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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

REFORM ⟩ A squirrel will appear on the British pound

The Bank of England plans to replace historical figures like Winston Churchill on banknotes with animals as a symbolic reflection of the perceived decline of Western civilization.

Mar 17 • 05:24 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

US Historian: The Western Myth of the Free World Exists Only With Foreign Threat Support

US historian Peter Slezkine argues that the Western notion of a 'free world' is perpetuated solely by an externally constructed sense of danger.

Mar 14 • 06:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Ofelia Hentschel Represents Us

The article discusses Ofelia Hentschel as a symbol of the egoism and frivolity of contemporary Western civilization, drawing on her experiences from a controversial vacation.

Mar 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Monogamy is not an 'invention' of Western civilization. Its spread is related to competition for inheritance

Recent research indicates that the prevalence of monogamous families is linked to competition over inheritance, particularly land, challenging the notion that it is a universal or ideal form of family.

Mar 6 • 10:32 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Theologian bishop says AOC pushed culture aside in heated response to Marco Rubio speech

A Catholic bishop criticizes Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for sidelining cultural discussions in her response to Marco Rubio's speech at the Munich Security Conference.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fantasmagorias of Hatred

In his speech at the annual Munich Security Conference, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed a recurring ideological theme of the American government, suggesting that both Europe and America inherit a superior Western civilization currently under threat.

Mar 1 • 07:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Once again with the idea of "the decline of the West"

The philosophical notion of the decline of the West, popularized by Oswald Spengler, is revisited in current discussions about Western civilization's challenges and perceived decay.

Feb 27 • 15:54 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Cynic, Provocateur, or Prophet of Western Civilization? The Writer Houellebecq Celebrates His 70th Birthday

French writer Michel Houellebecq, celebrated for his controversial views on Western civilization, turns 70 and continues to polarize opinions as both a cynic and a profound observer.

Feb 25 • 09:08 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bill Maher rips Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan and leftist ‘kids’ over attacks on Western civilization

Bill Maher criticized younger generations and pop stars for their views on Western civilization during his show.

Feb 21 • 16:34 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
World

Rubio: the thinking of the U.S.

Marco Rubio comments on the significance of U.S. values and interests in the context of global order.

Feb 21 • 11:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Letters from readers: The West, the rise of meat prices, labor insurance

Readers reflect on issues such as the rise in meat prices and the importance of Western unity in response to current global challenges.

Feb 18 • 03:05 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
World

Comment: Marco Rubio forgot a very essential aspect of Western civilization

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's remarks at the Munich Security Conference highlighted the significance of collaboration between the U.S. and Europe, but they also reflected a romanticized view of Western civilization's history.

Feb 16 • 13:52 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

After the speech in Munich, Marco Rubio visits Slovakia and Hungary

Marco Rubio's European tour follows his call for Europeans to defend Western civilization at the Munich Security Conference, where he plans meetings with political leaders in Slovakia and Hungary.

Feb 15 • 12:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

After the speech in Munich, M. Rubio went to Slovakia and Hungary to meet with D. Trump's allies

U.S. Secretary of State M. Rubio's visits to Slovakia and Hungary follow his call for Europeans to defend Western civilization during the Munich Security Conference.

Feb 15 • 12:28 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rubio blasts ‘world without borders’ fantasy, warns mass migration threatens Western civilization

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio warns against the idea of a borderless world, arguing that mass migration poses a threat to Western civilization and national sovereignty.

Feb 14 • 19:14 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
World

The Distorted Image of Winston Churchill / Will Little Britain Make Peace with Hitler? Prominent MAGA Figures Play with Dark Themes

The article explores the unsettling revival of admiration for Hitler among certain contemporary figures and its implications for Western civilization, referencing historian John Lukacs's predictions about the dangers posed by increasing barbarism.

Feb 6 • 15:03 UTC
🇺🇸 New York Times
National & Local

Humanities Endowment Awarding Millions to Western Civilization Programs

The National Endowment for the Humanities is distributing millions in funding to support programs focused on Western civilization.

Jan 15 • 23:35 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
National & Local

Western civilization is already dead and maybe that's a good thing. A new book advises how to remain human nonetheless

A podcast discusses America facing existential challenges, and a new book offers advice on maintaining humanity in the face of societal change.

Jan 15 • 17:41 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
Life & Tech

Leszek Miller on Bardot, Fallaci, and Immigration. He Captured Marcin Rola's Taste

Leszek Miller reflects on the legacies of Brigitte Bardot and Oriana Fallaci, discussing their shared commitment to defending Western civilization amid discussions on immigration.

Jan 1 • 16:30 UTC

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