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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

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.

Mar 23 • 07:55 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

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.

Mar 23 • 04:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The Ministry's Plan: The Population Register Will Allow Two Mother Tongues to Be Recorded

The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes allowing individuals to record two native languages in the population register as part of an effort to recognize the increasing number of bilingual families.

Mar 23 • 04:48 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In the Seimas - proposal to halve the minimum student count requirement for national minority schools

A proposal has been registered in the Lithuanian parliament to reduce the minimum number of students required for national minority schools, aimed at ensuring their viability and access to education in native languages.

Mar 21 • 10:05 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Souleymane Gueye: "There is an awareness regarding the place of national languages in Senegal"

Souleymane Gueye discusses the growing recognition of the importance of national languages in Senegal amidst declining reading habits globally.

Mar 21 • 06:17 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Connected to the past, strong into the future: Passing on traditional languages

Efforts are being made in Kalumburu, Australia, to revive three endangered Indigenous languages spoken by a dwindling number of elders.

Mar 21 • 01:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Chatting on WhatsApp will be easier, messages will be automatically translated

WhatsApp is introducing an automatic translation feature that will enable users to chat with speakers of other languages easily.

Mar 20 • 07:33 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Editorial: A critically important skill is disappearing from Finland

Finland is becoming increasingly linguistically challenged, as evidenced by a significant drop in students enrolling in foreign language exams compared to previous years.

Mar 19 • 12:45 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

"Skandars" – A New International Fantasy Bestseller for Young Readers

The article discusses the release of the epic fantasy series 'Skandars,' centered on a unicorn rider and recently translated into over 20 languages, gaining immense popularity with readers.

Mar 19 • 11:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

OLED AGREE? These zodiac signs value love and service

This article explores which zodiac signs most desire assistance from their partners, linking astrology to personal love languages.

Mar 18 • 20:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Classes in Lithuanian will be established at schools for ethnic minorities in Vilnius

Classes conducted in Lithuanian will be created in several schools in Vilnius that serve ethnic minorities, promoting the Lithuanian language alongside the preservation of minority languages and cultures.

Mar 18 • 14:46 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Seimas Returned to Improve Legislative Amendments to Help Polish Schools Survive in the Regions

The Lithuanian Parliament is revamping legislative proposals to ensure national minority education in native languages, particularly for Polish communities.

Mar 17 • 14:41 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Action on Nora's obscene song, only the Hindi version removed from YouTube

Nora Fatehi's item song 'Sarke Chunar Teri' has sparked controversy, leading to the removal of its Hindi version from YouTube following widespread criticism, while versions in other languages remain available.

Mar 17 • 08:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Literary Academy Awards Announced in 24 Indian Languages

The Sahitya Akademi has announced the winners of its much-anticipated literary awards in 24 recognized Indian languages.

Mar 16 • 10:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Proto. How Our Proto-Language Reached the Ends of the World: A Mix of Languages

This article presents a fragment of Laura Spinney's book discussing the origins and spread of the Proto-Slavic language.

Mar 13 • 15:20 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Spotify no longer speaks only English, the world of pop becomes polyglot

Spotify's data reveals a significant increase in the diversity of languages in global pop music charts, with songs in 16 different languages featured in last year's Global Top 50.

Mar 12 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

China’s rubber-stamp parliament set to approve ‘ethnic unity’ law

China's National People’s Congress is set to vote on legislation that will reduce the status of minority ethnic languages in education, among other laws.

Mar 12 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Youth Center opens 625 spots for free workshops in Feira de Santana; learn how to participate

The Youth Center in Feira de Santana has opened 625 spots for various free workshops, including languages and science initiation, which students can enroll in until March 16.

Mar 10 • 14:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Potato, delightful in all languages – 4 recipes that prove it

The article explores the significance of the potato, detailing its history, cultivation in Peru, and its global appeal with a presentation of various recipes.

Mar 10 • 12:42 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Interpreted emergency calls are on the rise

The need for interpretation in emergency calls in Finland has surged by over 770% in the past five years, according to the Emergency Services Authority.

Mar 10 • 10:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Emergency calls are being interpreted more often

Emergency calls in Finland are increasingly interpreted in multiple languages, reflecting the diverse linguistic needs of callers.

Mar 10 • 07:23 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

One Minute Lecture: Can the Language of a Small Nation be an Advantage?

The lecture discusses how exposure to multiple languages can provide a cognitive advantage for speakers of smaller languages like Estonian.

Mar 10 • 07:22 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

TESTS: Do you know what these words borrowed from other languages mean?

The article presents a test to assess the reader's knowledge of borrowed words, or barbarisms, in the Latvian language.

Mar 8 • 22:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tampere University Plans to Cut Language Offerings Drastically – Even Popular Languages Are Being Removed

Tampere University is significantly reducing its language offerings due to resource shortages, with plans to cut from 13 languages to 7 by next academic year, including popular options like Japanese and Korean.

Mar 8 • 06:08 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Google introduces Yorùbá, Hausa support for AI Search in Nigeria

Google has expanded its AI search features to include Yorùbá and Hausa languages in Nigeria, enhancing accessibility for speakers of these languages.

Mar 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

About 20 students are learning Latvian at a Paris university

Around 20 students are currently enrolled in a Latvian language program at the National Institute of Eastern Languages and Civilizations in Paris.

Mar 5 • 15:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Comment: Student, seize this opportunity and your salary may have one more zero added

A new experimental program in Finnish universities is offering students the chance to study rare languages without prior experience, highlighting potential advantages in the job market.

Mar 5 • 10:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The case regarding minority languages in public media has been concluded; the verdict will be announced on March 30

The Latvian parliament has concluded the debate over the legality of using minority languages in public media, with a verdict expected on March 30.

Mar 2 • 13:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

LIVE: The Constitutional Court examines the case regarding the use of minority languages

The Constitutional Court of Latvia is examining a case concerning the obligation of public media to broadcast programs in minority languages.

Mar 2 • 05:55 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

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.

Mar 2 • 05:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Gisèle Pelicot, standing dignified, delivers a ‘modest yet sincere’ account in ‘A Hymn to Life’

Gisèle Pelicot, a French feminist icon, discusses her journey towards rebuilding her life and the message of hope in her memoir 'A Hymn to Life', set to be published in 22 languages.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Story of the Largest Organization for the Publication of the Quran in the World

The article discusses the story of the largest organization dedicated to publishing the Quran globally, rooted in Malaysian heritage and aspiring to reach 50 languages and cultures.

Mar 1 • 04:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Rosalía wins the International BRIT Award and sings ‘Berghain’ with Björk: 'Let's continue celebrating different music, different languages'

Rosalía won the International Artist of the Year award at the BRIT Awards and performed her song 'Berghain' with Björk in an inspiring live event in Manchester.

Feb 28 • 23:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Hernán Losada, the Argentine coach who speaks six languages and is a sensation with 11 consecutive victories

Hernán Losada, an Argentine football coach, has gained recognition for his impressive record of 11 consecutive victories while also being multilingual.

Feb 28 • 12:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Childhood, Cinema, and Nostalgia... A Children's Pan-India Film Coming in Five Languages

Aishwarya Rajinikanth is set to release a children's film titled 'Texla' in five languages, aiming to explore the multi-language film market.

Feb 28 • 10:47 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Andalusian London: The Historic Rock with Its Own Currency, Two Languages, and Wild Monkeys at Liberty

A brief visit to Gibraltar reveals its unique culture and history, where diverse religions and languages coexist in a small geographical area.

Feb 28 • 03:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Ghana: Digital Age Threatens Indigenous Languages - Experts

Experts are calling for immediate action to preserve Ghana's indigenous languages amidst the threats posed by technological advancements and insufficient mother-tongue education.

Feb 27 • 14:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Tilde applies its language model in practice for the first time

Tilde has implemented its language model, TildeOpen, to develop AI tools for businesses and public organizations without security risks.

Feb 27 • 07:35 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

About Living Together in the Big City: 'Munich Residents are Different from the Bavarians, Not so Prude'

A report on the diverse cultural interactions in Munich's Olympia-Einkaufszentrum highlights the coexistence of different languages and cultures, especially during a public service strike.

Feb 26 • 12:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Aena Narrative Prize is Established to Recognize the Best Book of the Year in Spanish with One Million Euros

The newly established Aena Narrative Prize will reward the best book published in Spanish or co-official languages in 2025 with a prize of one million euros.

Feb 26 • 11:49 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Tilde" will provide translations in 34 European languages with artificial intelligence

The Latvian company Tilde has launched an AI translation service that supports 34 European languages, promising accurate terminology and natural language flow for users.

Feb 26 • 05:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Harry Styles says he uses dating app to study languages

Harry Styles revealed that he uses a dating app not for dating but to learn languages, specifically Italian, emphasizing immersion in language learning.

Feb 26 • 01:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Olinda opens 530 spots for free language and technology courses; see how to enroll

The city of Olinda in Brazil announces 530 openings for free language and technology courses starting next week.

Feb 24 • 18:20 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Benin's national languages comeback: Students lead cultural renaissance through digital platforms

The article discusses how students in Benin are utilizing digital platforms to promote and revitalize the nation's national languages and culture.

Feb 24 • 12:13 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

From lakes to... languages: Amazing facts about the world you didn't know

The article explores fascinating and lesser-known facts about various countries around the world, highlighting unique aspects such as Canada’s lakes and Russia’s tank inventory.

Feb 24 • 06:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Namibia: Language Advocates Warn English Risks Cultural Loss

Language advocates in Namibia emphasize the importance of using local languages in public communication to prevent cultural loss.

Feb 23 • 18:16 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Do not close the Department of Ancient Languages nor stop Latin teaching

The head of the Reykjavík School says that despite low enrollment, there are no plans to close the ancient languages department or discontinue Latin classes.

Feb 23 • 13:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

16 Finnish words that shouldn't be shouted worldwide

An article from Me Naiset discusses 16 Finnish words that, while seemingly innocent, have different, often inappropriate meanings in other languages, advising caution before using them abroad.

Feb 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Genuine shock: Should the song be changed now?

Søren Torpegaard Lund is confronted with the possibility of having to translate his song for the Danish Melodi Grand Prix, as most competitors are singing in English, despite a trend towards local languages returning to the competition.

Feb 22 • 09:35 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Montero promises a "law of Andalusian languages" to combat stereotypes if she wins the presidency of the Junta

María Jesús Montero, the PSOE candidate for the presidency of the Junta of Andalucía, has proposed a new law to support regional languages and enhance vocational training.

Feb 21 • 18:26 UTC

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