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🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The Business of 'Wishes' in China... A Woman Earned 630 Million Rupees Just from Candles!

A Chinese influencer has been arrested for fraud after selling decorated candles as 'wish candles' and reportedly earning around 63 crore rupees.

Feb 27 • 15:01 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: These are the News of the Day

The article discusses various news highlights from Munich, including local opinions on social interactions, illegal transactions related to Oktoberfest tables, political developments, and public transport updates.

Feb 26 • 16:44 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Psychology: 'Let's take that with us'

The article discusses how ambitious employees should leverage opportunities to speak up in corporate settings, despite the prevalence of jargon and meaningless buzzwords.

Feb 23 • 16:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Copycat King... China should be the last country to laugh at imitation

The article discusses China's embrace of a copycat strategy as a business model and its transformation into an innovation hub, despite its origins in piracy and imitation.

Feb 22 • 05:50 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The Journey of Latvian Dace to Tanzania Transformed into a New Life and Business in This African Country

Latvian Dace's journey to Tanzania led her to a new life and a successful travel business in the country.

Feb 21 • 04:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From maracatu to application: how Carnival transforms culture into a profitable business

This article explores how Brazil's Carnival is not only a vibrant cultural celebration but also a significant driver of the creative economy, with predictions of substantial economic activity in 2026.

Feb 19 • 15:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sisal celebrates 80 years of sports, culture, and business at Milan MuseoCity

Sisal commemorates its 80th anniversary with a program focused on its historical ties with sport and culture during the Milan MuseoCity event.

Feb 19 • 14:56 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Beat your enemies for ₹600! The ‘slipper’ business operates on the streets of Hong Kong

In Hong Kong, a unique practice known as 'villain hitting' allows people to pay a small fee to publicly express their frustrations against their adversaries.

Feb 19 • 09:04 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

The Woman Behind the Hyped Bakery on Her Favorite Place: 'It Will Always Be My Go-To Place If I Want a Really Good Meal'

Aryan Jafri, owner of the café Kani on Vesterbro, shares her culinary inspirations and favorite go-to meal spot in a conversation about culture and music.

Feb 19 • 08:34 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Example of Latgalian Hospitality. The Stašulāns Family Makes Guests Feel at Home Like at Grandma's

The Stašulāns family in Preiļi, Latvia, showcases a family-run hospitality business that emphasizes teamwork and community spirit in the Latgalian region.

Feb 19 • 06:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Parties, business, and a private jet: how far does the connection between Naomi Campbell and Jeffrey Epstein reach

The article explores the longstanding relationship between model Naomi Campbell and the late Jeffrey Epstein, highlighting her numerous social interactions with him documented in recent legal filings.

Feb 18 • 16:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Katie Price's ex fears her new marriage 'is a business transaction'

Katie Price's ex-husband expresses concerns that her recent marriage might be a strategic move rather than a romantic union.

Feb 15 • 10:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'A pint down the pub inspired me to make a life changing decision'

A new study reveals that many people come up with business ideas while at the pub, highlighting the social environment's impact on entrepreneurship.

Feb 13 • 10:14 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Reemigrants: Starting a business in Latvia after many years away is not easy

The article discusses the challenges faced by reemigrants in Latvia who are trying to restart their businesses after living abroad for many years.

Feb 13 • 02:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Management mantras can both help and hinder companies

The article discusses the dual nature of management mantras, highlighting their potential benefits and drawbacks for companies.

Feb 10 • 13:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Neither fast food nor ‘take-away’: war on the globalized city center

Spanish municipalities, including Palafrugell, are initiating measures to protect small businesses and traditional restaurants from the encroachment of fast-food chains and take-away outlets.

Feb 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Art and Business: Artists at the Jubilee of Totalizator Sportowy

The article discusses a mural created by artist Tytus Brzozowski to commemorate the 70th anniversary of Totalizator Sportowy in Warsaw, highlighting its ecological aspects and the significance of Totalizator Sportowy in supporting Polish culture.

Feb 9 • 20:59 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Šušnjar to craftsmen: 'We are a predominantly Catholic country, Sunday serves as a celebration of the Lord’s Day'

Minister of Economy Ante Šušnjar stated that banning Sunday work for family businesses in retail is not within the scope of the Crafts Act and affirmed the sufficiency of the Trade Act for regulating Sunday work.

Feb 9 • 14:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From butchers' leftovers to a valued delicacy, chicken feet has become a 'business of China' for Brazil

Chicken feet, once considered waste in Brazil, have become a lucrative product due to the influence of Chinese trade.

Feb 7 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Grupo FN launches immersion in the USA focused on management and customer experience

Grupo FN announces the pre-launch of Impacto FN USA, an international immersion program for leaders and entrepreneurs aimed at enhancing management strategies, customer service, and organizational culture from April 27 to May 2, 2026, in Orlando, Florida.

Feb 6 • 18:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
World

A popular cruise line unexpectedly closes and cancels all its trips permanently

Alaskan Dream Cruises has announced the permanent cessation of its operations and cancellation of all scheduled trips in Alaska as of February 4.

Feb 6 • 12:45 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Life & Tech

Josef Trojan, Lukáš Provod, and 'Zdíša': Who are the Young Czechs Changing the World Before Turning 30

Forbes highlights young Czech innovators under 30 who are significantly influencing business, culture, science, and society, showcasing their energy, ideas, and courage to challenge stereotypes.

Feb 6 • 10:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

‘Camp Colburn’ Returned by US Military Begins Development After 20 Years

The former site of Camp Colburn in Hanam, Gyeonggi Province, which has been vacant for 20 years since the U.S. military's departure, is set to be transformed into a mixed-use space for culture, retail, and business following the selection of a consortium for its development.

Feb 6 • 07:06 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

The Self-Contradiction of the Ministry of Culture and the Korean Film Council Approaching Support for Sexual Violence Victims as a 'Business'

The Korean Film Council ended its contract with the Korea Film Gender Equality Center, replacing it with a profit-oriented firm, leading to concerns over the stability and continuous support for sexual violence victims in the film industry.

Feb 4 • 07:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The millionaire buyer of Hotel Punkaharju reveals two names: 'When they come to Finland next time...'

Businessman Thomas Zilliacus purchased Hotel Punkaharju and its associated Emperor's Villa, viewing the investment as a preservation of Finland's cultural history.

Feb 3 • 16:29 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Lilja seeks to lead the Progress Party

Lilja Dögg Alfreðsdóttir, deputy chairman of the Progress Party and former Minister of Culture and Business, announced her candidacy for the party's leadership during a meeting in Reykjavik.

Jan 22 • 21:15 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Auction at Rogacki: West Berlin is being sold and unscrewed

The famed delicatessen Rogacki, long a symbol of West German culture in Berlin, is holding an auction following its bankruptcy this summer, marking a significant farewell to an iconic business in Charlottenburg.

Jan 16 • 18:31 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Zalando Closes Erfurt Location: A Slash with the Chainsaw

The closure of the Zalando site in Erfurt reflects the company's disregard for employee welfare, contrasting sharply with their claims of valuing employee participation.

Jan 11 • 14:05 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Hubert Salik: The Takeover of Greenland in American Gangster Cinema

The article discusses the theme of Greenland's takeover within the context of American gangster films, emphasizing insights into craftsmanship and business acumen.

Jan 10 • 09:29 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

India Means Serious Business with Art

The Kochi Biennale showcases politically charged art and a growing art market in India, highlighting the country's cultural ambitions amid its economic rise.

Jan 7 • 14:59 UTC

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