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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Eduardo Costantini: the 'closed economy', the harsh comparison with China and Milei's clashes with business leaders

Business leader Eduardo Costantini supports President Javier Milei's administration but emphasizes the need for a more open economy, discussing the challenges ahead.

Feb 28 • 09:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Virgo

Today's Virgo horoscope indicates an increase in respect, advises careful speech, suggests a favorable time for property purchases, warns of challenges at work, assures good health, and emphasizes the need to focus on business.

Feb 27 • 20:36 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

What All is Babiš Involved In? The EU Struggles with His 'Invisible' Business, Requesting One Thing

The European Union is increasingly scrutinizing the complex business empire of Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, who has interests in various sectors including fertilizers and fertility clinics, but the tangled structure poses challenges for oversight.

Feb 27 • 18:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The mission to rescue Gap

The article discusses the challenges faced by Gap Inc. as it approaches a critical juncture in its business strategy amidst changing economic conditions.

Feb 27 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK construction firm enters administration after being in business since 2018

Architectural Panel Solutions Limited, a UK construction company, has entered administration due to rising costs and economic challenges.

Feb 27 • 14:14 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

RANNAR RABA ⟩ It is not the state's business where Maano Koemets sleeps

Maano Koemets faces legal challenges concerning his eligibility to hold public office due to claims of residing outside the municipality where he serves as a council chair.

Feb 27 • 14:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Suski, Cersanit: Not Every CFO Hat Worn Daily

Adrian Suski highlights the evolving role of the CFO from a number guardian to a strategic business partner, particularly in managing liquidity amidst recent economic challenges.

Feb 26 • 20:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Renting: The Lucrative Business of Furnished Apartments

The market for fully furnished apartments is booming, allowing landlords to earn high rents while posing challenges for tenants facing steep prices amid proposed stricter regulations.

Feb 26 • 14:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

ISPRA presents to the Chamber the 'Platform for the sustainability of finance and businesses'

ISPRA has introduced a new digital platform designed to transform sustainable finance from a regulatory obligation into a competitive opportunity, presenting it at a conference in the Chamber.

Feb 26 • 11:59 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Another Café Closes: "I Can't Imagine How Entrepreneurs Survive in This City"

A café in Klaipėda, run by UAB "Ponas Cinamonas," has decided to close due to personal circumstances and ongoing challenges in the local business environment.

Feb 26 • 10:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'My company has been ruined...' Founder expresses pain, fear spreads over AI!

Fear over AI impacts employees and companies alike, with significant business model challenges seen in major Indian IT firms.

Feb 26 • 07:01 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
Life & Tech

How to Launch a Successful Project During Ramadan?

The article discusses the opportunities and challenges entrepreneurs face when considering launching a business during the Ramadan period, highlighting consumer behavior and market dynamics.

Feb 26 • 04:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish clothing brand shuts down after 20 years

The Finnish clothing brand Myssyfarmi, known for its use of Finnish sheep wool, is shutting down after 20 years in business, starting a clearance sale as it navigates profitability challenges.

Feb 26 • 04:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Queues for offices in Warsaw. The best addresses are disappearing quickly

The article discusses the challenges businesses face in renting office spaces in Warsaw amid rising demand and rental prices.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The End of El Dorado for Tenants? Rent Prices Are Rising, and There Are Fewer Free Offices

The article discusses the rising rent prices and decreasing availability of office spaces in Poland, highlighting challenges for businesses renting offices.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Journalists launch book depicting the trajectories of entrepreneurs

Journalists Mara Luquet and José Eduardo Martins have launched a book detailing the challenges faced by notable Brazilian entrepreneurs.

Feb 25 • 00:13 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Boček continues to boast about InoBat, but his business is struggling and former collaborators speak of a visionary who fails to execute

Marian Boček's InoBat, a Slovak startup focused on electric vehicle batteries, is facing significant challenges despite recent claims of profitability, raising questions about its future viability.

Feb 24 • 19:55 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Adventurous Shops and Friends of Reykjadalur Close Down This Summer

Several popular shops and social groups in Reykjadalur will close down this summer due to various challenges.

Feb 24 • 18:12 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Tom Kerridge shares ‘hardest decision he’s had to make’ after restaurant struggles

Celebrity chef Tom Kerridge discusses the challenges of running his restaurant business and the difficult decision to close some locations after the impacts of Covid-19.

Feb 24 • 17:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Due to the water, two freezers were damaged’: businesses in Durán report impacts from flooding

Businesses in Durán, Ecuador, are facing significant challenges due to flooding caused by severe rains, resulting in reduced clientele and damaged refrigeration equipment.

Feb 24 • 16:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

German Companies in China Suffer. Chancellor's Major Trip Awaits

German companies operating in China are facing significant challenges as Chancellor Olaf Scholz prepares for a critical visit to the country.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Will Be a Year of Great Difficulty for Small Business: In Russia, the War Economy Shows Its Limits

An analysis of the challenges facing small businesses in Russia due to the country's focus on military spending amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 23 • 19:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

33rd Gala of Leaders of Polish Business – 35 Years of Business Centre Club - Responsible Leadership in Times of Change

The 33rd Gala of Leaders of Polish Business celebrated excellence in entrepreneurship and reflected on the challenges facing the Polish economy and Europe amid global uncertainties.

Feb 23 • 15:30 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Abundance of Data and Perpetual Deficit of Its Good Understanding

The article discusses the overwhelming presence of data in organizations and the challenges in effectively interpreting and utilizing that data for decision-making.

Feb 23 • 12:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

New migration setback: Tech entrepreneurs reject Sweden

Tech entrepreneurs are hesitant to migrate to Sweden due to stricter residence permit requirements and bureaucratic challenges, raising concerns for the country's tech sector.

Feb 23 • 07:08 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: The Hidden Price Tag of Kenya's Green Shift

The article discusses the financial challenges faced by businesses in Kenya as they transition to sustainability amid high costs.

Feb 23 • 05:24 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

For the first time in recent history: "The grid is under pressure. Ordinary businesses cannot get power"

Denmark's electric grid is facing significant challenges, affecting the supply of power to ordinary businesses, such as Lidl, which could shift to electric trucks if power access improves.

Feb 22 • 20:25 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Business hotspots found: 4,000 companies at one address

A report reveals that a significant concentration of companies is registered at a single address in Vilnius, highlighting the challenges and implications of such business clustering.

Feb 22 • 14:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

In Cryptocurrency Business, Wheat Begins to be Separated from Chaff

The article discusses the ongoing separation of viable cryptocurrency businesses from unsuccessful ones amid various challenges.

Feb 22 • 06:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

EET from 'Aunt Alena'? Vietnamese entrepreneurs shrug their shoulders. They said what they think about the return

Vietnamese entrepreneurs in Czechia are cautiously awaiting new electronic sales registration measures, recalling the challenges they faced with the original implementation a decade ago.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Reading the Economy from the Faces of Small Business Owners

The article features Lee Jin-wook, a management consultant who has transitioned from human resources and labor management to providing consultations for small businesses in South Korea, highlighting the struggles they face amid economic challenges.

Feb 21 • 23:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

José Elías Navarro, businessman: "Setting up a supermarket costs 300,000 euros and only leaves 30,000 in annual profit"

José Elías Navarro discusses the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in Spain regarding the establishment and sustainability of businesses, exemplified by the costs and profits of setting up a supermarket.

Feb 21 • 18:14 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

Andre Agassi at the Rio Open: why he reconciled with tennis, the current 'business', and the day he stopped a serve from Jaite with his hand.

Andre Agassi shares insights on his connection with tennis and contemporary industry challenges during his appearance at the Rio Open, where he presented the championship trophy.

Feb 21 • 15:12 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Annaleena Hakola raised the family business from a crisis and now tells what is wrong with the furniture industry

Annaleena Hakola discusses the challenges facing the furniture industry in the wake of significant bankruptcies, emphasizing the need for innovation and proactive strategies.

Feb 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Victor Schwartz: The Small Importer Who Broke Trump's Customs Might at the Supreme Court

Victor Schwartz, a small wine importer, challenges Trump’s comprehensive tariff policies, achieving a historic legal victory that reshapes executive power boundaries.

Feb 21 • 10:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fled Nazism, Made Chocolate Underground and Invented Argentina's Iconic Snack

Aabra Benski overcame numerous challenges in his life, including fleeing the Holocaust, to establish a successful chocolate business in Argentina.

Feb 21 • 05:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With the Same Stone

The article discusses the legacy of the FATE tire factory, established by Leiser Madanes, and the current challenges faced by Javier Madanes Quintanilla as he navigates the family business.

Feb 20 • 11:55 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Welcome to Kebab City. Part 2: How many kebabs do Purvciema residents eat?

A report discussing the rising number of kebab restaurants in the Purvciems area of Riga, Latvia, and the competitive challenges faced by these businesses.

Feb 19 • 22:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

'I have put a generator so that my fish do not die': merchants around Multicomercio continue to face problems returning to work

Merchants near the Multicomercio building in Ecuador are struggling to resume their businesses after a fire, with many facing logistical and financial challenges.

Feb 19 • 16:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Low-budget war

The article discusses the ongoing economic challenges faced by various sectors in Mexico.

Feb 19 • 12:39 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

I live from paycheck to paycheck. It is decided, I will close the shop. Stories of small entrepreneurs during consolidation

Small business owners in Slovakia are facing increasing obstacles and are being forced to close their shops, as demonstrated by a children's bazaar in Košice that has operated for 24 years.

Feb 19 • 12:21 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

It is never a good time to start a business

The article discusses the perennial challenges and considerations for starting a business, emphasizing that there is always a reason to wait, but also essential strategies for overcoming these hesitations.

Feb 19 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

What’s Wrong and Why Are Small Bookstores Like Lexikopouleio Closing?

The Lexikopouleio bookstore in Pagkrati, Greece, is set to close on March 15, 2025, prompting a wave of nostalgic reactions and discussions about the challenges facing small independent bookstores.

Feb 19 • 11:37 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A. Žvagulis, who opened a new pizzeria, talks about lessons from his famous father: 'He is very demanding'

Entrepreneur Ą. Žvagulis is opening a new pizzeria in Vilnius, showcasing a wood-fired oven and a variety of offerings beyond pizza, despite the challenges of the small space.

Feb 19 • 09:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Pablo Isla to Nestlé shareholders: 'We are now facing many of the dynamics I faced at Inditex'

Pablo Isla, addressing Nestlé shareholders for the first time since taking office, highlights his commitment while acknowledging challenges facing the company, including a significant drop in profits for 2025 and a strategic shift in the ice cream business.

Feb 19 • 09:18 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Business Succession: When the Daughter Takes Over the Director's Chair

The article discusses how two daughters have taken over their family businesses as their parents retire, highlighting the challenges of navigating a male-dominated industry.

Feb 19 • 09:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In an internal report, Correios points out that the Remessa Conforme program exposed issues of 'company's business repositioning'

Brazil's Correios report reveals that its Remessa Conforme program has highlighted significant financial and operational challenges faced by the company.

Feb 19 • 07:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The fate of the traditional ABC station has been decided - Negotiations concluded

The ABC station in Keuruu, Finland, will close its internal business operations due to prolonged losses and significant renovation needs, resulting in the layoffs of all ten employees.

Feb 18 • 17:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

Artificial Intelligence: Opportunities, Challenges, Responsibility in the New Reality

The article discusses the ubiquitous presence of artificial intelligence in various sectors of daily life and business, emphasizing the need for understanding and adapting to this new reality.

Feb 18 • 06:07 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Health, "HealthCORE" is born, the new business unit dedicated to Healthcare & Life Science

HealthCORE is a new business unit aimed at enhancing strategic communication and advocacy in the healthcare and life sciences sectors, addressing complex challenges the system faces.

Feb 17 • 14:33 UTC

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