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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: Cow caught nursing pig in RS; experts explain whether the behavior poses risks

A cow in Vacaria, Brazil, was filmed nursing a piglet, prompting curiosity and expert commentary on the unusual animal behavior.

Feb 27 • 15:49 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Alert in Spain: WHO notified about a pig flu virus believed to have transmitted between humans

Spain has notified the World Health Organization about a suspected human-to-human transmission of the A(H1N1)v strain of the swine flu virus.

Feb 27 • 13:19 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

SF wants to ban the establishment of new pig production facilities

The Social Democrats in Denmark have proposed a national ban on new conventional pig farming operations due to environmental concerns and animal welfare issues.

Feb 26 • 08:02 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

SF wants to put a stop to new conventional pig production

The Socialist People's Party (SF) in Denmark proposes a national ban on establishing new conventional pig farms due to concerns about animal welfare and environmental sustainability.

Feb 26 • 07:54 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Franciska Rosenkilde: The time is ripe for Denmark to have a pig election

Franciska Rosenkilde argues that Denmark needs to address serious welfare issues in pig farming, highlighted by a recent documentary and ongoing scandals.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Farmers sound alarm over feral pig boom in WA's south-east

Farmers in Esperance, Western Australia, are alarmed by a significant increase in feral pig numbers, prompting legal measures to control the population.

Feb 24 • 23:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Councilman sentenced to pay a fine for video in which he appears with a pig insulting Evandro Leitão

A Brazilian councilman has been fined for electoral slander after a video emerged of him insulting a political opponent while holding a pig.

Feb 24 • 19:11 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Pig Farming in Bavaria: More Pigs in Increasingly Larger Farms

Bavaria experiences a slight increase in pig population, yet the number of pig farms continues to decline, leading to larger average farm sizes.

Feb 24 • 14:18 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Parasites found in guinea pig bought from a store. Complaints have also been received by the Agricultural and Food Authority regarding the health status of pets purchased from pet stores.

A consumer in Estonia discovered parasites in a guinea pig purchased from a local store, leading to additional complaints regarding pet health from the Agricultural and Food Authority.

Feb 23 • 16:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Red Pig Returns: Former Chief Designer of Mercedes Unveils Modern Version of Racing Legend

A former chief designer of Mercedes has revealed a modern iteration of a legendary racing car, known for its association with the nickname 'Red Pig.'

Feb 23 • 12:40 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

A person always has the choice to become a 'pig' or not, says actor Jan Cina in an interview

Czech actor Jan Cina discusses his views on engaging in political discourse, the societal divisions in Czechia, and his upcoming film.

Feb 23 • 05:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

For some, the new train system is 'lipstick on a pig'

The new train system in Norway promises improvements, but reactions vary significantly based on location.

Feb 23 • 04:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pigs' poop and pee can become drinking water (and even beer) with treatment system; understand

A new treatment system transforms pig waste into drinkable water, and even beer, showcasing its potential to prevent pollution and conserve water.

Feb 22 • 16:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Tampere Youth Aiming for Dream Jobs at Särkänniemi - "Getting on the Pig Train Would Also Be Cool"

Young people in Tampere eagerly apply for summer jobs at Särkänniemi amusement park, with interviews now underway for various positions.

Feb 20 • 05:57 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Ungrateful Pig, They Shout at Him in Russia. Famous Goalie Plans to Return Soviet Medals

Former Latvian hockey goaltender Arturs Irbe is embroiled in a controversy with Russian legends over his comments about the Soviet Union and his intention to return medals won with them.

Feb 20 • 05:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

VIDEO: "A Full Ditch with Pig Corpses!" Consequences of an Accident on the Liepāja Road Are Not Being Cleared Away

Motorists were shocked to see numerous pig corpses littered by the roadside on the Liepāja Highway after a traffic accident that occurred some time ago.

Feb 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

In the form of a pig and a threat to kill the 'Muslim race'... A threat message to Australia's largest mosque

Australian police are investigating a threatening message sent to Lakemba Mosque, the largest mosque in Australia, containing a pig image and a threat to the Muslim community.

Feb 19 • 07:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Star-flower and sea pig: unknown beings found 4,000 meters in the ocean

Researchers discovered a vast array of unknown marine species at depths of 4,000 meters in the Pacific Ocean during a 160-day international expedition.

Feb 18 • 13:37 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
World

Rubio's speech in Munich was like putting lipstick on a pig. It looks nicer, but it changes nothing

Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference was mostly seen as a diplomatic improvement over last year's confrontational speech by J.D. Vance, but it did not signify any fundamental change in U.S.-Europe relations.

Feb 18 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
World

A Dirty Trick from the United States - A TV Expert Familiar from the SM League Furious: 'Pig-like'

A Finnish sports expert expressed outrage over a controversial play involving a U.S. player hitting a Swedish goalie during the women's hockey semi-final match at the Olympics.

Feb 16 • 18:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Chinese Horoscope 2026: How the Pig Will Fare, According to Ludovica Squirru

The Chinese New Year of the Fire Horse begins on February 17, 2026, and will bring profound global changes, affecting each zodiac sign, including the Pig.

Feb 16 • 18:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

"I slaughtered him like a pig": Unrepentant fratricide in Crete

A 64-year-old man in Crete has been arrested for the murder of his 67-year-old brother, whom he allegedly stabbed to death in their family home after a violent altercation.

Feb 15 • 20:25 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Fratricide in Crete: 'I slaughtered him like a pig' – The unrepentant 64-year-old

A tragic case of fratricide has shocked the village of Martha in Viannos Municipality, Crete, where a 64-year-old man allegedly killed his 67-year-old brother in their family home.

Feb 15 • 18:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Peta calls for pork-free menus as Peppa Pig show rolls into Grimsby

Campaigners are urging Grimsby Auditorium to eliminate pork products from its menu during the run of Peppa Pig's Big Family Show.

Feb 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Scene from the movie 'Hannibal' became a reality: pig bites claimed the life of a girl

A 17-year-old girl in Russia was tragically killed by pigs after being assaulted and left injured by a farm worker.

Feb 13 • 19:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Pig Farmer Sentenced to Prison

A Norwegian pig farmer in his 30s has been sentenced to eight months in prison for serious breaches of animal welfare laws, with four months suspended.

Feb 13 • 05:32 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Pig farmer sentenced to prison for multiple violations: 75 out of 82 had to be euthanized and discarded

A pig farmer in Trøndelag, Norway, has been sentenced to eight months in prison for severe violations of animal welfare laws after a significant number of pigs were unfit for transport to the slaughterhouse.

Feb 13 • 05:05 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Outbreak of African Swine Fever at the Largest Pig Farm Complex in Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do

An outbreak of African swine fever has occurred at the largest pig farm complex in Hongseong, Chungcheongnam-do, prompting urgent emergency measures from livestock quarantine authorities.

Feb 13 • 04:46 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

African swine fever outbreak at a pig farm in Jeongeup… 5,000 pigs to be culled

An outbreak of African swine fever has been confirmed at a pig farm in Jeongeup, South Korea, resulting in the planned culling of 5,000 pigs and restrictions on farms within a 10 km radius.

Feb 13 • 01:50 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Pig farmer in Trøndelag sentenced to prison for multiple violations

A pig farmer in Trøndelag has been sentenced to prison for animal welfare violations, marking a notable case as it is the first time a farmer has been held criminally accountable for transporting unfit pigs to slaughter.

Feb 13 • 01:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Chinese doctors save a patient with a pig liver connected outside the body

Chinese doctors successfully used a genetically modified pig liver to support a patient in critical condition while waiting for a transplant.

Feb 13 • 00:06 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Xenotransplantation: "I am convinced that we have better pigs"

This article discusses the recent advancements in xenotransplantation, particularly focusing on the successful transplantation of pig organs into humans, through an interview with veterinary medicine expert Eckhard Wolf.

Feb 12 • 12:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Factory or pig farm in the neighborhood. The amendment will open the way to circumventing zoning plans

A recent amendment in Czechia is set to change how zoning plans are navigated, allowing for potential factory or pig farm developments close to residential areas.

Feb 11 • 07:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Viewers React to Pipsa Pig's Twist: "It Makes Me Cry"

A recent episode of the children's show 'Pipsa Possu' tackling a serious issue with the character Jyri's hearing loss has deeply moved viewers in the UK.

Feb 10 • 13:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Chinese man transported pigs by drone, one got tangled in power lines

A Chinese man attempted to transport pigs using a drone, resulting in one pig becoming entangled in power lines.

Feb 10 • 11:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee items urgently recalled with 'keep away from children' warning

Products featuring Peppa Pig and Hey Duggee have been recalled due to a choking hazard, prompting public warnings to return the items for a refund.

Feb 9 • 09:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Outbreaks of African Swine Fever Occur in Pocheon and Hwaseong, Causing Alarm Among Quarantine Authorities

Afgan Swine Fever has been detected at pig farms in Pocheon and Hwaseong, prompting swift biosecurity measures by authorities to halt its spread.

Feb 8 • 01:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

How Miss Piggy Became a Pop Icon and the True Protagonist of 'The Muppets'

Miss Piggy, a prima donna pig who debuted nearly 50 years ago on 'The Muppet Show,' continues to shine as a pop culture icon in a new special available on Disney+, reflecting her enduring popularity.

Feb 7 • 16:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The Pig Exhibition Evoked Emotions and That’s a Good Thing – Art Institutions Should Be Joykillers, Says Doctoral Researcher

A controversial art exhibition in Seinäjoki, Finland, provocatively addressed the realities of pig farming and sparked significant discussion after a school visit was canceled due to its confrontational themes.

Feb 7 • 07:08 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Spring is still beyond the mountains

Despite the ongoing havoc of the swine flu, an expert in Raplamaa, Arvo Saidl, has managed to procure four pig spleens, indicating that cold and snow are yet to come, according to traditional meteorological signs.

Feb 6 • 22:01 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Life & Tech

PEPPA PIG takes a historic step: George discovers the world of sound

PEPPA PIG introduces a significant new storyline where George, Peppa's younger brother, has a moderate hearing loss, promoting themes of curiosity, understanding, and empathy.

Feb 6 • 18:43 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Pig industry makes adjustments in local market and looks to East Asia

The pig industry is adjusting to stabilize the local market while exploring export opportunities to East Asian countries, highlighting a significant shift in dietary habits among the population with per capita consumption reaching approximately 12 kilograms per year.

Feb 6 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Life & Tech

Pepe 'the pig': the chicken of Pilar

The article discusses Casa Pepe's commitment to authenticity and cleanliness, contrasting its reputation with the derogatory nickname it has received, while highlighting its signature dish of honest chicken wings.

Feb 6 • 00:26 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Pig production closed 2025 with record numbers but profitability is concerning

The pork sector has seen uninterrupted growth over the past two decades, achieving record figures in 2025 for slaughter and meat production, although concerns about profitability remain.

Feb 5 • 17:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

PM dies in car accident after hitting pig on BR-101, in São Gonçalo

A 39-year-old military policewoman died in a severe traffic accident after her car hit a pig on BR-101 in São Gonçalo.

Feb 5 • 13:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Kaasav and Hariv: The beloved cartoon character now wears a hearing aid

The creators of the popular animated series 'Peppa Pig' have introduced a new storyline focusing on children's hearing loss, featuring Peppa's little brother George who is hard of hearing and gets a hearing aid.

Feb 5 • 10:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

George Pig Gets a Hearing Aid

In a new episode of the popular children's series, George Pig will receive a life-changing diagnosis of moderate hearing loss and begin wearing a hearing aid.

Feb 5 • 09:54 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

George Pig is Deaf

In the new episode of the children's series Peppa Pig, George receives a life-changing diagnosis of moderate hearing loss, and will begin wearing hearing aids, as revealed during an episode of Good Morning Britain.

Feb 5 • 09:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Peppa Pig announces young brother George's sad health diagnosis as Gladiator reaches out

Peppa Pig's younger brother George will be diagnosed as moderately deaf in an upcoming episode of Peppa Pig Tales, which will address the theme of hearing loss.

Feb 5 • 09:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Chinese Horoscope 2026 for the Pig: What the Year of the Fire Horse Will Be Like

The Chinese horoscope for 2026 indicates that the Year of the Fire Horse, starting on February 17, will bring more reconciliations than disagreements in love for the Pig sign.

Feb 4 • 14:41 UTC

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