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🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Eskilstuna Guif's economic crisis gives VästeråsIrsta a new chance in the Handball League

VästeråsIrsta HF receives a potential opportunity to avoid relegation in the Handball League due to Eskilstuna Guif's financial troubles.

Mar 3 • 13:35 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

Will the Iran crisis feature in foreign policy talks at China’s ‘two sessions’?

The upcoming ‘two sessions’ in China may shift focus to international issues, including the Iran crisis, despite being primarily centered on economic discussions.

Mar 3 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Welfare State in Crisis: "Does anyone believe that the crisis of our industry can be overcome like this?"

Christiane Benner, head of IG Metall, expresses frustration over the polarizing debate on welfare state reforms and urges for the union to propose economic solutions instead.

Mar 3 • 12:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Carlos Cuerpo on the Effects of the Crisis in Iran: 'We Are Prepared to React, Just Like We Did in 2022'

Spain's Economy Minister Carlos Cuerpo discusses the potential economic fallout from the crisis in the Middle East, emphasizing readiness to respond to energy price increases.

Mar 3 • 09:54 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Industry, Checking Stockpiled Oil and Supply Chains in Response to the Middle East Crisis

In response to growing economic concerns due to the shifting dynamics in the Middle East after the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iran, the South Korean government has elevated its emergency response organization and initiated a crisis management system.

Mar 3 • 09:21 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Min-seok: 'The economy is psychological... we will respond strictly to fake news using all means'

South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has announced a strict response to the spread of fake news aimed at inciting panic regarding the economic impact of the Middle Eastern crisis.

Mar 3 • 08:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Spring forecast: Rachel Reeves to insist government has ‘right economic plan’, as Middle East crisis threatens inflation spike – live updates

Rachel Reeves is set to respond to the Spring Forecast from the Office for Budget Responsibility, amid concerns that the ongoing crisis in the Middle East could lead to inflation spikes in the UK due to rising energy prices.

Mar 3 • 07:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Was Finland's economic growth celebrated too early? 'It hits really hard'

The ongoing crisis in Iran could lead to a rise in fuel prices in Finland, affecting the country's nascent economic growth.

Mar 3 • 04:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Bank of Korea Participates in BIS Climate Response Corporate Bond Fund

The Bank of Korea has announced its participation in the BIS Climate Response Corporate Bond Fund, investing a portion of its foreign assets to support climate crisis responses and low-carbon economic transitions.

Mar 3 • 03:34 UTC
🇺🇦 Kyiv Independent
World

The unintended winner of an Iranian oil shock

The article discusses how the escalating crisis in the Middle East, particularly involving Iran, has created an economic opportunity for Russia as oil prices surged following the tensions.

Mar 2 • 18:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

People Are Complacent About the Risk of Financial Crisis, Says Lloyd Blankfein

Lloyd Blankfein advises that individuals should prepare for a potential financial reckoning by realistically assessing asset values and being proactive in their planning.

Mar 2 • 16:01 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: National and Provincial Legislatures Unite to Tackle Foot-and-Mouth Disease As Economic and Food Security Crisis

South African legislators are collaborating to address foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) due to its impact on economic and food security.

Mar 2 • 13:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Economic Financial Impact of the Conflict in Iran (Some Scenarios)

A recent military attack by the US and Israel on Iran has triggered a geopolitical crisis with immediate and potential global economic repercussions.

Mar 2 • 13:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Cuba, a stage in rags

The article discusses the deteriorating conditions in Cuba, highlighting the legacy of the Castro regime and the ongoing struggles faced by the Cuban people under U.S. sanctions.

Mar 2 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Havana in Critical State

Havana is facing a critical situation due to fuel shortages and an economic crisis, causing widespread fear and uncertainty among its residents.

Mar 2 • 03:04 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
World

Delcy in Tehran

The article discusses the recent political turmoil in Iran, focusing on the impact of Israeli and US actions against the Iranian regime amid widespread protests and economic crisis.

Mar 2 • 00:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Threats at Bab el-Mandeb and Hormuz: The World on the Brink of a New Economic Shock

Rising threats from Houthi rebels in Yemen to maritime security in the Red Sea and Bab el-Mandeb Strait are raising concerns of a new economic crisis due to rising tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 1 • 16:53 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Financial Markets on the Brink of Collapse, Oil and Gold as the Only Winners

Economic expert Amer Al-Shubki warns of unprecedented economic repercussions due to ongoing tensions, particularly regarding potential closures of the Strait of Hormuz.

Mar 1 • 16:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Finns are worse than Swedes in one thing - and its harsh impact is now visible, says Sami Sykkö

An expert argues that Finland is facing a significant crisis in a particular sector, attributing the issues to mistakes made and highlighting a specific failing of Finns compared to Swedes.

Mar 1 • 11:02 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

J.D. Tuccille: America running headlong into a debt crisis

The article discusses the looming debt crisis in the United States due to the government’s persistent overspending and failure to balance its budget.

Mar 1 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

What Does the World Cost?: BASF: The Wobbling Chemical Giant

BASF, the world's largest chemical company and once a symbol of Germany's economic boom, is currently facing a severe crisis, particularly with its headquarters in Ludwigshafen being unprofitable.

Mar 1 • 10:41 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

AI Aftershock: The Era of Ghost GDP [New Normal - Silicon Valley]

A recent report forecasts that rising AI productivity may lead to a structural collapse of human labor value and consumer-driven economies, causing market declines and significant unemployment.

Mar 1 • 09:19 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Hours before the start of the Buenos Aires school cycle, a private school closes in the northern area of the conurbano

A private school in Martínez, Buenos Aires, has closed its doors permanently just hours before the new school year begins due to a deepening economic crisis.

Feb 28 • 20:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexican ships 'Papaloapan' and 'El Huasteco' arrive in Cuba with more than 2 tons of humanitarian aid

Two Mexican Navy ships arrived in Havana carrying over two tons of humanitarian aid to Cuba amid the country's economic struggles.

Feb 28 • 18:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Fantasy of Power Without Limits or Discussion

Argentina's political system seems resigned to Javier Milei's reelection in 2027, as he accelerates sweeping reforms amidst an economic crisis.

Feb 28 • 03:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
World

Trump Considers 'Friendly Takeover' of Cuba

President Donald Trump mentioned the possibility of a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba amid increasing US pressure on the island's communist government.

Feb 27 • 21:05 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Behind Kim Jong-un's 'Praise': Uncertainties Revealed at the Workers' Party Congress

North Korea recently held its Workers' Party Congress for the first time in five years, where Kim Jong-un emphasized new five-year plans but possibly concealed underlying public distrust.

Feb 27 • 21:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
World

Trump: Discusses 'Takeover' of Cuba

President Donald Trump suggests a potential 'friendly takeover' of Cuba amidst the island's economic struggles and recent U.S. policy changes.

Feb 27 • 20:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Trump says the US is studying 'friendly takeover' of Cuba

Trump suggested the US might explore a 'friendly takeover' of Cuba amid increasing pressure on the communist island.

Feb 27 • 19:55 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Trump says ‘maybe we’ll have a friendly takeover of Cuba’

President Trump suggested a potential 'friendly takeover' of Cuba amid ongoing fuel shortages and economic struggles faced by the Cuban government.

Feb 27 • 19:12 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

After Venezuela, Trump considers 'friendly' takeover of Cuba

President Donald Trump has announced his consideration of a 'friendly' takeover of Cuba amidst ongoing economic pressures on the island.

Feb 27 • 17:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Davos: The World Economic Forum is now in a massive crisis

The World Economic Forum, once esteemed for its global diplomacy, is facing a severe credibility crisis following the departures of its founder Klaus Schwab and president Børge Brende amid controversies.

Feb 27 • 13:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Housing crisis in Greece: Discussion and proposals from the ENA Institute (video)

A discussion on the housing crisis in Greece was organized by the ENA Institute, highlighting significant pressures on households due to unaffordable housing.

Feb 27 • 12:43 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

Iran, a spent and cornered regime

Iran is facing a profound economic crisis and has recently quashed the largest wave of citizen protests since 2009 through brutal repression that has resulted in thousands of deaths.

Feb 27 • 12:03 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

How young people are coping with the rising cost of living

Young Australians are increasingly worried about the rising cost of living, particularly in relation to housing and inflation.

Feb 27 • 04:16 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Trump administration moves Cuba toward greater dependence on the U.S.

The Trump administration is implementing strategies to increase Cuba's reliance on U.S. oil supplies amid an energy crisis, enabling leverage for political and economic change.

Feb 27 • 03:02 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Ukraine receives billion-dollar loan from IMF

Ukraine is set to receive a billion-dollar loan from the International Monetary Fund over a four-year period to help maintain economic stability.

Feb 27 • 02:23 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"Irregularities", Epstein Case... The World Economic Forum Entangled in a Governance Crisis

Borge Brende, president of the World Economic Forum, resigns amid revelations linking him to Jeffrey Epstein, compounding issues following the departure of the forum's founder, Klaus Schwab, due to financial irregularities.

Feb 26 • 16:10 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Hungary: The Economic Crisis is Viktor Orbán's Arch-Nemesis

The town of Göd, Hungary, faces scrutiny over its Samsung battery factory, accused of environmental violations which the government allegedly turned a blind eye to.

Feb 26 • 14:46 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Tricks to Make Nuclear Power Cheap

The article critiques a claim about the economic viability of nuclear power in Norway, highlighting unrealistic income assumptions.

Feb 26 • 11:51 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia’s Regions Post Largest-Ever Budget Deficit in 2025

Russian regions reported a record budget deficit of 1.48 trillion rubles ($19.22 billion) in 2025, largely due to increasing expenditures outpacing revenue growth.

Feb 26 • 11:14 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Why concentration in the coffee sector is a one-way street

The article discusses the rapid evolution of coffee chains in Greece, indicating the sector's maturation and necessary restructuring amidst high competition.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Fixing Money in Gaza... A Profession Born from Cash Crisis

In Gaza, the deterioration of banknotes due to conflict and liquidity crises has led to a new profession focused on repairing old currency for daily transactions.

Feb 26 • 07:31 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Serious Warning for the Kremlin: An Inevitable Crisis

Elvira Nabiullina, head of the Russian central bank, warns of an impending economic crisis in Russia due to its deteriorating economic situation.

Feb 26 • 06:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Economic Newsfilter: There is no danger of gasoline shortage, Croats are already pumping oil from the first tanker

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made controversial remarks regarding Ukraine and energy supplies, leading to international criticism and media attention.

Feb 26 • 05:28 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Praise Overflowed for Kim Jong-un at the Party Congress: A Reflection of Crisis in Maintaining the Dictatorial Regime?

The recent 9th Congress of the Workers' Party in North Korea saw unprecedented praise for leader Kim Jong-un, raising questions about the stability of his regime.

Feb 26 • 04:45 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

15,000 Won Basic Income for Rural Areas, First Payment Today

The Korean Ministry of Agriculture announces the first payment of 15,000 Won basic income to residents of rural areas as part of a pilot program aimed at revitalizing these communities.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Debt Crisis: Is Africa Facing an Endless Cycle?

Despite solid growth, Africa remains trapped in a recurring debt crisis cycle influenced by external shocks and an inadequate international financial architecture.

Feb 25 • 23:11 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

African Debt Crisis: "To Break the Cycle, Investment is Necessary"

A significant number of African nations are on the brink of a debt crisis, necessitating investment and local resource transformation to break the cycle of rising debt.

Feb 25 • 23:11 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

The United States eased oil export restrictions from Venezuela to Cuba

The United States has relaxed restrictions on Venezuelan oil exports to Cuba due to the severe economic crisis facing Cuba.

Feb 25 • 21:38 UTC

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