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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Construction: More Expensive Materials - What Factors are Influencing the Real Estate Market

In January 2026, construction material prices in Greece rose by 2.3% compared to January 2025, highlighting upward trends in the real estate market driven by various factors.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

The price of agricultural land has turned downwards

The price of agricultural land in Estonia, after years of continuous growth, declined in 2025 due to difficulties in the crop sector, issues in the dairy industry, and rising interest rates.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

An Unexpected Change in Agricultural Land Market

The agricultural land prices in Estonia, which had been rising for the past 15 years, have reportedly declined for the first time in 2025, leading to questions about the future trend.

Feb 25 โ€ข 05:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Pensions and emigration abroad: here are the countries where the Inps allowance is worth more

Italy is increasingly paying pensions outside its borders, with a projected rise in international INPS allowances to 675,000 by 2025, signaling a shift in trends as a new tax bill is discussed to encourage pensioners to return to small municipalities in Italy.

Feb 24 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Unemployment in Amapรก drops to 7.9% in 2025, reaching the lowest level since 2012

In 2025, Amapรก recorded a 7.9% unemployment rate, the lowest since 2012, indicating a positive trend in job availability in the region.

Feb 23 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Rising Temperatures in the Ocean! Changes Expected from March to May... WMO Report

A report by the World Meteorological Organization indicates that significant changes in ocean surface temperatures are expected between March and May 2026, following notable warming trends in 2025-2026.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
World

Unstoppable High-Rise Building Trend... Surpassing 100 for 12 Consecutive Years

The global trend of high-rise building construction continues, with over 100 buildings exceeding 200 meters being completed in 2025, marking the 12th consecutive year of such achievements.

Feb 23 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Few know what has happened behind the scenes: โ€“ A trend now

The article discusses the behind-the-scenes secrets and trends in Norway's Oscar success, stemming from the film "Affeksjonsverdi," which debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in 2025.

Feb 20 โ€ข 19:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Optimistic & core

The real estate landscape in Mexico has shifted due to adjustments in 2025 and the stabilization of niches impacted by the pandemic.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Mortgage signings exceed half a million in 2025, the highest figure in 15 years

In 2025, the number of mortgage signings in Spain surpassed half a million, marking the highest level in 15 years, despite rising housing prices.

Feb 19 โ€ข 10:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Cheaper Appliances: How Much They Dropped in 2025 and Which Product Was the Surprise

Appliance prices decreased over 40% in 2025 in Argentina due to various market factors, significantly affecting white goods prices.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much does the Fiat Cronos cost in February 2026

The Fiat Cronos remains one of Argentina's top-selling vehicles in January 2026, with a notable increase in sales compared to December 2025 but a decline from January 2025.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good News in New Mexico: The Names of the Most Popular Babies of 2025 Have Been Released

New Mexico has released its list of the most popular baby names for 2025, reflecting cultural trends and societal shifts.

Feb 15 โ€ข 17:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Growth in digital readership figures for local newspapers

Local newspapers in Norway experienced a 7.6% increase in digital readership in 2025, as reported by Mediebedriftene, contrasting with a decline in print readership.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Housing prices in ล iauliai have increased at a double-digit pace: predictions for autumn

Housing prices in ล iauliai, Lithuania, have seen significant growth in 2025, with projections for continued trends into the autumn.

Feb 13 โ€ข 06:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Tourism: The year moves at levels corresponding to 2025 - The dynamics of the Asian market is strengthening

Greek tourism appears to be performing similarly to last yearโ€™s levels, with a key trend for 2026 being the convergence of online and offline sales channels.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

KPMG: 94% of companies gave raises to at least one category of employees in 2025

In 2025, 94% of companies provided raises to at least one category of employees, reflecting trends in the Greek labor market according to KPMG's annual report.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Istat, in 2025 industrial production slows down. The energy sector is counter-trend

Italy's industrial production is set to decline in 2025, despite a year-on-year increase in December.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

In installments and at 0% interest: which SUVs can be obtained in February 2026

Automakers in Argentina are increasingly utilizing financing as a commercial tool for vehicle sales, with a notable rise in credit for vehicle purchases in 2025.

Feb 11 โ€ข 03:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Transparency International: Greece's Minor Progress in Combatting Corruption Compared to Last Year

Greece has improved its position in combating corruption according to Transparency International's annual report for 2025, rising three places to 56th among 182 countries.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Life Insurance Year-End Summary: Record Payouts and Two Sad Trends

Swedbank's life insurance in Estonia reported a record payout of over 5.7 million euros in 2025, primarily driven by trauma-related claims.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

In a historical shift.. electric vehicle sales dominate the Chinese market 2025

Electric vehicle sales in China have surpassed traditional fuel car sales for the first time, signifying a major shift towards clean energy.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Selver's Business Accounting Director: We Look to 2026 a Bit More Optimistically

Selver's business director Kristjan Anderson noted that while 2025 started with optimistic expectations, the sales trends at the year's end showed signs of a cooldown due to rising food prices and declining consumer purchasing power in Estonia.

Feb 6 โ€ข 14:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Food prices rise faster than people's incomes

Recent sales data indicate that food prices are increasing at a rate outpacing the growth of people's incomes, leading to a cooling off in the market by the end of 2025.

Feb 6 โ€ข 07:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

From the Implementation of the Deposit System After the Boom in Sugar-Free Products

Coca-Cola HBC Poland and the Baltic States concluded the year 2025 by consistently meeting goals and investing in innovations while maintaining a strong presence in the market amidst challenges like the introduction of a deposit system in Poland and declining trends in non-alcoholic beverage sales.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Crime & Justice

Interview: Trends in Police Work - Increasing Violence and More Thefts, While Traffic Conditions Gradually Improve

Tartu police chief Andrus Reimaa discusses rising incidents of violence and thefts amidst improvements in traffic offenses and crimes in 2025.

Feb 6 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Catering and food trucks on the rise. Thousands of new points

The article discusses the growth of the Polish catering market in 2025, highlighting leaders in mobile food points, changes in traditional restaurants, fast food expansion plans, and upcoming challenges.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Foreigners Filling Gaps in the Labor Market. A New Record Has Been Set

By the end of 2025, nearly 1.29 million foreigners were legally employed in Poland, marking an 8% increase from the previous year despite a rise in the unemployment rate.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The Most Desired Clothing Brands in the World: The Triumph of European 'Fast Fashion'

The latest Lyst report for Q4 2025 reveals significant shifts in the most desired luxury clothing brands, highlighting the rise of new players challenging established giants.

Feb 4 โ€ข 14:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Search for new armored cars rises 23.4%, says Webmotors; growth exceeds that of common vehicles

The demand for new armored vehicles increased by 23.4% in 2025, outpacing the growth for non-armored cars, according to Webmotors.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Map of Violence: see causes, days, and where violent crimes were recorded in Uberlรขndia and Uberaba in 2025

A report details the causes and trends of violent crimes in Uberlรขndia and Uberaba, noting that firearms, threats, and money are common factors, with crime peaks occurring on Thursday in Uberlรขndia and Monday in Uberaba.

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
World

Freight rates on the road are likely to rise

The current year is expected to bring further increases in freight prices, continuing the trends observed in the last months of 2025.

Feb 3 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

The End of Speculation in the Watch Market. Experts: The Era of Elegance Is Coming

The article discusses significant changes in the second-hand watch market, including the decline of flippers and the rise of collectors, highlighting trends influencing the luxury watch sector in 2025 and predictions for 2026.

Feb 3 โ€ข 13:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Veฤernji List
Life & Tech

What is behind the domination of SUVs? This is why 48 percent of drivers chose them

The dominance of SUV models continues, with 48% of drivers in the EU opting for an SUV as their new vehicle in 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association.

Feb 3 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Thousands of passengers stopped using buses in SP in 2025; experts explain reasons

In 2025, thousands of passengers in Sรฃo Paulo abandoned bus use, interrupting a gradual recovery in public transportation since the pandemic, largely due to the rise of individual transportation methods like motorcycles.

Feb 3 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Most Popular Names Given to Children in the Second Half of 2025

The Ministry of Digital Affairs notes that children's names reflect changing tastes and trends, with Zofia and Nikodem returning to the top of popularity rankings in 2025.

Feb 2 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Forget the leopard, this pattern takes over the fashion scene in 2026.

After 2025's leopard print trend, tiger stripes are poised to dominate fashion in 2026.

Jan 16 โ€ข 12:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Clothing and Footwear Market in Poland Slows Down. Giants Grow

Despite falling prices for clothing and footwear in Poland, store revenues were projected to grow in 2025 due to various strategies employed by Polish companies and international economic factors affecting availability and prices.

Jan 16 โ€ข 03:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Auctions: Which properties were 'hit' by the e-hammer [tables]

Successful property auctions in Greece saw a 4.1% decrease in 2025 compared to 2024, with significant interest in low to medium-value properties.

Jan 15 โ€ข 05:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

December meeting on job portals

The article analyzes job market trends at the end of 2025, the reasons behind the drop in new job postings in December, and the situation in major Polish cities, while also looking ahead to 2026 prospects and changes in employee benefits.

Jan 13 โ€ข 06:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

The used car market closed 2025 surpassing 2.21 million units

The used car market in Spain finished 2025 with over 2.21 million vehicles sold, highlighting a dominance of older diesel models while electric cars are gaining popularity.

Jan 9 โ€ข 23:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Nostalgic Noughties lunchbox snacks to make comeback as demand surges online

An increase in demand for nostalgic Noughties snacks is prompting their return to the market, according to Just Eat's annual trends report.

Jan 9 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Germany boasts of migration success. Expert cools down emotions

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt praised the ministry's efforts, claiming a significant shift in migration trends with asylum applications dropping by 50% to approximately 113,000 by 2025, attributing this success to stricter border controls.

Jan 8 โ€ข 13:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Record Year in the Polish Car Market

The article discusses key achievements in the Polish car market in 2025, highlighting the factors contributing to the increase in electric vehicle sales, the changing market share of Chinese manufacturers, trends in the used car market, and forecasts for 2026.

Jan 8 โ€ข 09:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The business margins of the real estate activity soar to record levels

Real estate activity margins have surged to a record high of 32.7% in the third quarter of 2025, reflecting the booming housing market.

Jan 8 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

Flooded with balms: What happened to lip care?

The article discusses the overwhelming market presence of lip balms and the trends in lip care products observed in 2025.

Jan 7 โ€ข 15:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Sales of apartments will increase, prices will also slightly rise

In 2025, the real estate market showed strong performance with developers selling 40,700 apartments, marking a 9% increase from the previous year, and December sales reached 5,200 units, a 3% rise from November and 61% from December 2024.

Jan 7 โ€ข 03:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

This is the most searched recipe in the world in 2025 and it involves just one ingredient

Google Trends revealed that 'hot honey' was the most searched recipe in 2025, widely used as a glaze in various dishes.

Jan 6 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

This is the most searched recipe in the world in 2025, involving only a few ingredients

Google's Year in Search report revealed that 'hot honey' is the most searched recipe worldwide for 2025, a honey glaze increasingly popular in various dishes.

Jan 6 โ€ข 09:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
Life & Tech

The Recipe for Hot Honey Was the Most Searched on Google in 2025. We Have It

The 'hot honey' recipe became the most searched item on Google in 2025, as revealed in Google's Year in Search report, highlighting its popularity in various culinary combinations.

Jan 6 โ€ข 09:33 UTC

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