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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Alcolumbre tells Lula's allies that he will analyze the request to annul the secrecy break of Lulinha

The President of the Senate, Davi Alcolumbre, indicated that he will review a request to annul the secrecy break involving Lulinha, the son of President Lula, after allegations of fraud in the voting process made by government allies.

Feb 26 • 21:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

ADN Bloc Expels Camila León's Alternate for Abstaining on Law to Strengthen Mining and Energy Sectors

Paco Cepeda has been expelled from the ADS party after voting abstention on a significant economic law.

Feb 26 • 21:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gorton and Denton by-election LIVE: Labour battle Reform and Greens in key contest

The Gorton and Denton by-election in the UK is witnessing a competitive race involving Labour, Reform, and the Greens under concerns of irregular voting practices.

Feb 26 • 21:01 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Guarantee Voting Rights for Yoo Gwan-soon, Kim Joo-yeol, and Moon Jae-hak

The article advocates for granting voting rights to adolescents aged 16 to 17 in South Korea, emphasizing their role as both current and future stakeholders in democracy.

Feb 26 • 20:18 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The House of the Boss bets on dynamics with three houses and power play to attract the public

A new reality show 'Casa do Patrão', created by Boninho, will premiere in April, featuring intense competition among contestants and public influence over the outcomes.

Feb 26 • 19:57 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Newsfilter: Fico is changing election rules, prepare for the worst

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico's coalition is moving to change electoral laws, eliminating mail-in voting from abroad and potentially altering other voting rules to serve their political interests.

Feb 26 • 18:51 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

URMAS REINSALU ⟩ Isamaa would support Alar Karis's continuation as president. Here is a common opportunity for politicians

Today, representatives of political parties gathered to discuss the upcoming presidential election in Estonia, highlighting the need for a supermajority in voting.

Feb 26 • 18:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Voting followed the rules,' says CPI president about the breaking of the confidentiality of Lula's son

The president of the CPI investigating INSS, Carlos Viana, defended the committee's decision to summon one of President Lula's sons, asserting that the voting process adhered to parliamentary regulations despite government claims.

Feb 26 • 17:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The K Block Leader in the Senate Clashed with Abdala Over a Fast-Track Voting Attempt for LLA: "Will You Drop Your Pants If We Vote by Majority?"

The leader of the Kirchnerist bloc in the Argentine Senate, José Mayans, criticized Bartolomé Abdala for attempting to facilitate a fast-track vote on a trade agreement with the European Union, using provocative language to express his discontent with the lack of proper discussion.

Feb 26 • 16:14 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Iceland to Set Date for EU Membership Negotiation Voting in Coming Weeks

Iceland is preparing to vote on whether to resume its EU membership negotiations, which were halted in 2013.

Feb 26 • 15:46 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Texas for Trump: the SAVE Act law requiring proof of citizenship to vote has come into effect

Texas has implemented a citizenship verification mechanism that President Trump aims to extend nationwide through the SAVE Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register and vote in federal elections.

Feb 26 • 15:21 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Erik Kaliňák announced the end of voting by mail from abroad on the disinformation platform Infovojna

Slovak government coalition prepares to limit mail-in voting from abroad, shifting to in-person voting at embassies only.

Feb 26 • 15:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The election will be decided in the Bermuda Triangle

Flávio Bolsonaro and Tarcísio de Freitas are set to strengthen their electoral alliance ahead of the presidential election in Brazil, focusing on key states vital for voting outcomes.

Feb 26 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Demand for Voting in One Phase in Tamil Nadu, Appeal to ECI to Stop Freebies

Political parties in Tamil Nadu are urging the Election Commission of India to conduct elections in a single phase and to impose strict regulations on the use of money and distribution of freebies during elections.

Feb 26 • 14:37 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

You can now vote by mail

Danish citizens can now vote by mail for the upcoming parliamentary elections, with options available for both domestic and abroad voting.

Feb 26 • 14:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

2026 Elections: TSE Begins Analyzing Rules for the Election; Internet Campaigns Will Be Discussed

The Superior Electoral Court (TSE) in Brazil has begun discussions on the rules for the upcoming elections, focusing on various electoral themes including campaign regulations and ensuring voting rights for people with disabilities.

Feb 26 • 13:38 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

The election campaign will be the shortest since 2015

Denmark's upcoming election campaign, set for March 24, will last only 26 days, making it the shortest since 2015.

Feb 26 • 13:26 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

How do we get more people to the election party? Fund launches quick grant on election day, while NGO advocates for the long haul

A fund is providing quick grants to civic organizations to encourage more young people to vote.

Feb 26 • 12:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The scandal deepens: Eeva magazine quietly removed entrepreneur from its voting list

Eeva magazine has discreetly removed entrepreneur Pia Erlund from its annual voting list amidst allegations of poor treatment of her staff and claims of a toxic work environment.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ostrava Theatre Will Present a Play About God and Euthanasia, Audience Will Vote During the Performance

The Ostrava Theatre is set to stage a play focused on the themes of God and euthanasia, involving audience participation through voting during the performance.

Feb 26 • 12:02 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

The displaced Grindvíkingar have a little over a month to register to vote in the municipality

Residents of Grindavík who have been displaced have a month to register to vote in their municipality.

Feb 26 • 11:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finnish people's favorite bread is an incredible health bomb – Vote for your favorite

Finnish rye bread is celebrated for its health benefits and unique compounds, with a national voting event on the best type of rye bread.

Feb 26 • 09:46 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Fico Admits to Changing Elections. Voting That Is Not Going Well for Him Would Be Abolished

Slovak politician Robert Fico is considering changes to the electoral system to eliminate voting conditions that are unfavorable to him.

Feb 26 • 09:45 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

DHS says ICE agents will not be at polling places during midterms

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed that ICE agents will not be present at polling locations during the upcoming midterm elections, assuaging concerns of voter intimidation.

Feb 26 • 08:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Starmer, Polanski and Farage in final pitch to voters as polls open in Gorton and Denton byelection – UK politics live

Voting has begun in the highly anticipated Gorton and Denton byelection, with a close result expected that could significantly impact future political narratives in the UK.

Feb 26 • 08:42 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Turkey addresses the Green Deal, others are suffering. Some MPs are not even halfway through the voting

The article discusses Turkey's engagement with the Green Deal while highlighting issues faced by other countries and lawmakers who are struggling with voting processes.

Feb 26 • 04:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The 36 candidates for the presidency of Peru do not convince the electorate

With less than two months until the elections, 40% of Peruvians are uncertain about their voting choice.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

For the first time, drivers will choose the Best Buy Car of Europe. Voting has started

This year marks the first public voting for the Best Buy Car of Europe competition, allowing motorists to weigh in on their favorite models among the finalists selected by a panel of judges.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Court's decision temporarily suspends approval of EU and US trade agreement due to Trump's tariffs

The European Parliament committee has postponed voting on the EU-US trade deal for the second time in recent weeks, linked to Trump’s controversial actions regarding Greenland.

Feb 26 • 02:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Centrão wants to avoid voting on a project that regulates additional payments if the government does not get involved in the debate

Centrão is seeking to postpone the discussion in Congress on regulating extra payments and inflated salaries, conditioning any debate on the direct involvement of President Lula's government.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo 2026, the ranking of the second evening: here are the top 5 positions

The second evening of the Sanremo Festival 2026 concluded with the announcement of the top five songs, reflecting public and jury votes.

Feb 26 • 00:23 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands Calls an Early Election

The Prime Minister of the Faroe Islands has unexpectedly called for early elections to take place on March 26, 2026, catching his coalition partners off guard during the parliamentary voting period.

Feb 25 • 21:07 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Clinton accuses GOP voter bill of targeting married women — Republicans call it ‘nonsense’

Hillary Clinton claims that Republican legislation makes voting harder for married women, a statement dismissed by GOP lawmakers.

Feb 25 • 20:21 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT defends voting in the Chamber on a project that regulates extra payments and high salaries

The Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) plans to request the Chamber of Deputies to vote on a bill regulating high salaries and additional payments amid a Supreme Court push for legislative regulation.

Feb 25 • 19:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Sanremo 2026, Conti on appeal after the debut flop. And tonight the public voting begins

The second evening of the Sanremo Festival will feature performances from fifteen of the thirty competing artists, alongside public voting.

Feb 25 • 18:53 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Would be glad to see Iceland in the EU: Voting in the coming months

Iceland's Prime Minister Kristrún Frostadóttir stated that a referendum on entering the EU will be held in the coming months, following discussions with Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk.

Feb 25 • 18:11 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Transport Minister: Contingency Plan to Ensure Distribution of Ballot Cards

The Danish Transport Minister assures citizens that ballot cards will be distributed for the upcoming parliamentary election, despite concerns regarding the delivery service.

Feb 25 • 16:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

INEC chairman orders RECs to intensify voter education

The INEC chairman has instructed electoral commissioners to enhance voter education efforts in Nigeria due to persistent apathy towards voting.

Feb 25 • 16:18 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It is already used in Texas: the SAVE Act law that requires citizenship to vote and that Trump wants to apply across the U.S.

The SAVE Act proposed by Trump mandates proof of U.S. citizenship for federal election registration, similar to a law currently in Texas.

Feb 25 • 15:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Notification Issued for 7 Rajya Sabha Seats in Maharashtra, All Eyes on Sharad Pawar's Candidacy

The election process for seven vacant Rajya Sabha seats in Maharashtra has commenced, with voting scheduled for March 16 and stakeholders watching whether Sharad Pawar will seek re-election.

Feb 25 • 14:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Debate on Amendment to the Crime of Distortion of Law... Decision Made by Raise of Hands in Party Assembly

The Democratic Party of Korea debated amendments to a bill regarding the distortion of law, leading to a decision through a hand vote amid concerns over potential unconstitutional implications.

Feb 25 • 13:47 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

What happened with the six expelled assembly members from Pachakutik? The movement aims to prevent more cases with the formation of organic units

In September 2025, six assembly members of Pachakutik were expelled from the movement for aligning with the government and voting with the ruling party, leading to a push for training organic units to prevent future occurrences.

Feb 25 • 13:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
National & Local

Elections from Abroad / Susko Admitted System Change. Considering the Danish Model, Where People Living Abroad Lose the Right to Vote

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has expressed concerns over the current system of voting from abroad, suggesting a potential shift to a model akin to Denmark's, where long-term expatriates lose voting rights.

Feb 25 • 12:01 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
World

The UN once again called for peace in Ukraine within its original borders, but the USA and 50 other countries abstained and explained why

The UN called for an immediate ceasefire and comprehensive peace in Ukraine, but the USA and 50 other countries abstained from voting.

Feb 25 • 11:41 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The National Eurovision Selection Final is This Friday

Participants will compete for the title during the National Eurovision selection final this Friday, featuring guest performances and audience voting.

Feb 25 • 10:37 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Let's Properly Prepare for ‘Lowering the Voting Age to 16’

A proposal to lower the voting age to 16 in South Korea raises questions about youth suffrage and the readiness of the educational and political systems.

Feb 25 • 09:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
World

107 UN States Support Ukraine. The USA Is Not Among Them

The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution supporting Ukraine, which condemns Russian aggression, although the USA abstained from voting.

Feb 25 • 09:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Paris: Pierre-Yves Bournazel Claims He Will Not Join Either Grégoire or Dati in the Second Round

Pierre-Yves Bournazel, a candidate in the Paris municipal elections, has stated he will not support either Emmanuel Grégoire or Rachida Dati in the second round of voting.

Feb 25 • 07:51 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The schedule and program of the second evening of Sanremo

The second evening of the Sanremo Festival will feature performances by fifteen artists competing with their songs, which will be judged by public voting and the radio jury.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Sports

AFL says umpires' opinion still matters after announcing Brownlow change

The AFL has announced a change that allows umpires to access player statistics before voting for the Brownlow Medal, aiming to reduce controversy in the voting process.

Feb 25 • 05:49 UTC

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