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Oxford University named 'rage bait' as the word of the year for 2025, highlighting its significance in the context of social media dynamics.

The 2026 BAFTA awards became one of the most controversial in history following a racist slur incident involving activist and producer John Davidson, which was poorly handled by the British Academy and the BBC.

WELT editor Sebastian Vorbach criticizes the tax office's use of a 'quiet emoji' in response to the 'word of the year', calling it a significant provocation against the concept of 'Sondervermögen', which he equates to debts that burden future generations.

The term "Sondervermögen" has been designated as the "Word of the Year" due to its misleading euphemistic implications according to an expert jury.

An expert jury has selected 'Sondervermögen' as the 'Unword of the Year' for 2025, critiquing its misleading euphemistic implications in public discourse.

The article discusses Microsoft's challenges with AI and its implications for online safety, alongside the controversy sparked by the term 'slop' as the word of the year 2025.

The Word of the Year 2025 was chosen by a committee from the University of Warsaw's Polish Language Institute, highlighting its connection to the concept of a 'quiet drone flight.'

The poll overseen by the Institute of Polish Language at UW and the Polish Language Foundation reveals a growing fascination with science amidst geopolitical concerns, with 'cosmos' emerging as the top word in this year's voting.

The article discusses how each year a new word is chosen and mentions Merriam-Webster's selection of 'slop' as the word of the year, referring to low-quality digital content generated by artificial intelligence.

The article reflects on the poetic and profound nature of the Gospel of John, likening it to the works of architect Dušan Samuel Jurkovič, and invites readers to explore the mystery of God's eternity.

Croatian singer Nina Badrić shares an emotional recap of her year on Instagram, expressing gratitude and hinting at exciting news for her fans.

The article discusses the trend of selecting a 'word of the year', highlighting how 'slop' was chosen by Merriam-Webster to describe low-quality digital content generated by AI, while it speculates on the absence of a similar tradition in its own culture.

In her end-of-year message, President Mattarella reflected on eighty years of the Republic, garnering enthusiastic bipartisan consensus while discussing historical achievements and present challenges.

In his New Year’s address, Chancellor Friedrich Merz emphasizes economic reforms but fails to address the citizens' pressing economic fears, suggesting a disconnect with the public.

In his New Year's address, Chancellor Merz appeals for greater unity and optimism during crises while urging patience for reform efforts, although a speechwriter notes that the emotional aspect is somewhat lacking.

The article discusses the rising normalization of radical gestures, particularly the salute associated with far-right ideologies, as it becomes increasingly mainstream after years of being relegated to the fringes.

Minister Jolanta Sobierańska-Grenda emphasized the critical role of stable financing in the success of health reforms and the need for discussions about funding sources and responsible spending in the context of systemic health ambitions versus actual financial capabilities this year.

The article discusses the key words and trends of 2025 as expressed by various individuals, contrasting them with the official word of the year 'tariff' and highlighting themes such as anxiety and social connection.

Data from the Polish Power Grid (PSE) for the first 11 months of 2025 indicate a rising but uneven share of renewable energy sources in Poland's electricity production, with wind power increasing but overall energy from it decreasing.

Deputy Ministers of Health in Poland reflected on the past year's challenges and investments, emphasizing 'investments' as the key word for 2025 and the significance of Poland's presidency in the European Union.

The article discusses the nuances of language in the context of selected words of the year, focusing particularly on the implications of the word 'hate' as articulated by political figure Robert Fico.

Many countries are currently holding polls for the Word of the Year 2025, with some already concluding their selections.