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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

In Saaremaa, Isamaa distrusts the EKRE coalition partner

In Saaremaa, the Isamaa party has submitted a motion of no confidence against a member of its coalition partner EKRE, amid political tensions surrounding local school reforms.

Feb 26 • 19:20 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

KrF Gains Majority for School Services

The Christian Democratic Party (KrF) in Norway has secured a parliamentary majority for a proposal requiring schools to offer religious services during school hours.

Feb 26 • 11:52 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate Replies: 'The search for a Swedish school party can continue'

Political scientists Magnus Erlandsson and education professor Claes Nilholm strengthen the arguments for establishing a dedicated school party in Sweden.

Feb 24 • 11:26 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Police Repeatedly Dismiss Allegations That Dongduk Women's University Chairman Used School Funds for Legal Costs Against Students

Police have once again ruled out charges against the chairman of Dongduk Women's University regarding allegations of embezzlement involving school funds.

Feb 23 • 01:20 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

Is the Social Democrats a folk high school or a prime minister party? Here is this week's debate

The article discusses the recent debate surrounding the Social Democrats in Denmark and their stance on housing taxes.

Feb 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula's Ego at the Sambadrome

The article critiques Brazilian President Lula's decision to be honored by a samba school during an election year, questioning the political implications and the risks involved for his party.

Feb 20 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PL and Mission file against samba school parade that honored Lula

The Liberal Party (PL) and the Mission party have filed new representations against President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva for honoring him during a samba parade at Carnival.

Feb 20 • 11:19 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

School choice issue in Texas reveals new litmus test for Republicans

A shift in Texas politics has seen anti-school choice Republicans purged, marking a new standard for the party as early voting for primaries begins.

Feb 20 • 11:00 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Let the little children come to church

The article discusses the proposal for all school children in Norway to be offered school church services, emphasizing the responsibility of municipalities and schools in this regard.

Feb 20 • 09:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Vox launches a crusade to ban halal menu in school cafeterias

The Vox party in Spain is pushing to prohibit halal meals in school cafeterias, targeting Muslim student dietary practices after previously attempting to ban full-body veils.

Feb 20 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Evangelical reference in PT, Benedita says samba school has autonomy over parade

Benedita da Silva, a prominent evangelical figure in Brazil's Workers' Party (PT), supports the autonomy of the samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói to incorporate a segment critical of conservative families in its parade.

Feb 20 • 01:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Founded by PT, União de Maricá rises to the Special Group of Rio's parades

União de Maricá, a samba school established by Brazil's PT party, has won the Golden League championship and will compete in the Special Group of Rio de Janeiro's Carnival in 2027 despite an accident that injured several participants during the parade.

Feb 19 • 22:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unanimously, STF annuls city law in Paraná that established the School Without Party program

The Brazilian Supreme Court annulled a municipal law in Santa Cruz de Monte Castelo that aimed to create a program known as 'School Without Party', citing constitutional incompatibilities.

Feb 19 • 20:39 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

STF judges action against the 'School Without Party' program law

The Supreme Federal Court (STF) of Brazil is reviewing a law from Santa Cruz de Monte Castelo aimed at eliminating political and ideological indoctrination in classrooms.

Feb 19 • 17:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Strong criticism towards the government from a government party MP: "Very regrettable"

MP Henrik Wickström is expressing criticism towards the Finnish government for its delayed actions regarding the permanent establishment of the Helsinki Rescue School.

Feb 19 • 11:53 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate Reply: 'The Researchers Are Wrong - L is Certainly the Parliament's Only School Party'

Joar Forssell, representing the Liberalerna party, argues against critics by reaffirming the necessity of their educational policies in Swedish parliament.

Feb 19 • 11:20 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT has already taken action to prevent tribute to PSDB presidential candidates at Carnival

The Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) is taking legal action to block a samba school from honoring PSDB presidential candidates in the upcoming Carnival celebrations.

Feb 17 • 21:27 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PT says there is 'no legal basis' for opposition criticisms about parade in honor of Lula

The Workers' Party (PT) in Brazil has refuted opposition claims regarding the legality of a samba school's tribute to President Lula at the Rio Carnival, asserting there are no grounds for electoral ineligibility discussions.

Feb 16 • 21:01 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Assault Report by Former Player of Koryo High School, Third-Party Committee Finds Difficulty in Acknowledging Claims; Points Out Issues in School's Response

A third-party investigation into claims of abuse by a former player of Koryo High School's baseball team found insufficient evidence to substantiate the allegations but criticized the school's handling of the situation.

Feb 16 • 09:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

DN Debate. "One does not become a school party just by calling oneself that"

The Liberal Party in Sweden has failed to uphold its educational ideals despite years of influence over school policy, contributing to increased polarization and negative perceptions of schools.

Feb 15 • 19:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From cultural heritage to forgotten party: Sorocaba completes 7 years without carnival parades

The city of Sorocaba celebrates its seventh year without samba school parades during Carnival.

Feb 14 • 14:12 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Carnival Plans with Kids: A Foam Party, Giant Inflatables, and Water Slides

Families in Argentina can enjoy various carnival events designed for children, focusing on fun and community engagement during the long weekend leading up to the start of school.

Feb 13 • 21:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

12th Grader Ran Over Several People with Car

A 12th-grade student returning from a school farewell party ran over six people, resulting in one child's death and five others injured.

Feb 13 • 10:14 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The Labor Party with a Private School Setback in the Storting

The Labor Party faced a significant setback as they lost a crucial vote in the Storting regarding regulations for private schools.

Feb 12 • 18:34 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Reporter votes to reject action by Novo against Lula, PT, and samba school for early campaigning in Carnival plot

A Brazilian minister has voted to reject a party's claim of premature electoral campaigning related to a Carnival samba-enredo celebrating President Lula.

Feb 12 • 14:59 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Daily summary #1858: Shooting attack at school and home leaves dead in Canada; Novo party takes TSE against Lula's samba-enredo in Rio; Britney Spears sells copyright to all her songs

A tragic shooting incident in Canada leaves 10 dead and several injured, while Brazilian politics faces potential judicial issues regarding Lula's samba-enredo, and Britney Spears sells the rights to her entire music catalog.

Feb 11 • 10:31 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Proposed Cuts to Theory Classes in Oslo Schools

The Oslo school system is undergoing proposed changes, moving towards practical learning and reducing traditional theory classes, with support from multiple politicians.

Feb 11 • 06:35 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
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

"Sion is apolitical." ANO MP invited Babiš to his school, inspection found political advertising

Denis Doksanský, an MP from the ANO party in the Czech Republic, is under scrutiny for using his school to promote his political activities and inviting the former Prime Minister Babiš to school events.

Feb 10 • 14:54 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

This is old-fashioned romanticism of large-scale operations

Trygve Slagsvold Vedum, leader of the Centre Party in Norway, criticizes the Conservative Party's proposal for a new municipal reform, calling it outdated and warning of negative consequences such as the closure of elderly care facilities and school centralization.

Feb 10 • 10:58 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Thessaloniki: There was no permit for the party at the Polytechnic School of AUTH, says the Rectorate

The AUTH Rectorate in Thessaloniki announced that no permit was granted for a party at the Polytechnic School, where violent clashes between police and extrimist elements occurred, resulting in injuries and over 300 arrests.

Feb 7 • 11:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Aristotle University: 'We did not grant permission for any party,' says the Rectorate

The Aristotle University of Thessaloniki's authorities denied allegations of granting permission for parties following violent incidents outside the Polytechnic School, where police and extremist elements clashed.

Feb 7 • 11:23 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Battlefield at AUTH: Over 200 arrests after Molotov cocktail incidents

Over 200 people have been arrested following violent clashes at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, sparked by a party at the Polytechnic School.

Feb 7 • 07:19 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Moderate mayor takes issue with party colleague

Mohammad Rona, the political spokesperson for the Moderates, asserts that their collaboration with the Social Democrats is 'excellent', despite concerns raised by colleagues regarding the Social Democrats' new school proposal.

Feb 6 • 10:27 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Double Assault Against Fdi and Young League Members

The article discusses the troubling political climate in Italy, highlighting a recent violent incident involving the youth wing of the League party in Rome's historic Visconti High School, showcasing a lack of dialogue among young politicians.

Feb 6 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The Revolutionary Communist Party Teaches at High School

This morning, the Revolutionary Communist Party participated in an assembly at Laura Bassi High School in Bologna, promoting a dialogue on 'U.S. Imperialism and Current Political Situation', amidst controversial protests against the event.

Feb 4 • 18:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Will the loud MEN reform be reversed? 'This is normality in school'

Former Deputy Prime Minister Jacek Sasin advocates for voting for the Law and Justice party to restore homework and full teaching autonomy in Poland's schools, emphasizing that it represents a return to normality.

Feb 4 • 12:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Možemo hypocritically accuses Rinčić for what Tomašević is doing in Zagreb!

The Rijeka branch of the Možemo party criticized Mayor Iva Rinčić for appointing her supporters to school boards, while similar practices by Tomislav Tomašević in Zagreb went unaddressed.

Feb 4 • 08:42 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
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

PASOK: We will participate in the dialogue about the National High School Diploma, with proposals, not as commentators on the government plan

The political party PASOK announces its intent to engage in dialogue regarding Greece's National High School Diploma, emphasizing the need to provide constructive proposals rather than merely critique the government's agenda.

Feb 3 • 15:56 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 internship banned – Court confirms school decision

A Berlin-Brandenburg administrative court has ruled that a school can refuse a student internship with a member of the far-right AfD party, citing its classification as securely extremist.

Jan 16 • 15:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Keir Starmer promises action over cancellation of Jewish MP’s school visit

Keir Starmer has vowed to take action against those responsible for canceling a school visit by Jewish MP Damien Egan due to opposition from pro-Palestine activists.

Jan 14 • 13:25 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Saxony-Anhalt: 'Green Light' for Schulze

In Saxony-Anhalt, the path is clear for an early election of a new Minister-President as coalition party leaders have approved the planned handover from Reiner Haseloff to Sven Schulze.

Jan 12 • 19:38 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

The Sion Case: "You can count on the amount." Emails accuse ANO politicians of untruths regarding school tuition supplements

Emails reveal that the ANO party members may have lied about the financial requirements concerning school tuition payments for the Balada family at Sion High School.

Jan 11 • 12:39 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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