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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Fish Poetry

The article discusses the Estonian word for 'fish' and its various metaphorical uses in the language, illustrating its cultural significance and expressions.

Mar 23 • 08:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A Universe in the Doll

This article reflects on the philosophical concept of time using the metaphor of a mechanical watch.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Kreyson is a volcano that erupted. Stones from it are still falling today, says singer Ladislav Křížek

Singer Ladislav Křížek describes the ongoing impact of the volcanic metaphor related to his band Kreyson.

Mar 22 • 16:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

My mother was an example, says Cleo Pires about the movie in which she plays a cool matriarch; watch the video

Cleo Pires reflects on her childhood and her relationship with her mother while discussing her role in the film 'O Velho Fusca,' which explores familial bonds through humor and a vintage car metaphor.

Mar 19 • 18:30 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The lion does not see the crocodile coming

The article discusses a metaphorical representation where the lion's unawareness of the crocodile symbolizes a larger theme of unexpected dangers.

Mar 19 • 03:53 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Let me shamelessly fluctuate!

The poet Berit Kaschani reflects on the themes of transformation and rebirth through the metaphor of a river, suggesting that creativity is a continuous process.

Mar 13 • 15:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Jan Maciejewski: Béla, lead

The article discusses the dual existence of a product versus a seed, exploring their implications for life, growth, and the hope that stems from choosing the latter.

Mar 13 • 13:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Doubtful Prestige

An opinion piece reflects on the grim reality of life and death, using the metaphor of polluted rivers and the human condition.

Mar 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Estera Flieger: This Is How You Make Sausage

The article discusses the current state of Polish politics through the metaphor of sausage-making, indicating that citizens are now more aware of the political process.

Mar 13 • 03:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Who dislikes you? 'It's okay to live like mint chocolate'

The article discusses a teacher's insights on emotional management and friendship dynamics, articulated through the metaphor of mint chocolate and a mindfulness approach to handling anger and relationships with children.

Mar 13 • 03:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

‘Saturn Station’: a novel with UFOs, family miseries, and corruption that sees the future

The new book by Argentine writer Fernanda García Lao is a futuristic narrative that serves as a metaphor for envisioning the future of the world.

Mar 10 • 05:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Support for Football Advisors: How Volker Struth Relates to 'Tom & Jerry'

The article discusses how football advisor Volker Struth uses the metaphor of 'Tom & Jerry' to describe negotiations involving FC Bayern's sports director Max Eberl.

Mar 8 • 07:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

The black hole of Iran

The article discusses the troubling metaphor of a child climbing on an unexploded Iranian-made shell in Syria, symbolizing the strategic uncertainty surrounding the ongoing conflict involving Iran.

Mar 6 • 23:20 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

A slogan, a metaphor, and a sophism

The article critiques the prevailing political stance of a leftist group in Mexico regarding its approach to combatting organized crime and narco-trafficking, which has been criticized as ineffective and ethically dubious.

Mar 6 • 10:06 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Risk of Describing Support for Takachi's Popularity as 'Oshi Katsu'

Support for Prime Minister Sanae Takachi is being compared to the phenomenon of 'oshi katsu,' but this metaphor may overlook deeper political implications.

Mar 6 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

Rubble as a Metaphor for a World in Pieces

The article discusses the devastation caused by a recent missile strike on a school in Iran, reflecting broader themes of destruction in various conflict zones worldwide.

Mar 6 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Manure, who smells bad? How Andrew was piled up with manure in addition to scandals

Prince Andrew is facing humiliation as large piles of manure have been delivered near his new home at Sandringham estate, seen as a metaphor for his personal scandals and reputation.

Mar 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

What we see today is not a metaphor, it is fascism itself, says Vladimir Safatle

Philosopher Vladimir Safatle discusses his new book and argues that current global political dynamics reflect an emergence of actual fascism rather than a metaphorical regression to it.

Feb 28 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When the 'North Wind' is Blown... [Cartoon]

This cartoon from Hankyoreh comments on the current political situation in South Korea, using 'North Wind' as a metaphor for external pressures or influences.

Feb 26 • 10:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'BJP Runs an Owl-Making Scheme', Why Did Sanjay Singh Say This?

Sanjay Singh criticized the BJP for what he describes as their disingenuous policies, referencing a metaphor of an owl in his remarks.

Feb 26 • 05:31 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Life & Tech

Kaspar Viilup: If Artificial Intelligence Becomes Ura Sihet, Something in Society Has Not Been Addressed

Kaspar Viilup discusses the societal implications of artificial intelligence, using the concept of Ura Sihet as a metaphor for issues that are being overlooked.

Feb 25 • 13:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Late Fees on Real Estate and Stocks [Eureka]

The concept of 'late fees,' which originally referred to penalties for tardiness, has transformed into a metaphor for potential financial losses due to missed investment opportunities in South Korea's real estate and stock markets.

Feb 22 • 07:10 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rahul Gandhi mentioned jiu-jitsu in his tweet... what is it?

Rahul Gandhi discussed jiu-jitsu in a recent speech, using it as a metaphor for the political pressures faced by Prime Minister Modi, which has sparked significant discussion on social media.

Feb 21 • 03:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Book List Week 8: Vibrations, Debut Novels, Leftist Techniques, and a Chess Metaphor

This week's book list features new arrivals, highlighting debut novels and exploring themes such as vibrations and leftist techniques.

Feb 20 • 13:58 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Advantage of Temper

This article reflects on leadership through the metaphor of bullfighting, emphasizing the importance of patience and calm in decision-making.

Feb 20 • 13:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Swedish Politician Mocks Tottenham During Parliamentary Session

A Swedish politician ridiculed Tottenham Hotspur during a parliamentary session, highlighting the club's poor performance in the Premier League as a metaphor for current Swedish economic policies.

Feb 20 • 10:06 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Politician delivers scathing Tottenham attack in outlandish 'Spursy' speech

Swedish politician Mikael Damberg used Tottenham's struggles as a metaphor for Sweden's economic challenges during a speech in parliament.

Feb 20 • 09:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Congress was filled with therians,” the furious response of a union leader after the approval in the Chamber of Deputies of the labor reform

The Argentine union leader Rodolfo Aguiar criticized lawmakers using a provocative metaphor following the labor reform's approval.

Feb 20 • 06:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

Do you hold a magnolia tree in your heart?

The article reflects on the unique beauty of winter moonlight and the metaphor of the magnolia tree on the moon as a symbol of longing and introspection.

Feb 20 • 02:51 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
World

The world's largest migration has started. This year it is accompanied by a "crying horse"

This article discusses the commencement of the world's largest migration, highlighting the metaphor of a "crying horse" that symbolizes the accompanying challenges and emotional strains.

Feb 17 • 13:20 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

How Ice Melts: What Was That Again About the Climate Cult?

The article humorously critiques Donald Trump's stance on climate change by comparing it to his struggle with a frost-covered refrigerator, using it as a metaphor for the larger issues of climate change and melting ice.

Feb 17 • 12:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Billy

A group of ants attempts to confront an unheeded elephant causing destruction in their colony, with comedic yet futile results.

Feb 17 • 10:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

PP and PSOE in Love (or the Miracle of Saint Valentine)

The article discusses the unlikely prospect of a coalition between Spain's PP and PSOE parties as a metaphor for love on Valentine's Day.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Ways of Death: When Metaphor Becomes Reality in Sudan

The article discusses the perilous escape routes taken by Sudanese fleeing violence as conditions worsen amidst ongoing conflict.

Feb 12 • 08:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Rosalía releases the music video for 'Sauvignon Blanc' set in the desert

Rosalía has released the music video for 'Sauvignon Blanc', a visual piece centered around a metaphor of emotional and spiritual intimacy.

Feb 11 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Walking on a Tightrope into Tomorrow: Estonia Can Secure Its Existence Through a New Northern Policy

The article reflects on Estonia's future challenges and opportunities through the metaphor of a historical event involving the first giraffe in China, emphasizing the unpredictability of the future.

Feb 11 • 04:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Public Education on the Cultural Front: One Battle After Another

The article reflects on the struggles faced by public education systems, drawing parallels with the metaphor of a recent acclaimed film.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cities on top of cities / Cities beneath cities

The article reflects on personal growth and the complexity of relationships using the metaphor of cities built upon each other, inspired by a scene from a movie that impacted the author during their adolescence.

Feb 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Fire of Prometheus

The article explores the distinction between intelligence and wisdom, using the myth of Prometheus as a metaphor for the pursuit of knowledge and freedom.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Map and the Territory: The Urban and Existential Abstraction of Maria Helena Vieira da Silva

The Guggenheim Bilbao examines the multifaceted work of Portuguese painter Maria Helena Vieira da Silva, who transformed architecture into a mental state and imperfect geometry into a metaphor for the world.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

'Trained' Shrubs Arrive Near Remetinec Prison. It's Not a Metaphor, Here's What It's About

The city of Zagreb plans a comprehensive reconstruction of Saljska Street, incorporating sidewalks, a new drainage system, modern lighting, and landscaped trees and shrubs for a total of 350,000 euros.

Feb 6 • 12:33 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Arte Documentary: Proserpina and the 'Cancel Culture'

The Arte documentary explores the myth of Proserpina, depicting her abduction by Pluto, the Roman god of the underworld, as a metaphor for cancel culture.

Feb 6 • 08:28 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

A Minute Anti-System

The article reflects on the nature of anxiety and guilt in relation to the past and future, using metaphors to illustrate the emotional struggle of moving forward while acknowledging one's feelings.

Feb 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
Life & Tech

Strangers on a Journey and Flight for the Light

The article discusses the themes of travel and enlightenment in a metaphorical sense, emphasizing the importance of experiences and connections on one's journey.

Feb 5 • 17:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Like a devil in a bottle

The article uses the metaphor of a devil trapped in a bottle to illustrate the struggles of individuals or entities facing frustration, pride, and the inevitability of losing power.

Feb 5 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

''Ēriks Palkavnieks & Popkorni'' presents a cold news - the song ''Ice Flowers''

The musical group ''Ēriks Palkavnieks & Popkorni'' has released their latest song ''Ice Flowers,'' which serves as a musical metaphor for coldness in nature and humanity, reflecting on choices and their consequences.

Feb 4 • 10:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Aragón is Fraggle Rock

The article uses the metaphor of Fraggle Rock to describe the political dullness of Aragón during the current electoral campaign.

Feb 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Wurster: One Hour More ...

The article discusses the implications and perspectives on work and social issues in the context of time management, as reflected in the title's metaphor.

Feb 3 • 15:44 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Carrying the torch of curiosity is the first task of our Universities

The article discusses how sports serve as a metaphor for the university journey, represented by the Olympic torch, with special torchbearer Valentina Garavaglia symbolizing the spirit of curiosity and knowledge in education.

Feb 2 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Alien Budget, Crazy Public: The Heart Doesn't Agree...

This article reflects on the feeling of disconnectedness and dissatisfaction among the public regarding the government's budget, comparing it to attending a wedding feast where one feels unwelcome.

Feb 1 • 13:04 UTC

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