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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Editorial: Air Strikes on Iran Have Led the Middle East Down an Unpredictable Path

The article discusses the uncertain long-term implications of the U.S. and Israel's military actions against Iran, initiated by President Trump's administration despite significant public opposition.

Mar 1 • 19:00 UTC
🇺🇦 Ukrainska Pravda
World

Trump decided to attack Iran due to pressure from two countries, WP says

US President Donald Trump's decision to strike Iran was influenced by pressures from Israel and Saudi Arabia, despite their public opposition to military action.

Mar 1 • 08:40 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Netanyahu extends political life again through war... support for bombing from opposition and public opinion

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is perceived to benefit politically from recent military conflicts involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran, unifying opposition support amid a potential cabinet dissolution crisis.

Mar 1 • 06:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Arkadiusz Myrcha: The amendment to the Code of Criminal Procedure does not hurt the services

The Polish parliament has approved amendments to the criminal procedure code, which include significant changes to detention laws and the rights of suspects, despite opposition from some prosecutors.

Feb 28 • 14:06 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Expert: the possibility of withdrawing second-level pension savings would mean temporary celebrations

Discussions in Latvia are intensifying on allowing citizens to withdraw their second-level pension savings, with significant public support for the initiative despite opposition from the Finance Ministry.

Feb 28 • 10:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

How opinions in Israel varied regarding the attack on Iran?

The article discusses the mixed reactions within Israel concerning a joint Israeli-American attack on Iran, highlighting both support and opposition among citizens.

Feb 28 • 08:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nuclear Power Restart: 51% Support, 35% Opposed - Asahi Public Opinion on the 15th Anniversary of the Great East Japan Earthquake

A recent survey shows that support for restarting nuclear power plants in Japan has reached 51%, marking a shift in public opinion since the Fukushima disaster, where only two years ago, opposition was greater.

Feb 28 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Stupid Manual for Registering with the No Front

The article discusses strategies and talking points for the opposition to the proposed judicial reform in Italy, suggesting misleading interpretations to sway public opinion against it.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Daegu City Council Says 'No Opposition to Integration'... Gyeongbuk Northern Basic Council Chairmen Say 'Opposed'

The Daegu City Council has shifted its stance to support government integration while the northern Gyeongbuk local councils express strong opposition, demanding more public discussion.

Feb 27 • 04:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Japan's Prime Minister: No Woman on the Throne

Japan's Prime Minister has expressed opposition to changing succession rules that would allow female emperors, despite public support for such reforms.

Feb 27 • 04:17 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The congress in Ciudad Real of wandering anti-vaxxers from the Republic of Menda Lerenda: with 'VIP' guests and a Manchego cocktail for 40 euros

The first congress addressing Vaccine Damage: Autism and Rare Diseases is set to take place in Ciudad Real, despite opposition from health authorities due to its promotion of unscientific information.

Feb 26 • 23:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Seminarian Who Is Challenging Texas Theocracy

Democratic State Representative James Talarico is leading a significant opposition against the imposition of the Ten Commandments in Texas public schools, positioning himself as a pivotal figure against American religious right movements.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Urmas Kruuse: The Reform Party does not support fare charges for students and pensioners

Urmas Kruuse of the Reform Party reaffirmed their opposition to charging public transport fares for students and pensioners in Estonia.

Feb 26 • 09:12 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Erasure of Opposition Figures. Babiš's Coalition Will Leave Them No Visible Places

The article discusses the political strategy of Babiš's coalition in Czechia to marginalize opposition figures from public visibility.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Gift Totaling 10 Million Yen from the Prime Minister's Side Criticized by Opposition as 'Out of Touch with Public Sentiment'

Japan's Prime Minister Suga's distribution of catalog gifts worth 10 million yen to newly elected members of his party faces backlash from opposition parties, citing a disconnect with the financial realities of everyday citizens.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

More than 70 vacancies in SRI: merit and opposition competitions will be opened for those residing in these seven provinces

Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service (SRI) will open over 70 job vacancies for various positions within its administration, aimed at residents of seven provinces starting February 27.

Feb 25 • 16:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Editorial] The Chief Justices' Meeting was Just a Complaint Without Diagnosis or Solution for 'Judicial Distrust'

The meeting of chief justices across the country expressed strong opposition to the judicial reform bills introduced in the National Assembly but failed to address the deep-seated distrust in the judiciary.

Feb 25 • 12:36 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government project in the DF to strengthen BRB's assets faces resistance; district deputies threaten 'tough game'

District deputies in Brazil signal strong opposition to a government project aimed at strengthening the assets of the Brasília Bank (BRB) by transferring public properties.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Court of Auditors Goes to the Opposition

The President of the Court of Auditors, Guido Carlino, comments on the role of the institution in a political context at the inauguration of the judicial year.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

New survey for 'Rzeczpospolita' shows President Karol Nawrocki's dilemma regarding SAFE

A new survey reveals that nearly 60% of respondents support President Karol Nawrocki signing the SAFE bill, which allows for €43 billion in loans for military modernization, while the opposition largely opposes it.

Feb 25 • 03:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

S. Fame mellos: Mr. Mitsotakis does not ensure either transparency or healthy competition

The president of the opposition party SYRIZA-PS, Socrates Famellos, criticized Prime Minister Mitsotakis for failing to ensure transparency and healthy competition in public procurement.

Feb 24 • 15:49 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supreme Court Calls National Judges Conference on Judicial Reform Law on the 25th... Attention on Public Backlash

The Supreme Court of South Korea is holding a national judges conference on the 25th to discuss the proposed 'Judicial Reform 3 Laws,' facing staunch opposition from judges regarding their constitutionality.

Feb 24 • 11:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The watched confrontation with the president over the 'opposition leader'. But everything was a bit different

During a public event supporting Ukraine, President Petr Pavel confronted claims that he is the 'leader of the opposition', sparking discussions on social media.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Survey: Majority of Finns Want to Ban Fur Farming

A recent survey reveals that 62% of Finns support banning fur farming, with significant opposition to both EU-wide and national prohibitions.

Feb 23 • 20:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

They want to impose the Islamic calendar. Barricades against the proposal of the Islamic party to close schools for Ramadan

The Islamic party in Rome is pushing for schools to close during Ramadan, sparking significant opposition and debate over the integration of Islamic practices in public education.

Feb 23 • 12:22 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

The EU again postpones the emotionally debated 'Made in Europe' plans

The European Union has postponed the proposal for 'Made in Europe' plans due to opposition from several member states and high-ranking officials.

Feb 23 • 09:59 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Authorities of Pichincha reject approval of Efficiency of Spending Law in GAD: 'Social service and care programs will continue to function'

Authorities in Pichincha, Ecuador, have voiced strong opposition to the recently passed Efficiency of Spending Law that mandates financial allocations for local governments.

Feb 21 • 20:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Brazen game" – Shock over the actions of the National Coalition minister: The government's proposal is a "ticking bomb"

Opposition representatives from the Finnish Parliament's social and health committee are demanding additional proposals for the alcohol law due to concerns over the current government's proposal.

Feb 21 • 06:02 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ecuadorian artists would lose 95% of their income with the reform to the Cootad, according to cultural managers

Cultural managers in Ecuador claim that proposed reforms to the Cootad could drastically cut the income of artists and have sparked significant public opposition.

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

With favoritism and machinery, Tarcísio absorbs the right and isolates the left in SP

Tarcísio de Freitas, a gubernatorial candidate in São Paulo, is leveraging strong polling and control over public resources to unite center-right support while the opposition struggles to present a formidable candidate.

Feb 20 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Campos Neto dismisses return to the public sector and advocates for change in deposit guarantees

Former Brazilian Central Bank President Roberto Campos Neto expressed no interest in returning to public service after potential opposition victories in upcoming elections and suggested reforms in the deposit guarantee model.

Feb 19 • 21:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

PS Investigates What Cost Them Percentages. After the March Conference, They May Adopt a More Centrist Approach

The support for Progresívne Slovensko (PS) has declined in recent months, prompting the party to examine potential causes and consider changes following an upcoming conference.

Feb 19 • 15:45 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Almost two-thirds of the population of Slovakia fears a world war. A psychologist advises on how to cope with such fears

A recent survey reveals that nearly two-thirds of Slovaks fear the outbreak of a world war within the next five years, with opposition supporters expressing the highest levels of concern.

Feb 19 • 09:17 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

MEGA EVENTS: The big poll of Metron Analysis

Tonight, MEGA's main news bulletin presents a significant poll by Metron Analysis on public opinion regarding the Greek government's performance and the opposition's stance.

Feb 19 • 08:10 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Tougher lead emission limit dropped after smelter pushback

Tasmania's EPA has abandoned plans to tighten lead emission limits for a zinc smelter in Hobart following opposition from its operator, Nyrstar, despite concerns over elevated lead levels in surrounding suburbs.

Feb 18 • 18:20 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[On-site] Construction Stopped in Front of Seogwipo Pine Grove... "We Will Resolve Conflicts Through Deliberative Public Consultation"

Construction in front of the Seogwipo Pine Grove has halted due to community opposition, prompting calls for a deliberative public consultation.

Feb 18 • 10:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: PASOK question about the refusal of abortions in public hospitals

Greek opposition party PASOK is questioning the Health Minister regarding reports that 46 public hospitals are denying or creating barriers for women seeking abortions.

Feb 17 • 11:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'SP and Congress have opposed Vande Mataram...', said CM Yogi

CM Yogi questions the SP and Congress on their opposition to the national song Vande Mataram, suggesting it misleads the public regarding the constitution.

Feb 17 • 11:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Lebanon Raises Salaries and Taxes Amid Widespread Union Opposition

Lebanon's government announced an increase in public sector salaries and taxes following a cabinet meeting, a move met with significant opposition from unions.

Feb 17 • 07:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Opposition criticizes parade in homage to Lula at Sapucaí

Opposition lawmakers criticized a samba school parade honoring President Lula, raising concerns about electioneering with public funds.

Feb 16 • 15:57 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Starmer's Crisis: British Gladiatorial Fight

The article discusses Prime Minister Keir Starmer's struggles in governance and public perception amidst Labor's long history in opposition.

Feb 15 • 09:52 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Trump's Withdrawal in Minnesota Reflects the Power of Popular Discontent

Trump's political retreat in Minneapolis reveals the limits of American tolerance toward his immigration enforcement tactics amid growing public opposition.

Feb 14 • 14:59 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Sierra Leone: the Secretary General of the Opposition Party APC Charged and Placed in Detention

Lansana Dumbuya, Secretary General of Sierra Leone's opposition APC party, has been charged with incitement to violence and public insult after criticizing President Julius Maada Bio.

Feb 14 • 05:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Thirty years since the assassination of Tomás y Valiente: when the University rose against ETA

The assassination of Francisco Tomás y Valiente, former president of the Constitutional Tribunal in Spain, by ETA marked a pivotal moment in mobilizing public opposition against terrorism in Spain.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Opposition from Democrats, public opinion... Donald Trump revises his anti-immigration policy

Donald Trump is forced to revise his anti-immigration policy due to growing public hostility and opposition from Democrats.

Feb 13 • 17:36 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Oil from Russia to Slovakia has not flowed for two weeks. The Fic government hid this from us, say Hirman and Galek

Slovak officials confirmed a disruption in Russian oil supplies to Slovakia following an attack on the Druzhba pipeline, while opposition politicians accuse the government of withholding information from the public.

Feb 13 • 16:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Turning away from climate protection: Where Trump is right

The article discusses Donald Trump's opposition to climate protection measures, arguing that while climate activists have raised awareness, they have failed to secure public financial support for climate initiatives.

Feb 13 • 10:10 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The dispute over light in the streets of Prague: white LED lamps meet resistance, the city speaks of safety and savings

Prague's city officials defend their switch to LED street lighting as a necessary measure for safety and cost savings, while opposition groups claim the change is unwarranted and not mandated by EU regulations.

Feb 12 • 14:07 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Shielding the 4T

The Mexican government is pushing for an electoral reform aimed at reducing public financing for political parties and restricting opposition power.

Feb 12 • 07:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Andalusia approves its new university law against the opposition of public rectors who warn that it attacks their autonomy

Andalusia's Parliament has approved a controversial new university law despite significant opposition from public university rectors who argue it undermines their autonomy.

Feb 11 • 17:06 UTC

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