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In January, Latvia experienced a 6.1% increase in retail turnover, driven significantly by a surge in sales of cultural and leisure goods.

Béla Tarr's filmmaking will be celebrated in March at Sõpruse cinema and Tartu Elektriteater with screenings of three of his films following his passing on January 6.

Korea's national tax revenue in January rose by 6.2 trillion won compared to the previous year, driven primarily by a booming stock market and increased VAT collection.

In January, Mexico's crude oil exports fell to 294.4 thousand barrels per day, a significant decline of 44.6% compared to the previous year.

Ecuador's unemployment rate has significantly decreased as of January 2026, with formal employment rising to 36.6%.

New forecasts indicate that inflation in Argentina is expected to rise to 20.6% by the end of the year, driven by unexpected economic data for December and January.

Hirotada Koutaki, the former chairman of Tohan, passed away on January 6 at the age of 96, with a memorial register established at the company headquarters in Tokyo for public homage.

Greece's tax collections for January 2026 totaled €6.1 billion, falling short of projections by €324 million, primarily due to certain taxes not meeting their targets.

The frequency of Russian drone attacks on Ukraine has soared, with 6,000 reported instances in January alone, severely disrupting civilian life.

In January, agro-industrial exports from Argentina saw a significant increase of 17.6% year-on-year, reaching over US$ 4 billion, largely driven by record shipments of wheat, barley, and sunflower.

Poland's unemployment rate rose to 6% in January, consistent with seasonal trends, while data on occupational activity indicates positive employment dynamics.

In Buenos Aires, the poverty line basket increased by 5.6% in January due to rising food prices, exceeding the average inflation rate for the month.

JPMorgan Chase closed former President Donald Trump’s accounts in February 2021 following the January 6 Capitol attack, according to newly released documents related to Trump's lawsuit against the bank.

A staggering number of over 270,000 women and girls have gone missing in Madhya Pradesh from 2020 to January 2026, according to a report from the state assembly.

Wholesale inflation in Argentina decreased to 1.6% in January, lower than retail inflation which was at 2.9%.

Food prices in Estonia have risen by 6% since January last year, while some raw material prices have fallen by up to 70% globally.

Finland saw a record amount of electricity consumption in January 2023, totaling 9.6 terawatt-hours due to cold weather increasing heating needs.

In January, Finland experienced an unprecedented surge in electricity consumption due to extreme cold weather, reaching a record 9.6 terawatt-hours.

Finland experienced unprecedented electricity usage in January, reaching 9.6 terawatt-hours, primarily due to exceptionally cold weather.

A 54-year-old man was found dead in a sugarcane plantation in Quatá, Brazil, with a gunshot wound to the head and was reported missing since January 6.

A player from Corrientes province won $8 billion in the Quini 6 lottery draw held on January 15, 2023.

The number of employees in Finnish companies has been declining for two and a half years, with a 0.6% decrease reported in January compared to the previous year.

Greece recorded a primary surplus of €3.51 billion in January 2026, significantly surpassing the target established for that period.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that over 6,000 Russian drones attacked Ukraine in January, affecting all power plants in the country.

Car sales in Greece decreased by 4.1% in January 2026, while motorcycle sales saw a significant increase of 27.6%.

The USA secretly smuggled around 6,000 Starlink terminals into Iran following government crackdowns on demonstrations in January.

Braskem defaulted on a R$ 3.6 billion loan from Banco do Brasil but regularized the situation in January of this year.

The US reportedly supplied 6,000 Starlink satellite internet terminals to Iran to support anti-government protesters following violent crackdowns and internet blackouts in January.

Ecuador's Internal Revenue Service reports a 6.8% increase in sales in January 2026 compared to the previous year, particularly driven by growth in administrative services, real estate, and construction.

Andrew Paul Johnson, who participated in the January 6 Capitol attack and was pardoned by Trump, has been found guilty of multiple child sexual abuse charges in Florida.

The inflation report for January shows significant increases in food prices in Buenos Aires, with tomatoes seeing a staggering 92.6% rise.

Mexico continues to experience aftershocks from the January 2 earthquake, with over 6,500 recorded as of February 8.

In January, tomato prices soared by 92.6% due to severe drought and extreme heat, leading to decreased production and subsequent scarcity.

The DOJ is seeking to dismiss Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction related to the January 6 Capitol breach.

In January 2026, federal government revenues in Mexico reached 649.08 billion pesos, a real increase of 8.6% compared to January 2025, according to the Tax Administration Service (SAT).

In January 2026, Mexico experienced 4,758 earthquakes, including one significant quake measuring 6.5, resulting in some damage.

Sweden has seen a significant increase in wildlife accidents at the start of 2026, reaching over 6,700 incidents in January alone, which raises concerns about safety and the impact on wildlife.

In January, Argentina recorded a historic high of grain export registrations, driven mainly by wheat and barley performance, marking a 13.6% increase over the previous record.

Prices in Norway rose by 3.6 percent in January compared to the previous year, driven primarily by increases in housing, vehicle, and electricity costs.

Price growth in Norway jumped to 3.6% in January, raising concerns about further interest rate cuts according to chief economist Marius Gonsholt Hov.

The Department of Justice has moved to dismiss a criminal case against Steve Bannon, reflecting a significant shift in legal outcomes following his previous conviction for contempt of Congress.

Darin Smith, a controversial Trump nominee for US attorney in Wyoming, faces criticism for his lack of legal experience and his previous actions during the January 6 insurrection.

The First Lady of Ecuador, Lavinia Valbonesi, celebrated her son Furio Noboa Valbonesi's second birthday with President Daniel Noboa, hosting the celebration on February 6, despite his birthday being in January.

A pardoned January 6 rioter, Christopher Moynihan, has pleaded guilty to a harassment charge for threatening Congressman Hakeem Jeffries and is set to be sentenced in April.

Mexican families began the year with less optimism as consumer confidence dropped by 0.6 points in January due to rising prices and the post-holiday financial strain known as the 'January slope', according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi).

January showed a sharp increase in fire-related deaths and incidents, with a 21.9% rise in fires and a staggering 63.6% increase in fatalities compared to the previous year.

All worshippers abducted from churches in Kurmin Wali, Kaduna state, Nigeria, were freed weeks after their kidnapping by gunmen during January services.

As of February 6, 2026, the blue dollar is trading at 1420 for buying and 1440 for selling, reflecting a 5% decrease from January 2026 and a 19% increase compared to 2025.

This article presents regulations and announcements related to legal and infrastructure measures in Poland as of January 2026.

The Credit Guarantee Fund expects to reimburse 90% of Master clients by the end of the week, beginning payouts to 800,000 creditors since January 19, with a total disbursement of around R$ 41 billion while warning against scams.