 14:08 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
Crime & Justice

Nigeria: Labour Union Accuses TotalEnergies Expatriates of Bullying Nigerian Colleagues

The Movement of Intellectuals for National Development has petitioned the Nigerian Senate to investigate TotalEnergies for alleged workplace bullying by expatriate employees against their Nigerian counterparts.

Feb 2 โ€ข 15:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

Casanova, beyond the seduction myth

The Venetian Giorgio Cini Foundation dismantles the simplistic label of Casanova as merely a lover and conqueror, revealing the essence of a wandering traveler and fervently European intellectual.

Jan 15 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
National & Local

Croatian Liberalism 25 Years After the Death of Vlado Gotovac Is Left Without Ideas, Courage, and Allies

The article reflects on the legacy of Vlado Gotovac, a significant Croatian intellectual and politician, noting the decline of liberal ideas and allies in Croatia 25 years after his death.

Jan 13 โ€ข 16:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Widespread boycott of an Australian festival after the exclusion of a Palestinian writer.. What is the connection to Bondi?

Dozens of writers and intellectuals have boycotted the Adelaide Writers' Festival in protest against the exclusion of Palestinian-Australian writer Randa Abdel-Fattah from the 2026 program due to alleged cultural sensitivity concerns following a shooting incident at Bondi Beach during Hanukkah celebrations.

Jan 11 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
World

Elio, the Super Fascist Who Became a Communist

Elio Vittorini exemplifies many 20th-century Italian intellectuals who shifted ideologies, showcasing a continuity of anti-bourgeois sentiment rather than a moral conversion, as he moved from fascism to communism during the 1930s.

Jan 3 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

John Berger and the Loss of Rural Culture

The article reflects on the legacy of John Berger, a significant intellectual figure, and discusses the paradox of small farmers viewing ecologists as adversaries.

Jan 2 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
World

Irina and Dmitri Shostakovich: How to Survive in a Leaden Time?

Irina, the third wife of Dmitri Shostakovich, shares her memories of the renowned composer and the dangers faced by intellectuals in the Soviet Union during his final years.

Jan 1 โ€ข 17:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
Life & Tech

Books of the Year 2025: The Best of the Best

Authors and intellectuals share their most significant books of the year in this annual review.

Dec 29 โ€ข 15:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
Crime & Justice

From Antisemitism to Antizionism: Why So Much Hate?

The article discusses how antisemitism is fueled by mediocre politicians and intellectuals, highlighting the dangerous consequences of hate speech as exemplified by the Sydney attack.

Dec 29 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

January 11, 1972 โ€“ the intellectual and political leaders of the Croatian Spring arrested

On January 11, 1972, ten prominent intellectual and political leaders of the Croatian Spring were arrested, marking a significant suppression of the movement aimed at fostering Croatian national identity and rights.

Jan 11 โ€ข 06:30 UTC

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