The Ministry of Education wants to allow people to register two native languages in the population register
The Estonian Ministry of Education is proposing to allow individuals to register two native languages and specify their nationality in the population register.
Ministry's plan: it will be possible to mark two native languages in the population register
The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes to allow individuals to register two native languages and self-identify their ethnicity in the national population register.
'Trump is speaking the language that Iran understands,' says US Treasury Secretary
US Treasury Secretary Scott Baesett supports President Trump's confrontational stance towards Iran amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.
Vocational education must be conducted in the Lithuanian language
The Lithuanian Seimas has passed amendments to the Vocational Training Law, mandating that vocational education be conducted in the Lithuanian language.
Linguist I. Smetonienฤ on Lithuania's language policy: if I had to give a grade, I would assign an 8
I. Smetonienฤ, a linguist, assesses Lithuania's language policy positively, suggesting an average grade of 8 based on public language use.
HENDRIK AGUR โฉ Transition to Estonian-language education dismantles parallel worlds
The transition to Estonian-language education signifies not just an educational reform but a decision about the future identity of Estonia.
Organizing Issues of Foreign Employment: Strengthening Measures Against Malicious Businesses and Promoting Japanese Language Education
The Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare is addressing foreign employment issues, focusing on stricter measures against unscrupulous employers and the promotion of Japanese language education.
The Parliament approved the proposal to conduct vocational training only in the Lithuanian language
The Lithuanian Parliament has passed a law requiring that vocational training programs be conducted exclusively in the Lithuanian language, with exceptions for foreign students.
The TSJC annuls the opposition for chauffeur of the Parliament for requiring an excessive level of Catalan
The Supreme Court of Justice of Catalonia has annulled the requirements for chauffeur positions in the Parliament due to excessive language demands.
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.
News in Simplified Language on March 17
The Latvian government plans to assign the Bank of Latvia to oversee non-bank lenders to simplify regulation, amid some ministerial skepticism.
Even America's critics often speak its strategic language
The article analyzes the rhetorical frameworks that shape discussions about military conflicts, particularly in the context of American and Israeli actions in the Middle East.
Trump on NATO's "very bad" future. Radosลaw Sikorski: It is worrying that he said "they" instead of "we"
Donald Trump warned that NATO faces a "very bad" future if U.S. allies do not help Washington unblock the Strait of Hormuz, with Polish Foreign Minister Radosลaw Sikorski expressing concern over Trump's language.
South Africa: No, South African Government Not Removing English From Public Schools
Rumors suggesting that the South African government plans to remove English as a language of instruction in public schools are unfounded and stem from misunderstandings regarding new educational policies.
Roblox will use AI to reformulate inappropriate language in chats and maintain civility
Roblox has introduced a new feature that utilizes artificial intelligence to reformulate inappropriate messages in real-time, aiming to maintain civility and smooth gameplay in chat conversations.
Instead of coffee to go, it will be 'coffee to carry' and in Cyrillic. Russia fights against western influence in language
New laws in Russia compel businesses to change signs and menus to adhere to strict localization rules that reject Western influences.
The 'Blank Areas' of the Global South: The Foreign Ministry to Dispatch Japanese Language Experts
The Japanese Foreign Ministry plans to send experts to areas in the Global South lacking Japanese language learning environments starting in 2026, in line with the stricter foreigner policies of the Takai administration.
LVAT: The decision regarding the increased Lithuanian language lessons in ethnic minority schools will not be postponed
The Lithuanian Supreme Administrative Court has ruled that there will be no postponement of the decision to increase Lithuanian language lessons in ethnic minority schools, effective September 1.
Minister: despite difficulties, we will implement the decision regarding Lithuanian lessons in national minority schools
Lithuanian Minister Raminta Popovienฤ affirms the government's commitment to implement changes in the number of Lithuanian language lessons in national minority schools, despite facing challenges after a court ruling denied a delay in the decision's effect.
Struggle between Government and Autonomous Communities over conversation assistants: thousands of foreign youth may not go to schools due to "lack of legal security"
The program for foreign conversation assistants in Spain is at risk due to inspections by the Ministry of Labor, which claims these assistants are being misclassified as false interns.
Why there's a push to make English an official language in New Zealand
New Zealand's New Zealand First party advocates for designating English as an official language due to its widespread use and influence in the country, sparking a national debate.
New Zealand coalition votes to make English an official language as critics slam โcynicalโ bill
A New Zealand coalition government has approved a bill to recognize English as an official language, drawing criticism from opposition and linguists who labeled it unnecessary.
Rhetoric on Iran: How Merz Becomes the New Merkel
The article discusses the evolving rhetoric of German Chancellor Olaf Scholz regarding the Iran conflict, highlighting a shift from strong language to a more reserved stance.
VIDEO: The Constitutional Court reviews the case on the use of minority languages
The Constitutional Court of Latvia is reviewing a case concerning the obligations of public media to produce content in minority languages, which some lawmakers argue undermines the status of the Latvian language.
MERILYN MERISTO โฉ Mandatory B Foreign Language - A Futile Burden or an Investment in the Future?
Professor Merilyn Meristo argues the necessity of discussing the B foreign language requirement in Estonian education, noting that the call to abolish it is premature.
HTM: under certain conditions, Russian-language vocational education will still be possible in the future
Estonia's Ministry of Education has clarified that Russian-language vocational education will remain possible under specific conditions despite the primary language of instruction being Estonian.
Montreal bakery faces Quebec language watchdog complaint over TikTok videos
A Montreal bakery has received a complaint from Quebec's language watchdog for using too much English in its TikTok content, raising concerns about compliance with the province's French language charter.
McGill, Concordia drop legal battle with Quebec government over tuition hikes
McGill and Concordia universities have decided to discontinue their legal challenge against the Quebec government's tuition hike for out-of-province students, despite a previous court ruling in their favor.
Hendrik Agur: Transition Schools Should be Nationalized Even for a Time
Hendrik Agur advocates for the nationalization of transition schools in Estonia to promote Estonian-language education, particularly in the multicultural region of Ida-Virumaa.
Museum and language awareness is not enough; Ukrainians must be integrated into the labor market. Interview with translator and researcher Viktoria Prituljak
This article discusses the challenges of integrating Ukrainian refugees into the Latvian labor market and highlights ongoing research on the subject.
Czech for Taxi Drivers Will Be Mandatory. Bolt Has Already Launched a Course
Czech authorities have mandated a Czech language course for taxi drivers, with Bolt already offering training.
Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center abandons Russian language continuing education
Ida-Viru Vocational Education Center in Estonia has decided to discontinue Russian language adult education programs while transitioning to entirely Estonian language vocational instruction.
Transition to Latvian Language in Preschools: Progress Visible, but Challenges Remain
Latvian preschools are seeing progress in transitioning to the Latvian language, but significant challenges still persist.
Trump insulted after the court's abolition of tariffs
Trump expressed his anger with vulgar language following the court's decision to abolish tariffs.
Language tests for small children may become mandatory
The Swedish government is considering making language tests for young children mandatory to detect those who need support early on.
The Government of Illa makes Catalan a mandatory requirement for immigrants renewing their residency
The Catalan government has mandated that immigrants renewing their residency must study Catalan as a requirement for their permit renewal.
To enhance Japanese language instruction, the government plans to change laws to make support staff official school employees
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 requirement for foreigners sparked passions: "And now you speak Lithuanian, understood?"
A new mandate requiring foreigners to provide services in Lithuanian has caused various complications and sparked public debate in Lithuania.
The Wage Index Explained in Layman's Terms
This article explains the wage index in simple language, making it accessible to a broader audience.
Kalev Stoicescu: the language requirement does not exempt from military service
Kalev Stoicescu argues that establishing a language requirement for military service does not actually exempt individuals from serving in the Estonian Defense Forces.
We do our own thing - Silesian is alive. This is our only response to Nawrocki's veto
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.
Providers Sound the Alarm: Criticism of the Approval Stop for Integration Courses
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 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.
LIVE FROM POSTIMEES โฉ Do Estonians like swear words?
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 driver's license tests now only given in English
Florida has announced that driver's license tests will only be administered in English starting February 6.
The Swedish government will tighten the requirements to become Swedish
The Swedish government has proposed stricter criteria for immigrants seeking Swedish citizenship, including longer residency, a minimum income, and knowledge of the Swedish language.
Language Policy: Poison Remains Poison
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 Proposes Law Changes to Mandate Service Provision in Latvian Language
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.
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.
Fact-checking driver's license in Florida: Are those who do not speak English more dangerous behind the wheel?
Florida has mandated that all driving tests must now be conducted solely in English, raising concerns about the implications for non-English speakers.