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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
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Italian Citizenship: Doubts About Enrollment in AIRE, a Key Procedure for Those with Dual Nationality

Questions are rising among Argentine residents about the AIRE registration, which is essential for Italians with dual citizenship.

Mar 22 • 22:18 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Arrest of Iranian Man and Woman Attempting to Intrude on British Naval Base

A 34-year-old man and a 31-year-old woman, reported to be of Iranian nationality, were arrested in Scotland for attempting to unlawfully enter the Clyde naval base, known for housing nuclear submarines.

Mar 20 • 15:04 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

British detain Iranian trying to enter nuclear submarine base

A 34-year-old Iranian man was detained in the UK for attempting to access a naval base housing the country's nuclear submarines, along with a 31-year-old woman whose nationality remains undisclosed.

Mar 20 • 13:52 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Sports

Ljašenko: Latvian passport was secured independently by Cirkins four years ago

Footballer Dennis Cirkins, born in Ireland, had already obtained his Latvian passport independently four years ago, according to the president of the Latvian Football Federation, Vadims Ljašenko.

Mar 19 • 14:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

"Cynically belittled the ski center employee, incited hatred": trial will take place over racist assault in Vilnius

A trial is set to begin in Vilnius concerning a racist attack involving a 46-year-old woman of Belgian and Jamaican nationality, who allegedly incited hatred against ski center employees.

Mar 19 • 09:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A renowned dancer linked to Putin's government was excluded from a gala in Rome and denounced the 'cancellation of Russian culture'

Svetlana Zajárova, a renowned Russian ballerina, was excluded from an upcoming gala in Rome due to her nationality and political ideology, sparking her criticism of the ongoing 'cancellation of Russian culture' in Europe.

Mar 17 • 15:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Trump administration to slash fee to renounce US citizenship from $2,350 to $450

The Trump administration is significantly reducing the renunciation fee for US citizenship, making it easier for citizens to give up their nationality.

Mar 17 • 13:22 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The most uncomfortable royal wedding: the day Princess Beatrix challenged the Netherlands to marry a young former German soldier

This article recounts the controversial wedding of Princess Beatrix of the Netherlands to Claus von Amsberg, which faced significant backlash due to his German nationality shortly after World War II.

Mar 17 • 04:53 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

These are the mandatory requirements to obtain Italian nationality by descent

Italy's Constitutional Court has upheld a reform restricting nationality by descent, limiting it to children and grandchildren of Italian citizens born abroad.

Mar 16 • 15:23 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Italian Citizenship: What is the referendum, how to vote in Argentina, and what are the consequences of not participating

Argentinians with Italian citizenship are receiving ballots for the upcoming 2026 Confirmation Referendum, but many are unaware of how to participate.

Mar 15 • 20:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Planning an attack in France: two Moroccans arrested, but one has Italian nationality

Two brothers of Moroccan descent, one of whom has Italian nationality, have been arrested in France for allegedly planning an anti-Semitic attack.

Mar 15 • 17:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Nationality Change as a Sensation for the Norwegian - Finnish Men Under the Moon: 'Pitiful'

Einar Hedegart, a former biathlete, is making headlines as he explores a nationality change and stands out as a leading sensation for the international skiing season 2025-26.

Mar 14 • 11:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF decides that adopted children born abroad are equated with native Brazilians

The Brazilian Federal Supreme Court has ruled that adopted children born abroad have the right to choose Brazilian nationality upon reaching adulthood.

Mar 12 • 19:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Austria Thinks About the Future: FIFA Authorizes Nationality Changes for Carney Chukwuemeka and Paul Wanner

Austria has received FIFA approval to change the national team eligibility of players Carney Chukwuemeka and Paul Wanner ahead of friendly matches and the upcoming World Cup.

Mar 10 • 20:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Tuesday briefing: Inside the increasingly heated debate about who can – and can’t – vote in the UK

The article discusses the heated debate in the UK about voting rights, especially after a Green party victory that prompted controversial remarks about voting restrictions based on nationality.

Mar 10 • 06:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Is Valtteri Bottas already Australian? A surprising answer

Valtteri Bottas addressed questions about his nationality during the F1 season opener in Melbourne, where fans affectionately consider him an 'Aussie legend.'

Mar 7 • 19:20 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Tunisia: A proposed law wants to drastically tighten access to nationality

In Tunisia, a new proposal aims to significantly tighten the requirements for acquiring nationality, particularly affecting naturalization and birth nationality rights.

Mar 5 • 03:51 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Sports

A Controversial Claim by Aleksandr Bolshunov: 'More than One'

Russian skier Aleksandr Bolshunov revealed that he received multiple offers to change his nationality ahead of the Milan-Cortina Olympics.

Mar 3 • 15:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Mutating Profile of Jihadism in Spain

A recent report reveals that the profile of jihadists in Spain is increasingly diverse, with significant changes in age, gender, and nationality among those arrested.

Feb 27 • 17:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Russian-born North Korea researcher Andrei Lankov was detained in Latvia, and the next day he spoke in Tallinn to an audience of 200.

Andrei Lankov, a researcher on North Korea, was detained in Latvia but expressed confusion over the incident, attributing it to his Russian nationality and his analytical approach to the subject.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Klaipėda police has launched a pre-trial investigation into support for Russian politics

The Klaipėda police in Lithuania have initiated a pre-trial investigation concerning support for Russian politics that allegedly incites conflict against groups of people from any nationality.

Feb 26 • 07:50 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Dual nationality: Keep calm and carry two passports

The article discusses the implications of stricter entry rules for dual nationals in the UK, France's dual citizenship policies, and the evolving trends in global citizenship.

Feb 25 • 15:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

British grandparents face cancelling 'trip of lifetime' due to new passport rules

British grandparents living abroad are reconsidering their travel plans to the UK due to new and stringent passport rules under the electronic travel authorisation scheme.

Feb 25 • 09:24 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

New passport rules for British-Canadian dual citizens: what you need to know

Starting February 25, British-Canadian dual citizens will need to present proof of their British nationality when entering the U.K., as Canadian passports alone will no longer suffice.

Feb 24 • 13:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

What are the main reasons why you could lose Spanish citizenship

Spanish citizenship can be lost under certain circumstances, such as acquiring another nationality or failing to fulfill specific legal obligations.

Feb 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Drugs, expired visa: India deported 1,470 Nigerians in one year – Report

A report reveals that India deported 1,470 Nigerians between April 2023 and March 2024, making them the most deported nationality from the country.

Feb 22 • 00:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Norwegian skiing star may change nationality

Norwegian skiing star Einar Hedegart has considered representing Denmark due to his Danish heritage, but changing citizenship seems unlikely.

Feb 21 • 09:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

A Palestinian is disqualified from the Winter Olympics in Italy due to his nationality

A Palestinian named Fadel Al-Masri was dismissed from his position on the organizing team for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics, allegedly due to his Palestinian nationality.

Feb 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Changing nationality is betrayal, everything must be taken away... Russian minister threatens naturalized athletes

The Russian government, through comments by Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev, has threatened sanctions against athletes who change their nationality and compete for other countries.

Feb 20 • 01:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Mexicans: the Consulate in Houston will have a Saturday service day for procedures on February 21

The Mexican Consulate in Houston will offer services on Saturday, February 21, allowing Mexicans to process official documentation.

Feb 19 • 21:15 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

The atmosphere is heating up around the star who rejected the USA. But some things are too dumb.

The commentary discusses the complicated feelings around athlete Eileen Gu, who represents China after growing up in the United States, amidst the political tension surrounding nationality and identity in the context of the Olympics.

Feb 19 • 20:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The story of Eileen Gu and the 22-year-old athlete... A long debate on nationality and identity

Eileen Gu, a freestyle skiing Olympian born in the U.S. to a Chinese immigrant mother, sparked discussions about nationality and identity after representing China in international competitions.

Feb 19 • 13:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Letter to the Editor. How Swedish must one be to be Swedish?

The article discusses the complexities of identity and belonging in Sweden, questioning what it truly means to be considered 'Swedish' in a diverse society.

Feb 19 • 13:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Dual nationals could use expired UK passports to prove they are British, Home Office says

British dual nationals may use expired UK passports to prove their citizenship under new immigration rules requiring British passports for entry into the UK.

Feb 19 • 13:03 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

"Fentanyl Does Not Distinguish": US Ambassador in Mexico on Case of Girl Intoxicated in Puebla

The US Ambassador to Mexico, Ronald Johnson, expressed solidarity with the victims in Puebla, where a girl tested positive for fentanyl, stating that the opioid does not discriminate by nationality or age.

Feb 18 • 22:55 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Cases of Foreign Residents Being Refused Tenancy in Japan: 'It's Unfair to Generalize by Nationality'

Foreign residents in Japan continue to face challenges in finding housing, often being rejected by landlords based on nationality, leading to concerns about rising xenophobia and calls for better coexistence.

Feb 18 • 22:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

Surprising revelation about the Olympics – She was actually Russian

Russian architect Anastasia Kutcherova carried a Ukrainian sign at the opening ceremony of the Milan-Cortina Olympics, defying her nationality.

Feb 18 • 18:27 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Secret flight to Cameroon: the U.S. deported a group of migrants who were not from that nationality

The U.S. government deported nine migrants to Cameroon, a move that has raised concerns as none were originally from that country.

Feb 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Russian Minister Blasts: "Pure Treason"

Russian Sports Minister Mikhail Degtyarev criticized Nikita Volodin for changing his nationality after the invasion of Ukraine and winning an Olympic medal for Germany.

Feb 18 • 09:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Pew Research: What Makes Greeks Feel Nationally Proud

A Pew Research Center study reveals that Greeks take pride primarily in their historical heritage, more than any other nationality sampled.

Feb 18 • 04:47 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Crime & Justice

Three Serbs Charged with Robbery in the Old Town Watch Store

Three individuals of Serbian nationality have been charged with organized robbery involving violence in a watch shop in Vecrīga, Latvia.

Feb 17 • 06:53 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Chelle eyes foreign Eagles to strengthen Nigerian team

Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle is considering the inclusion of foreign-born players to enhance Nigeria's national football team amid growing interest from dual-nationality athletes.

Feb 17 • 01:35 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

New travel rules in Britain may prevent citizens from entering the country

New travel regulations in the UK will require dual nationality British citizens to show proof of British citizenship before traveling, impacting around 1.2 million dual citizens.

Feb 16 • 16:55 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Mandatory military service in Israel also applies to dual nationals - dozens of Finns served during the Gaza war

Dozens of Finnish citizens served in the Israel Defense Forces during the Gaza war, based on documents obtained from the Israeli military.

Feb 16 • 11:32 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Sports

Norwegian skier has had enough – Changing nationality

Fredrik Fodstad, a 25-year-old cross-country skier from Norway, has decided to change his nationality to represent Colombia in international competitions after struggling to achieve success in Norwegian championships.

Feb 15 • 07:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The audios that reveal racism in apartment rentals: 'The owner doesn't want anyone from outside'

The article discusses evidences of racial discrimination faced by Moroccan individuals trying to rent apartments in Spain, highlighting how their economic stability was overlooked due to their nationality.

Feb 15 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Alberto Núñez Feijóo: 'I will create a nationality law with the requirements to hold the honor of being Spanish'

Alberto Núñez Feijóo, leader of the People's Party (PP), plans to introduce a nationality law in Spain that outlines the requirements to become a Spanish citizen.

Feb 15 • 01:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Bąkiewicz Accused: 'Even TVN Didn't Think of This'

Robert Bąkiewicz is facing charges of inciting murder against Prime Minister Donald Tusk and promoting hatred based on nationality, ethnicity, and race.

Feb 9 • 10:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Focus: Born in Thessaloniki and not an 'imported Islamist', the 26-year-old who beat to death a Deutsche Bahn inspector

The article clarifies the nationality of a 26-year-old suspect in the fatal beating of a Deutsche Bahn inspector, countering misinformation about his identity.

Feb 9 • 10:12 UTC

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