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POLITICSSep 28Sociologists expect low turnout in Bulgaria presidential election - Radio Romania InternationalSociologists anticipate a low voter turnout for the presidential election in Bulgaria. This suggests potential political disengagement in the upcoming election.rri.ro · Romania
POLITICSSep 27 Please fight : How an elderly woman eviction put Spain housing crisis in the spotlightThe eviction of an elderly woman has drawn attention to Spain's ongoing housing crisis, highlighting a significant social and political issue within the country.cyprusnews.eu · Greece
POLITICSSep 27The spokeswoman for the Tenants' Union: "It will not be cheap for the Government if the decree falls on Tuesday. A very big political crisis will open up"Valeria Racu valora las primeras horas de acampada en Sol y reclama a todos los partidos medidas reales para garantizar la vivienda: "Basta ya de usar nuestro sufrimiento como campaña electoral" LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 27Pak Defence Minister Khawaja Asif threat - like gesture to Afghan woman who quizzes him condemnedPakistan's Defence Minister Khawaja Asif is facing condemnation for a gesture perceived as threatening towards an Afghan woman. This incident highlights concerns about diplomatic conduct.heraldglobe.com · United States
POLITICSSep 26A crowd camps in Madrid against the eviction of an 87-year-old woman and to protest the housing crisisMaricarmen Abascal has become a symbol of the conflict in Spain over real estate speculation and rental costs. They are demanding urgent measures from Pedro Sánchez's government.Clarín
POLITICSSep 26Thousands march in Madrid to protest Spain's housing crisis after eviction of 87-year-old womanThousands of people took to the streets in Madrid on Saturday to protest against Spain's housing crisis and ask for protective measures for tenants, anti-fraud rules, and a…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 26E. Jean Carroll: The tenacious woman who brought down TrumpThe writer and journalist filed two civil lawsuits against the former US president for sexual assault and defamation. In 'Not My Type,' she recounts the behind-the-scenes battle that she ultimately won.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSSep 26Thousands march in Madrid to protest eviction of 87-year-old womanThe eviction of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal on Wednesday sparked a thousands-strong protest in the streets of Madrid Saturday, with demonstrators calling for greater protection for tenants. Widespread anger at rising housing costs have put pressure on centre-left Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez, whose government is expected to approve a package of pro-tenant measures in its next cabinet meeting.France 24 [en]
POLITICSSep 25Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioter Is Accused of Touching Woman’s Hair on D.C. MetroBryan Betancur, 29, was taken into custody on Thursday in Arlington, Va., two days after he completed a sentence for the same offense in the District of Columbia.NYT US
POLITICSSep 25Protests erupt in Granada after eviction of 87-year-old woman in MadridProtesters gathered in Granada in support of 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal after she was evicted from her Madrid apartment.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 25China set to decide if Costa Rican or Guyanese diplomat becomes first woman UN chiefChina is poised to decide which of two Latin American women becomes the first to lead the United Nations, after three rounds of informal voting in the Security Council failed to produce a favourite. Several UN delegations that spoke to the South China Morning Post over the past three days said Beijing was weighing Rebeca Grynspan, the Costa Rican economist who heads UN Trade and Development, and Carolyn Rodrigues-Birkett, Guyana’s ambassador to the UN. The same delegations said China had ruled...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 25She is the only woman who managed to convict Donald Trump for sexual assault and celebrates it: "That drove him crazy"En una entrevista en París, con motivo de la aparición en francés de su libro "Not My Type", la periodista estadounidense E. Jean Carroll admite una batalla "difícil" de varios años."No hubo ni un solo momento fácil", dice.Clarín
POLITICSSep 25Spanish Police Evict 87-Year-Old Woman After Rent Hike of 275 PercentSpanish riot police evicted 87-year-old Maricarmen Abascal from her Madrid home after an investment firm raised her rent by 275 percent, sparking protests and human rights concerns.headtopics · united states of america
POLITICSSep 25“That drove him crazy,” says the only woman who managed to convict Trump of sexual assaultAfter years of struggle, a journalist managed to get the former president convicted of sexual assault, marking a judicial milestone. Carroll, now a feminist icon, plans to use the compensation for social causes, while denouncing judicial inertia post-#MeToo.Clarín
POLITICSSep 25The Woman Remaking Brazil’s Far RightFormer first lady Michelle Bolsonaro is playing a key role in her stepson’s presidential campaign.Foreign Policy
POLITICSSep 24Forced Eviction of 87-Year-Old Woman Spurs Outrage in SpainDemonstrations broke out across the country over the woman’s eviction in Madrid, putting rising rents and affordability at the top of the political conversation.NYT World
POLITICSSep 23Michigan Woman Sentenced to Prison as Trump Administration and FEMA Continue Crack Down on Disaster Assistance FraudMichigan Woman Sentenced to Prison as Trump Administration and FEMA Continue Crack Down on Disaster Assistance Fraud Anyone who defrauds American taxpayers will face the consequences WASHINGTON – Earlier this month, a Michigan woman was sentenced to six months in prison after a jury convicted her of major disaster fraud. After Hurricane Ian made landfall in September 2022, she fraudulently claimed FEMA disaster benefits for her vacation home in Florida, stating it was her primary residence.As a result of the fraud, she received nearly $50,000 in cash, including money that was meant fFEMA
POLITICSSep 23Hundreds of people in Madrid demand "Ayuso's penthouse" for Maricarmen, the evicted elderly womanLa protesta, que se ha desarrollado en General Martínez Campos y el paseo de la Castellana, ha dejado un detenido y dos heridos leves. LeerEl Mundo
POLITICSSep 23Terminally ill woman behind ‘Deb’s law’ can now choose how she diesIllinois became the first state in the Midwest, and the 13th state overall alongside the District of Columbia, to pass the measureThe Independent World
POLITICSSep 23Eviction of 87-year-old woman sparks housing protests in MadridPolice escorted Maricarmen Abascal from the apartment she had called home for more than seven decades. The case has reignited debate over Spain's housing crisis, rising rents and protections for long-term tenants.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 23EU’s Ribera joins push for first woman to lead UNFour women feature among the seven candidates seeking to replace António Guterres when he steps down at the end of the year.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 23May every gaze upon a woman be one of respect says CEI on Tajani and Vannacci'For a Christian, fact that Word became flesh in a mother's womb leaves an indelible mark'ANSA [en]
POLITICSSep 23Romania’s political deadlock risks handing power to far right, PM nominee warnsA partnership between the socialists and the far right would set a dangerous precedent for the EU, Siegfried Mureșan told POLITICO.Politico Europe
POLITICSSep 22Is Morocco ready for Mohammed VI to appoint a woman as head of government?À un jour des législatives du 23 septembre, l’hypothèse n’a jamais été aussi concrète. Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri au PAM, Nadia Fettah au RNI : le nom d’une femme pourrait entrer dans l’équation de la primature. Juridiquement, rien ne s’y oppose. Reste à savoir si le pays y est prêt.Jeune Afrique