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🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

How to Pronounce Andalucía

The article explores the various ways to pronounce 'Andalucía' in Spanish, highlighting regional differences.

Feb 28 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Far-left leader in France accused of antisemitism after mocking pronunciation of Epstein

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the far-left leader in France, faces new accusations of antisemitism for mocking the pronunciation of Jeffrey Epstein's name at a rally.

Feb 27 • 16:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

France: Mélenchon accused of anti-Semitism due to mocking references to the name 'Epstein'

French leftist Jean-Luc Mélenchon faces allegations of anti-Semitism after mocking the pronunciation of the name 'Epstein' during a political rally in southeastern France.

Feb 27 • 12:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Antisemitism is on the side of those who want to bring everything back to this subject," Mélenchon defends himself after his remarks about the pronunciation of Epstein

Jean-Luc Mélenchon defends his remarks about Jeffrey Epstein's name pronunciation amidst accusations of antisemitism, stating the backlash is a 'disconcerting reaction.'

Feb 27 • 08:53 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

How should newcomers pronounce these Oslo names?

The article discusses the challenges newcomers face in pronouncing Oslo place names, particularly noting the unique Norwegian pronunciation styles.

Feb 27 • 07:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"We should say Epstine, not Epstein"...: Mélenchon accused of anti-Semitism after playing on the pronunciation of the American pedophile's name

French politician Jean-Luc Mélenchon faces accusations of anti-Semitism for making a controversial statement regarding Jeffrey Epstein's name during a campaign rally in Lyon.

Feb 26 • 23:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Indian state of Kerala to be renamed Keralam to reflect local pronunciation

The Indian state of Kerala is set to be officially renamed Keralam, aligning its English name with local pronunciation in Malayalam.

Feb 25 • 14:45 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

I realized that the fool was ... me

The article discusses the difficulties Danish media face in correctly pronouncing foreign names, particularly focusing on NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte's surname.

Feb 23 • 11:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Federal Public Ministry sues Globo and demands R$ 10 million for incorrect pronunciation of the word 'record'

The Federal Public Ministry in Brazil has filed a lawsuit against Globo for allegedly mispronouncing the word 'record,' seeking a fine of R$ 10 million.

Feb 19 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

New pharmacist advice for Esomeprazole, Fexofenadine, Loperamide or Guaifenesin

Pharmacists in the UK encourage patients to seek help for common medications like Esomeprazole and Fexofenadine, despite difficulties in pronunciation.

Feb 18 • 11:04 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Ep-chtajn" or "Ep-stiin": how to properly pronounce the name of Jeffrey Epstein?

The proper pronunciation of Jeffrey Epstein's name has sparked debate in France amidst the release of millions of documents related to his criminal case.

Feb 15 • 15:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Caoilfhionn Dunne pronunciation explained as Netflix's Irish comedy-drama drops

The article explains the correct pronunciation of Irish names featured in the new Netflix series 'How to Get to Heaven From Belfast.'

Feb 12 • 15:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Did you notice? Halla-aho pronounced Zyskowicz's name unusually – Here's how the veteran MP commented

Finnish MP Ben Zyskowicz commented on the unusual pronunciation of his name by Speaker Jussi Halla-aho, amidst public curiosity about its correct pronunciation.

Feb 7 • 19:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Mum tells nurse she's been pronouncing name Liam 'wrong' and her mind is blown

A mother was surprised to learn that she had been pronouncing her son Liam's name incorrectly when a paediatric nurse pointed it out.

Feb 5 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

New unfounded provocations by Rama – 'You are not descendants of Plato and Aristotle'

Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama provoked criticism towards Greece during a Summit for Sustainable Development in Abu Dhabi, targeting a Greek-American journalist for his name pronunciation.

Jan 16 • 08:58 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Is it VeneCuela or VeneZuela?

The article discusses the correct pronunciation of Venezuela amidst the backdrop of recent American military intervention and political events in the country.

Jan 5 • 10:48 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

In Champagne: One should still be able to foam

The article explores the history and cultural significance of champagne, particularly in Reims, France, while highlighting its English origins and the peculiarities of its pronunciation.

Dec 30 • 12:35 UTC

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