Catalan President Pushes for EU Language Status
Catalan President Salvador Illa is pushing for Catalan to become an official EU language, a move supported by the Spanish government but opposed by some EU members due to its estimated €132 million annual cost and potential political implications.
Catalan President Pushes for EU Language Status
Catalan President Salvador Illa is pushing for Catalan to become an official EU language, a move supported by the Spanish government but opposed by some EU members due to its estimated €132 million annual cost and potential political implications.
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48% Bias Score
Decline of Regional Languages in France Due to Neo-Speakers
The article discusses the potential decline of Breton, Corsican, and Auvergnat languages in France due to the rise of 'neo-speakers'—individuals learning these languages later in life, leading to simplified forms and comprehension gaps with native speakers.
Decline of Regional Languages in France Due to Neo-Speakers
The article discusses the potential decline of Breton, Corsican, and Auvergnat languages in France due to the rise of 'neo-speakers'—individuals learning these languages later in life, leading to simplified forms and comprehension gaps with native speakers.
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48% Bias Score
Nine Languages Die Annually Amidst a Global Language Extinction Crisis
The accelerating extinction of languages globally is threatening cultural heritage, with nine languages dying annually in 2019; however, community efforts, including documentation through Wikitongues and community-based initiatives, are fighting to preserve these languages.
Nine Languages Die Annually Amidst a Global Language Extinction Crisis
The accelerating extinction of languages globally is threatening cultural heritage, with nine languages dying annually in 2019; however, community efforts, including documentation through Wikitongues and community-based initiatives, are fighting to preserve these languages.
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12% Bias Score
Linguistic Diversity Under Threat: International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day, observed annually on February 21st, highlights the global threat to linguistic diversity, with approximately 2600 languages at risk of extinction.
Linguistic Diversity Under Threat: International Mother Language Day
International Mother Language Day, observed annually on February 21st, highlights the global threat to linguistic diversity, with approximately 2600 languages at risk of extinction.
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20% Bias Score
RTVE to Launch All-Catalan Channel in Catalonia
The Catalan regional government announced a new all-Catalan TV channel from RTVE, launching in 2025 and completing in 2027, to expand audiovisual offerings and reverse the decline in Catalan language use, fulfilling RTVE's commitment to a plural Spain.
RTVE to Launch All-Catalan Channel in Catalonia
The Catalan regional government announced a new all-Catalan TV channel from RTVE, launching in 2025 and completing in 2027, to expand audiovisual offerings and reverse the decline in Catalan language use, fulfilling RTVE's commitment to a plural Spain.
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36% Bias Score