On February 21, the world observes International Mother Language Day. But what is the significance of the "mother tongue?" And why is it called that and not something else?

Parties must clear a 5% electoral threshold in Germany to win seats in the national parliament or at least three of the party's candidates must win their local elections outright. Parties must ...

To mark International Mother Tongue Day on February 21, we explain why some people in Tirol speak the way they do - and we ...

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