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The South Korean government has stated that the recent US and Israeli airstrikes in Iran will have a limited short-term impact on domestic electricity prices due to a decrease in power demand caused by rising spring temperatures.

Ita Airways is introducing a new policy allowing dogs weighing up to 10 kg to travel in the cabin on domestic flights, responding to passenger demand for pet-friendly travel options.

A young Bengali woman, once forced into marriage by her parents at the age of 14, is now seeking justice, prompting a prosecutor in Rome to demand their conviction.

Matias Marttinen has been appointed by Prime Minister Petteri Orpo to lead a group focused on stimulating domestic demand in Finland's economy.

The IMF calls on China to shift towards consumption-led economic growth and implement stronger fiscal measures to support domestic demand amidst a record trade surplus.

A new report from Argentina's Indec reveals that industrialists are increasingly worried about falling domestic consumption and sales.

Recent data reveals a troubling widening of the wage gap between large and small businesses in South Korea, along with a decline in income growth for the youth, indicating a persistence of dual labor market structures.

European leagues have convened to discuss priorities for revenue distribution and the health of domestic football in Europe.

Despite severe sanctions from the U.S. and Europe, Russia continues to sustain its war efforts thanks to an unexpected economic recovery and support from emerging countries.

A shocking murder case in Shamli, India, where a father-in-law killed his daughter-in-law after she rejected his inappropriate demands, attempting to disguise it as suicide.

The Lunar New Year in China has kicked off with predictions of 9.5 billion trips during Chūnyùn, as the government seeks to boost domestic demand.

Haseen Jahan, wife of cricketer Mohammad Shami, has filed a petition in the Supreme Court seeking to transfer her domestic violence and alimony hearings from Kolkata to Delhi, while also requesting an increase in her alimony from 4 lakh to 10 lakh per month.

China's box office presales have dropped over 60% this year compared to last year, indicating a potential decline in audience demand during the Lunar New Year holiday season.

Martha Pérez González, a teacher allegedly murdered by her daughter and son-in-law, was laid to rest amid public demand for accountability in Agua Dulce, Veracruz.

Estonia's largest cucumber producer, Grüne Fee, is expanding its production capacity by one third amidst rising demand and declining sales of domestic cucumbers in supermarkets.

Estonia's largest cucumber producer, Grüne Fee, is expanding its production capacity by one third due to increased demand and declining sales of domestic cucumbers in retail.

China's Foreign Ministry has demanded the retraction of remarks made by Japanese Minister Takaichi regarding Taiwan, stating that China's policy towards Japan will remain unchanged despite Japan's recent elections.

China plans to increase soybean imports as part of its 2026 rural development strategy while ensuring domestic agricultural production is safeguarded.

S&P Global Ratings forecasts a GDP growth increase of 2.1% in 2025 and 2.3% in 2026 for Greece, supported by investment activity, European fund contributions, and sustained domestic demand.

China's foreign pilots, once in high demand, are now leaving as domestic talents rise and airline growth slows.

China's factory activity in January declined due to weak domestic demand as indicated by a drop in the purchasing managers' index.

India's economy is expected to grow steadily in the 2026-27 financial year, driven by strong domestic demand, despite the challenge posed by US tariffs, according to the Finance Ministry's Economic Survey.

Spain's tourism sector faces a daily decline of 20,000 travelers, primarily attributed to a decrease in domestic tourism.

At the start of the new week, sellers attempted to take control of the domestic stock market, pushing the WIG20 index down by more than 0.5%, yet demand fought back and led to a positive conclusion of the session despite weakness influenced by cooling investor sentiment across European markets.

Iraq's Ministry of Electricity announced that there are no indicators for the resumption of Iranian gas supplies in the near future, attributing the halt to lower temperatures in Iran and higher domestic gas demand.

In 2025, China's consumer prices remained unchanged while factory-gate prices decreased by 2.6%, reflecting ongoing deflationary pressures and indicating the necessity for enhanced price-boosting measures in 2026.

China's central bank outlines priorities for 2026, including cuts to reserve ratios and interest rates to stimulate domestic demand and enhance the yuan's international usage.

After a strong start to the year with record highs on the Warsaw Stock Exchange, domestic indices began the new week positively, only to quickly lose their gains despite favorable sentiment in foreign markets.

The Chinese automotive industry is facing a significant wave of consolidation with dozens of car brands potentially vanishing by 2026 due to massive losses exacerbated by fierce price competition and weakening domestic demand.

In a detailed interview, Syrian Finance Minister Mohammad Yasser Al-Bernia presented unconventional financial and economic policies for the transitional period, discussing domestic debt, budget surplus, public debt, tax reforms, and debts owed to Iran and Russia.

Following the sell-out of his first concert, Jakov Jozinović has announced a second concert at Arena Zagreb due to high demand, set for June 20, 2026, with tickets now available for purchase.

The first post-holiday session on the domestic market saw lower-than-usual investor activity, but demand remained dominant, leading to slight increases in major indices.