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The Brazilian government has increased import taxes on essential technology and capital goods, citing commercial defense, but the move is largely seen as a revenue-generating measure with detrimental effects on economic productivity.

Severe rains have caused damage in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, while prices rose by 0.84% in February, largely due to school tuition increases; Pakistan has declared an 'open war' and bombed the capital of Afghanistan, and a video of a child being pushed by a woman in Tokyo has gone viral, leading to outrage on social media.

ADMIE Holdings' stock has reached a two-week high, gaining 2.3% to €3.02 and eliminating all losses since early 2026, due to strong interest in its upcoming €510 million capital increase.

The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria reports a significant decline in foreign investment in the manufacturing sector despite an overall increase in capital importation into the country.

The Banco de Brasília (BRB) plans to issue up to 1.67 billion shares to raise capital and strengthen its equity, with a minimum target of R$ 529 million and a maximum of R$ 8.86 billion.

The rental prices in Vilnius are expected to remain stable this year compared to last year's average of 14.8 euros per square meter, while prices for housing for sale are projected to increase.

The PT bench in the DF Legislative Chamber is taking legal action to prevent Daniel Vorcaro from attending the upcoming BRB shareholder meeting due to concerns over his legitimacy in owning shares.

The BRB (Bank of Brasília) has summoned its shareholders for a special assembly on March 18 to vote on a proposed capital increase, which hinges on the approval of a law project by the local government.

Prices of old detached houses in Finland dropped 6.1% last year, despite an increase in the number of transactions by 6.6%.

A report by São Paulo's traffic department highlights a worrying increase in pedestrian deaths caused by motorcycles in the state and the capital, signaling a need for greater public policy attention.

PRISA has received an unsolicited restructuring proposal from businessman Blas Herrero involving a capital increase of 300 million euros and restructuring plans.

The Greek stock market reacted positively to Y/Knot's decision to proceed with a capital increase of €22.8 million, soaring over 20% despite previous losses this year.

Nigeria's capital market has experienced a significant increase in total market capitalization, surging by 125 percent to over N123.93 trillion since April 2024.

Fincantieri successfully completed a €499.2 million capital increase, attracting five times the demand from institutional investors across several countries including the US, UK, and Italy.

CrediaBank plans to hold an extraordinary general meeting to discuss a capital increase of up to 300 million euros, aiming to strengthen its position as a significant banking entity in Greece.

Fincantieri has authorized a capital increase of 500 million euros to diversify its shareholder base and enhance strategic flexibility.

During the Lunar New Year holiday, apartment listings in Seoul increased by nearly 4%, suggesting a surge in sales as the government reinstates capital gains tax on multiple homeowners.

The ongoing discussions regarding a potential share capital increase have caused CrediaBank's stock to drop to its lowest levels in seven months.

The South Korean government is promoting venture capital investment while securities firms increase their issuance of short-term promissory notes, raising concerns about liquidity risk due to asset-liability mismatches.

The Estonian Ministry of Climate disputes claims regarding a significant rise in Tallinn's waste collection costs, citing anticipated reductions in waste volume due to reforms.

Mandom's management buyout (MBO) progresses as CVC Capital Partners raises the purchase price for its tender offer, recommended by Mandom's board, amid competition from KKR's proposal.

An investigation reveals a significant rise in state jobs from 2004 to 2024, predominantly located in urban areas, raising concerns for rural regions.

ADMIE announced a capital increase of €1 billion to advance significant connectivity projects in Greece's energy network.

Amazon reported a 14% year-over-year increase in net revenue for the fourth quarter to $213.4 billion, driven by higher customer spending and cloud growth, yet its stock plummeted due to plans for a more than 50% increase in capital expenditures to around $200 billion.

Amazon's stock fell 11% in after-hours trading on Wall Street after the company reported a 31% year-over-year increase in net profit but disappointed investors with its capital expenditure forecast of approximately $200 billion for the year.

The Greek Energy Minister, Stavros Papastavrou, has officially initiated the process for ADMHE's capital increase by sending a letter to the company's CEO, Manno Manousakis, regarding a raise of 1 billion euros.

AEK's major shareholder, Marios Iliopoulos, is conducting a capital increase by issuing a 10 million euro convertible bond without collateral and at a zero interest rate.

AEK is issuing a convertible bond loan of 10 million euros, effectively increasing its share capital without collateral and at zero interest.

The government plans to end the capital gains tax increase on multiple homeowners while allowing a grace period of 3 to 6 months for transactions finalized by May 9, aiming to stabilize the market and increase inventory.

Milan confirms its status as a hub for large events, boasting 90 significant initiatives planned for 2024, marking a 6% increase from 2023 and ranking third in Europe for such gatherings.

The search for the first National Driver's License (CNH) in São Paulo state rose by 25% in January compared to last year, with a 35% increase noted in the capital, according to Detran-SP.

ADMIE is entering a phase of final decisions regarding a €1 billion capital reinforcement through two successive capital increases, with an expected announcement about the structure of the increase from the government by the end of January.

The Greek government is in intensive preparation for a €1 billion increase in share capital at ADMIE, with American funds under consideration and the current shareholding structure with Chinese investors remaining unchanged.

Efforts to increase transparency and accountability in private equity and venture capital have stalled during the Trump administration.

Panathinaikos has announced a new capital increase of 17.5 million euros, set to be completed by January 16, 2026, following approval at a general assembly on December 15, 2025.

PAOK FC has announced a new increase in its share capital.

ADMIE is at a critical juncture regarding funding strategic projects crucial for electricity transmission system security, with a need for immediate capital to support projects worth 7.5 billion euros planned until 2034.