Professor and language expert Finn-Erik Vinje has died
Finn-Erik Vinje, a renowned professor and expert in modern Norwegian language, has passed away at the age of 90.
The Vilnius City Council will decide on strengthening the Lithuanian language in three national minority schools
The Vilnius City Council is set to discuss measures aimed at enhancing the Lithuanian language instruction in several national minority schools.
Mariupol City Council reports on fate of city's first Ukrainian-language school
The Mariupol City Council details the ongoing destruction of the city's first Ukrainian-language school, which remains in ruins following a bombing in March 2022.
Sign Language in Preschool: Heated Debate in Umeå City Council
A heated debate in Umeå's city council centered on ensuring competency in sign language within local preschools following personnel changes at a specific preschool.
Hamas Leader: The Peace Council's Duties are Ambiguous and the Language of Threats Will Not Intimidate Us
A Hamas official criticized the recent U.S. Peace Council meeting, claiming that its responsibilities regarding Gaza remain unclear and that threats against Hamas will not deter their stance.
Āboliņš calls on deputies to decide to terminate operations of Russian-language radio stations
The chairman of the National Electronic Media Council of Latvia is urging parliament to make a decision on ending the operations of Russian-language radio stations funded by the state.
Bobana criticizes not being allowed to speak English at town council meetings
Bobana has expressed dissatisfaction over the restrictions preventing them from speaking English during town council meetings.
Bobana repeatedly stopped when she tried to save herself in English at municipal council meetings
Bobana faced repeated interruptions while attempting to communicate in English during municipal council meetings.
Bobana criticizes not being allowed to speak in English at municipal council meetings
Bobana has expressed concerns over the restriction of speaking English during municipal council meetings in Iceland.
Markus Allard refused to stop swearing – meeting interrupted
A regional council meeting in Örebro was interrupted due to inappropriate language used by Markus Allard, forcing the council to pause proceedings.
Approved SIF priorities for 2026
The Council of the Society Integration Foundation (SIF) has approved its priorities for the year, including the enhancement of Latvian language education, promoting civic participation, supporting social innovations, and providing assistance to families, with plans to involve at least 3000 Ukrainian civilians in Latvian language learning.
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.
A Gerona City Council Treats Spanish as a 'Foreign Language' in Its Catalan Use Regulation
The Gerona City Council's new language regulation classifies Spanish as a 'permitted language,' prompting allegations from Convivencia CÃvica Catalana.