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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Dispute over construction at Ölduselsskóla and flights in troubled situation anew

A dispute has arisen over construction works at Ölduselsskóla in Reykjavík, leading to the cancellation of school activities, while Icelandair faced disruptions affecting numerous flights.

Feb 27 • 11:39 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Another electoral test for Milei: six communes in Mendoza elect their legislative representatives this Sunday

On Sunday, six communes in Mendoza, Argentina, are set to hold elections to renew half of their legislative council seats amid concerns about voter turnout due to the summer recess and the school year starting.

Feb 21 • 21:56 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The demotion of the school was an embarrassment for Lula, but the reputation for bad luck is the least of his problems

Lula's association with the poorly-performing Acadêmicos de Niterói school raises questions about the impact on his electoral prospects.

Feb 19 • 20:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

S won in the school election – but they are still unpopular among the youth with voting rights

The Social Democrats emerged victorious in the recent school elections in Denmark, capturing 23% of student votes despite ongoing unpopularity among young voters.

Feb 18 • 11:04 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Dangerous Game in Mocking the Conservative Family

The article discusses the political implications of a samba school's tribute to Lula during the 2026 elections, particularly in relation to conservative evangelical sentiments.

Feb 17 • 17:50 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil is in electoral mode

The article discusses the potential violation of electoral legislation by a samba school honoring Lula, while also touching on the implications of a proposed reduction in working hours in Brazil.

Feb 16 • 20:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's aides say parade was cautious and opposition's outcry was expected

Aides of Brazilian President Lula assess that the samba school parade went as planned despite expected opposition criticism, with no signs of electoral crime.

Feb 16 • 19:23 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
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Planalto advises ministers to avoid political gestures at samba school parade with theme about Lula

The Brazilian government is urging ministers to refrain from making political gestures during a samba school parade honoring President Lula, following a controversial electoral court ruling.

Feb 13 • 14:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Lula should have recommended that the samba school honor be saved for a non-election year, allies say

Allies of President Lula believe he should have advised the samba school to postpone the homage to avoid election-related legal complications.

Feb 11 • 12:34 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

'The law is clear: only can't ask for votes,' says reader about tribute to Lula by samba school

Readers express their opinions regarding a samba school tributing President Lula, discussing legality and fairness.

Feb 11 • 00:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Novo sues TSE against Lula, PT, and samba school for early campaigning in Carnival theme

The Novo party has filed a complaint with Brazil's TSE against President Lula, the PT, and a samba school for alleged electoral propaganda in their 2026 Carnival theme.

Feb 10 • 20:59 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Joan Laporta resigned from Barcelona and an old school friend will be the club's president until July 1st

Joan Laporta has resigned as president of FC Barcelona to compete in the upcoming elections on March 15, with his longtime friend Rafael Yuste stepping in as interim president until July 1st.

Feb 9 • 16:29 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections 2026: High School Students Challenge District Politicians

High school students in Markt Schwaben have engaged with local district politicians to better understand local governance and political issues.

Feb 8 • 12:58 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

School community goes to the polls in 'elections' for managers and vice-managers selection in Santarém

The school community in Santarém, Pará, is actively participating in elections for the selection of managers and vice-managers across various educational institutions.

Feb 6 • 17:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Lowering Voting Age to 16’ Has Many Supporters, but School Election Education is ‘Still Lacking’

There is significant support for lowering South Korea's voting age from 18 to 16, but concerns remain about the lack of election education in schools.

Feb 6 • 07:06 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Mette Frederiksen does it again: It's simply difficult to sink your teeth into, and it annoys the other parties

Mette Frederiksen's new campaign promise regarding a small school for children marks a significant shift from her previous election pledges, which were aimed squarely at appealing to her party base rather than the opposition.

Feb 4 • 05:58 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Lula tribute at Rio Carnival stirs political controversy ahead of elections

A samba school honoring Brazilian President Inacio Lula da Silva at the Rio Carnival has ignited controversy as critics claim it resembles a campaign event ahead of national elections.

Feb 3 • 22:42 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Startling sums of money break with the notion of innocent school elections

Approximately 70,000 teenagers aged 14 to 16 voted in a school election where the Social Democrats emerged as the largest party with 23% of the votes, amidst significant financial contributions from parent parties to the campaign.

Feb 2 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

AfD top candidate Siegmund wants to abolish ministries and school attendance as head of government

Ulrich Siegmund, the AfD candidate for the state elections in Saxony-Anhalt, has announced plans to abolish several ministries and the current school attendance requirement if his party takes power.

Jan 2 • 09:17 UTC

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