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🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Havana can no longer endure this

The article discusses the increasing pressures faced by Havana, highlighting various socio-economic challenges.

Mar 22 • 23:15 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Why the Israeli-American bet on the Iranian street failed?

Experts have questioned the accuracy of American assessments regarding the Iranian regime and its resilience, pointing to the failure of Israeli strategies to instigate social unrest.

Mar 21 • 13:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

WSJ on Cuba: The regime is on the brink of collapse - But a wrong move by Trump could save it

The Wall Street Journal warns that Cuba is approaching a critical turning point, with increased social pressure and signs of regime weakening, while asserting that U.S. policy may play a pivotal role in the future.

Mar 20 • 14:02 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The dialogue between Cuba and the U.S.: the protagonists and reasons for contact

Cuba faces a deep economic crisis and social unrest due to a severe decline in GDP and unfulfilled expectations from U.S. relations under the Biden administration.

Mar 14 • 18:23 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

'It is a ticking time bomb': Drive to evict PNG settlement communities runs into problems

Authorities in Papua New Guinea face challenges in their campaign to evict informal settlements in Port Moresby, sparking social unrest and legal hurdles.

Mar 9 • 18:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Kast, the president who inflated the expectations of an impatient and scared Chile

José Antonio Kast has assumed the presidency of Chile amidst a climate of social unrest and public apprehension, marking a significant shift in the nation's political dialogue.

Mar 8 • 04:44 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Historical crisis in Cuba: the controversy over the actions of Fidel Castro's grandson amid massive blackouts

The grandson of Fidel Castro, Sandro Castro, faced backlash for sharing carefree moments on social media during Cuba's ongoing crisis of power outages and social unrest.

Mar 6 • 00:02 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Valdas Benkunskas. Immigration in Vilnius: we should learn from the West's mistakes while we still can

The author argues for controlled immigration in Lithuania, highlighting the challenges faced by major European capitals due to unregulated immigration and the need to learn from past mistakes to prevent future social unrest.

Mar 5 • 08:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Last Shah of Iran: A Regime Marked by Extreme Opulence, Waste, and a Deadly Social Abyss

The article discusses the stark contrasts of the last Shah's regime in Iran, highlighting the opulence of the ruling dynasty against the backdrop of widespread poverty and social unrest leading to its downfall in 1979.

Mar 4 • 18:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Iranian opponent Taghi Rahmani: “The Iranian regime is becoming increasingly aggressive and needs to silence voices”

Iranian opposition figure Taghi Rahmani expresses his concern for his wife, Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, who has been detained amid rising social unrest in Iran.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The circumstances are darker than before

The article discusses the worsening conditions in various sectors in Iceland.

Feb 19 • 18:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Why did the authorities in Gabon shut down Facebook and its sisters?

The Gabonese authorities announced a temporary shutdown of several social media platforms, citing the need to regulate their use and ensure the quality of public discourse amidst social unrest.

Feb 19 • 06:23 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Take care, Spain, of your own Spain!

The article discusses growing disillusionment among Spaniards with their political system, primarily criticizing the major political parties for failing to address citizens' needs.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Gabon shuts down social media

Gabon has indefinitely suspended social media to prevent content that fuels societal division and conflict, following recent social unrest.

Feb 18 • 00:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Atmosphere of fear in Marseille. Its outcome may influence the fate of all of France

The situation in Marseille has created a climate of fear that could have significant implications for the entire country of France.

Feb 16 • 11:08 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Hong Kong’s success debunks the false binary of security vs freedom

An opinion piece argues that Hong Kong's national security regime has facilitated the city's recovery, challenging external narratives about the conflict between security and freedom.

Feb 15 • 12:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

There is mail for Elly

Il Giornale offers a subscription to Elly, highlighting the ongoing social unrest in Italy, particularly referencing activists and significant public figures.

Feb 14 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The day that changed Iran and the Middle East

Forty-six years after the Islamic Revolution, Iran faces a deep crisis of regime legitimacy marked by societal unrest and challenges to authority.

Feb 11 • 04:50 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

New wave of popular anger in Iran – Crowds shout slogans against Khamenei

A new wave of public anger is rising in Iran as families of victims, students, and healthcare workers openly defy the regime, despite the ongoing severe crackdown.

Feb 6 • 14:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Union Turn: Salaries and Housing

Social unrest continues among a significant portion of the population despite undeniable social improvements, as they struggle with the soaring cost of living, especially regarding housing.

Feb 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Iran says it is "ready for war" and accuses the United States and Israel of training "terrorists" who then "burn and decapitate" protesters

Iran has declared its readiness for war, alleging that the United States and Israel are training terrorists who attack protesters amid ongoing social unrest.

Jan 12 • 21:54 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Impossible Tunisia and the Possible Tunisia

Tunisians enter the new year amidst severe political, social, and economic challenges, marked by political tension, imprisonment of opposition leaders, rising living costs, and an impending general strike amid deteriorating economic conditions.

Jan 12 • 20:15 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
World

Inside Iran’s Protests: How a Plunging Currency Set Off Wide Unrest

The article explores the recent protests in Iran, highlighting how a severe drop in the national currency has catalyzed widespread social unrest.

Jan 10 • 10:34 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Who Questions the Regime in Iran – The Rival Forces and Their Limits

The Iranian religious leadership faces increasing pressure from a new wave of social unrest fueled by severe economic hardships and inflation, exacerbated by airstrikes from Israeli and American forces targeting the country's nuclear facilities.

Jan 7 • 14:37 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

'Breaking point'? Iranian protests reflect 'a multi-layered convergence of dissatisfaction'

The article discusses the ongoing protests in Iran, highlighting the complex and layered causes of public dissatisfaction.

Jan 7 • 14:09 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
World

Wave of Protests in Iran: Courage in Its Purest Form

A new wave of protests in Iran, driven by economic hardship, is challenging the entire Islamic Republic system as citizens express their discontent over worsening living conditions.

Jan 4 • 19:02 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Once whispered, now discussed’: the rise of dubious claims of civil war in the UK

The article explores how the notion of an impending civil war in the UK has shifted from fringe discussions to mainstream dialogue, particularly following recent riots.

Jan 4 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Efsyn
World

The outbreak of social anger in Iran continues [images + video]

Social unrest and demonstrations continue to escalate in Iran amid public dissatisfaction.

Jan 2 • 18:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Wojciech Piotrowicz: How to avoid the crisis in 2026, tame fear, and not be a weak player?

The article discusses strategies to navigate upcoming crises and hybrid warfare, particularly focusing on the effectiveness of these tactics in weak states.

Dec 31 • 04:30 UTC

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