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🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Is the priest creating pressure to buy? asks the reader. The bishop is 'largely agreeing'.

A discussion is sparked regarding whether priests create pressure on funeral attendees to purchase floral arrangements by reading aloud from ribbons during memorial services, with both a bishop and funeral home advocating for sensitivity in condolences.

Mar 23 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

One month since the night the rain stopped in Zona da Mata: Remember the tragedy, survivor accounts, and memorial to the victims

A month ago, heavy rains devastated the Zona da Mata region of Brazil, resulting in significant loss of life and property.

Mar 23 • 03:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Demonstration planned: They want to provoke with Palestinian scarf in Buchenwald

Activists plan to demonstrate against the genocide in Gaza at the Buchenwald memorial, wearing the Palestinian Kufiya scarf, leading to controversy and opposition from the memorial's director and local politicians.

Mar 22 • 18:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

The Great British Bake Off star issues heartfelt update after tragic death of son

Mary Berry shares a heartfelt update on how she remembers her late son William, who died at 19, through her garden.

Mar 22 • 17:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

This is how politics eats: The ‘Generation Guido’ remembers

A memorial event in Berlin marks the tenth anniversary of the death of FDP leader Guido Westerwelle, attended by notable figures including former Chancellor Angela Merkel and comedian Oliver Pocher.

Mar 22 • 17:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

100 Years: The Northern Zone School That Has a Castle and Families with Up to Four Generations of Students

Michael Ham Memorial College in Vicente López, Argentina, celebrates its centenary, attracting generations of families with its unique charm.

Mar 22 • 17:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

"It would be a lie to say it is easy." Victims of the ten-year-old terror attack are remembered in Brussels

Belgium commemorates the victims of the terror attack that took place in Brussels ten years ago, acknowledging the ongoing trauma and the authorities' focus on intelligence and counter-terrorism efforts to prevent further tragedies.

Mar 22 • 12:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Memorial Culture: 'I have no problem with Kufiyas'

Activists are planning to use the anniversary of the liberation of the Buchenwald concentration camp for a pro-Palestinian protest, stirring controversy around the memorial's policies on political symbols.

Mar 22 • 11:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Swedish daughter classified as a terrorism victim in Brussels attack

A Swedish woman, whose mother died in the 2016 Brussels terrorist attack, has been recognized as the 36th victim of the incident after her tragic suicide earlier this year.

Mar 22 • 10:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Joint Memorial for Fire Disaster Established on the First Floor of Daejeon City Hall... Identification of the 14 Deceased is Underway

A joint memorial service for those who died in a recent factory fire in Daejeon was established in the city hall as the government works on identifying the deceased.

Mar 22 • 02:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Stunning sight at the Parliament House – here's why

On Saturday evening, thousands of candles were lit at the Parliament House in Finland as part of a memorial event organized by the Oikeus elämään ry to commemorate the 8,645 abortions performed in Finland in 2024.

Mar 21 • 20:55 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

"White collars shouldn't do business with the mafias", 50,000 people at the Libera march

A massive march took place in Turin commemorating the victims of the Mafia, attended by 50,000 participants including students, families of victims, and various organizations.

Mar 21 • 11:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Controversy in Paris over the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup d'état

France commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1976 coup d'état in Argentina, amidst controversy regarding the suppression of a memorial plaque in the Maison Argentine.

Mar 20 • 22:57 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Top Dems brush off ties to Imam who held memorial for Iranian leader who vowed 'Death to America'

Michigan Democratic lawmakers are downplaying their connections to Imam Mohammad Ali Elahi, who eulogized Iran's Ayatollah Khamenei and is associated with a mosque accused of promoting Iranian propaganda.

Mar 20 • 12:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Memorial of the 1932 Revolution opens this Saturday in Cruzeiro, in a historic building where the armistice was signed

The Memorial of the Constitutional Revolution of 1932 opens in Cruzeiro, Brazil, showcasing historical artifacts related to the conflict that ended in the region.

Mar 20 • 12:03 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Two brothers and a book-home to recover the family destroyed by the dictatorship

The article discusses a book created by siblings Martín and Ana Julia Bonetto that serves as a memorial and a personal account of their family's history affected by Argentina's dictatorship.

Mar 20 • 11:01 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sala inaugurates via Pinelli. De Corato: "Ignores Ramelli"

The street formerly known as Via Micene has been renamed Via Pinelli in honor of Giuseppe Pinelli, a socialist partisan, with Mayor Beppe Sala emphasizing the importance of remembering historical figures associated with justice and truth in Milan.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Crime & Justice

She was discharged in October, but still refuses to leave room 373 of a Florida hospital

A woman, discharged from Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare in October 2025, refuses to leave her hospital room, prompting the facility to take legal action against her.

Mar 20 • 02:02 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Toulouse: François Piquemal, a Lieutenant of Jean-Luc Mélenchon at the Gates of Capitole

François Piquemal successfully united the left in Toulouse for the second round of municipal elections, amid tensions linked to a memorial for victims of a past terrorist attack.

Mar 19 • 17:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Out LFI!", "anti-Jew!": the unsubmissive candidate for the Toulouse mayor François Piquemal booed during a commemoration of anti-Semitic attacks

François Piquemal, a candidate for mayor in Toulouse representing the left-wing party LFI, faced boos and hostile chants during a memorial event for victims of anti-Semitic attacks.

Mar 19 • 14:24 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

A memorial to the Red Socks will rise this summer

A memorial honoring the Red Sock Movement's contributions to equality and social justice will be erected in Reykjavik this summer.

Mar 19 • 13:51 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Clash Between AAP and BJP Workers at Palam Fire Tragedy Memorial Service

AAP and BJP workers clashed during a memorial service for the victims of the Palam fire incident in Delhi, leading to physical altercations and heated exchanges.

Mar 19 • 13:41 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Valmiera Theatre informs about an event in memory of actor Aigars Vilims

A memorial event for actor Aigars Vilims will take place at Valmiera Theatre on March 26, honoring his contributions and adhering to his own guidelines for the commemorative service.

Mar 19 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Chairman of the Elections Committee instructed Ben Gvir to remove the video he filmed in the memorial room for the executed underground fighters

Israel's Elections Committee Chairman has ordered National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir to remove a controversial video filmed at a memorial for Jewish underground fighters, which he used to promote the death penalty for terrorists.

Mar 19 • 13:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Donated property for the construction of the Čengić Family Memorial Home

The Croatian government has decided to donate property for building a memorial home dedicated to the Čengić family, who were victims of war crimes during the Croatian War of Independence.

Mar 19 • 10:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

More than 40 strands of hair of atomic bomb victims found at memorial in Hiroshima; DNA testing available upon request

An investigation by Hiroshima City has revealed that over 40 strands of hair belonging to unidentified atomic bomb victims are stored in a memorial urn, with the city offering DNA testing for families seeking identification.

Mar 19 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Ben Gvir filmed a video promoting the death penalty for terrorists in a memorial room for Jewish underground fighters executed

Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir filmed a video promoting a death penalty law for terrorists in a memorial room for executed Jewish underground fighters.

Mar 18 • 20:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Orlando begins demolition of Pulse nightclub, site of 2016 mass shooting that killed 49

Orlando has begun the demolition of the Pulse nightclub, where a tragic mass shooting occurred in 2016, paving the way for a new memorial site.

Mar 18 • 18:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Holiday: Who is entitled to the long weekend of Monday, March 23?

Many Argentines will enjoy a long weekend due to a holiday on Monday, March 23, and a national remembrance day on March 24.

Mar 18 • 12:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Antisemitism: Where Right-Wing and Left-Wing Jew-Haters Meet

The article discusses the alarming rise of antisemitic incidents in German memorial sites dedicated to Nazi atrocities, highlighting the efforts of extremists from both right and left ideologies.

Mar 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Long weekend: is Monday, March 23 a public holiday?

The article discusses whether Monday, March 23 will be a public holiday in Argentina, which turns out to be a non-working day instead, allowing for a long weekend.

Mar 17 • 17:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Long live the Br. The shocking writing in Bologna

A shocking pro-Brigate Rosse message appeared in Bologna, coinciding with memorial events for victims of political violence.

Mar 17 • 15:14 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Historian Attila Simon: The Memorial in Dunajská Streda Should Address Discussion, Not Criminal Law

Historian Attila Simon discusses the ongoing legal proceedings regarding a memorial in Dunajská Streda, emphasizing that discussions about its symbolism should take precedence over criminal charges.

Mar 17 • 14:48 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Competition Started: SED Memorial in Berlin

An international competition has been launched for the design of a memorial in Berlin for the victims of the former SED regime in East Germany.

Mar 17 • 12:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Hartlepool council stops residents from installing memorial benches

Hartlepool Borough Council has halted new applications for memorial benches due to concerns about overcrowding in public spaces.

Mar 17 • 11:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Putin's regime also punishes the laying of flowers at memorials

The article discusses how Putin's regime in Russia criminalizes even small acts of dissent like laying flowers at memorials, particularly in the context of the Ukrainian war anniversary.

Mar 17 • 10:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Photos: A memorial bench was opened in Tallinna Lauluväljak for a choir conductor and composer

A memorial bench honoring choir conductor and composer Arvo Ratassepp was unveiled at the Tallinna Lauluväljak.

Mar 17 • 10:33 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Announcement of the Sakata Memorial Journalism Award - Support Project for Foreign Reporting by Our Newspaper's Journalists

The Sakata Memorial Journalism Award announced outstanding journalism awards, including support for foreign reporting.

Mar 17 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Part of the apple trees in the Maarjamäe memorial site in Tallinn has been destroyed

A portion of the apple trees at the Maarjamäe memorial site in Tallinn has been ruined due to excessively wet soil, prompting a tender for new tree plantings.

Mar 17 • 02:47 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un visits Russian deployment memorial for the third time this year... 'Completed in commemoration of the first anniversary of the liberation of Kursk'

Kim Jong-un has inspected the construction site of a memorial in Russia commemorating military deployments, highlighting its completion to coincide with the first anniversary of the liberation of Kursk.

Mar 17 • 00:36 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Including Brigitte Bardot ⟩ Several recently deceased stars were entirely overlooked in the Oscar memorial segment

The recent Oscar ceremony omitted several notable deceased celebrities, including Brigitte Bardot and Bud Cort, from its tribute segment.

Mar 16 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Brigitte Bardot was given a harsh treatment at the Oscars

Brigitte Bardot was notably omitted from the Oscar tributes, an annual tradition that often sees mishaps during memorial acknowledgments.

Mar 16 • 15:42 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Advocates worry Toronto’s AIDS memorial may fade away with city’s renovation plans

Advocates in Toronto are concerned that proposed city renovation plans may overlook the importance and impact of a significant AIDS memorial in Barbara Hall Park.

Mar 16 • 13:16 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Ministry of Culture announces an open competition for the director of the Memorial Museum Association

The Latvian Ministry of Culture has announced an open competition for the director position of the Memorial Museum Association, following the announcement of retirement by long-serving director Rita Meinerte.

Mar 16 • 10:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

PHOTO: The Legionnaires' Memorial March in Riga concluded without incidents

A memorial march in Riga honoring Latvian legionnaires from World War II took place peacefully with around 200 participants.

Mar 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

PHOTO: Hundreds of people participated in the legionnaires' memorial march in Riga

Hundreds participated in a memorial march in Riga honoring the Latvian Legionnaires, with notable political figures and a substantial police presence.

Mar 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane completely overlooked in the Oscar gala's memorial section – here is the reaction from social media

James Van Der Beek and Eric Dane were notably missing from the Oscar gala's In Memoriam tribute, prompting significant reactions from the audience and social media.

Mar 16 • 07:50 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Danish royals honour fallen, meet the public at Australian War Memorial

The Danish royal couple visited the Australian War Memorial to honor fallen soldiers and interact with the public as part of their state visit to Australia.

Mar 16 • 02:39 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Is Monday, March 23, a holiday in Argentina?

Monday, March 23, is designated as a non-working day for tourism purposes in Argentina, preceding the National Day of Memory for Truth and Justice.

Mar 15 • 19:31 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Thessaloniki: Memory March for the 50,000 Holocaust Jews

A memory march was held in Thessaloniki to commemorate the 83rd anniversary of the deportation of the Jewish community to Auschwitz.

Mar 15 • 11:05 UTC

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