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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The first Estonian Film Month draws attention to local film culture

The inaugural Estonian Film Month aims to celebrate and promote domestic film culture and establish an annual tradition.

Mar 23 • 09:09 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Official Story: How the Night of the First Oscar for Argentine Cinema Happened on a Date of High Symbolic Power

'The Official Story' made history by winning Argentina's first Oscar on March 24, 1986, a date that marked ten years since the last military coup in the country.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Tunday Kabab: This Dish Was Created for a Nawab with Weak Teeth, Here's How It Was Invented

Tunday Kabab, a dish famous in Lucknow, was invented for Nawab Asaf-ud-Daula who needed a tender kabab due to his weak teeth.

Mar 23 • 08:56 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Corrected about the largest train disaster in the history of Greece

The article discusses an update on Greece's largest train disaster, addressing corrections and clarifications regarding the incident.

Mar 23 • 08:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mine clearing vehicle attracts global interest – a North Karelian company received its largest order in history from a NATO country

A North Karelian company, Kesla, has secured its largest order ever for multi-purpose vehicles from a NATO country, valued at approximately 17 million euros.

Mar 23 • 08:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In the 1980s, Czechs secretly processed uranium for their arch-enemy. Then it was exposed.

In the 1980s, Czechoslovakia engaged in covert uranium processing for the Soviet Union, which was later revealed.

Mar 23 • 08:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Heavy Transport: Antimatter Being Transported on a Truck

Antimatter will be transported by truck for the first time in history to demonstrate the feasibility of such transport without losing the particles.

Mar 23 • 08:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

At 2 years old he read signs and watched documentaries: the genius boy who today attends university in Alabama

Van-Houston McMillion, a 13-year-old boy, has become the youngest student in history to enroll at Calhoun Community College in Alabama, demonstrating remarkable intellectual capabilities from a very early age.

Mar 23 • 08:05 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The leg of an ancient sorcerer

The article discusses the discovery of the remains of an ancient sorcerer in Iceland, sparking interest in the country's mystical history.

Mar 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

This Day in History. Interviews with former US President Nixon after the Watergate Scandal

This article discusses Richard Nixon's resignation amidst impending impeachment, followed by his interviews with David Frost that explored his actions during the Watergate scandal.

Mar 23 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

From June, even more residents will receive this benefit: who will be fortunate

Starting from June, a wider circle of residents will be eligible for child benefits, including those without adequate social insurance history.

Mar 23 • 07:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why is the lion the mascot of the Income Tax? See the history and old advertisements

The lion became the mascot of the Income Tax in Brazil following a 1979 advertising campaign aimed at deterring tax evasion during the military regime.

Mar 23 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Incredible but true - a high-class ‘Bentley’ limousine for the price of a new ‘Dacia Duster’

The article discusses the history and luxury of Bentley, its challenges during the Great Depression, and its competition with Rolls-Royce and Volkswagen.

Mar 23 • 06:40 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

UK visit: History will be kind to Tinubu — Jimoh Ibrahim

Jimoh Ibrahim commends President Bola Tinubu's recent UK visit as a strategic move to enhance Nigeria's global engagement.

Mar 23 • 06:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Lost village lies beneath beautiful reservoir after it was drowned in the war

A village in the Peak District was submerged in the 1940s to supply water for industries during World War II, and its ruins now lie beneath the Ladybower Reservoir.

Mar 23 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

First "Green" Mayor in the History of Munich. Bavarian Elections Have Caused a Sensation

Dominik Krause from the Green party has been elected as the new mayor of Munich, marking a historic shift in the city's political landscape.

Mar 23 • 05:55 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Crazy Mother or StB? The Massacre of the Family of a Czech Who Made Games Famous for Hitler Remains a Mystery

The article explores the mysterious death of the family of Czech scientist Erich Hudec, whose work was notably used in promoting the 1936 Berlin Olympics, potentially linked to the StB during the post-war period.

Mar 23 • 05:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ceilândia, 55 years: exhibition celebrates 'tireless' and the memory of the administrative region of DF

Ceilândia celebrates its 55th anniversary with an exhibition that reflects on its history and cultural heritage.

Mar 23 • 05:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Back in Czechia. Grey Normalization on Roads and Colorful Memories of the Past

The article reflects on the stark contrasts of traveling in Czechoslovakia during the socialist era, highlighting nostalgia for the past and the changing landscape of Czech roads.

Mar 23 • 04:45 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

What instrument does Ingrid Bjørnov play?

Today's quiz features questions about music, geography, and history in Norway and beyond.

Mar 23 • 04:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The Earth is 'stuttering' like an overheated phone: Scientists warn that the planet's energy imbalance is the worst in history

Scientists warn that the Earth's energy imbalance is at its highest in recorded history, affecting weather patterns and leading to significant damage worldwide.

Mar 23 • 04:03 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TODAY IN HISTORY: Seven Estonians Taken Hostage in Lebanon, Beginning the Bekaa Valley Hostage Crisis

In March 2011, seven Estonian tourists cycling in the Bekaa Valley, Lebanon, were taken hostage, sparking a crisis that involved the Estonian government and local authorities.

Mar 23 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Municipal Elections in France, Paris Stops the Right-Wing Wind. "A City Loyal to Its History"

In the recent municipal elections, Paris has maintained its left-wing governance, with Emmanuel Grégoire defeating right-wing candidate Rachida Dati.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish Books Seized at the Russian Border: "Extremist Content"

Russian customs officials seized Finnish books containing extremist content at the border with Estonia.

Mar 22 • 23:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pinacoteca Benedicto Calixto Receives the Exhibition 'Santos 480 Years - Cradle of Modern Brazil'

The Pinacoteca Benedicto Calixto in Santos is hosting a free exhibition that highlights the city's historical and cultural significance in the development of modern Brazil.

Mar 22 • 23:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

He was the most beloved villain, faced Walt Disney face to face, and died in a nursing home

Britt Lomond, known for his role as Captain Monastery in 'El Zorro', left a lasting legacy despite his humble end in a nursing home.

Mar 22 • 23:03 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The project "Goppers 150" commemorates the 150th anniversary of General Karlis Goppers

A project commemorating the 150th anniversary of General Karlis Goppers features a thematic exhibition detailing his life and contributions to Latvia.

Mar 22 • 22:00 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The Youngest World Champion in History

The article discusses the achievement of the youngest world champion in history.

Mar 22 • 20:42 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It has more than 220,000 inhabitants: the rural city in Brazil that has rewritten its history in 10 years

Sinop, a city in Brazil’s Mato Grosso state, has transformed from an agricultural frontier into a model of integrated agriculture and urban development over the past decade.

Mar 22 • 20:39 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Runoff elections in Franconia: Nuremberg's mayor Marcus König achieves historic triumph

Marcus König has achieved a historic victory as he becomes the first CSU mayor in Nuremberg's history to be re-elected, securing 55.5 percent of the vote in the runoff election.

Mar 22 • 20:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Runoff Election in the District of Freising: Susanne Hoyer Kicks Out District Administrator Helmut Petz from Office

Susanne Hoyer has been elected as the new District Administrator of Freising, becoming the first woman to hold the position in the district's history, defeating incumbent Helmut Petz.

Mar 22 • 20:22 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Quiz: From an Oscars slap to 'sandpapergate', do you know your history?

A historical quiz by ABC News AU challenges readers on notable events and controversies from the past, encouraging engagement and testing historical knowledge.

Mar 22 • 19:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Why J. Gagarin Was Not the First Person in Space – and Who Overtook Him

The article explores the misconceptions surrounding Yuri Gagarin's title as the 'first person in space' and the criteria for defining the boundaries of space.

Mar 22 • 18:35 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

The most viewed photograph in history turns 30. Here's how Bill Gates was involved

The iconic Windows wallpaper 'Bliss', photographed by Charles O'Rear, marks its 30th anniversary, showcasing both its enduring popularity and the changes in the surrounding landscape.

Mar 22 • 18:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Poster Prank during the Liberals' National Conference

A 1936 election poster was displayed during the Liberal Party's digital national conference, sparking discussions on past and present political issues.

Mar 22 • 18:19 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

1980 AFCON heroes celebrate 46 years triumph

The 1980 African Cup of Nations champions, Nigeria’s Green Eagles, are commemorated for their historic win which united the nation post-civil war.

Mar 22 • 17:52 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Poor Sadists Want to Take Over Grodno and Lviv. What Lukashenko's Propaganda Says About Poland

The article discusses the Belarusian government's propaganda accusing Poland of attempting to destabilize Belarus to reclaim territories like Grodno and Lviv.

Mar 22 • 16:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Artur Bartkiewicz: This is not the EU we joined? And that's good

The article discusses Poland's changing perspective on the EU since its accession in 2004, especially in light of current geopolitical challenges.

Mar 22 • 15:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The worst energy crisis in history dominates an agenda in the U.S. with Argentine entrepreneurs and the government

The worst energy crisis in history will be the focus of CERAWeek by S&P Global in Houston, where Argentine businessmen and government officials will discuss energy funding and partnerships.

Mar 22 • 15:14 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Between needles, thread, and memory: six generations keep alive the embroidery of Zuleta for 126 years

The town of Zuleta, Ecuador, has a rich 126-year history of embroidery, passed down through generations of women and recently embraced by men, celebrating tradition and artistic expression.

Mar 22 • 14:22 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Are we about to see a rock resurgence? Evidence is starting to mount

The article explores the repeated claims throughout history that rock music is dead, suggesting that once again, signs of a resurgence may be emerging.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Why do some people still claim that aliens shaped ancient civilizations

This article discusses the enduring belief that extraterrestrial beings influenced the construction of ancient monuments, exploring its cultural significance and historical context.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

UNESCO recognizes Maritime historical groups for Black Loyalist archive

UNESCO has acknowledged Maritime historical groups in Canada for their efforts in preserving the archives related to the Black Loyalists' history.

Mar 22 • 13:42 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The State, not the free market, forged capitalism, says Harvard professor

Sven Beckert's new book challenges conventional narratives about capitalism, arguing that it is not the result of market forces but rather a product of state power.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'We will inform the world about the scale of the Korean civilian massacre comparable to the Holocaust'

'An international consultant and freelance journalist advocates for awareness of the Korean civilian massacres of the past.'

Mar 22 • 12:44 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Maria Quisling was likely a drug user. So what?

The article discusses a new book about female Norwegian Nazis, specifically focusing on Maria Quisling and the importance of women's roles in totalitarian movements.

Mar 22 • 12:12 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

In a novel for teenagers, Mónica Zwaig connects the dictatorship with AI

Mónica Zwaig's latest novel for teenagers weaves together themes of Argentina's dictatorship and artificial intelligence as a means to explore history.

Mar 22 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

My Germany

The author reflects on the deep and complex relationship with Germany, describing it as a source of personal growth and security amid historical challenges.

Mar 22 • 12:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The oldest joke in history has been found: it is 4300 years old

Researchers have discovered the oldest known joke dating back 4300 years, originating from a Babylonian tablet.

Mar 22 • 11:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Kimi Antonelli comments on the Kimi Räikkönen mix-up

F1 driver Kimi Antonelli made history by winning the Chinese Grand Prix, but a mix-up involving Kimi Räikkönen's name at the podium surprised him.

Mar 22 • 11:46 UTC

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