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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Rare eastern cuckoo observed in Finland for the second time – found in Kuhmo last summer

A rare eastern cuckoo was spotted in Kuhmo, Finland, marking only the second observation of this bird in the country’s history, as confirmed by Bird Life Finland's rarity committee.

Mar 19 • 11:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Conjoined twins born in state hospital in Vila Velha

Conjoined twins were born at the Alzir Bernardino Alves Children's and Maternity Hospital in Vila Velha, Brazil, marking a rare medical occurrence.

Mar 18 • 22:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The 1855 coin that started as an experiment and reached a value of over $16,100 at auction

The 1855 Flying Eagle Cent, initially an experimental coin that never circulated, sold for over $16,100 at auction due to its rarity and high collector interest.

Mar 14 • 15:23 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

You will be shocked to know the price of cow stones, in many places more expensive than gold

Cow bezoar stones, rare formations in a cow's body, are valued at millions due to their rarity and demand in traditional medicine and decorative arts.

Mar 14 • 04:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Rarity: A tiny book by Kristjan Jaak Peterson has come to light from the German archive

A previously unknown small book of poems by Kristjan Jaak Peterson has been discovered in a German archive, challenging assumptions about the timeline of his literary work.

Mar 13 • 14:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Uniqueness Across Lithuania: These Names Are So Rare That Knowing Their Bearers Can Make You Feel Like a Lucky Child

The article discusses the rarity of certain Lithuanian names, highlighting their historical origins and the significance of unique names within the culture.

Mar 11 • 18:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

International rarity in Espoo: university built a quantum computer for its students

Aalto University has inaugurated Finland's fourth quantum computer, designed specifically for student access and education.

Mar 11 • 10:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Unexpected duet: Ieva Narkutė and Merūnas Vitulskis convey an important message

Musicians Ieva Narkutė and Merūnas Vitulskis collaborate on a new song inspired by love for Lithuania, showcasing the rarity of their vocal pairing.

Mar 11 • 09:05 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Albino blue whale sighted in the waters of Baja California: Why is it a 'miracle'?

An albino blue whale sighting in Baja California is considered significant due to the rarity of such occurrences and the whale's endangered status.

Mar 7 • 17:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

The number of banknote collectors is increasing and prices are rising. Auctions will reveal a rarity and its counterfeit

The article discusses the growing interest in banknote collecting in Czechia, highlighting rising prices and upcoming auctions featuring both rare and counterfeit notes.

Mar 7 • 16:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"1907 Indian Wire Rim": The US $10 Coin that Can Be Worth Over US $96,000

The 1907 Indian Wire Rim coin, originally issued at $10, is now valued at over $96,000 due to its rarity and historical significance.

Mar 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Expensive Porsche Not Accepted by Anyone in Turku - The Last One of Its Kind in Finland

A new Porsche 718 Boxster has been sitting unsold at K-Auto for nearly two years, making it a rarity in the Finnish automotive market.

Mar 7 • 05:47 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Were you born on these days? You belong to a rare group

The article discusses the rarity of being born on certain days in Finland, highlighting February 29 as the rarest birthday, along with Christmas and Independence Day.

Mar 6 • 07:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Destroying the entire command at once is a rarity. Expert says how long Iran can resist

A military analyst claims the recent decapitation operation against Iran's leadership is one of the most successful in warfare history, with Iran's rocket attacks expected to last only a few more days.

Mar 2 • 14:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece is no longer cheap - It is rare - And rarity has value

The article discusses the shift in Greece's real estate market from being viewed as cheap and accessible to being recognized for its rarity and high prices.

Mar 2 • 08:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Liberec, a red rarity blooms. It shines once in a lifetime and then dies

A rare red flower in Liberec blooms only once in a lifetime before it dies.

Feb 28 • 08:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

FIND YOURSELF ⟩ ''SPELET'' concert hall shook to its foundations by ''Mayhem'' with ''Marduk'' and ''Immolation''

On February 25, the concert hall ''SPELET'' hosted the only concert in the Baltic states featuring ''Mayhem'', ''Marduk'', and ''Immolation'', attracting a loyal audience due to the rarity of heavy metal events in Riga.

Feb 26 • 10:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Bird rarity: The spoon-billed sandpiper and the singing swan winter together in central Moravia

A rare observation of the spoon-billed sandpiper and the singing swan wintering together was reported in central Moravia, Czechia.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Body of Sperm Whale Found on Israel's Coast... Buried There

A rare and endangered sperm whale was recently found dead on Israel's Zikim Beach, highlighting the species' vulnerability and rarity in the area.

Feb 25 • 13:17 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
Life & Tech

Hilary Duff confesses to throwing her husband’s phone during their yearly 'drag-out' fight

Hilary Duff discusses the rarity of conflicts in her marriage with Matthew Koma, revealing they have a single annual 'drag-out' fight.

Feb 24 • 20:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: Harsh news for electricity market users – Super cheap prices soon a rarity

Electricity market users may soon face a stark reality as extremely low prices become increasingly rare, according to Helsingin Sanomat.

Feb 23 • 09:17 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Strange 3-Dollar Coin That Can Be Worth Up to $65,000 Due to Its Unique Features

A unique 3-dollar gold coin from the Indian Princess series can fetch up to $65,000 due to its rarity and historical significance.

Feb 21 • 20:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

‘Ultra-rare’ UK coin could be worth £1m - but you need to look closely

An expert highlights the rarity and potential high value of certain UK coins from the Edward VIII era, urging collectors to inspect their coins closely for these valuable pieces.

Feb 20 • 03:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Frost in Mid-February: A Rarity or Commonplace?

Lithuania has experienced significant frost this February, with temperatures dropping below -30 ºC and new records being set.

Feb 17 • 13:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Are there valuable Pokémon cards at home? Check these things

An expert provides tips on how to identify valuable Pokémon cards, especially focusing on their rarity levels.

Feb 16 • 11:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Chasing the shadow of the legendary great white shark in the Balearic Sea

Juan Poyatos discusses the historical presence of great white sharks in the Balearic Islands and their near-mythical status due to their rarity in recent times.

Feb 14 • 14:10 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Pediatric heart transplants are rare procedures, thirty are performed annually in Italy

In Italy, only thirty pediatric heart transplants are conducted each year, highlighting the rarity and complexity of such operations.

Feb 13 • 01:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

10,000 liters of oil ended up in the sea in Kemi - 'A rare but not unique accident,' says an expert

An oil spill in Kemi's Ajoksen harbor released approximately 10,000 liters of oil, with experts noting its rarity yet highlighting that similar incidents have occurred previously in the Baltic Sea.

Feb 12 • 15:31 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

The Tumbler Ridge shooter was a trans female. How rare is that?

The mass shooting in Tumbler Ridge, B.C., was perpetrated by an 18-year-old transgender female, prompting discussions about the rarity of transgender individuals being involved in such incidents.

Feb 11 • 20:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The medication robot Unto has been put into use after two years of testing – it is a rarity in its class

The Oulu University Hospital has launched a medication robot named Unto, following a two-year testing phase, making it the only one of its kind in the Nordic countries.

Feb 10 • 17:31 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

An extremely rare birth: - You can see the difference if you have all three in front of you, but not if you only have one

A couple in Stavanger, Norway, welcomed identical triplets after undergoing three IVF procedures, highlighting the rarity of such births.

Feb 9 • 16:14 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

After Denmark's first report on drugging of young people in nightlife: Here are the two main messages from forensic chemists

Denmark's first comprehensive report on drugging incidents among young people highlights concerns about severe alcohol poisoning and the rarity of sedative drugs being used without the victim's knowledge.

Feb 9 • 08:35 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A televised discovery: the appearance of a breed with fewer than 300 puppies in the world enamored the USA.

A rare dog breed, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier, captivated audiences at the Purina's National Dog Show, showcasing its unique features and rarity.

Feb 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Americans pronounce the rare name of a woman from Alytus living in the USA in their own way

The article discusses the unique name 'Nemira', inspired by Baltic mythology and bestowed in honor of the author's grandmother, highlighting its rarity and cultural significance as well as a humorous family naming story.

Feb 6 • 13:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Americans Are Amazed by a Finnish "Rare Breed"

The Washington Post reports on the Finnish Spitz, highlighting its rarity in the U.S. and featuring breeder Holly Leftwich, who states that only five breeders of the breed remain in the country.

Feb 5 • 17:56 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Unusual bird spotted in the UK — 'mega rarity'

A super rare red-flanked bluetail, resembling a colorful robin, has been spotted in Kent, UK, much to the excitement of birdwatchers.

Feb 5 • 09:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

The Creepy Night Journey of a Kaunas Businessman: After Buying Gasoline at a Gas Station, He Set Fire to a Building in Kėdainiai

A 39-year-old businessman from Kaunas has been charged with arson after allegedly purchasing gasoline and setting fire to a building in Kėdainiai; the case highlights the rarity of successfully identifying and prosecuting suspected arsonists.

Feb 5 • 06:17 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Bone Tumors: From Causes to Symptoms, Everything You Need to Know

The article discusses bone tumors, their causes, symptoms, and the distinction between primary and secondary types, highlighting their rarity and prevalence among younger individuals in Italy.

Feb 3 • 06:34 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

ISIS Terror in Munich - The Trial Diary, Day 1: Horror Captured on Paper

The article discusses the first day of a trial concerning ISIS terror in Munich, reflecting on the city's history of terror attacks and the rarity of justice in such cases.

Jan 16 • 16:12 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Did we finally have a 'real' winter? Meteorologist: They're getting rarer, this one was an exception

Meteorologists in Croatia discuss the unusual recent cold snap, highlighting its rarity amidst changing weather patterns due to climate change.

Jan 11 • 10:55 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
World

The mystery of 'shrinking planets' solved: this is how the most common worlds in the Universe are formed

The observation of four 'baby' planets with unusually low densities demonstrates how planetary systems evolve and why our Solar System is a rarity.

Jan 10 • 03:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Brits urged to check change now for 3 rare coins that can 'earn them thousands'

A coin expert is advising Britons to check their change for three rare 50p coins that could be worth a significant amount of money.

Jan 1 • 12:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Sports

This ski world rarely experiences, participated Zrinka Ljutić and Leona Popović in an incredible rarity

In the first run of the Sunday slalom in Semmering, Austria, 39 out of 79 skiers failed to finish, marking an unusual event in the ski world, with Zrinka Ljutić struggling notably in her performance.

Dec 28 • 15:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
Life & Tech

A White Christmas is a Myth. So why do we remember it that way?

The article explores the rarity of snow during Christmas in Poland and questions the collective memory that associates the holiday with white landscapes.

Dec 27 • 06:10 UTC

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