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🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Speak your mother tongue with pride, Anambra first lady urges Nigerians

The First Lady of Anambra, Dr. Nonye Soludo, encourages Nigerians to embrace and speak their mother tongues as a celebration of their cultural identity.

Feb 21 • 15:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Sensory vests and live sign language: how people with disabilities followed the parades in adapted spaces at Sapucaí

A samba school focused on inclusivity will open the Champions Parade this Saturday at the Sambódromo da Marquês de Sapucaí, emphasizing diversity and accessibility for people with disabilities.

Feb 21 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Finger-Spelling in Language

The article discusses the development and significance of finger-spelling in the Estonian language, particularly its historical roots and contemporary use.

Feb 16 • 08:22 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Was it a crush or a spark? The RAE invites you to talk about love in Spanish

On Valentine's Day, the RAE encourages Spanish speakers to use the richness of their language to express their feelings of love and friendship.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

If you want to hire Black people, don’t require them to speak fluent English

The article discusses the unnecessary requirement of fluent English in Brazilian corporate job postings, which disproportionately impacts Black candidates and reinforces socio-economic disparities.

Feb 15 • 01:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REPORT TO READERS ⟩ Who Needs Russian-Language Media in Estonia and Is It Dying Out

The prospects of Russian-language media in Estonia are diminishing, yet it remains a crucial element for societal cohesion and an integral part of the media landscape.

Feb 13 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Do you use these 9 words? It can reveal where you are from in Finland

The article discusses how certain Finnish words can indicate a person's regional origin within Finland, highlighting the importance of language in cultural identity.

Feb 10 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Award-winning Helle Metslang: the opportunity to explore what was started until the end is a game of chance

Helle Metslang, an emeritus professor at the University of Tartu, received a national scientific award for her research on the usage-based diversity of the Estonian language, marking significant contributions to contemporary linguistics.

Feb 5 • 11:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Early Childhood Education: How Children Learn that the World is Big and Diverse

Children at the Kita Campus Nest in Landshut learn about Brazil from Marcelo Costa e Silva, engaging with the culture through language and activities.

Feb 3 • 10:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

New license plate MU: Who doesn't drive a big city car is automatically a country bumpkin

A recent study highlights the rich diversity of German curse words compared to those in Spanish and English, showcasing a unique aspect of German culture.

Jan 16 • 11:01 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
Life & Tech

Grandma looks good in English, Spejbl in Lithuanian. How do puppeteers Mudráková and Trecha teach the characters to speak?

Puppeteers Mudráková and Trecha explore how linguistic diversity enriches puppet characters, focusing on English and Lithuanian.

Dec 31 • 00:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
Life & Tech

Rammos for Florina: We will sing whatever we want in whatever language we want

Greek singer Rammos expresses his intention to perform songs in any language during his concert in Florina, challenging language barriers in music.

Dec 27 • 15:57 UTC

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