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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Yves Thréard's Editorial: 'LFI, the Red Plague'

Yves Thréard critiques Jean-Luc Mélenchon for his provocative political style and failure to adapt in the wake of a tragic event.

Feb 25 • 19:14 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The freezing of sewers is a plague of the low-snow winter - this year there have been exceptionally many problems

The freezing of sewers has become an unusually significant issue this winter in Finland, especially in the Ostrobothnia region and Uusimaa.

Feb 25 • 16:53 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Spain holiday island warning as threat of plague grows worse

A growing threat of locust plagues in the Canary Islands has raised alarms among officials due to potential agricultural impacts.

Feb 25 • 11:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Amsterdam declares war on cruise ships: "They are a plague of locusts"

Amsterdam is set to ban cruise ships docking at its central passenger terminal by 2035 as part of a strategy to combat mass tourism and reduce CO2 emissions.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Eintracht with Injury Woes: 'What Happens to Us Is Not Normal'

Eintracht Frankfurt faces another setback as injuries plague the team, with Mario Götze potentially stepping up as a leader.

Feb 20 • 17:59 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Hepatitis continues to plague Brno and its surroundings, half of the infected are homeless and addicts

Brno is facing an ongoing hepatitis outbreak, with a significant portion of cases involving homeless individuals and drug addicts.

Feb 20 • 10:56 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Ukrainian Medics Trapped in Winter's Grasp: It Is No Longer Possible to Help Everyone

Ukrainian medical facilities are overwhelmed as cold and darkness plague civilians in Dnipro, highlighting a critical humanitarian crisis.

Feb 20 • 08:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Painful disease may soon plague Europe – risk especially in these countries

A new study indicates that the chikungunya virus, transmitted by tiger mosquitoes, may spread significantly across Europe, with notable risks in southern countries due to rising temperatures.

Feb 20 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Syringes against the DNC: a front line of veterinarians protects Spain from the plague of 'bloodsuckers' that devastates cattle

A group of veterinarians in Spain is working to protect cattle from a virus spread by bloodsucking insects, which can lead to severe economic consequences.

Feb 19 • 23:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

The Tutoring Plague Covers Up MEN's Mistake? "There Is No Negative Effect"

The Polish Ministry of National Education is facing debates about abolishing mandatory homework in primary schools, with officials suggesting alternative assessment methods like quizzes.

Feb 19 • 19:17 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

New Social Media Just for Icelanders

A new Icelandic social media platform called Slapp aims to tackle the issues of misinformation and advertising overload that plague other social networks.

Feb 16 • 22:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Disastrous Referees. And Today Conte to Avoid Getting Out of Everything

Inter FC secured a controversial victory, heavily influenced by poor officiating that continues to plague Serie A matches.

Feb 15 • 09:15 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Just a few steps away from a favorite spot of Lithuanians – an unpleasant sight: this is not the first such case

Illegal dumping of construction waste continues to plague the Varnikų Forest in the Vilnius region, threatening public safety and the recreational quality of the area.

Feb 14 • 12:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Flood of vegetables, shortage of meat. Prices of food are influenced by plague and harvest

Czech markets are experiencing a surplus of vegetables alongside a significant meat shortage, with food prices fluctuating due to agricultural impacts and diseases.

Feb 13 • 15:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

PRO-RUSSIAN? ⟩ Swedish politician: Choosing between Putin and Zelensky is like choosing between plague and cholera

A Swedish politician critiques the binary choice between Putin and Zelensky, suggesting that both options are detrimental.

Feb 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Forgotten in time village with dark past is 'must-visit'

The historic Derbyshire village of Eyam, known for its dark past during the Great Plague, has recently gained popularity among visitors as a hidden gem.

Feb 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Swedish politician compared Zelensky to cholera – 'Russians may have been a better solution'

A Swedish municipal politician Emilie Pilthammar suggests that choosing between Putin and Zelensky is like choosing between plague and cholera, while also proposing referendums on territorial allegiances in Ukraine.

Feb 10 • 21:22 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Eviction in the largest settlement of Barcelona to eliminate a rat plague

The eviction of a camp in Barcelona is taking place to address a severe rat infestation affecting the health of residents.

Feb 10 • 07:08 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

SEARCHING FOR ONESELF ⟩ A colorful carnival "Dance Plague" took place at the Art Academy

The 86th carnival at the Latvian Art Academy celebrated its community with the theme 'Dance Plague,' showcasing vibrant costumes and creativity.

Feb 7 • 10:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Mass grave in Jordan sheds light on the first known pandemic that exterminated tens of millions of people

An international research team has confirmed the first mass grave in the Mediterranean linked to the earliest recorded pandemic, providing new evidence of the Justinian Plague that killed millions in the Byzantine Empire between the 6th and 8th centuries.

Feb 6 • 08:29 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

They walk in broad daylight! Reports of a rat plague on Paseo de la Reforma in CdMx | Video

Social media users reported a rat infestation on Paseo de la Reforma in Cuauhtémoc, leading to neighborhood complaints about the city's negligence ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Feb 5 • 21:35 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"Global Plague": Phytosanitary emergency declared due to the red palm weevil

Argentina's National Service for Agri-Food Health and Quality has declared a phytosanitary emergency due to the red palm weevil pest, setting mandatory control measures effective till June 30, 2027.

Feb 5 • 14:14 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Government declared a phytosanitary emergency due to a plague that destroys palm trees

The Government has declared a phytosanitary emergency until June 30, 2027, to combat the red palm weevil plague affecting various palm species.

Feb 5 • 13:03 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Mass grave in Jordan provides new image of ancient pandemic

An ancient mass grave in Jordan offers new insights into the world's first documented pandemic, revealing parallels between the impact of the plague in the 500s and modern-day COVID-19.

Jan 31 • 21:26 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Research team suspects large plague mass grave near Erfurt

An interdisciplinary research team has discovered significant evidence of a mass grave from the plague era near Erfurt, marking potentially the first burial site found through systematic search in Europe.

Jan 13 • 12:13 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

Did the volcanic eruption cause the wave of the plague epidemic?

New research suggests that the 14th-century pandemic known as the Black Death may have been triggered by a series of volcanic eruptions that led to global cooling.

Jan 9 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Pathologic 3 release date, launch time, file-size, pre-load update and Steam Deck news

Pathologic 3, a reimagining of the horror game series, is set to release on PC with a special launch discount, offering players a gripping experience in a plague-ridden town.

Jan 9 • 00:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

El Roto: the eighth plague

This article discusses a political cartoon by El Roto titled 'the eighth plague' published on January 8, 2026, reflecting the author's opinions.

Jan 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

The plague of small ruminants on six farms, more than 170 animals killed

Despite adverse weather conditions in Croatia, veterinarians have been managing the damage caused by the plague of small ruminants, which was first confirmed on December 13 and has now been reported on six farms across three municipalities in the Split-Dalmatia and Zadar counties, with the surveillance zone expanded to include additional municipalities due to the risk of further spread.

Jan 7 • 10:50 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

Could a sheep change the map of prehistoric plague? The answer lies in livestock trade routes

The article examines how outbreaks of plague in ancient pastoral societies not only devastated human populations but also transformed entire ecosystems due to the close contact between livestock and people.

Jan 2 • 17:55 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

The Jew became a plague to the Muslims... They crucified him at the city gate

The article discusses the historical figure Ismail ibn Nagrilla, a Jewish vizier in Granada, whose power struggle led to a massacre that some consider one of the first pogroms in Europe.

Dec 30 • 05:38 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Legami: Children say: The pens are cool, parents say: It's the plague

The article discusses the fascination of German schoolchildren with colorful pens from the Italian company Legami, highlighting the differences in perception between kids and their parents.

Dec 29 • 16:42 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

The Carsharing Dilemma of Big Cities

Carsharing has become increasingly popular for its convenience, yet providers are withdrawing from cities like London, Milan, and Madrid due to emerging issues, which also plague the growing vehicle fleets in Germany.

Dec 28 • 15:44 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

Gigantic Eruptions Prepared the Way for the Largest Mass Extinction in Europe

The article discusses how gigantic volcanic eruptions contributed to the largest mass extinction in Europe by influencing climate conditions and possibly facilitating the spread of the plague.

Dec 28 • 05:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

The plague of small ruminants in the Zadar County. 59 sheep, 10 lambs, and 6 goats euthanized

Following its first appearance in Croatia, the plague of small ruminants has been confirmed in Zadar County, leading to the euthanization of 59 sheep, 10 lambs, and 6 goats.

Dec 27 • 21:45 UTC

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