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🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

50 Years since the Coup: The Library of Good Memory that Must Not Be Missing at Home and in Schools

This article highlights the importance of children's and young adult literature in addressing themes of memory, identity, and democracy 50 years after Argentina's last military dictatorship.

Mar 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Aapo Ilves: The Lyrics of Kukerpillid Were a Great Help to Me at a Tender Age

Aapo Ilves reflects on how the lyrics from the band Kukerpillid significantly influenced his early development as a musician.

Mar 23 • 08:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Jani Mäkelä mocks a member of parliament who defected from the Finns Party

Jani Mäkelä and former Finns Party MP Mikko Polvinen exchange barbs over identity and public funding on Facebook.

Mar 23 • 06:52 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Maris Nõlvak: at some point, one must separate the role from oneself

Tallinna Linnateatri actress Maris Nõlvak discusses her journey towards becoming an actress and the importance of separating herself from the roles she plays.

Mar 23 • 06:22 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Rwanda: Youth Urged to Preserve Kinyarwanda, Uphold Culture

Rwandan youth are encouraged to maintain the use of Kinyarwanda to strengthen the nation's cultural identity.

Mar 23 • 04:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Concrete Steps on the Left

Spain's left-wing coalition, Sumar, is at a critical juncture as it seeks to establish a credible political identity ahead of upcoming general elections.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

María Eugenia Prendes, prosecutor: “I advocate for preserving the identity of victims of sexual violence”

María Eugenia Prendes emphasizes the importance of confidentiality for sexual violence victims while acknowledging the flaws in the system.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

30 Lakhs Expense, 15 Lakhs Dowry... Bride Shocked to See 'IAS' Living in One Room

A bride was left in shock after discovering the truth about her groom's identity as an IAS officer, which turned out to be a deception.

Mar 23 • 03:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'This is what a gay looks like,' says Carmo Dalla Vecchia at Lollapalooza

Actor Carmo Dalla Vecchia made a statement at Lollapalooza, highlighting LGBTQ+ identity and addressing prejudice.

Mar 23 • 01:39 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

13 Billion Yen in Missing Gold Bars: The Man Reveals His Identity and Proposes a Deal

The article discusses a man, formerly a president of a major company, who admitted to his past and proposed a consulting role regarding loss of over 13 billion yen from gold transactions at a company called unbanked.

Mar 22 • 23:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

At Lollapalooza, 'Stranger Things' actor wants to be accepted as an indie musician

Joe Keery, known for his role in 'Stranger Things', performs at Lollapalooza under his musical persona Djo, aiming to establish his identity in the indie music scene.

Mar 22 • 22:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Interventions in the south of Quito lead to the seizure of 33 cell phones and the withdrawal of 31 identity cards

Security forces in Quito conducted operations that resulted in the seizure of stolen items and the initiation of administrative processes against nightclubs for legal violations.

Mar 22 • 22:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Maria found slimy mystery creatures near her home - 'I was like what the heck'

A woman in Eurajoki discovered slimy creatures with her dog, leading her to investigate their identity after initial confusion about their nature.

Mar 22 • 19:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Stanić: The New Intervention of St. Joseph

The National Shrine of St. Joseph in Karlovac celebrates its patron's feast day with papal recognition, elevating its national significance amid current societal challenges in Croatia.

Mar 22 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Women’s Salon 2026: Fátima Caicedo and Saira Túquerrez Rescue Female Shamanism and Indigenous Identity with Their Works

The Women's Salon 2026 exhibition showcases works that celebrate women and indigenous identity, with a focus on dignity and ancestral legacy.

Mar 22 • 15:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

MOT program helped Antti Heikkinen, 54, find his father - the meeting was the first and last

Antti Heikkinen met his biological father for the first and last time through the help of a program exploring the impact of sperm donation.

Mar 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Here in this corner of Ukraine lives a minority that became a pawn in Viktor Orbán's game

An ethnic Hungarian community in western Ukraine seeks to maintain its cultural identity amid external pressures, particularly from Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.

Mar 22 • 14:52 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Actor Herbert Knaup on his homeland in Allgäu: "In the past, everything felt too sluggish for me"

Herbert Knaup, a renowned German actor, reflects on his relationship with his homeland in Allgäu, stating that he once found it too slow for his liking, yet life continues to draw him back.

Mar 22 • 14:08 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Aryan to Anaya after gender surgery, support from father

A story about Aryan's transformation to Anaya through gender surgery, highlighting the support received from her father, Sanjay Bangar.

Mar 22 • 14:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Shalom Mendieta continues her musical journey and prepares her first full-length album: 'Art is political'

Ecuadorian singer-songwriter Shalom Mendieta, at age 28, is crafting her musical identity with a blend of Latin American genres and introspective songwriting as she prepares to release her debut album.

Mar 22 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Charges dropped against woman in anti-ICE church protest over mistaken identity

Charges against Heather Danae Lewis were dropped after she was mistakenly identified as a participant in a January protest against ICE at a Minnesota church.

Mar 22 • 13:55 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A Word on the War with Culture

The article discusses the manipulation of cultural language by politicians in Slovakia, highlighting the role of artists and writers in shaping the true meaning of concepts like nation and homeland.

Mar 22 • 12:32 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

More Than a Word. How Country Names Reflect Political Changes and Historical Heritage

The article discusses the significance of country names, highlighting how they reflect political changes, historical heritage, and national identity.

Mar 22 • 12:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

DR program serves sensational and tawdry historical storytelling

The article critiques a DR program's portrayal of Denmark's historical relationship with Norway, questioning whether Denmark has bullied Norway over four centuries as suggested.

Mar 22 • 11:25 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Veteran actor Papa Ajasco rebrands as Bondu Alaska

Veteran Nigerian actor Abiodun Ayoyinka, known as Papa Ajasco, has changed his public identity to Bondu Alaska amid personal struggles and brand issues.

Mar 22 • 11:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Churchill, Shakespeare and the UK flag all under siege in modern Britain, commentators say

The article discusses the ongoing cultural controversies in the UK surrounding the removal of Winston Churchill's image from bank notes and the vandalism of his statue, reflecting a broader societal debate about historical figures and national identity.

Mar 22 • 11:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A Thousand Folk Tales from Faiyum: The Secret of Forgotten Egyptian Memory

A new two-volume book explores the cultural heritage of Egypt through folk tales collected from the Faiyum region.

Mar 22 • 10:20 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

North Rhine-Westphalia: The Minister Who Instills Fear in Her Employees

Ina Scharrenbach, the Minister for Municipal Affairs and Regional Identity in North Rhine-Westphalia, is facing accusations from her staff regarding abusive leadership and a toxic work environment.

Mar 22 • 09:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

As a Tourist in Belfast: Drinking Tea on the Titanic

The article explores Belfast's transformation into a cultural hub, emphasizing its Titanic past and current identity as 'City of Music'.

Mar 22 • 09:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bahian film 'Sonho de Arrocha' unites music and faith to tell the saga of a boy who dreams of being a singer

The film 'Sonho de Arrocha' explores the dreams of a young boy in Bahia who aspires to be a famous singer while facing familial challenges.

Mar 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Banksy's hidden life from 'millions to name change and famous sidekick'

A new report claims to reveal the true identity of the elusive street artist Banksy as Robin Gunningham, now going by David Jones, after a year-long investigation by Reuters.

Mar 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

It's some of the best that has been written about Ukraine's struggle for survival

Viktoria Amelina's reflections on her experience before and during the onset of the Russian invasion of Ukraine highlight the profound transformations of Ukrainian identity and the redefinition of Europe in the face of war.

Mar 22 • 07:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'My innocent boy was knifed to death but killer's mum said something horrific'

Ronan Kanda, a 16-year-old schoolboy, was fatally stabbed in a case of mistaken identity, prompting his mother to advocate against knife crime.

Mar 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Jacob Lundström: In the end, I gave up and converted to Islam

Jacob Lundström reflects on his conversion to Islam in the context of cultural identity and societal perceptions of Muslims in Sweden.

Mar 22 • 04:55 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Great Replacement Theory Crashes in a Parking Lot in Jumilla

In Jumilla, a town in Murcia, 1,500 Muslims have renounced a fundamental identity issue related to having a fixed place to pray, amidst rising far-right conspiracies against Islam.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Habermas Awaits Europe

German philosopher Jürgen Habermas reflects on the intrinsic relationship between nation-states and nationalism following the transformations in Europe after the fall of the Soviet bloc.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The lost generation of the left in times of the right

This article discusses the challenges faced by progressive movements in response to a rising right-wing sentiment, highlighting the need for identity and material concerns to be reconciled.

Mar 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Will 'Mini-Trump' win the elections on Sunday? The far right is leading in the polls in Slovenia

The far-right SDS party, symbolized by the accordion, leads polls ahead of the Slovenian elections, with a campaign emphasizing nationalism and cultural identity.

Mar 22 • 03:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Mans wins the award for Best Collection in a Fashion Week where color and craftsmanship become Spanish identity

The Spanish brand Mans won the Best Collection award at Madrid Fashion Week, showcasing innovative designs that reflect Spanish identity through color and craftsmanship.

Mar 21 • 20:12 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Indigenous identity researcher ordered to pay $70,000 in defamation suit

An Indigenous identity researcher has been ordered to pay $70,000 for defaming a University of Regina academic over claims of false identity.

Mar 21 • 17:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The image of the female duo that shocked with passionate kisses has completely turned – This is what they look like now

The Russian band t.A.T.u., famed for their provocative image and hits like 'All the Things She Said,' has had a significant transformation in their public persona over the years.

Mar 21 • 17:08 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

KD profile does not want to disclose anonymous financier

KD politician Alice Teodorescu Måwe has received funds for personal security but refuses to disclose the financier's identity.

Mar 21 • 16:45 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

A 'common friend' borrowed Epstein's house: They agreed on the details

Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway visited Jeffrey Epstein's house in 2013, under the claim that it was borrowed from a mutual friend, without disclosing the friend's identity.

Mar 21 • 16:38 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

NIMC debunks fake free NIN data correction link, flyer

The National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) in Nigeria has issued a warning about a fraudulent flyer claiming a free NIN data correction portal, urging the public to use only the official website for modifications.

Mar 21 • 16:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Seu Jorge is a magical genius in 'Narciso', a film about the childhood of black children

The new film 'Narciso' tells the story of a black orphan child who wishes for a wealthy white family, addressing issues of race and identity in Brazil.

Mar 21 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Research in Vilnius: Residents of Žvėrynas, Žirmūnai, and the Old Town Have the Best Opinions About Their Municipality

A survey reveals that residents of Žvėrynas, Žirmūnai, and the Old Town in Vilnius have the most positive views about their neighborhoods, indicating a strong sense of community identity and satisfaction with local conditions.

Mar 21 • 14:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Meet the Rondonian Who Works with High Jewelry Pieces in Paris and Brings the Amazon in Her Portfolio

Roberta Barbosa, a designer from Rondonia, showcases her high jewelry creations influenced by her Amazonian roots in Paris.

Mar 21 • 13:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What 'Iran' Means: The Word That Holds a Whole History of Identity

The article explores the deep historical and cultural significance of the name 'Iran', emphasizing its role in the identity of the Iranian people.

Mar 21 • 12:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

What 'Iran' Means: The Word That Hides a Whole History of Identity

The term 'Iran' signifies more than just a geographical location; it embodies centuries of history, culture, and self-identification of a people.

Mar 21 • 12:31 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

When the year begins with migration and spring together... What does the coincidence of Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz reveal about Iran?

The coincidence of Eid al-Fitr and Nowruz in Iran highlights the intersection of national and religious identities within the country.

Mar 21 • 11:28 UTC

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