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Audrius Valotka's remarks on racial terminology have prompted criticism and calls for him to reconsider his position as head of VKI.

Dan Bogdanov and Liina Kamm argue that risks in leadership cannot be fully managed but rather mitigated, pointing out the limitations of traditional management terminology.

The Tokyo District Public Prosecutors Office has indicted a man for the murder of his wife, with discussions on the legal term 'disposal suspended' after a previous release without charge.

The Terminology Commission of the Latvian Academy of Sciences has decided not to support the use of the term 'design' in education, suggesting instead the use of 'planning' and 'planning' terms.

The article critiques the misleading use of terminology in Brazilian public discourse, particularly regarding salaries in the judiciary.

Latvia's Academy of Sciences Terminology Commission has decided to reject the proposed term 'sustainable tourism' due to unclear definitions and associations with circular economy concepts.

The Terminology Commission of the Latvian Academy of Sciences has decided to keep the terms 'atsalums' and 'atsalšana' to denote the English concept of 'quiet quitting' while rejecting alternatives.

Latvian linguists suggest using the term 'intensive work session' to translate the English term 'supersets,' which describes a specific work organization method with focused intensity during a set period.

The Latvian Academy of Sciences' Terminology Commission has approved the terms "tribute" and "tribute show" as equivalents to the English terms.

Experts caution that many PIP (Personal Independence Payment) claimants are unaware of additional support they may be entitled to due to complex terminology in correspondence from the DWP.

The European Union has decided to ban the use of meat-related terminology for plant-based alternatives, affecting producers of meat substitutes.

The EU has reached an agreement to ban the use of meat-related terms such as 'steak' and 'bacon' for marketing plant-based products.

Formula 1 is introducing new regulations and terminology as it prepares for the 2026 season, which will feature shorter cars and enhanced electric motors.

The DFL has decided to rebrand itself as Bundesliga, aligning its name with the league's popular terminology.

The street Eskimovej in Aarhus is officially renamed to Silavej, reflecting a shift towards more culturally sensitive terminology.

South Korea’s Minister of Climate, Energy, and Environment suggested a new abbreviation for the department, igniting a discussion on the importance of environmental terminology amidst recent governmental changes.

The State Revenue Service of Latvia has streamlined the 2025 income declaration form, reducing the number of fields and clarifying terminology.

Jakob Kübarsepp emphasizes the importance of developing the Estonian language systematically and academically to ensure it remains a vital language in science and higher education.

The Latvian company Tilde has launched an AI translation service that supports 34 European languages, promising accurate terminology and natural language flow for users.

The inconsistency in terminology regarding the designation of Paralympic athletes has persisted for years, prompting inquiries to experts in Latvia.

An Estonian lawyer critiques the improper capitalization of legal terms in contract texts, calling for greater linguistic precision.

The British Museum has removed the term 'Palestine' from its permanent exhibitions on the Middle East, replacing it with historically contextualized names due to public consultations and pressure from advocacy groups.

The article discusses the terminology of K-Pop fandom, particularly influenced by the recent controversy involving BTS tickets in Mexico.

The Norwegian government is proposing to replace gendered titles in the justice sector with gender-neutral terms.

The article provides a practical guide for selecting sparkling wines for festive occasions, helping those unfamiliar with wine terminology understand key labels.

The article discusses how certain Finnish words can indicate a person's regional origin within Finland, highlighting the importance of language in cultural identity.

The article discusses a study by the Greek Terminology Society on the feminization of nouns that denote professions or institutions in modern Greek.

The article discusses the analysis of toothpaste components by Mexico's federal consumer protection agency, Profeco, outlining what constituents consumers should look out for and clarifying the official terminology surrounding toothpaste products.

Latvia will officially replace the term 'grooming' with 'enticement' in communications to describe the manipulative process involving emotional connections, often with minors, for exploitative purposes.

The Governor of Ceará, Elmano de Freitas, announced a decree altering the terminology and procedures in police intervention investigations, reclassifying officers as 'interventors' and individuals involved as 'oppositors'.

The article discusses regional differences in Germany's carnival celebrations, emphasizing that what is referred to as 'Karneval' in the Rhineland is called 'Fastnacht' in the southwest regions, and highlights the importance of local terminology and customs.

Finland has requested the United States not to refer to Ukraine's upcoming security guarantees as 'similar to Article 5', citing concerns that this terminology could undermine NATO's defense principle as reported by Politico.

LG Display has developed a specialized AI assistant named 'Heidi' that helps employees manage their emails and tasks efficiently, using company-specific terminology.

The article discusses the emergence of terms like 'black moon' and 'blue moon' in both Arab and global astronomy, highlighting their lack of basis in traditional scientific literature and the influence of catchy media terminology.

The working group established by Višnja Ljubičić, the Ombudswoman for Gender Equality, was dissolved after its first meeting when participants showed opposition to her proposal to remove certain terms related to female anatomy from terminology.

The article discusses the implications of U.S. actions against Venezuela, comparing it to the theme of alien control from the film 'Invasion of the Body Snatchers', and highlights a controversy regarding the terminology used by the BBC in reporting the kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro.

Berlin's economy senator, Franziska Giffey, discusses the challenges and terminology related to the prolonged emergency repair of the power grid in southwestern Berlin.

The article discusses a newly formed working group led by Višnja Ljubičić, aimed at eradicating the concept of 'shame' from biological terminology and public discourse.

The article discusses Donald Trump's repeated claims about swiftly ending the war in Ukraine, despite his indifference towards the conflict and the lack of use of terminology acknowledging the war's severity.

As the year 2025 concludes, it's important to reflect on the crime and judicial stories that shaped it, along with the emergence of new terminology to describe recent phenomena.

Experts are cautioning that specific terminology can indicate the potential dangers of popular weight-loss injections used by many in the UK.