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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Free exhibition in downtown Rio features works by artists who left the prison system

A free exhibition called 'Coexistir Coabitar' in downtown Rio showcases works by artists who have exited the prison system, highlighting narratives often overlooked in conventional art spaces.

Feb 28 • 11:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

Quote of the Day, by Epictetus: "It is not things that trouble people, but their opinions about those things"

The relevance of Stoicism has grown recently, spurred by social media and the reissuing of classical works.

Feb 27 • 08:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

New Literary Books on February 27

A review of several new literary works, including novels and anthologies by various authors in South Korea, highlighting themes of struggle, identity, and social issues.

Feb 26 • 12:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Energetic request from the Church to the Government not to halt works in popular neighborhoods

The Catholic Church has strongly criticized the Argentine government's reduction of budget for urban integration projects, warning of the consequences for marginalized neighborhoods.

Feb 24 • 15:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How the Argentine social network works to share pre-parties and after-parties with new people: 'Use it to go out'

An Argentine social network is designed to connect people for pre-parties and after-parties, enabling them to meet others face-to-face.

Feb 23 • 14:01 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Seniors in Social Care Facilities / Why Families Place Them There and How the Process Works? There Are More Applicants Than Available Spots

The article discusses the increasing number of seniors being placed in social care facilities due to health complications and the challenges families face in providing care at home.

Feb 20 • 14:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Has skiing become just posing? Ilona and Matias discuss what style works on the slopes now

The article explores the recent trend in skiing where style and appearance are seemingly prioritized over skill, as discussed by local teenagers on the slopes of Himos.

Feb 19 • 17:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

André Mendonça says that the profits from his institute will be donated

Supreme Court Minister André Mendonça announced that a portion of profits from his family's company, Instituto Iter, will be donated to charity and the church.

Feb 18 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The new invisible filter for the US visa: what they look at in your social networks and how the scanner works to avoid surprises

As the 2026 World Cup approaches in the United States, many Argentinians are increasingly anxious about obtaining or renewing their visas, which now require a deeper examination of social media profiles by US immigration officials.

Feb 18 • 09:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Piracicaba has 11,200 families living in illegal subdivisions, in areas without infrastructure; understand

Piracicaba, Brazil, is facing a pressing issue with 11,200 families living in illegal subdivisions lacking necessary infrastructure, as the municipality works on regularizing these areas.

Feb 14 • 20:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'They want to do social cleansing': Sex workers resist World Cup works in Tlalpan

Sex workers in Tlalpan, Mexico City, are resisting construction projects related to the upcoming World Cup, which threaten their livelihoods.

Feb 12 • 21:27 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I often hear the opinion that if someone works for a non-profit organization, they should do it for free, says Radana Deščíková

Radana Deščíková discusses the importance of compensating non-profit workers and the role of corporate social responsibility in supporting communities.

Feb 11 • 17:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Government transfers R$ 56 million from Social Security to works at Novo MT Park

The government of Mato Grosso has redirected R$ 56.6 million meant for social security to fund the construction of Novo Mato Grosso Park in Cuiabá.

Feb 11 • 14:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Samba's Cradle, the old Praça Onze has the worst social indicator in Rio and becomes the target of Paes' works

The Praça Onze area in Rio de Janeiro, known for its historical significance to samba culture, is set for significant urban reform, aiming to improve its poor social indicators and transform the space with new housing and communal facilities.

Feb 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The new vanguard of Tarsila: descendant connects a new generation to the works of the artist who died more than 50 years ago

Paola Montenegro, the great-grandniece of Brazilian artist Tarsila do Amaral, is using digital platforms to introduce her ancestor's modernist art to a new generation.

Feb 8 • 05:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Ethiopia: Solomon Shiferaw, an artist who works and raises awareness about migration

Solomon Shiferaw, a young Ethiopian painter, utilizes his art to raise awareness about the dangers of migration, amidst rising migration numbers from Ethiopia.

Feb 7 • 23:14 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Charles Dickens: The Dark Aspects of a Literary Myth

This article reflects on the enduring impact of Charles Dickens, who was born on February 7, 1812, and highlights the social issues his works continue to resonate with today.

Feb 7 • 08:59 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum supervises highway modernization in Michoacán: "Mexican workers are the best in the world"

President Claudia Sheinbaum reported via social media that she oversaw highway modernization works in Michoacán, emphasizing the contributions of construction workers on the project.

Feb 6 • 19:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Trains, housing, and World Cup works will boost Cemex's business in 2026

Cemex is experiencing a relative improvement in sales in late 2025 and anticipates growth in 2026 due to government infrastructure projects, including social housing and rail lines, alongside World Cup-related works.

Feb 5 • 17:05 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

The Map of Syrian Drama in Ramadan 2026

As the Ramadan 2026 drama season approaches, Syrian productions are set to play a significant role with a variety of series reflecting the changes in Syrian society, including contemporary social dramas, historical epics, comedies, and works highlighting past crimes of the Syrian regime, featuring prominent Syrian actors.

Feb 5 • 13:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

In a class of 14, where 6 are not in school, it can be really hard to find someone to play with

At Søhøjskolen in Ølstykke, school leader Stefan Bendtsen expresses concerns over the Social Democrats' new school proposal, advocating for their existing model which he believes works better for both students and teachers.

Feb 5 • 06:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Paweł Rochowicz: Lack of access to offices, but the system works!

Despite the introduction of a new electronic invoicing system, many entrepreneurs faced access issues due to overload on the Trusted Profile access point, leading to disruptions in electronic access to courts and social security offices in Poland.

Feb 5 • 03:49 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Making friends beyond 30: What works when creating new bonds?

The article explores the challenges and strategies for making new friends after the age of 30 in a busy, responsibility-focused society.

Feb 3 • 20:53 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

The Government works to approve the increase in pensions again this Tuesday

The Government is expected to approve on Tuesday the pension increase that failed in Congress last week, negotiating urgently with coalition partners to secure a package of social protections.

Feb 2 • 20:27 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

Caritas and Diakonie - How Social Economy Works in Crisis Times

The church aid organizations Caritas and Diakonie are the largest employers in Germany after the government, continuing to grow despite declining donations amid a recession and rising unemployment.

Feb 2 • 16:13 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

How sudden repulsion toward a partner works: "The body breaks down before we understand what is happening"

The article discusses the phenomenon of 'the ick,' a sudden feeling of disgust toward a partner triggered by seemingly trivial behaviors, influenced by the growing emotional lexicon shaped by social media.

Jan 16 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Nicklas Brendborg, biomedical researcher, explains why you can't stop scrolling: "Social media works like casino slot machines"

Biomedical researcher Nicklas Brendborg discusses the addictive nature of social media, likening it to the mechanics of casino slot machines.

Jan 15 • 23:05 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

And this too works at the faculty?

The article discusses a reader's comment on Hana Samaržija, daughter of the former rector, who is employed at the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences in Rijeka.

Jan 15 • 06:02 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

New edition of the exhibition that has been continuously held since 1985.

The Annual Exhibition of Caricatures by the Croatian Association of Caricaturists, titled 'Themes, Events, and People in 2025,' will open at the Vladimir Filakovac Gallery on Monday, showcasing a diversity of recent works including socially and politically engaged caricatures.

Jan 8 • 09:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Be Fernández: 'I have grown up thinking that art really couldn't be a job'

Be Fernández, a Madrid-based artist, reflects on her journey to becoming a successful artist at 32, using social media to connect her colorful works with everyday life despite her initial disbelief that art could be a career.

Jan 6 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

A hundred Croatian caricaturists exhibit works that critically reflect social negativity and political actions

The Croatian Society of Caricaturists is opening its annual exhibition in Zagreb, showcasing diverse caricatures that critique societal and political issues from 2025.

Jan 5 • 11:59 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Good Works: Step by Step Out of the Mental Crisis

The article discusses a woman's journey through a long-term mental crisis following a traumatic event, highlighting the importance of support from social welfare services.

Jan 2 • 10:57 UTC

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