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Hendrik Agur advocates for the nationalization of transition schools in Estonia to promote Estonian-language education, particularly in the multicultural region of Ida-Virumaa.

This article discusses the challenges of integrating Ukrainian refugees into the Latvian labor market and highlights ongoing research on the subject.

Czech authorities have mandated a Czech language course for taxi drivers, with Bolt already offering training.

Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center in Estonia has decided to discontinue Russian language adult education programs while transitioning to entirely Estonian language vocational instruction.

Latvian preschools are seeing progress in transitioning to the Latvian language, but significant challenges still persist.

Trump expressed his anger with vulgar language following the court's decision to abolish tariffs.

The Swedish government is considering making language tests for young children mandatory to detect those who need support early on.

The Catalan government has mandated that immigrants renewing their residency must study Catalan as a requirement for their permit renewal.

The Japanese Ministry of Education plans to revise regulations to officially designate Japanese language support assistants and native language support staff as school employees, aiming to strengthen education for students who require Japanese language instruction.

A new mandate requiring foreigners to provide services in Lithuanian has caused various complications and sparked public debate in Lithuania.

This article explains the wage index in simple language, making it accessible to a broader audience.

Kalev Stoicescu argues that establishing a language requirement for military service does not actually exempt individuals from serving in the Estonian Defense Forces.

The article discusses the public's reaction to Karol Nawrocki's veto against the Silesian language law, which was not surprising to residents of Upper Silesia, who continue to promote and develop Silesian culture and language.

The suspension of approvals for integration courses threatens smaller educational institutions and leaves thousands of migrants without vital access to language and integration programs in Germany.

Bobana has expressed concerns over the restriction of speaking English during municipal council meetings in Iceland.

A discussion has emerged regarding the omission of some swear words from the new Estonian language dictionary, leading to a petition for their inclusion.

Florida has announced that driver's license tests will only be administered in English starting February 6.

The Swedish government has proposed stricter criteria for immigrants seeking Swedish citizenship, including longer residency, a minimum income, and knowledge of the Swedish language.

The German Ministry of Agriculture plans to replace the term 'pesticides' with 'plant protection' in an effort to rebuild trust in agricultural practices, raising concerns about transparency.

Nauris Puntulis, a deputy from the opposition National Alliance in Latvia, proposes amendments to the Consumer Rights Protection Law to require communication with consumers in the state language.

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.

Florida has mandated that all driving tests must now be conducted solely in English, raising concerns about the implications for non-English speakers.

A new Florida regulation requiring all driving tests to be conducted only in English has affected numerous Hispanic migrants, including Daniela, who previously passed her driving exam in Spanish.

Former ski runner Zuzana Kocumová, who was once fired for refusing to add the Czech suffix 'ová' to her name, is astonished by a new rule from Czech Television introduced just before the Olympics.

Iceland's Minister of Education, Inga Sæland, advocates for separating children in schools who require special Icelandic language instruction from others, emphasizing the importance of language proficiency before opportunities can be provided.

In North Rhine-Westphalia, children who do not demonstrate sufficient proficiency in German will now be required to begin school a year earlier, as emphasized by Education Minister Dorothee Feller and Prime Minister Hendrik Wüst.

Inga Sæland advocates for schools with differentiation to better support children whose first language is not Icelandic, citing the need for improvements in the Icelandic education system and looking to Finland for guidance.

Sílvia Orriols has initiated a campaign in Barcelona to enforce Catalan language labeling by filing complaints against 700 businesses.

The article discusses how the Kremlin manipulates language and meaning in Russia by redefining terms and banning certain words in its official dictionary, reflecting an authoritarian approach to governance.

The article discusses how the Kremlin redefines words and bans certain expressions in Russia through a newly revised dictionary, impacting public discourse and perception.

Croatia has continued its approach to the OECD this year, maintaining idyllic relations with some neighboring countries while others face disputes, as Pantovčak and Banski Dvori struggle to find common ground in foreign policy.

The article discusses Slavo-Macedonians, the artificial language policy in North Macedonia, and community responses to cultural interventions, sparked by a recent controversy involving the mayor of Florina.