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🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

The Minister of Social Services on the Healthcare Scandals: 'It Affects Us'

Sweden's Minister of Social Services, Camilla Waltersson Grönvall, acknowledges the need for improved patient safety after meeting with the Deaf Association regarding the lack of sign language interpreters in hospitals.

Feb 27 • 15:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The story of the teacher with dual sensory impairment who overcomes limits and teaches classes to interpreters at the university of Quito: 'There are no barriers when one makes an effort'

A teacher with dual sensory impairment is successfully teaching at a prestigious university in Quito, Ecuador, demonstrating the power of determination over obstacles.

Feb 23 • 15:11 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

A Member of Parliament Proposes to Include Sign Language in Elective Subjects in Schools

A Lithuanian MP proposes to include sign language as an elective subject in schools to promote the profession of sign language interpreters and to fulfill international human rights commitments.

Feb 21 • 15:08 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Arrest warrant executed against young man involved in the murder of a family of interpreters in Morelia

A second suspect has been arrested in the kidnapping and murder of a family of Mexican Sign Language interpreters in Morelia, which occurred on January 15.

Feb 18 • 15:35 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
World

UN wants to save on sign language interpreters for meeting on disability rights

The UN plans to cut funding for sign language interpreters during a significant meeting in Geneva concerning disability rights, potentially hindering inclusion efforts.

Feb 18 • 14:35 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

This is the Year of the Horse: 'Big Events May Happen'

According to Chinese astrology, the transition from the Year of the Snake to the Year of the Horse on February 17 may bring significant changes, according to interpreters.

Feb 17 • 19:50 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Seeking to guarantee Indigenous interpreters for incarcerated individuals in Mexico

Efforts are underway in Mexico to ensure Indigenous individuals in detention have access to interpreter and translator services during their legal proceedings.

Feb 17 • 19:43 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

REVIEW: The Interpreter Knows the Weight of Words

The article reviews the important role of interpreters and the significance of their work in communication.

Feb 11 • 08:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Unprotected migrants: Driving license tests in this place in the United States will be only in English

Florida will require that all tests related to obtaining a driver's license be conducted only in English and without interpreters starting February 6, 2026.

Feb 8 • 12:15 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Miriam Garlo: "We need interpreters in all public administrations"

Miriam Garlo, the first deaf lead actress nominated for a Goya award, advocates for greater equality and inclusion in public administration through the provision of interpreters.

Feb 6 • 18:51 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The trial of a deaf man accused of a particularly brutal murder is postponed due to an unexpected reason

A trial for 35-year-old Donatas ÄŒerneckas, accused of brutally murdering his 58-year-old father and assaulting his mother in the Jonava region, was postponed due to the absence of sign language interpreters necessary for the deaf defendant.

Feb 6 • 15:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Chios: Attempt to guide migrants by NGO members reported by Adonis Georgiadis

Health Minister Adonis Georgiadis reported an attempt by NGO members to mislead a rescued migrant family in Chios, posing as interpreters and falsely claiming to have arranged communications with the hospital administration.

Feb 5 • 13:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sessions of the Teresina City Council now have broadcasts with a sign language interpreter

The Teresina City Council has started providing Brazilian Sign Language (Libras) interpreters during ordinary sessions, allowing deaf individuals to follow discussions and decisions live on TV Câmara's YouTube channel.

Feb 4 • 19:11 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Crime & Justice

Michoacán Prosecutor's Office reveals more relatives involved in the murder of interpreter family

The Michoacán Attorney General's Office announced that further investigations have revealed additional relatives of the victims involved in the murder of an interpreter family, beyond the already detained suspect.

Feb 4 • 18:29 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

World-class pianist Olga Kern to perform in Tallinn on Wednesday

Olga Kern, celebrated for her charisma and musical sensitivity, is one of the most prominent interpreters of her generation and a historic gold medalist at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition in 2001, the only female winner in the past fifty years.

Feb 3 • 11:23 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Ukrainian War Increased the Need for Interpreters in Finnish Emergency Services

The ongoing war in Ukraine has led to a significant rise in emergency calls in foreign languages in Finland, necessitating more interpreters for these communications.

Feb 3 • 07:53 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Carnival 2026: registrations for accessible boxes start on Tuesday; know the details

Registrations for accessible and inclusive boxes for the Carnival in Salvador will begin on Tuesday, featuring adaptations for accessibility including audio description, sign language interpreters, and trained mobility assistants.

Feb 3 • 01:09 UTC

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