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🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

From postal votes to counting and a visit to the king: This is how the election works

An overview of the election process in Denmark ahead of the March 24, 2026 election, detailing the steps involved from voting to government formation.

Mar 23 • 00:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Technical confusion ahead of the L's crucial meeting: 'No idea'

Technical issues are causing confusion among Liberal Party members as they prepare for a significant meeting on the Teams platform without any formal voting process.

Mar 22 • 14:33 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Discontent about democracy: Voting without consequences?

The article discusses public dissatisfaction with the democratic process in Germany, questioning the effectiveness of elections when perceived inaction follows.

Mar 21 • 11:58 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Justice Referendum 2026, here is what you need to vote

It is important for Italians to understand the voting process and requirements for the upcoming constitutional referendum on justice reform scheduled for March 22 and 23, 2026.

Mar 21 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The appointed councilor: 'The Yes strengthens the impartiality of the judge'

Bernadette Nicotra, a councilor of the CSM, argues that voting 'Yes' in the referendum will enhance the impartiality of judges in Italy, emphasizing the importance of a fair judicial process.

Mar 20 • 14:58 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trial on Sabesp begins at STF with Zanin's vote to maintain privatization

The Brazilian Supreme Federal Court (STF) has begun a trial regarding the privatization of Sabesp, with Minister Cristiano Zanin voting to uphold the process.

Mar 20 • 14:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Dieter Reiter or Dominik Krause?: What Munich residents should know about the mayoral runoff election

The mayoral runoff election in Munich between Dieter Reiter and Dominik Krause is set for March 22, with key details about voter eligibility and the voting process provided by election officials.

Mar 18 • 13:02 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Presidential election in Congo-B: electoral commission satisfied despite telecommunications cut

The Congolese electoral commission expressed satisfaction regarding the presidential elections despite a telecommunications blackout in the country during the voting process.

Mar 17 • 04:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Book reconstructs the behind-the-scenes of the conclave and shows the turning point that led Cardinal Prevost to the papacy

A new book reveals insights from the conclave that chose Cardinal Prevost as the successor to Pope Francis, highlighting the initial favorites during the voting process.

Mar 16 • 02:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Municipal Elections 2026: How Hesse Voted

This article reports on the voting results of the municipal elections in Hesse, Germany, detailing the counting process and the complexities involved in the electoral system.

Mar 15 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

Italy, due to Lippi's cunning (22nd note)

The article discusses the controversial decision that led to Germany hosting the 2006 FIFA World Cup instead of South Africa, highlighting allegations of manipulation during the voting process.

Mar 15 • 14:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

At the Polls in Frankfurt: The Torture of Choice

The article discusses the complexities and challenges of voting in Frankfurt, where an unusually large ballot for the city assembly election raises questions about the clarity and understanding of the voting process.

Mar 15 • 07:36 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Pasok: The process of electing congress members has started - How, where, and who votes

The voting process for new congress members of Pasok began today, signaling a significant organizational restructuring within the party.

Mar 15 • 06:49 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Oscar 2026: comments about ballet, cats and Brazilians put nominees in trouble; remember controversies

The 2026 Oscar nominees, including Timothée Chalamet, face controversies over their remarks, impacting their chances in the Academy voting process.

Mar 12 • 07:02 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Live Results for Munich: How Your Neighborhood Voted

Munich has conducted elections where over a million residents voted for mayor, city council, and district committees amid a complex voting process.

Mar 8 • 15:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Great Doubts Before the Polish Eurovision Preselection After Surprising Changes

The preselection for the Eurovision Song Contest has generated controversy in Poland due to the absence of experienced artists and concerns about the voting process.

Mar 7 • 10:12 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Voting, municipalities, powers of the mayor: everything you need to know about municipal elections

The article discusses the upcoming municipal elections in France, detailing the election process and the importance of voter participation.

Mar 6 • 10:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Elections in Bavaria: How to Properly Fill Out the Ballot by Combining and Accumulating Votes

The article explains the upcoming local elections in Bavaria, Germany, detailing the positions up for election and the voting process.

Mar 5 • 09:46 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

All the nominees in the first 'plant board' of Gran Hermano Generación Dorada

Participants of Gran Hermano Generación Dorada face a new voting process leading to potential eliminations.

Mar 5 • 02:38 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

OPA 2026-2027 will have an investment of R$ 80 million in five cities of PI

The 2026-2027 Participatory Budget will allocate R$ 80 million to five cities in Piauí, allowing residents to prioritize projects through a democratic voting process.

Mar 4 • 17:14 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
World

A phone was introduced to the secret Cardinal Committee that elected the current pope

A new book reveals that the election of Pope Leo XIV may have been compromised by a cardinal using a mobile phone during the voting process.

Mar 2 • 04:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

India Provides Significant Aid to Nepal Before Elections, Voting Scheduled for March 5

India has supplied 610 vehicles to Nepal to assist in the preparations for the general elections scheduled for March 5, with the aim of ensuring a peaceful voting process.

Mar 1 • 15:07 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Problems in UMK Voting

Viewers have reported technical issues during the voting process of Finland's Uuden musiikin kilpailu (UMK).

Feb 28 • 20:53 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"I have no other option": murmurs and controversy with Victoria Villarruel just before the approval of labor reform in the Senate

Victoria Villarruel faced controversy and opposition during a Senate session in Argentina regarding the electronic voting process for labor reform.

Feb 28 • 02:54 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Election of candidates for the first president of the Supreme Court. We know the results

Five judges have been nominated as candidates to lead Poland's Supreme Court, following a voting process where one candidate received the least support and was excluded.

Feb 27 • 13:22 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

To win Sanremo, a song and social strategy are needed

The Sanremo Festival's voting process, heavily influenced by social media, reveals the top contenders after the third night, led by Arisa.

Feb 27 • 10:25 UTC
🇧🇷 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
🇧🇷 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
🇮🇳 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
🇦🇺 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
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Voting: Which of these 15 women should get a statue?

A survey reveals that only 43 statues of historically significant women exist in Denmark compared to 483 statues of men, prompting the Danish Ministry of Culture to allocate funds for new statues to honor women, inviting public participation in the voting process.

Feb 23 • 10:58 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Changes in the voting procedure of the national 'Eurovision' selection final

The decision to eliminate SMS voting for the national 'Eurovision' selection final aims to ensure a smooth and transparent voting process.

Feb 23 • 07:36 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Sports

Slafkovský made it to the All-Star team. Denník N also voted for him, but the voting wasn't entirely fair

Juraj Slafkovský was selected for the Olympic All-Star team at the Milan tournament, amidst some controversy regarding the fairness of the voting process.

Feb 23 • 07:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Surprising Announcement from the 'Eurovision' Selection Organizers – The Anger of the NØRA BLU Team

The NØRA BLU team expresses their outrage over alleged voting manipulation and smear campaigns during the Eurovision selection process.

Feb 22 • 15:11 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From MT to Lollapalooza: four bands from the state compete for a spot to play at the festival in SP

Four bands from Mato Grosso are competing for a chance to perform at São Paulo's Lollapalooza festival through a public voting process.

Feb 22 • 12:13 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Low voter turnout, delayed BVAS mar voting in Kubwa

The recent FCT Area Council elections in Kubwa were plagued by low voter turnout and issues with the Bimodal Voter Accreditation System (BVAS), significantly affecting the electoral process.

Feb 21 • 13:16 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I'm a Bafta voting member - here are the secrets of how it really works

A Bafta voting member reveals insider details about the voting process ahead of the annual awards show.

Feb 21 • 11:20 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

In Stuttgart, Friedrich Merz re-elected president of the CDU under the watchful eye of Angela Merkel

Friedrich Merz has been re-elected as the president of the CDU with over 91% of the votes at the party's congress in Stuttgart, despite technical issues during the voting process.

Feb 20 • 17:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Police restrict movement for Rivers bye-election

The Rivers State Police Command has imposed a movement restriction ahead of the upcoming bye-election in Rivers State to ensure a peaceful voting process.

Feb 20 • 12:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Venice, the CSM chooses Davigo's wife as the new prosecutor

The Italian Superior Council of the Judiciary has appointed Alessandra Dolci as the new prosecutor of Venice amid a contentious voting process that split the council equally.

Feb 20 • 05:16 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Changes of electoral domicile will be available until May 13, 2026

Citizens in Ecuador can change their electoral domicile until May 13, 2026, ahead of the 2027 elections.

Feb 19 • 15:49 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

I. Ruginienė does not comment on R. Žemaitaitis's statements about the Kapčiamiesčio polygon: let’s wait for the voting

Prime Minister I. Ruginienė refrains from commenting on R. Žemaitaitis's remarks regarding the establishment of the Kapčiamiesčio polygon, suggesting reactions should come after the voting process.

Feb 18 • 12:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How to vote in Illinois in 2026: required documents and how migrants participate in the elections

The article discusses the voting process in Illinois for the 2026 elections, including necessary documents for registration and the participation of migrants.

Feb 15 • 16:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

How to Vote for Free in the Benidorm Fest and Who is the Professional Jury

The Benidorm Fest is gearing up for its final gala, offering a 150,000 euro prize and a unique voting process involving both professional and public juries.

Feb 14 • 19:08 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Live: The super finalists of Eesti Laul are Noep, Ollie, and Vanilla Ninja

Eesti Laul has announced its super finalists for this year's competition as Noep, Ollie, and Vanilla Ninja, with the final voting process now underway based entirely on public votes.

Feb 14 • 08:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Does it sound good even if not on the big stage? Radio Pieci recordings with the 'Supernova' finalists

The article discusses the voting process for the Latvian music competition 'Supernova', detailing the methods of voting and the finalists who will compete in the final.

Feb 13 • 14:43 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Does it sound good, even without being on the big stage? "Radio 5" recordings with "Supernova" finalists

The article discusses the voting process for the Latvian music competition "Supernova" and highlights the finalists performing in the upcoming final.

Feb 13 • 14:43 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Zanin votes against special retirement for security guards and the score is tied at the STF; see what might happen

Minister Cristiano Zanin voted against the special retirement for security guards under review at Brazil's Supreme Court, resulting in a tie in the voting process.

Feb 13 • 12:13 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Abashiri City Councilor Almost Casts Double Vote During House of Representatives Election

A city councilor from Abashiri, Hokkaido, attempted to confirm the voting process by voting early and then appearing on the election day, raising concerns about potential double voting.

Feb 13 • 11:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Kolvart attacked e-voting and hinted at manipulations. The head of the electoral commission refutes all accusations.

Mihhail Kolvart, chairman of the Center Party, criticized e-voting, suggesting that it is controlled by a small circle of individuals and implying possible manipulation of election results, while the head of the state election service refuted these claims, asserting the integrity of the voting process.

Feb 13 • 08:00 UTC

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