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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

There are thousands of unclaimed estates in the UK and these surnames appear most on the list

A report reveals that there are over 5,000 unclaimed estates in the UK, collectively worth nearly £1.5 billion, with certain surnames and regions being most affected.

Mar 20 • 20:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

A year ago we stopped modifying foreign women's surnames. Did you notice?

About a year ago, Denník N decided to stop adding the suffix '-ová' to foreign women's surnames, leading to fewer complaints regarding the representation of female figures.

Mar 19 • 14:13 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man wrongly imprisoned receives help after cellmate tells the story to the lawyer

Leonardo Cerqueira de Almeida, who was wrongly imprisoned due to a mix-up with surnames, received legal assistance after a fellow inmate informed his lawyer about the situation.

Mar 19 • 14:13 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

‘Hitler’ clashes with ‘Zelensky’ for control over French town

A local mayoral election in Arcis-sur-Aube, France, is gaining international media attention due to the peculiar surnames of the candidates, Hittler and Renault-Zielinski.

Mar 19 • 09:25 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Copa Argentina Polo: the emblematic autumn tournament is filled with Triple Crown surnames

The final round of the National Championship for the Copa República Argentina began in Pilar, featuring 16 teams and several prominent figures from the Palermo Open.

Mar 19 • 01:31 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi's Cautious Stance on Female Emperors and Optional Separate Surnames

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed caution regarding the establishment of a female emperor and optional separate surnames during a recent budget committee meeting.

Mar 16 • 11:21 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Prime Minister Takaichi: 'No discomfort or confusion with Yamamoto Sanae'; Husband and Wife's Surnames, Renho and Takaichi at an Impasse

During a budget committee meeting, Prime Minister Takaichi and Renho shared their life experiences in a debate over the introduction of a system allowing couples to choose different surnames.

Mar 16 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man reports that he was wrongfully arrested after surnames were swapped

A 23-year-old man in Brazil was wrongfully imprisoned for 14 days due to a mix-up in his surname with another suspect in a drug trafficking case.

Mar 15 • 13:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Tribute to the Second Surname: "Thanks to Our Mothers We Are a Little More Equal"

The article discusses a tribute to the use of maternal surnames in Spain, highlighting the practice of including both paternal and maternal surnames in journalistic signatures as part of a broader movement towards equality.

Mar 14 • 04:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Consideration of Former Surnames: Cabinet Decision on Gender Equality Plan, Flow Towards Legalization of Common Use

The Japanese government has determined a five-year gender equality plan that includes considerations for legalizing the use of former surnames for married individuals.

Mar 13 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Now the most delightful surname of all time has been revealed - 'Erotic, cheerful, and funny'

A competition conducted by Me Naiset revealed that many Finns associate certain surnames with joy and humor, although some have also faced teasing over their names.

Mar 12 • 18:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Couples' Surnames Drawn by Lottery: A Change of Heart for the Wife

A Tokyo couple decided to choose their last name by lottery, sparking a change in the wife's feelings about traditional surname conventions during marriage.

Mar 7 • 23:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Legalization of Former Names: "Criticism" and "Selective is Key" - Minutes of the Gender Meeting Released

The minutes from a December gender conference reveal divided opinions on the inclusion of former name usage in Japan's gender policy plan, with significant support for a selective married surname option.

Mar 6 • 11:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

What is the funniest surname? Vote for the funniest from a list of 65 names or suggest your own favorite.

A lighthearted campaign is underway to determine the funniest surname in Finland, inviting public participation to vote from a list of 65 names or suggest alternatives.

Mar 6 • 08:34 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

47% of House of Representatives Winners Oppose Optional Separate Surnames, Backing Reverses: Asahi-UTokyo Survey

A recent survey shows that 47% of the House of Representatives winners oppose the introduction of optional separate surnames, surpassing the 30% who support it, marking a notable shift in public opinion since the last election.

Feb 12 • 21:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Do You Know When and How Surnames Were Given to Farmers in Vidzeme?

The article explores the historical context of surname assignment to farmers in Vidzeme, Latvia, particularly emphasizing an educational program marking this social transition initiated from 1822 to 1825.

Feb 11 • 08:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

People only just realising what their surname actually means

Many individuals are discovering the historical significance of their surnames and how they reflect familial heritage and occupations from the past.

Feb 5 • 10:10 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Optional Separate Surnames for Couples: Prime Minister Takaichi Shifts to Legislation for 'Common Use'

The momentum for introducing an optional separate surname system for couples has waned as Prime Minister Takaichi's administration moves towards legalizing the use of maiden names as 'common use' while maintaining the current system of shared surnames.

Feb 2 • 12:22 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

Evaluated the Lithuanian surnames appearing in J. Epstein's correspondence: may have signs of human trafficking

A parliamentary member suggests that Lithuanian surnames found in J. Epstein's correspondence could indicate potential signs of human trafficking and calls for a legal assessment by the prosecutor's office.

Feb 2 • 09:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People with these surnames could be entitled to a fortune

A new study reveals that thousands of UK families might be entitled to unclaimed inheritances linked to common surnames.

Jan 16 • 11:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Surnames and meteorites, the inheritance of the first sexual colonization of Americans in Greenland

The article discusses the legacy of the first sexual colonization by Americans in Greenland, starting with Robert Peary's claim to the North Pole in 1909.

Jan 14 • 23:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Marco Rubio comes from Murcia (and from Seville, Valencia, Alicante and the Canary Islands): the 18 Spanish surnames, from García to Carrión, of the 'viceroy of Venezuela'

The article discusses Marco Rubio's Spanish roots and the historical context of the establishment of the Captaincy General of Venezuela in 1777.

Jan 11 • 21:55 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Real reason Brooklyn Beckham and Adam Peaty took their wives' names

The article explores the emerging trend of men, like Brooklyn Beckham and Adam Peaty, adopting their wives' surnames, challenging traditional gender naming conventions.

Jan 5 • 11:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

UK's banned baby names - including important rule over surname

The article discusses the strict regulations surrounding baby names in the UK, highlighting banned names and rules regarding surnames.

Dec 30 • 03:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

It has been revealed who the richest celebrity kids are who already have their own millions in their 20s

The article reveals the wealthiest celebrity offspring who have successfully built their own fortunes and careers in their twenties, moving beyond just their famous surnames.

Dec 27 • 11:42 UTC

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