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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Sports Sunday: why has ice sailing fallen into the background?

The article discusses the decline in attention towards ice sailing in Estonia despite its past prominence, particularly in light of recent sports events.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Food Price Index: Some prices rise sharply, while others experience a decline

The latest Food Price Index from Postimees reveals a stable overall cost for food baskets, despite significant fluctuations in individual product prices.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa want a reduction in flight ticket prices

Saaremaa and Hiiumaa are seeking reductions in flight ticket prices between the islands and Tallinn due to a significant drop in passenger numbers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

How a Democracy Dies: The Night the Fire Became Law

The article discusses the pivotal night of February 27, 1933, when the Reichstag fire marked a turning point that facilitated Adolf Hitler's rise and the decline of democracy in Germany.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Government defends its investment in Telefรณnica against opposition criticism over stock market decline

The Spanish government supports its โ‚ฌ2.284 billion investment in Telefรณnica, despite opposition criticism over a significant stock market drop.

Feb 27 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Opening the Age of Villages Beyond Regional Extinction: Local Assetization

Various strategies are being discussed to revitalize regions facing population decline and extinction, including the local assetization approach aimed at ensuring that the value produced in the region benefits the citizens and community rather than external interests.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Analytics Company: The Smartphone Market Will Shrink by 12.9% This Year Due to Chip Shortage

The smartphone market is expected to decline by 12.9% this year due to a global chip shortage impacting manufacturers and driving up component costs.

Feb 27 โ€ข 02:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Consumer Prices in Tokyo Area Rise by 1.8% - Mid-February Summary, Energy Prices Decline

Consumer prices in Tokyo's urban area have increased by 1.8% as of mid-February 2023, with energy prices showing a decline due to government subsidies.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Israeli Writer: Israel's Global Image is at its Worst Since 1948

An Israeli activist claims that Israel's international image is at its lowest point since its founding in 1948, highlighting various factors contributing to this decline.

Feb 27 โ€ข 01:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Investors retreat as manufacturing sector loses appeal โ€“ MAN

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.

Feb 27 โ€ข 00:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Coupang's operating profit plummets 97% in Q4... Kim Beom-seok offers apology for data breach

Coupang reported a significant decline in operating profit for Q4, down 97% due to a data breach incident, despite recording the highest annual revenue to date.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Pembina Pipeline green-lights 2 projects in B.C. and Alberta, reports dip in Q4 earnings

Pembina Pipeline Corp. has approved two pipeline expansion projects in British Columbia and Alberta despite reporting a decline in fourth-quarter earnings.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Crude oil exports plummet 44.6% in January, falling below Hacienda's target for January

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.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ National Post
National & Local

Ottawa on track to reach 5% target for non-permanent residents by 2027, according to new PBO report

A report by the Parliamentary Budget Officer indicates that Canada's non-permanent resident population is set to decline, aligning with the government's target of less than 5% by 2027.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:11 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Future of Brazilian Cities in Light of Population Decline

Brazil is projected to face a significant population decline in the coming decade, driven by falling fertility rates and other socio-demographic factors.

Feb 26 โ€ข 22:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Hereโ€™s why Sanremo is not thriving, the sexist telephoto and Deliveroo: so, todayโ€ฆ

The first two nights of the Sanremo Festival suffered a decline in viewership, attributed to competition from the Champions League and viewer fatigue from recent Winter Olympics coverage.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Argentina falls again in the Corruption Perception Index: an institutional warning sign

Argentina has again dropped in the Corruption Perception Index, reflecting a worrying decline in the integrity of its public sector.

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Washington Post editor acknowledges concern over possible 'death spiral' at newspaper after major layoffs

Washington Post executive editor Matt Murray expressed concern about the newspaper's ongoing decline, particularly after recent layoffs, attributing the issues to a long-term reduction in revenues and subscriptions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€œThey All Died,โ€ Said the Miners, Mining Their Forgotten Lives

The article explores the poignant experiences of a mining family's struggles through a reflective narrative written by a sociologist examining the social dimensions of life in a now-defunct mining community in South Korea.

Feb 26 โ€ข 20:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

'Memory Crisis' Will Cause Cellphone Sales to Drop More Than Ever in History in 2026, Says Consultancy

A consultancy report predicts a historic decline in smartphone sales due to a RAM memory crisis, especially affecting low-cost Android devices.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Stock Exchange: The 12 blue chips that ignore the correction and continue to break records

Despite a -5% decline from recent peaks, at least 12 blue chip stocks on the Athens Stock Exchange continue to reach historical highs.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
Sports

Between Fasting and Bad Habits: Why Some Players' Performance Declines During Ramadan

The article discusses the decline in performance of some athletes during Ramadan, comparing them to their counterparts in European leagues and highlighting the impact of training management and dietary habits.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Kingston police use-of-force incidents decline in 2025: year-end report

A year-end report indicates a decline in use-of-force incidents by Kingston police in 2025, continuing the downward trend observed in previous years.

Feb 26 โ€ข 18:37 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

1.8 billion euros: SNCF racks up spectacular profits despite opening to competition

The SNCF reported a profit of 1.8 billion euros in 2025, primarily reinvesting earnings into railway infrastructure, contrary to fears of financial decline with increased competition.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Markets: the dollar rebounds by $10 and the country risk exceeds 550 basis points

The official and financial dollar rates rebound by $10 after weeks of decline, driven by lower interest rates and end-of-month position closures.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Afternoon Exodus Abroad from the Warsaw Stock Exchange

The Warsaw Stock Exchange experienced a volatile trading day, with the WIG20 index initially losing ground after a strong previous day, influenced by a sharp decline in U.S. markets.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Carlo Conti minimizes the Sanremo flop: 'Ratings drop, share rises, I keep pedaling'

Carlo Conti addresses the decline in viewership during the Sanremo Festival while noting an increase in audience share, maintaining a positive attitude.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Commentary: Emotional Terrorism? A Recipe for Birth Rates You Haven't Heard Of

The article discusses the decline in fertility rates in Czechia and globally, highlighting trends and potential solutions to encourage higher birth rates.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Technical education and comprehensive education grow in 2025, even in an unfavorable scenario, shows Census

Despite a significant decline in the total number of students enrolled in basic education, Brazil's Technical Education and Comprehensive Education have seen growth according to the 2025 Census.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

In one year, Brazil sees a drop of 1 million enrollments in schools, says Census; high school registers lowest number of students this century

Brazil has experienced a significant decrease in school enrollments, with over 1 million fewer students recorded in 2025 as per the latest national census.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil registers a drop of 1 million students in basic education, the largest in two decades

Brazil has experienced its largest decline in basic education enrollments in nearly two decades, with a drop of 1 million students between 2024 and 2025.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

State high school network in SP sees a 17% drop in students; decline is 2.5 times the national average

Sรฃo Paulo's state high school system has experienced a significant 17% decrease in student enrollments, outpacing the national average by 2.5 times, according to the 2025 School Census report.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Important changes planned for child-rearing in spring: discussions include even a single taxpayer fee

A conference on demographics in Lithuania discussed significant changes for child-rearing, including proposals around a single taxpayer fee.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

A Major Shift in Cosmetic Surgery: Voluminous Buttocks and Breasts No Longer Captivate

Current beauty trends indicate a significant decline in the popularity of cosmetic enhancements such as lip fillers, buttock augmentations, and breast implants.

Feb 26 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Dollar opens slightly higher this Thursday after five sessions of decline

The dollar opened slightly higher on Thursday after five consecutive sessions of decline, reflecting external market movements and corporate earnings assessments, particularly from Nvidia.

Feb 26 โ€ข 12:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Birth rate in Tokyo increases for the first time in nine years due to extensive measures against declining birth rates, while nationwide numbers continue to decrease

Tokyo has seen an increase in its birth rate for the first time in nine years, attributed to various local government initiatives, although nationwide figures continue to decline.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The pension system ended last year with a deficit of 9.2 billion, year-on-year deficit decreased

The Czech pension system recorded a deficit of 9.2 billion CZK last year, marking a decline in the deficit compared to the previous year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

National Security: The End of Diplomacy

The article discusses the significant decline in the traditional diplomatic processes within the U.S. State Department, attributing this change to sweeping cuts and a shift towards a more centralized decision-making by a small group of advisers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Tallinn Port had a weaker fourth quarter in a strong year

Tallinna Sadama reported a 17.3% increase in annual profit, but a 16.3% decline in profit for the fourth quarter.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Crime & Justice

The founder of Gotham testifies in the National Court for the attack that caused Grifols to collapse

Daniel Yu, founder of Gotham City Research LLC, is being questioned in Spain's National Court regarding allegations that his firm published misleading information about Grifols, leading to a decline in its stock price.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Sayf and Samurai Jay on top: the social rankings

While overall audience ratings for the second evening of the Festival show a decline, the social media accounts of competitors continue to thrive with increased interactions and followers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
Life & Tech

If a bee hovers around your house, it's not a bad sign: what it announces according to Feng Shui and why it is considered a good omen

The article discusses the positive symbolism of bees in Feng Shui, highlighting their ecological importance and the alarming decline in bee populations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

A special epigenetic shield protects the brains of super-elders from memory loss

Recent research indicates that the brains of 'super-elders' produce new neurons more effectively than their peers, potentially offering new perspectives on combating dementia.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
World

Japan births fall for 10th straight year

Japan has reported its 10th consecutive year of declining births, highlighting ongoing demographic challenges.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Balance of the German Music Market: The CD Can Hold Its Ground - For Now

In 2025, the CD still remained the second-largest revenue source in the German music market, despite a significant decline in market share.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Births in Japan Decline for the Tenth Consecutive Year

Japan is experiencing a decline in births for the tenth consecutive year, indicating a troubling demographic trend.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Why Smer Isn't Falling Even Though Republika is Growing, and What's Happening in the Opposition? Heads of AKO, Ipsos, and Focus Explain the Polls

Recent party preference polls in Slovakia indicate a decline for the Progressive Slovakia party alongside significant growth for the Republika party.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

MAP: The outflow of young people threatens the future of many regions, municipalities may disappear

The article discusses the alarming trend of young people leaving rural areas in Czechia, which poses a significant risk to the future of several regions and could even lead to the disappearance of municipalities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Why is the digital camera market recovering from a 90% decline? What is the 'value' that smartphones do not offer?

Japan's digital camera market is showing signs of recovery after a dramatic decline, attributed to unique qualities that digital cameras offer compared to smartphones.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gangnam apartment prices turn downward after two years due to 'heavy taxation on multiple home sales'... expectations for a 'downward stabilization'

Apartment prices in Seoul's Gangnam area have reversed their upward trend to a decline after two years due to increased supply from sellers responding to the expiration of heavy taxation on multiple home sales.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:58 UTC

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