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The article discusses the controversial attribution of a calligraphic plaque at Independence Gate to the notorious figure Lee Wan-yong, comparing his style to that of independence activist Ahn Jung-geun.

Sogang University’s Art & Technology Department honored honorary chairman Shin Young-kyun with a plaque and a dedication film during a special event.

Team USA goaltender Connor Hellebuyck, recognized for his performance in the Olympics, showcased a plaque with the nickname 'Secretary of Defense' while flying to meet President Trump.

Hygienists recommend using plaque color indicator to enhance oral hygiene awareness.

The recently translated Latvian literary masterpiece, Aleksandrs Grīnsi's 'Hingetuisk', holds significance for Latvians akin to that of the Estonian 'Nimed marmortahvlil' by Albert Kivikas, highlighting their shared narratives of national identity.

Mexican singer Mijares praised the musical "Mentiras" during its plaque unveiling, celebrating its 17 years of performances and its nostalgic connection to the 1980s.

Two pioneering women footballers from the 1920s, Lily Parr and Lizzy Ashcroft, are being honored in a plaque unveiling ceremony in St Helens, Merseyside.

The play 'Mr. Gwyn' was celebrated at the Teatro Helénico with a plaque unveiling by notable figures Luis de Tavira, María Rojo, and Arcelia Ramírez, who discussed the importance of national film and theater initiatives.

In Italy, a plaque honoring Norma Cossetto was vandalized, and attempts were made to prevent a right-wing senator from speaking about the foibe tragedy, reflecting ongoing tensions around freedom of expression.

The US Ambassador to Poland, Tom Rose, celebrated the 250th anniversary of the United States in Krakow by unveiling a commemorative plaque and referencing Tadeusz Kościuszko, followed by a controversial AI-generated video appearing to show Donald Trump visiting.

A dental hygienist emphasizes the importance of removing plaque promptly to prevent it from hardening and causing lasting dental issues.

A memorial plaque commemorating writer Gunars Janovskis was unveiled on Kalnciema Street, highlighting both the building's historical significance and the process behind its installation.

A memorial plaque honoring writer Gunars Janovskis was unveiled on Kalnciema Street during a literary walk organized by the Latvian National Museum of Literature and Music.

A memorial plaque for poet Juhan Liiv in Viljandi has gone missing, with no locals clear about its future.

Families of the Brentwood Five massacre victims are advocating for the reinstatement of a commemorative plaque in Calgary's Quinterra Legacy Garden, where they remember their loved ones.

Political violence persists in Italy, as the office of Deputy Sara Kelany was vandalized with graffiti labeling her party Fratelli d’Italia as 'fascist', prompting her to assert that the intimidation attempt has failed.

Hervé Le Tellier discusses discovering a plaque that led him to uncover the story of André Chaix, a young anti-fascist, during the 2020 pandemic confinement.

The memorial plaque for El Santo, a symbol of Mexican wrestling, was stolen from his monument in the Tepito neighborhood, raising concerns over the protection of urban cultural heritage in the capital.

María Corina Machado meets with U.S. President Trump, dedicating her Nobel Peace Prize to him while presenting a medal and plaque, in a supportive gesture for her campaign as the opposition leader in Venezuela.

The spokesperson for Izquierda Unida in Toledo has proposed a non-legislative motion in Congress to debate the installation of a plaque honoring the site of forced labor of Francoist prisoners at the Infantry Academy.

A commemorative plaque honoring Ilan Halimi was vandalized in Cagnes-sur-Mer, prompting the arrest of a man.

In Zadar, a new controversial memorial plaque honoring fallen defender Rajko Loza has been unveiled, featuring contentious Ustasha symbols, and the identity of those responsible remains unknown.

In Zadar, a new memorial plaque for fallen defender Rajko Lozo has resurfaced with the contentious phrase 'Ustaše's son,' prompting questions from family and fellow soldiers about its origin.

The Senate has decided to display a plaque commemorating the police who defended the Capitol during the January 6, 2021 attack, despite objections from House Speaker Mike Johnson.

In Milan, a plaque dedicated to Andrea Campagna, a public security agent killed in 1979, was vandalized, an act deemed cowardly and unjustifiable.

The United States reflects on the continuing political divisions five years after the Jan. 6 Capitol attack, with no official commemoration held and a plaque honoring police defenders yet to be installed.

The plaque created to honor law enforcement for their defense during the Jan. 6 attack is missing and not on display at the Capitol, contrary to legal requirements.

A new plaque at the construction site of an economic school in Vukovar is likely to spark fresh political conflicts among local leaders.

A Chinese study found that mice with late-stage Alzheimer's symptoms showed memory improvement and reduced brain plaque after receiving an experimental treatment targeting glucose levels in the brain.

Vladimir Vochoč's hometown has honored him by unveiling a plaque commemorating his character as an honest, fair, and democratic-minded individual.

The educational project Traffic Alphabet, led by journalist Sandra Mikulčić, has received a Golden Plaque for road safety from a team of traffic experts in 2026.

The plaque dedicated to Norma Cossetto, an Italian-Istrian student victim of the foibe massacre, was vandalized in Florence on Christmas night.