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In February, Japan welcomed a record 3.46 million foreign visitors, marking a 6.4% increase from the previous year, though the number of visitors from China saw a significant decline of 45%.

The cost of living in Malawi has decreased by 4.6% in February due to a drop in essential food prices.

In February, the number of job offers on Poland's 50 largest recruitment portals fell to 238,400, marking a 6% decrease from January and 7% from the previous year, according to a report from Grant Thornton.

Chopin Airport in Warsaw saw a significant increase in passenger traffic in February 2026, with over 1.6 million travelers, marking an 8.5% rise compared to the previous year.

Workers in Acre, Brazil, born in February will start receiving a salary bonus from the 2026 calendar, amounting to over R$ 6.1 million.

Canada experienced a decline of 84,000 jobs in February, resulting in an unemployment rate increase to 6.7%.

Consumer prices rose by 0.6 percent year-on-year in February, driven mainly by increases in electricity, beef, and tobacco prices.

The U.S. military has conducted strikes against approximately 6,000 targets in Iran since February 28, according to military command Centcom.

In February, foreign investors recorded a net outflow of approximately 19.6 trillion won from the South Korean stock market, marking the highest monthly outflow on record.

Inflation in Greece rose to 2.7% in February 2026, driven primarily by a 25.6% increase in beef prices, while some other food items like chocolate and coffee also saw significant price rises.

Consumer prices in Norway rose by 0.6% from January to February this year, according to new data from Statistics Norway.

Heavy rainfall has resulted in a significant increase in vehicle breakdowns due to potholes, with reports indicating over 6,000 incidents in February alone.

Ecuador's automotive sector saw a 30.6% increase in vehicle sales in February compared to the previous year, despite a temporary disruption due to an ANT investigation.

Inflation in Buenos Aires decreased to 2.6% in February, interrupting a five-month rising trend.

Inflation in Buenos Aires decreased to 2.6% in February, influenced by tourism-related price declines, following a 3.1% rise in January.

Annual inflation in Lithuania reached 3.6% in February, influenced by rising costs in several sectors despite a decrease in prices for others.

Retail sales of small and medium-sized enterprises in Argentina fell by 5.6% year-on-year in February, as reported by CAME, with only pharmacies showing a slight improvement.

The article provides an update on ongoing international and national issues including the war in Iran, Trump's statements, and local crime news.

The article reports the results of the Quina lottery contest 6969 held in Brazil on February 6, detailing winning numbers and prize distributions.

Inflation in Venezuela decreased to 14.6% in February, down from 32.6% the previous month, according to the central bank.

In February, Venezuela's inflation soared to 14.6%, with a year-to-date increase of 51.9% according to the country's central bank data.

Samsung Biologics is hosting various internal events from February 25 to March 6 in celebration of International Women’s Day, focusing on promoting gender equality and supporting vulnerable women in the community.

The Paralympic torch was united into one flame during a relay event in Cortina d'Ampezzo ahead of the Winter Paralympics opening on February 6.

Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service reports that national sales increased by 8.6% in February despite the implementation of a security tax on imports from Colombia.

The used car market in Argentina has seen significant declines in sales, dropping by 12.6% in February and 10% in January compared to the previous year.

February marked the least violent month in Ceará's history, with a 31.6% reduction in homicides and related crimes compared to the same month the previous year.

A man riding a jet ski was injured after crashing into a pier where a previous boating accident had claimed six lives in February at the border of São Paulo and Minas Gerais.

Police are investigating allegations of assault against a four-year-old boy at a daycare in Mairinque, SP, following complaints from his family regarding an incident that occurred on February 6.

Six stations of the Thessaloniki metro will remain closed on Saturday, February 28, due to a gathering commemorating the third anniversary of the Tempi railway tragedy.

Lee Han-joo, chair of the Economic and Social Research Committee, reported assets worth 7.6 billion won, making him the wealthiest among current officials in the February asset disclosure.

The Quini 6 lottery draw held on February 25 saw winners from Córdoba, Catamarca, and Santa Fe, sharing a massive jackpot.

A mother dies protecting her 6-year-old son during a landslide in Juiz de Fora, Brazil.

The UK has reported its highest temperature of 2026, reaching 18.6°C at Kew Gardens, marking the hottest day of the year and February since 2019.

Authorities in Gironde have issued a public call for witnesses to help locate a 36-year-old woman named Inès Verny, who has been missing since February 6.

A recent study uncovers the complexities and devastation caused by the February 6, 2023 earthquake that struck Turkey and Syria, leading to extensive loss of life and property.

The Quini 6 lottery in Argentina is offering a jackpot of 11.3 billion pesos for its draw on February 25, with details on how to follow it live.

The hunger crisis in Somalia has escalated, with food insecurity nearly doubling to 6.5 million people due to drought, conflict, and rising food prices.

A father searches for his 6-year-old daughter among rubble in Brazil, as first responders and residents assist in the rescue efforts following severe flooding that has displaced hundreds.

February 2023 has become the wettest on record for Juiz de Fora, Brazil, with 605.6 mm of rain reported by the National Institute of Meteorology.

Mount Isa has broken its February rainfall record, experiencing the highest precipitation in nearly a century with 318.6 millimeters of rain this month.

Greece is actively participating in the NATO naval exercise 'DYNAMIC MANTA 26', taking place in the Mediterranean from February 23 to March 6, 2026.

The weather forecast for Oruro, Bolivia, on February 24, 2026, predicts a maximum temperature of 17°C and a minimum of 6°C with light winds and high humidity.

A player from Córdoba won $600 million in the Quini 6 lottery draw held on February 22, with additional winners in various categories across Argentina.

There will be changes to the tram Line 6 schedules in Athens from February 24 to March 9, 2023, as announced by STASY.

Alana Anísio Rosa, a 20-year-old woman from São Gonçalo, Brazil, who was severely injured in a stabbing incident, has started breathing without medical assistance after being hospitalized since February 6.

The registrations for the Cuité City Hall contest in Brazil have been extended until Sunday, February 22, 2023, with various job vacancies available and salaries ranging from R$1,518 to R$6,000.

The Quini 6 lottery in Argentina is offering a jackpot of 11.1 billion pesos for the draw on February 22, with details on how to follow the event live.

The sixth episode of 'The Knight of the Seven Kingdoms' premieres on HBO Max on February 22, with confirmed airing times for various regions and a focus on the upcoming season finale.

The period of Holashtak, deemed traditionally unsuitable for auspicious activities, will start on February 24, 2026, and affects certain zodiac signs negatively.

Fans are eagerly awaiting the release of the final episode of the Game of Thrones spin-off, A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms, which is set to air on February 23 in the UK.