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🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

An Exceptional Woman: The Life of Carmen Díez de Rivera

Carmen Domingo's biography explores the remarkable life of Carmen Díez de Rivera, a significant political figure during Spain's Transition to democracy.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Eduardas Bogdanovas. From word to hatred – one step

Eduardas Bogdanovas discusses the transition from seemingly innocent language to inciting hatred, discrimination, and violence, highlighting recent political rhetoric in Lithuania.

Mar 20 • 15:47 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government's transformation commission is ready - several former politicians are involved

Norway's government has established a transformation commission, featuring several former politicians, to plan for the country's transition away from oil dependency as the industry faces decline.

Mar 20 • 10:43 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Narva City Council Chairman Stalnuhhin Tries to Delay Power Transfer

Narva City Council Chairman Stalnuhhin is attempting to postpone the transfer of power amid ongoing political tension.

Mar 18 • 15:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Political Editor: Løkke's Hidden Priority Made the Room Laugh

The Danish political party Moderaterne is drawing attention to green transition initiatives by offering free electric vehicle charging to voters.

Mar 17 • 15:50 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Signe Wenneberg has repeatedly refused to run. Until now she does: "It is a big sacrifice I am making"

Signe Wenneberg, a prominent activist and author, has announced her candidacy for the Danish Parliament, potentially impacting the political landscape.

Mar 16 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran's new Supreme Leader signals continuity to international community

The appointment of Mojtaba Khamenei as Iran’s new Supreme Leader indicates a continued commitment to the existing political framework of the regime amidst ongoing internal and external pressures.

Mar 12 • 11:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The farewell of Raúl del Pozo at the Casa de la Villa in Madrid: 'It's very difficult to understand the Transition and journalism without him'

Raúl del Pozo, a prominent journalist who passed away at 89, was honored at a farewell gathering in Madrid attended by many political figures and journalists.

Mar 11 • 11:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

Is Iran's new leader a slap at Trump? Researcher: Childish politics are not typical for Iran

Mojtaba Khamenei's selection as Iran's supreme spiritual leader reflects ongoing military conditions rather than a significant political transition.

Mar 9 • 13:50 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

New Party Wins Big in Nepal's General Election, Transition of Power Expected with Support from Generation Z

The newly formed Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) has won a significant number of seats in Nepal’s recent parliamentary elections, signaling a potential change in government influenced by younger voters advocating for political reform.

Mar 9 • 08:22 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

From Inheritance Controversy to Blood Legitimacy: How Mojtaba Khamenei Ascended to Power in Iran?

Mojtaba Khamenei is emerging as a likely successor to his father, Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, following the latter's assassination amid growing tensions with the US and Israel.

Mar 8 • 22:33 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Boric and Kast ease tensions and commit to an "exemplary" handover

Chilean President Gabriel Boric and his successor José Antonio Kast met to ease tensions just days before the handover of power on March 11, amidst a disruptive political conflict related to a Chinese submarine cable project.

Mar 8 • 20:57 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Venezuelan Women Claim Their Place in the Transition at the March on 8M

Venezuelan women demand their place in the political transition during the March 8 demonstration, focusing on political prisoners and the challenges of care work in the country.

Mar 8 • 18:17 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Pens Have Been Raised... and the Somali Constitution Has Been Written

Somalia has completed its constitution and its recent amendments, marking a significant milestone in its political landscape under President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's leadership.

Mar 8 • 11:35 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Iran Chooses Its Leader. "But Khamenei Jr. is Injured"

Iran faces a power vacuum and urgency to elect a successor to Ali Khamenei, with internal conflicts and military tensions complicating the transition.

Mar 8 • 11:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The founder of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards: "Part of the regime is open to peaceful transition"

Mohsen Sazegara, a co-founder of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards, believes that a segment of the regime is receptive to a peaceful political transition.

Mar 7 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

United States and Venezuela agree to resume diplomatic relations

The United States and Venezuela have decided to restore diplomatic relations, a move aimed at supporting a democratic transition in Venezuela.

Mar 5 • 23:16 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

The Iron Curtain returns, but from the other side

The article discusses Britain's transition from a colonial empire to a more limited international role, highlighting the implications of this shift through the lens of Winston Churchill's political career.

Mar 5 • 18:24 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Nitish Kumar: From Socialist Simplicity to the Pinnacle of Good Governance, the Invincible Chanakya of 'Palto' Politics

The article discusses the significant political journey of Nitish Kumar, emphasizing his transformation and contributions to Bihar politics over the years, culminating in his transition to the Rajya Sabha.

Mar 5 • 13:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

After Lalu and Paswan, now Nitish... The end of an era in Bihar politics

Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar announces his transition to the Rajya Sabha, symbolizing the end of a significant chapter in Bihar's political landscape.

Mar 5 • 12:29 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The activist in Tehran: "We want to free ourselves from the regime, but no revenge"

Activist Vida Rabbani speaks out about the political future of Iran amidst turmoil and emphasizes the need for a peaceful transition.

Mar 5 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ana Belén: "During the Transition, we did what we could and what we had to do, but many people died. It was not a happy world"

Ana Belén discusses her return to cinema and reflects on the cultural landscape of Spain during an interview, while addressing the challenges of her career and the socio-political climate.

Mar 4 • 20:31 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: US Citizens Are Leaving the Country. What Is Behind This Historic Turning Point?

The article discusses an unprecedented level of emigration from the United States as it approaches its 250th anniversary, raising questions about its transition from a traditional immigration country to an emigration country.

Mar 4 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"I wanted to spread my wings": 1995, the year Alain Juppé turned the page on the Chaban-Delmas era in Bordeaux

The article discusses Alain Juppé's political transition in 1995, marking a significant change in Bordeaux from the Chaban-Delmas era.

Mar 4 • 09:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The relationship between Boric and Kast blows up a week before the power transfer

The political relationship between Chile's outgoing leftist president Gabriel Boric and far-right president-elect José Antonio Kast has deteriorated dramatically just days before the power transition.

Mar 4 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
World

How the political transition in Iran tests China's influence in the Middle East

The article discusses China's firm response to the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and explores the implications of this political transition for China's influence in the Middle East.

Mar 3 • 22:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Iran will not ‘automatically’ fall after Khamenei’s death, says Shah’s widow

Farah Pahlavi, widow of the last Shah of Iran, stated that the death of current supreme leader Ali Khamenei will not likely lead to the immediate collapse of the Iranian system, emphasizing the importance of a orderly political transition.

Mar 3 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

War in Iran: Khamenei's death does not 'automatically mean the end of the system', says the widow of the former Shah of Iran

Farah Pahlavi, the widow of the former Shah of Iran, asserts that the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei does not guarantee the end of the current regime, emphasizing the importance of Iranian unity for a peaceful transition.

Mar 3 • 15:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Controversies of Pete Hegseth: The Most Controversial Episodes of Trump's Secretary of Defense

The article discusses the controversial background of Pete Hegseth, the current U.S. Secretary of Defense, highlighting his transition from military veteran to a polarizing political figure.

Mar 2 • 21:45 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Opposition: Machado announces imminent return to Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has announced her imminent return to Venezuela to accompany the transition towards democracy.

Mar 2 • 06:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Opposition: Machado Announces Imminent Return to Venezuela

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado has announced her imminent return to her country to support the democratic transition.

Mar 2 • 06:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Rosa María Payá: "The transition is essential today for the survival of Cubans"

Rosa María Payá discusses the critical transitions needed for Cuba's survival and the formation of a new opposition alliance.

Mar 2 • 00:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Who can lead Iran now? Heir of the ancient monarchy wants to command the power transition in the country

Reza Pahlavi, the son of the last Shah of Iran, has announced his willingness to lead a transition of power in Iran nearly fifty years after the revolution, amidst a backdrop of societal unrest and division.

Mar 2 • 00:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

“The Conservative Administration's Past Is the Cause, and Conservatives Need to Act More Actively” [Goodbye Truth and Reconciliation Commission⑳]

The article discusses the transition from the second to the third Truth and Reconciliation Commission in South Korea, highlighting the importance of recognizing past injustices and the need for political responsibility and support for victims of historical abuses.

Mar 1 • 23:59 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Who is Ali Larijani? This figure from Iran was in discussion before Khamenei's death

Ali Larijani has emerged as a prominent figure following the death of Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, as he may play a central role in Iran's political transition amidst rising tensions with the U.S. and Israel.

Mar 1 • 08:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

The Column of Bonil

This article touches on the transition period following the death of Jamenei amid U.S. and Israeli attacks, exploring themes of leadership and political shifts.

Mar 1 • 05:01 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

Khamenei’s death opens uncertain chapter for Iran’s entrenched theocracy

The death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei marks the end of over three decades of authoritarian rule in Iran, prompting uncertainty about the future leadership of the country.

Mar 1 • 04:44 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Death of Ali Khamenei: The Iranian President, Chief of the Judiciary, and a Jurist Take Control of the Country

Iran is entering an unprecedented political transition following the death of Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei, with a triumvirate temporarily taking charge until a new leader is appointed.

Mar 1 • 04:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Turkey: Öcalan's Call for 'a New Political Era' – 'Democratic Transition Requires New Laws'

The PKK leader Abdullah Öcalan advocates for a new political era in Turkey, urging the state to adopt democratic reforms.

Feb 27 • 14:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Nacho Abad, journalist: "I sleep with two pepper sprays under my pillow and I have others distributed around the house"

Nacho Abad discusses his unique transition from crime reporting to political journalism, emphasizing the challenges and the importance of maintaining a diverse viewpoint.

Feb 26 • 23:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Podcast 'Hey Munich': Why does an influencer want to enter the city council?

Influencer Philip Windsperger aims to transition from social media to a political role by running for a spot in the Munich city council.

Feb 26 • 06:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The Venezuelan Opposition Reshuffles Its Pieces to Gain Weight in the Transition

The Venezuelan opposition is reorganizing amidst political repression to establish a stronger presence in the transition to democracy.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Gregorio Morán, biographer of Adolfo Suárez and great chronicler of the Transition, dies at 79

The Spanish journalist and writer Gregorio Morán has passed away at the age of 79, noted for his biographies of former Prime Minister Adolfo Suárez and his impactful political commentary during Spain's Transition.

Feb 23 • 09:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Voborníková: the ballerina who lost her grace. Her support for Ukraine caused a stir

Czech biathlete Tereza Voborníková won a bronze medal at the World Championships in Italy, spotlighting her unique transition from ballet to biathlon and her recent controversial political stance.

Feb 21 • 16:10 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

In the Wake of Halley, a Novel Revisits the Silences of the Dictatorship and Democratization

In 1986, the Halley comet passed near Earth, reflecting Brazil's political atmosphere of tension and hope during the transition from a military dictatorship to democracy.

Feb 21 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

SANDRA LAUR ⟩ The cost of the consequences of elite virtue signaling will be borne by the average person

Sandra Laur argues that contemporary political trends like the green transition and multiculturalism, though seemingly noble, are ultimately status games played by cultural elites at the expense of ordinary people.

Feb 20 • 10:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Peru: the new president José María Balcázar says he is independent and seeks support from all parties for an 'orderly transition'

José María Balcázar has been elected as the interim president of Peru, emphasizing his independence and aiming for an orderly transition amid political upheaval.

Feb 19 • 17:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea-Bissau: 'We must choose to be on the side of a credible and inclusive solution'

The article discusses the outcomes of the 39th African Union summit, focusing on discussions surrounding Guinea-Bissau's political situation following a military coup.

Feb 18 • 06:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Atlantic Canada’s offshore wind potential is massive, but less than projected: report

A new report reveals that while Atlantic Canada has great potential for offshore wind energy, the actual energy output may not meet previous political projections due to various limiting factors.

Feb 17 • 13:52 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

The son of the Shah requests 'urgent' intervention from Trump in Iran

Reza Pahlavi, the son of the former Shah of Iran, has called on Donald Trump for urgent military intervention in Iran to facilitate political transition and save lives.

Feb 15 • 18:08 UTC

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