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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"Uncle Gildo": Insfrán accused of using primary school children for political propaganda for his government

Gildo Insfrán, the governor of Formosa, faces accusations of using primary school children for political propaganda during a school opening event.

Mar 3 • 19:39 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

Paralympics: Ukraine's uniform featuring map banned as 'political propaganda'

The Ukrainian Paralympic Committee's planned uniform featuring a map of Ukraine was banned by the International Paralympic Committee over accusations of political propaganda.

Mar 2 • 21:33 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 'election'? Being fashionable: Designer Mizael Perea creates bags with electoral propaganda

Mexican designer Mizael Perea repurposes electoral waste into fashionable items like bags and caps featuring political figures from the recent presidential election.

Feb 27 • 21:18 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Expert: Attempting to Exclude Political Themes from Art Borderlines Censorship

An expert discusses the implications of excluding political themes from artistic expression, responding to concerns over potential political propaganda in a recent theater production.

Feb 25 • 12:38 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Storm of fake news on social media, how propaganda contaminates the ballot boxes

The article discusses the impact of fake news on social media, exemplified by a false image of political figures promoting a 'no' vote in a referendum, which has gone viral and influenced public opinion.

Feb 25 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Leccese: "Enough tweets, security spots harm the country"

Vito Leccese criticizes the government's use of security issues for political gain, highlighting the negative impact of such propaganda on the nation.

Feb 24 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Contrary to electoral law, Ben Gvir uses police and prison service for political propaganda

National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir is using police and prison service resources for his political campaign, despite warnings from the election committee to cease these activities.

Feb 23 • 15:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Was there early election propaganda in the parade that honored Lula? NO

A recent Carnival parade honoring President Lula has sparked political controversy, but legal analysis suggests that no electoral misconduct occurred.

Feb 21 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The Kerala Story 2: The Biggest Issue is Not Propaganda but This!

The trailer for 'The Kerala Story 2' has sparked intense debate among viewers, reminiscent of the discussions surrounding its controversial predecessor.

Feb 18 • 10:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Sports

Russian propaganda runs wild: who were the people immortalized on the Ukrainian athlete's helmet?

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych faced disqualification for displaying portraits of fallen Ukrainian sports representatives on his helmet, amid allegations of provocative political acts.

Feb 18 • 07:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bolsonaro's brother files lawsuit against parade that honored Lula and criticizes 'mocking treatment' of the ex-president

Renato Bolsonaro has filed lawsuits questioning the samba school's tribute to Lula during a parade, alleging misconduct and premature electoral propaganda.

Feb 17 • 13:23 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Trains Delayed: 'The Red Brigades Haven't Returned, Those Who Say So Are Just Propagandizing'

Senator Enrico Borghi dismisses claims of a revival of the Red Brigades terrorism in Italy, asserting that current concerns are exaggerated and rooted in political propaganda.

Feb 17 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Acadêmicos de Niterói opens Rio's Carnival with homage to Lula

The samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói opened Rio de Janeiro's Special Group Carnival parades with a tribute to President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, raising concerns over potential political propaganda ahead of the 2026 elections.

Feb 16 • 01:25 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Dressing is a political act: from Harfuch to Xóchitl, political propaganda becomes fashionable

A fashion designer in Mexico City is creating clothing and bags from discarded political campaign banners, turning election materials into a statement on politics and recycling.

Feb 15 • 07:16 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The lie that 'if you repeat a lie, it becomes the truth'

The article discusses the controversial teachings of Nazi propagandist Joseph Goebbels and their implications in contemporary South Korea, particularly in political discourse.

Feb 14 • 10:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Due to fears of political propaganda, Globo adopts rules for the parade about Lula at Sapucaí

Globo has introduced guidelines for its journalists and crew to minimize political expressions during the broadcast of a samba parade honoring President Lula.

Feb 13 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The Cuban regime forces provisional prison for 'El4tico'

Cuban influencers Kamil Zayas and Ernesto Ricardo Medina will remain in provisional custody after facing charges of propaganda against the constitutional order and incitement to commit crimes.

Feb 13 • 01:05 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

After the Kremlin Propagandist's Statements, Jessica Shy's Team Responds: "This Is Neither Unexpected nor New"

Jessica Shy's team reacted to criticism from a Russian diplomat, asserting that the artist will not be involved in political propaganda.

Feb 11 • 14:35 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Life & Tech

With a Touch of Propaganda: Review of the Film "The Kremlin Enchanter" Shot in Riga

The article reviews Olivier Assayas' film "The Kremlin Enchanter," highlighting issues of Western understanding of Eastern Europe's political situation and its historical complexities.

Feb 10 • 11:26 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Rai, Pd attacks: “The company must deny daily strip by Cerno”

The Democratic Party (Pd) is demanding clarity from Rai's executives regarding claims of Tommaso Cerno's new role as a host on Rai 2, which they view as potential political propaganda.

Feb 9 • 11:49 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
World

Iran sentences award-winning Narges Mohammadi to six years in prison

Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to six years in prison for conspiracy and propaganda against the regime.

Feb 8 • 20:41 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Iran arrests three figures from the reformist camp

Iranian authorities have arrested three prominent reformist political figures, including the head of the reformist coalition, Azar Mansouri, amid accusations of undermining national unity and collaborating with enemy propaganda.

Feb 8 • 20:18 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Iranian regime sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to six years in prison

A court in Iran has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi to six years in prison for charges related to collusion and propaganda activities.

Feb 8 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

An Iranian court sentences Nobel Peace Prize winner Mohammadi to seven and a half years in prison

An Iranian revolutionary court has sentenced Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi to seven and a half years in prison for conspiracy and propaganda against the regime.

Feb 8 • 15:14 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Samba glorification of Lula is blatant undue propaganda

The article critiques the use of cultural events for political purposes, particularly in relation to Lula's presidency and electoral campaigns.

Feb 7 • 20:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Winter Olympics, geopolitics, and propaganda: From Rhineland to Kyiv

As the Winter Olympics return to Europe in Milan and Cortina d'Ampezzo, focus shifts to the historical intersection of sports events and political developments amid the current geopolitical climate, featuring key American officials.

Feb 6 • 17:06 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
Crime & Justice

Norwegian police assisted Turkey in alleged terrorism case against Norwegian parliamentarian

Turkey has charged Rødt representative Seher Aydar for 'making propaganda for a terrorist organization' based on Facebook posts from 2018, prompting Norway's police to summon her for questioning amid concerns of political harassment and free speech violations.

Feb 5 • 05:13 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Tribute or Propaganda? A Parade About Lula da Silva for Carnival Sparks Controversy in Brazil

A samba school in Rio de Janeiro dedicated its Carnival parade to President Lula da Silva, igniting debate over whether it is a tribute or political propaganda.

Feb 4 • 21:31 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Gabrielli: “The uniform must be defended from those who propagate on the backs of the agents”

Former police chief Franco Gabrielli criticizes the exploitation of law enforcement for political propaganda in light of recent events surrounding the Ramy case.

Feb 3 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

Freedom under Blackmail

The Maduro regime's release of political prisoners is a propaganda move that seeks to manipulate perceptions while continuing to undermine democracy and justice in Venezuela.

Jan 9 • 16:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Ukrainian HUR intercepted a call. A Russian woman mocks Putin and Gerasimov

An intercepted phone call released by Ukraine's military intelligence reveals growing distrust within Russia, as a Russian woman openly ridicules the military and political leadership and challenges state propaganda about the war.

Jan 5 • 14:13 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
World

Freedom of Expression: Can the EU Sanction Individuals for Spreading Putin Propaganda?

The article discusses the criticism surrounding the EU's potential sanctions against individuals for promoting Putin's propaganda, paralleling recent U.S. sanctions on German activists, and raises questions about freedom of expression in Europe.

Jan 1 • 14:11 UTC

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