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๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Alto Tietรช has nearly 33 mobile phones stolen or robbed per day in 2025

In 2025, the Alto Tietรช region reported an average of 33 mobile phones stolen or robbed each day, marking a 9.4% decrease from the previous year.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Crime of Foreigners in the Czech Republic is Decreasing, but the Government Wants to Further Tighten Regulations

The Czech government is looking to implement stricter regulations regarding foreign crime, despite statistics showing a decrease in such incidents.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Sugar, Wheat Flour, Mangoes and Electricity Prices Fall in Feb

In February, key commodity prices in Kenya, including sugar and wheat flour, saw a decline, contributing to a decrease in inflation to 4.3 percent.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

There were nearly 500 counterfeit bills in Finland last year

Finland reported finding 483 counterfeit euro bills in 2022, a decrease from previous years.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Evros: Stabilization of water levels - Fragile situation, approximately 150,000 acres are flooded

Water levels in Evros are stabilizing with a slight decrease, but the area remains under red alert due to ongoing flood risks.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

The fear of families waiting for transplants: 'If donations decrease, people on the waiting list will die'

Families of children waiting for organ transplants are alarmed by the possibility of a decrease in organ donations following a tragic case in Italy.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Traffic Accident Statistics 2025: Fewer Traffic Deaths in Freising, Erding, and Ebersberg

The 2025 traffic accident statistics indicate a slight increase in overall accidents and fatalities in Bavaria, but a notable decrease in serious injuries.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Principals satisfied with schools' mobile phone ban: We have regained eye contact and greeting

Principals across various Finnish schools report that a mobile phone ban implemented in autumn 2025 has led to more sociable students and a significant decrease in bullying.

Feb 27 โ€ข 08:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Heating tariffs have decreased in Aizkraukle and Madona, but will increase in Cesis, Olaines, and Saulkrasti

Heating tariffs are set to decrease in Aizkraukle and Madona, while increases are anticipated in Cesis, Olaines, and Saulkrasti starting March 1, 2026.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

A small municipality reports on the aftermath of the 'yard sauna law': workload increased, revenues dropped by tens of thousands

A new construction law in Finland has led to a significant decrease in the number of building permit applications, resulting in financial losses for small municipalities like Siuntio.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Nav: Small decrease in unemployment in February

Norway saw a slight decrease in unemployment figures for February, with a total of 62,112 unemployed individuals, while the unemployment rate remained stable at 2.1%.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Nav: Small decrease in unemployment in February โ€“ 2.1 percent are completely unemployed

In February, Norway experienced a slight decrease in unemployment with 2.1 percent of the labor force being fully unemployed, according to Nav statistics.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

Decrease in unemployment in February

Norway experienced a decrease in unemployment in February, with 500 fewer people unemployed compared to January, according to new data from Nav.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Expected number of new housing units in Seoul next year is projected to decrease by 10,000 from this year

The expected number of new housing units in Seoul for next year is projected to decrease by approximately 10,000 compared to this year, according to a report by the Korea Real Estate Agency and Real Estate R114.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Profit of Latvian financial institutions - 29.5 million euros

Latvian monetary financial institutions reported a profit of โ‚ฌ29.5 million in January, an 18.5% decrease from the same period in 2025 according to Latvia's central bank data.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:57 UTC
๐ŸŒ AllAfrica
National & Local

Mozambique: Significant Reduction in Kidnapping, Claims Chapo

Mozambique's President Daniel Chapo announced a significant decrease in kidnapping incidents, crediting efforts by security forces and police intelligence.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains in Juiz de Fora are expected to decrease starting this weekend, but the city remains on alert

Heavy rainfall in Juiz de Fora is expected to reduce over the weekend, although the city will maintain its state of alert due to soil conditions and local drainage issues.

Feb 27 โ€ข 03:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

For UCA, poverty has decreased, but it would be higher than estimated by Indec

The UCA reports a decrease in poverty, yet claims it may be underestimated compared to official statistics by Indec, highlighting persistent deprivations especially among households with children.

Feb 26 โ€ข 23:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Drop in overseas workers is โ€˜car crashโ€™ for UK hospitals and care homes, say experts

Experts warn that a significant decrease in overseas nursing and caring staff is posing a critical risk to UK hospitals and care homes.

Feb 26 โ€ข 19:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sturzenegger's account: how much would the Argentine economy grow with a sustained decrease in country risk

Argentine Minister Federico Sturzenegger suggests that a sustained decrease in country risk could lead to a long-term GDP increase of 13% over the baseline scenario.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

European banks: Mortgage loans become more expensive, but corporate loans decrease

European banks are tightening mortgage lending criteria and increasing interest rates for households, while corporate loan conditions are expected to become cheaper by 2026.

Feb 26 โ€ข 17:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Jacareรญ increases supervision against disturbance of peace by 80%

The city of Jacareรญ, Brazil, has increased its monitoring of noise disturbances by 80% over two years, leading to a decrease in recorded cases of harassment.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช ERR
National & Local

Tallinna Port's Profit Increased Last Year

Tallinna Port's profit increased by 17 percent over the past year, despite a slight decrease in revenue due to lower earnings from the icebreaker Botnica's operations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 16:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Protests in Jฤ“kabpils Municipality Against School Network Reform; 18 Teachers May Lose Their Jobs

Residents of Jฤ“kabpils protested against school network reforms that could lead to job losses for teachers due to a decrease in student numbers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 14:22 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

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‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

New rule may reduce in-person requirements for teacher training; measure is supported by the MEC

A new proposal by Brazil's Ministry of Education aims to decrease the in-person training requirements for future teachers, prompting critique from education specialists.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:44 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‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

Number of asylum seekers housed in hotels drops - with a rise in small boat arrivals

The UK sees a decrease in the number of asylum seekers housed in hotels, coinciding with an increase in small boat arrivals.

Feb 26 โ€ข 09:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fewer Assault Crimes in Sweden

Recent statistics from the Swedish Crime Prevention Council reveal a significant decrease in assault crimes and sexual offenses in Sweden, despite a rise in fraud cases.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Employment Service: Unemployment in Lithuania will decrease in the near future

Lithuania's Employment Service forecasts a decline in unemployment and an increase in employment over the next three months, despite a general downturn in European labor markets.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

NAV: Lowest sick leave in three years

Sick leave in Norway reached its lowest level in three years at 6.57% in 2025, reflecting a 2.7% decrease from the previous year.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

NAV: Lowest sick leave in three years

Norway's NAV reports a decrease in sick leave to 6.6% in 2025, marking the lowest rate in three years, prompting calls for continued efforts to address health issues in the workforce.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year's real consumer expenditure decreases for the first time in five years as the school-age population declines and education spending falls

Last year's real consumer expenditure showed a decrease for the first time in five years, largely due to falling education expenses amid a declining school-age population in South Korea.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Last year's annual working hours: 1846 hours... need to reduce by 100 hours to reach OECD average

South Korean workers averaged 1846 annual working hours in 2025, a decrease, but still over 100 hours above the OECD average target set for 2030.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Researcher says lack of updates to tobacco laws in NT 'befuddling'

A researcher highlights a sharp decline in legal tobacco sales in the Northern Territory, attributing it to an increase in illegal tobacco sales rather than a decrease in smoking rates.

Feb 26 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
World

Russia and Iran oil suppliers intensify price competition for buyers in China

Experts from the Norwegian analytical firm 'Rystad Energy' suggest that India's imports from Russia may decrease significantly, as Russian oil shipments increasingly shift to China, intensifying competition with Iranian suppliers.

Feb 26 โ€ข 02:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Collisions Between Pedestrians and Bicycles: 99.9% of Violations Are Committed by Cyclists; Decrease in Strict Penalties for Drinking and Distracted Riding

A report reveals that 99.9% of traffic violations in pedestrian and bicycle collisions involve cyclists, with an increase in such accidents noted.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Selic may fall more than expected in 2026 and reach at least 11%, analysts assess

Investment managers predict that Brazil's Selic interest rate could decrease to at least 11% by 2026, with differing projections among economists.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Even in warmer weather, the number of fires does not decrease; some residents of Rฤ“zekne do not have smoke detectors

In Rฤ“zekne, many residents are unaware of the increased fire risks during warmer weather, as they often neglect the installation of smoke detectors in their homes.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Tobacco, cannabis: the number of smokers among adolescents has plummeted over the last fifteen years

A recent survey shows a significant decrease in tobacco and cannabis use among French adolescents over the past 15 years, with a notable decline in daily consumption.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

'Energy bills may be coming down - but there is a sting in the tail for many'

Energy bills in the UK are projected to decrease by an average of ยฃ117 annually, but the reduction may not be as beneficial for many families as it seems due to updates in the price cap and seasonal changes in energy usage.

Feb 25 โ€ข 14:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ ABP Ananda
National & Local

EPFO Recruitment: Now hiring employees for the Employees' Provident Fund, do you know who can apply?

The Employees' Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) in India is announcing new recruitment for staff due to a decrease in personnel, outlining eligibility, age limit, and salary details for applicants.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Four Years of War: Long-Term Inflation

Despite a decrease in the official inflation rate, energy and food prices remain significantly higher than before the Ukraine war, highlighting a disparity in perceptions and measures of inflation.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

The primary surplus of the central government is R$ 86.9 billion in January and reduces by 2.2% in a year

Brazil's central government reported a primary surplus of R$ 86.9 billion in January, slightly below market expectations and a 2.2% decrease from the same month last year.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Politician: This is how stress and sick leave will decrease in healthcare in Jรคmtland County

A politician outlines plans to reduce workplace stress and sick leave among healthcare workers in Jรคmtland County.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

MEP Dollar today: how much it quotes this Wednesday, February 25

The MEP dollar is priced at $1402.50 for buying and $1406.60 for selling as of February 25, 2026, with a 4% decrease from the previous month and a 16% increase compared to the same day last year.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
World

Ocean warming causes a 20% decrease in fish populations, study shows

A new study reveals that ocean warming is leading to a nearly 20% annual decrease in fish biomass worldwide.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

The prices of Ozempic and Wegovy will drop by up to half โ€“ but not everyone will benefit

Novo Nordisk announced that the prices of popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy will significantly decrease starting in 2027, with Wegovy becoming half as expensive and Ozempic a third less expensive for all patients.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

The number of fatalities on Lithuanian roads is decreasing: it reports which countries need to improve

The article discusses the significant decrease in road fatalities in Lithuania compared to the EU average, emphasizing the need for other countries to improve road safety.

Feb 25 โ€ข 08:27 UTC

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