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๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 2026 World Cup raises demand for commercial spaces in Mexico City by 140%

The 2026 World Cup has led to a 140% increase in the search for commercial spaces in Mexico City, despite rising rental prices.

Mar 23 โ€ข 07:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Norwegian weapon manufacturer warns: Lacking funds to meet extreme demand

Nammo, a Norwegian defense contractor, has raised concerns about insufficient funding to increase missile production amid ongoing wars in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Mar 19 โ€ข 17:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Real estate analysts project that housing prices will rise in these US cities in 2026

Analysts predict that housing prices in certain US cities will rise by 2026 due to imbalances in supply and demand within the real estate market.

Mar 19 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ South China Morning Post
National & Local

Singapore-headquartered GLP eyes 50% rent surge as China demand fuels logistics growth

GLP anticipates a significant increase in rent driven by rising demand in China's logistics sector and a strategic expansion into data centers and renewable energy.

Mar 19 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

How the war in the Middle East triggers 'an acceleration in demand for Algerian gas'

The war in the Middle East has led to a significant increase in demand for Algerian gas due to disruptions in global energy supplies.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Officials are suffocated by fuel prices: demand urgent increase in compensations

Lithuanian officials are urging an immediate hike in travel compensation rates due to soaring fuel prices exacerbated by the recent Middle East conflict.

Mar 18 โ€ข 08:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
World

Bloomberg: The Iran War Will Enhance Interest in Electric Cars

Bloomberg reports that the war in Iran may increase interest in electric vehicles as oil demand declines.

Mar 18 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

The increase in new vehicle registrations is not attributed to a sudden increase in demand but to the increase in product taxes.

New vehicle registrations in Iceland are on the rise, primarily due to increased product taxes rather than an unexpected surge in demand.

Mar 18 โ€ข 06:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Energy consumption may increase contracting in energy auction, evaluates consultancy

Brazil's increasing energy consumption is likely to prompt the federal government to contract more than initially planned in an upcoming power auction.

Mar 18 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Map Released Showing Publicly Announced Land Prices for All Locations - 'Land Competition' for Logistics and Factories

Japan's public land prices have seen their highest increase since the collapse of the bubble economy in 2026, significantly heightened by the demand for logistics facilities.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Medication Distributors Earned R$ 42 Billion in 2025

In 2025, Brazilian medication distributors saw their revenues rise to R$ 42 billion, a significant increase that reflects growing demand for complex medical treatments.

Mar 17 โ€ข 19:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

JR West to Implement Average Salary Increase of 5.37% with Union's Demand for 16,000 Yen Compromise Reduced to 10,000 Yen

JR West Japan has decided to increase salaries by 10,000 yen monthly for all employees, while the largest labor union had requested a raise of 16,000 yen.

Mar 17 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Rising Official Land Prices in Tokyo: Five Consecutive Years of Increase, Outpacing Last Year

Tokyo's official land prices have risen for the fifth year in a row, with growth rates higher than the previous year, driven by demand for housing and increasing foreign tourists.

Mar 17 โ€ข 07:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Togo moves to increase electricity imports from Nigeria

Togo is seeking to increase its electricity imports from Nigeria to address rising demand and improve the reliability of supply for new customers.

Mar 16 โ€ข 02:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด Aftenposten
National & Local

Submarine base does not get power: Will demand rent to reserve power

The Norwegian military's refusal to increase power use at the submarine base in Ramsund has sparked a debate about power system capacity and allocation.

Mar 15 โ€ข 21:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Togo seeks more electricity imports from Nigeria

Togo plans to increase electricity imports from Nigeria to address its domestic demand for power.

Mar 15 โ€ข 12:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Egg producers prepare for Lent demand with more affordable prices

Producers in Sรฃo Paulo's interior are gearing up to meet the annual increase in egg demand during Lent, as many reduce meat consumption.

Mar 15 โ€ข 10:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Wedding tourism on the rise. Prague is becoming a lucrative place for foreign ceremonies

Prague is experiencing a notable increase in demand from foreign couples seeking to get married, with many summer dates already fully booked.

Mar 14 โ€ข 07:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Pager and paper map sales rise in Moscow due to internet outages

Moscow residents are experiencing a significant increase in the demand for pagers and paper maps following recent internet outages.

Mar 13 โ€ข 13:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Data Centers: Investment interest up to 2.2 GW โ€“ 65% directed to Attica

There is significant investment interest in the development of data center infrastructure in Greece, driven by a global increase in computing power demand due to Artificial Intelligence.

Mar 13 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Will ODI matches increase for ROKO? Why this demand was made to BCCI before the World Cup

Cricket boards are urging the BCCI to increase the number of ODI matches for India ahead of the 2027 World Cup due to the economic benefits associated with matches that feature the Indian cricket team.

Mar 13 โ€ข 05:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

In Marseille, healthcare workers demand a "clear and deterrent penal response" against the violence they suffer

In Marseille, healthcare professionals are calling for stricter penalties against violence directed at them, highlighting the alarming increase in assaults within the medical field.

Mar 12 โ€ข 17:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The LEGO Group Achieves Record Results in 2025

LEGO Group reports a 12% increase in revenue for 2025, driven by strong brand performance and consumer demand.

Mar 12 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Aegean: After-tax profits reach โ‚ฌ147.8 million in 2025, up 14%

Aegean Airlines reported a significant increase in passengers, revenue, and profits for 2025, highlighting growth driven by network expansion and demand during the winter months.

Mar 12 โ€ข 08:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Housing prices will not rise this year, predicts Nordea

Nordea predicts that housing prices in Finland will continue to decline this year but are expected to increase by 1.5% next year, with ongoing challenges due to the Middle East conflict impacting demand.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The dollar gained ground

The dollar experienced an increase as concerns about further escalation in the Middle East conflict boosted demand for safe assets.

Mar 12 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Fuel quality rules relaxed to add 100 million litres more petrol

Australia has relaxed its fuel quality standards for two months to increase petrol supply by 100 million litres per month amid rising demand influenced by the Middle East conflict.

Mar 12 โ€ข 04:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Foreign companies seek AI trainers: how much can be charged from Argentina and who can apply

There is a significant increase in demand for AI trainers from Argentina by foreign companies, reflecting a growing trend in the tech industry.

Mar 11 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

German arms manufacturer increases revenue by 29 percent

German arms manufacturer Rheinmetall has reported a 29 percent increase in revenue from 2024 to 2025, reflecting a rising demand for defense amid ongoing uncertainties.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Nissan responds fully to labor union's demands for a 10,000 yen monthly wage increase during spring negotiations

Nissan has agreed to meet the labor union's demand for a monthly wage increase of 10,000 yen as part of its spring wage negotiations, despite ongoing company restructuring efforts.

Mar 11 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Expensive investments drive up the prices of new apartments

Recent data reveals a significant decrease in the availability of new apartments in Warsaw, leading to a surge in prices as demand increases.

Mar 10 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

People Want to Move Here Now โ€“ The Ranking of One Area Surprises

Demand for rental apartments has fluctuated in Finland's capital region, with Espoo experiencing a notable increase in housing searches, while Vantaa saw a significant decline.

Mar 10 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

The crisis in the Middle East slows down demand

The increase in oil prices is affecting the supply chain of agricultural commodities due to ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 7 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
World

Kremlin: We see a 'significant increase in demand for Russian oil' due to the war in Iran

The Kremlin reports a significant rise in demand for Russian energy products attributed to the ongoing war in Iran, with key buyers like China and India acting in their national interests.

Mar 6 โ€ข 10:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Housing prices register their highest increase since 2007 in 2025 after rising 12.7%

In 2025, housing prices in Spain saw a significant increase of 12.7%, the highest since 2007, driven by low supply and growing demand.

Mar 6 โ€ข 08:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

A social movement aligned with Kicillof demanded school supplies in supermarkets in Buenos Aires and the suburbs

The social movement Barrios de Pie staged protests in Buenos Aires supermarkets to demand school supplies, citing a nearly 43% increase in costs.

Mar 5 โ€ข 17:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Concessionaire Almost Doubles Revenue While Users Demand Improvements on BR-163

The concessionaire operating BR-163 reported a significant revenue increase, sparking calls from road users for infrastructure improvements.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Spring Labor Negotiations' Wage Increase Demand at 5.94%, Down 0.15 Points from Last Year

Japan's labor union federation, Rengo, reported an average wage increase demand of 5.94% for this year's spring labor negotiations, marking a slight decrease from last year.

Mar 5 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Small Apartments Are Under Attack from Buyers. Last Year They Increased in Price Faster Than Any Other.

The prices for small apartments in Czechia experienced the most significant increase last year, indicating a growing demand among buyers.

Mar 5 โ€ข 09:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The increase in memory prices threatens smartphones and marks MWC 2026

The rising prices of memory components, driven largely by demand from AI companies, are forcing smartphone manufacturers to adjust their pricing strategies.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

IATA reports 3.8% jump in January passenger demand

The IATA reported a 3.8% year-on-year increase in global passenger demand for January 2026, highlighting trends in international and domestic air travel.

Mar 4 โ€ข 02:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ช Aftonbladet
National & Local

Experts: The Price Will Continue to Rise

Experts predict that the value of a limited edition coffee can from Zoรฉgas will continue to increase significantly due to high demand among collectors.

Mar 3 โ€ข 11:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

February - Record Electricity Prices: Experts Predict March's Outcomes

Lithuania experienced a significant increase in electricity demand in February, prompting record prices due to cold weather and insufficient renewable energy generation.

Mar 3 โ€ข 09:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Next is spring vegetables... Prices have risen by 29% in a month

The price of spring cabbage, a seasonal vegetable, has surged nearly 30% within a month due to rising demand driven by popularity on social media, particularly for spring vegetable bibimbap.

Mar 3 โ€ข 07:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Household Loans from Five Major Banks Increase After Three Months...Demand Deposits Rise by the Largest Margin in Two Years

The household loan balance of the five major banks in South Korea increased after three months of decline, while demand deposits saw their largest growth in two years.

Mar 3 โ€ข 07:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Fear of social situations is becoming common in universities - chief physician is worried: "These are the future leaders"

The demand for mental health services at Finnish universities has surged, with a notable increase in students seeking help for social anxiety.

Mar 2 โ€ข 18:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
World

The astronomical costs that await fans at the World Cup, and why everything will increase more

Prices for fans attending the 2026 World Cup are set to be exorbitantly high, driven by demand and additional expenses, as nearly seven million tickets have already been sold.

Mar 2 โ€ข 17:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Search for integrated high school with technical education grows by more than 30% in the Sorocaba region

The demand for integrated high school and technical education has surged significantly in the Sorocaba region of Brazil, with a notable increase in candidates for the state technical schools.

Mar 1 โ€ข 20:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Surge in Semiconductors Leads to Nearly 30% Increase in Exports for February...Future Variables of 'Middle East War'

In February, South Korea's exports rose nearly 30% year-on-year, largely driven by a surge in semiconductor sales due to increased demand from AI investments.

Mar 1 โ€ข 01:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Desired Metal: The Battle for Copper Has Begun

The rising demand for copper, crucial for electric vehicles and other technologies, has led to a significant increase in thefts, prompting governments to consider stockpiling reserves.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:26 UTC

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