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Ruthless dictator and lover of poetry. Khamenei has died, Trump announced

Former President Trump announced the death of Iranian leader Ali Khamenei, describing him as a ruthless dictator who appreciated poetry.

Feb 28 • 21:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Judith Ruiz-Godoy: "The way to hack AI is with poetry: it is a language only humans can interpret"

Judith Ruiz-Godoy discusses the intersection of technology and humanity, emphasizing the role of poetry as a means to bridge the gap between sophisticated AI and human interpretation.

Feb 28 • 21:31 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Recommended Book: ‘Poetry of Resistance: Voices for Social Justice’

The article recommends a bilingual anthology of poetry focused on social justice, compiled by Francisco X. Alarcón and Odilia Galván Rodríguez.

Feb 28 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

What's currently relevant for young authors in the Baltic States? Anthology of prose and poetry from three countries published

A three-country anthology featuring prose and poetry from Baltic young authors has been published as part of a collaboration aimed at enhancing cultural exchange among the Baltic nations.

Feb 28 • 11:17 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

The 'One Poet Show' of Senegalese Souleymane Diamanka, between humor and poetry

Senegalese humorist and poet Souleymane Diamanka is currently performing his show 'One Poet Show' in Paris, blending poetry with humor.

Feb 28 • 06:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Journalist Eugênio Bucci rescues his poetry in a new book

Eugênio Bucci, a respected journalist and professor, has released a new poetry book titled 'Os Dois Hemisférios do Meu Colarinho', exploring themes of politics, social justice, and eroticism.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

My City’s Dwelling is Illegal Leaflets, Not Books

The author reflects on their unorthodox journey to becoming a poet, emphasizing their lack of formal literary education and the profound impact of their challenging environment.

Feb 28 • 00:28 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Júlia de Carvalho Hansen suspends time and marks her chronology in a book

Poet Júlia de Carvalho Hansen explores themes of memory, mourning, and passion in her latest book 'Ano Passado,' which uniquely organizes poems around specific dates.

Feb 27 • 18:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Gilka Machado, pioneer of female eroticism, returns to bookstores

Gilka Machado's complete poetry is being re-released, shedding light on her pioneering role in female erotic poetry in Brazil.

Feb 27 • 15:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

Words to Survive

The article explores the profound impact of language on personal perception and reality as articulated by Chilean poet Gonzalo Rojas and philosopher Rafael Echeverría.

Feb 27 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

10 Recommended Books by Critics of Quadern for February 2026

The article lists 10 books recommended by critics from Quadern, ranging from novels to poetry.

Feb 27 • 09:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Marina Sena's concert and Poetry Festival: Check out the cultural agenda for the weekend in Fortaleza

Fortaleza's cultural agenda this weekend features a concert by Marina Sena, the Poetry Festival, and various family-friendly exhibitions, many of which are free to attend.

Feb 27 • 08:04 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Debutant Prize to Leila Inanna Sultan

Leila Inanna Sultan has been awarded the prestigious Borås Tidning debutant prize for her compelling poetry collection.

Feb 27 • 06:32 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Bill Callahan Adds a Touch of Gold to Everyday Life

Bill Callahan's new album reflects his adept analysis of life's nuances, encapsulating the transition of weather in poetic and musical form.

Feb 27 • 06:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

The Conversion of Verlaine

This article explores the tumultuous relationship between French poet Paul Verlaine and Arthur Rimbaud, focusing on its impact on Verlaine's life and work.

Feb 27 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Poetry, Carrying the Power of Archetypes

The article discusses the relevance of prayers and spells in today's chaotic times through the lens of Doris Kareva's new book.

Feb 26 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Spectacle Judgement of the Symbolic Murder of Poet Wislawa Szymborska

A performance art piece titled 'Projeto Wislawa' explores the symbolic trial of the late Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska, examining the themes of violence and intolerance in contemporary society.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Here are Sweden's nominations for the Nordic Council's Literature Prize

Sweden has nominated Anna Hallberg and Linda Örtenblad for the Nordic Council's Literature Prize, recognizing their significant contributions to contemporary Swedish poetry and literature.

Feb 26 • 12:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

When the sea becomes poetry in Ilhabela

An evocative narrative about the magical experience of dining at Enfim Ostras in Ilhabela, Brazil.

Feb 25 • 13:40 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

From Gaza to Washington: Richard Falk Laments the Dying Justice of the World

Richard Falk reflects on the decline of justice and the American dream in his poignant poetry.

Feb 25 • 10:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Gunnar D Hansson receives the Academy's Nordic Prize: 'This matter of poetry is very important'

Gunnar D Hansson has been awarded the Academy's Nordic Prize, acknowledging his significant contributions to poetry and the literary arts in Sweden.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Evelyn Araluen wins $125,000 for ‘politically uncompromising’ poetry at Victorian premier’s literary awards

Evelyn Araluen has won a total of $125,000 at the Victorian premier's literary awards for her poetry collection "The Rot," taking home both the major literature prize and the Indigenous writing category.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

A poetry collection inspired by a shouting match wins $100k prize

Evelyn Araluen's poetry collection 'The Rot' has won the prestigious $100,000 Victorian Prize for Literature.

Feb 25 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Heat Poetry in Snow and Ice: The Winter Games Viewed Through Thermal Cameras

Three photographers capture the beauty and effort of athletes at the Winter Games using thermal cameras.

Feb 25 • 04:40 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Sometimes, only sometimes

The article reflects on a future where machines might write like the poet Lorca but lack the essence of human experience and emotion.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Hugo Wolf, the great revolutionary of 'lied', finally finds his reference book in Spanish

Acantilado has published a comprehensive monograph by Richard Stokes on Hugo Wolf, the Austrian composer known for revolutionizing German art song, featuring a prologue by tenor Ian Bostridge.

Feb 25 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Review: "The Rage", by Pier Paolo Pasolini

This article reviews Pier Paolo Pasolini's script 'La rabia', which remained unpublished during his lifetime and reflects on his influence in the 1960s and 70s.

Feb 24 • 19:13 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Diana Bellessi: "In Argentina, there are great old poets and great poor poets"

Diana Bellessi celebrates her 80th birthday with the release of three new books, reflecting on her literary journey in Argentina.

Feb 24 • 18:32 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Fortunately, Klaus Høeck has more humor than ChatGPT

The article discusses Danish poet Klaus Høeck's humor and literary career, highlighting his clever insights on writing and life.

Feb 24 • 14:49 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Workshop: Slam Poetry for Beginners

The Turmgeflüster association in Fürstenfeldbruck invites teenagers from 12 years and young adults to a free poetry slam workshop.

Feb 23 • 14:38 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Anna Verschik: every poet has his own translator

Anna Verschik emphasizes that every poet has a unique translator, as she discusses her approach to translating contemporary Ukrainian poetry amid the ongoing war.

Feb 23 • 14:09 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Two Girls, a Mother, and a Happy God: A Collection of Poems by Inga Gaile for Children and Young People

Inga Gaile's second poetry collection for children and youth, 'Two Girls, a Mother, and a Happy God', has been released by the publishing house 'Liels un mazs', featuring illustrations by Elīna Brasliņa.

Feb 23 • 13:03 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Fabrice Luchini: "Victor Hugo speaks to us. His poetry has a disquieting truth"

Fabrice Luchini discusses his interpretation of Victor Hugo's works and how the poet's enduring themes resonate in modern times.

Feb 23 • 12:37 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Birth of National Epic Poetry

The article explores the significance of national epic poetry in Estonian literature, highlighting influential poets and their works.

Feb 22 • 09:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Houellebecq, prophet of misfortune: 'Westerners who want to live, you are at the end of the game'

Michel Houellebecq publishes a new collection of poetry and an album of spoken word, reflecting his gloomy outlook on the current state of the world.

Feb 22 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A Poetics Between Fires and Flavors

The article explores Jean-Pierre Ostende's culinary passion through humor and poignant observations in his book about slow-cooked dishes.

Feb 22 • 03:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Elvira Sastre: "From the cultural world, I can't stand that sometimes the authors matter more than the books"

Spanish poet Elvira Sastre discusses the importance of books over authors and reflects on her creative process in an interview.

Feb 21 • 11:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Gallery: Paul-Eerik Rummo presented about 55 minutes of almost pure poetry

Paul-Eerik Rummo performed a poetry evening in Tallinna, focusing on the sound and rhythm of words for approximately 55 minutes.

Feb 21 • 09:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"Living in a Stressful Environment, Creativity is Impossible." A Conversation with Poet Kārlis Vērdiņš

Latvian poet Kārlis Vērdiņš discusses the challenges of creativity in stressful environments and introduces his new poetry collection while reflecting on the importance of finding inner peace.

Feb 21 • 08:21 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Why does Kārlis Vērdiņš's voice resonate in the animated film? A conversation with the poet about the power of creativity

In a recent interview, Latvian poet Kārlis Vērdiņš discusses his new poetry collection and the importance of finding inner peace for creativity, even amid social and political challenges.

Feb 21 • 08:21 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

With Vivid Cracks (Evocation of the Poetry of Maria Antònia Salvà)

The article reflects on the recent reissue of two works by poet Maria Antònia Salvà and highlights the importance of her literature and intellectual contributions.

Feb 21 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Kaie Metsla ⟩ Three Imaginative Celebrities

The article discusses the significance of a 2019 exhibition of William Blake's works at Tate Britain, highlighting the artist's dual identity as both a painter and a poet.

Feb 20 • 22:06 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Anthology of Wallace Stevens gathers unpublished poems in a book in Brazil

Wallace Stevens' poetry and aphorisms are compiled in 'Ficção Suprema', featuring several unpublished works for the first time in Brazil.

Feb 20 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Anthology of Wallace Stevens gathers unpublished poems in book in Brazil

The article discusses the publication of 'Ficção Suprema', an anthology featuring previously unpublished poems and aphorisms by Wallace Stevens, marking his work's entry into the public domain in Brazil.

Feb 20 • 20:56 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Jurga Ivanauskaitė Prize Awarded to Poet Vitalija Maksvytė

The Jurga Ivanauskaitė Prize is awarded to poet Vitalija Maksvytė for her significant literary contribution, showcasing a deep exploration of complex human experiences.

Feb 20 • 12:52 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Weather forecast: the rain has stopped you

A letter to the editor discusses the expectations and the emotional aspects of weather forecasts.

Feb 19 • 22:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

When Poet Kim Hye-soon, the 'Poet of Death', Speaks about 'The Ethics of the Writer'

Kim Hye-soon discusses the complexities of writing and the responsibilities of authors towards trauma survivors in her new book 'Ventriloquism in the Air.'

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tiago West, urban poetry artist known for paintings with poems about Recife, has died

Tiago West, a celebrated urban poetry artist known for his works on Recife, passed away at the age of 40 on Ash Wednesday.

Feb 19 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Andrew's birthday arrest is pure poetry - I have one hope for what happens next'

Prince Andrew was arrested on his 66th birthday on suspicion of misconduct in a public office, a significant event for the monarchy according to royal experts.

Feb 19 • 15:48 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Weather Forecast: The Rain Stops You

A letter to the editor expresses a reader's confusion regarding the poetic nature of the weather forecast published in Haaretz, emphasizing that weather forecasts should be factual and practical rather than artistic.

Feb 19 • 15:09 UTC

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