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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazil at the Top of the World Trade Agenda

Brazil has made a significant move in its economic and diplomatic history by approving a long-awaited trade agreement with the European Union.

Mar 3 • 01:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Are you walking around with a million on your wrist?

The article explores the history and cultural significance of wristwatches, particularly how they evolved into vital tools for timing in warfare and daily life, with a nod to their economic implications.

Mar 2 • 16:57 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Remembering Davíð Oddsson: 'One of the most influential politicians in the history of the Republic'

The article reflects on the legacy of Davíð Oddsson, highlighting his significant impact on Icelandic politics.

Mar 2 • 10:36 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

The man who deceived millions and became a legend: The dark empire of Sergey Mavrodi – Criminal with a Greek name

Sergey Mavrodi, known for creating the largest financial pyramid scheme in post-Soviet history, is both a controversial figure celebrated by some and reviled by many.

Mar 1 • 18:28 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Deportivo Quito celebrates 71 years between history and economic challenges

Deportivo Quito, one of Ecuador's most emblematic football clubs, celebrates its 71st anniversary amidst historical achievements and ongoing financial challenges.

Feb 27 • 21:08 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

A record investment and a warning

Mexico closed 2025 with the highest foreign direct investment (FDI) in its history, but there are cautionary signs that require attention.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

When Did Argentina Lose the Train of History?

The article examines Argentina's economic decline, attributing it to historical foreign policy decisions during World War II and contrasting it with Brazil's economic performance linked to its wartime contributions.

Feb 25 • 20:05 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Five standout moments from Trump's State of the Union speech

Donald Trump's State of the Union speech was the longest in US history at 108 minutes, focusing on economic issues and living costs.

Feb 25 • 06:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history and declared a 'golden age' for the USA

In his record-breaking State of the Union address, President Trump praised his economic achievements, declaring a 'golden age' for the United States.

Feb 25 • 06:15 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Economy, migration, Iran – Trump delivers the longest speech in Congress history

President Trump delivered a lengthy address to Congress, highlighting his administration's economic achievements amidst a backdrop of critical decisions regarding tariffs and judicial resolutions.

Feb 25 • 03:29 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

US Tariffs: What History Tells Us About Trump's Trade War

The article explores the historical impact of tariffs in relation to Trump's trade policies, suggesting that they often do not achieve their intended economic outcomes.

Feb 24 • 19:25 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Understanding the Economic Power in the Far East: China

The article discusses China's historical and current economic significance, emphasizing its evolution from a fragmented society to a major global trading partner for Germany.

Feb 23 • 14:05 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

For the Father, Requested a Rope, Yet Could Not Study: The Fates of Families from the Slánský Process

The article discusses the struggles of families affected by the Slánský process in Czechoslovakia, particularly focusing on the emotional and socio-economic impacts.

Feb 23 • 08:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Greece: Where History Ends and the Future Begins?

A Pew survey reveals that Greeks derive a sense of national pride largely from their historical heritage rather than current institutions or economic conditions.

Feb 19 • 07:17 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Hassett sharply criticizes Fed report: "The worst analysis in history". Dispute over Trump’s tariff costs

The director of the National Economic Council harshly criticized a Federal Reserve report claiming that U.S. companies and consumers bear 90% of the costs of Trump's tariffs, calling it the worst scientific work in the history of the Federal Reserve System.

Feb 18 • 21:29 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Variation of meat prices and inflation

The article discusses the historical context of meat prices and inflation in Argentina, highlighting government actions aimed at controlling these economic factors.

Feb 18 • 20:17 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Chart of the Day: Slovakia Faces Years of Slowest Growth in History

Slovakia is expected to experience the slowest economic growth in its recent history due to government consolidation and unfavorable global developments.

Feb 18 • 14:23 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Cosmoprof, the Future of Beauty with Over Half a Century of History

The 57th edition of Cosmoprof Worldwide Bologna, an influential global beauty trade show, will take place from March 26 to 29, 2026, highlighting the industry's significant economic impact and role as a platform for innovation and collaboration.

Feb 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Čepro had the best economic results in the history of the company last year

The article discusses Čepro's record-breaking economic performance in the past year.

Feb 17 • 10:07 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Australia marks 60 years since switching to decimal currency

Australia celebrates the 60th anniversary of its switch to decimal currency, a significant update that simplified its monetary system.

Feb 13 • 21:46 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Clash Between Stournaras and Tsipras Intensifies: "History Is Not Written with Wishes, But with Balances"

The sharp exchange between Greek Central Bank Governor Yannis Stournaras and former Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras centers on Tsipras's recent critical remarks and his new book's portrayal of economic events during his tenure.

Feb 13 • 11:58 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Palestinian Finance Minister: The Coming Year Will Be the Most Difficult Economically in Our History

The Palestinian Finance Minister warned that 2026 will be financially the most challenging year for the Palestinian Authority due to delayed tax transfers from Israel.

Feb 13 • 11:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Between aversion to change and Alberdi's legacy: the historic half approval of labor reform

Argentina has taken a tentative first step towards labor reform amid a history of unemployment and economic challenges.

Feb 13 • 03:12 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu hails BOI over N636bn disbursement to businesses

President Bola Tinubu praised the Bank of Industry for disbursing N636bn to businesses in 2025, marking it as the highest annual financing in the institution's history.

Feb 12 • 13:39 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

The History of a Raw Material: How Sugar Became a Commodity

The article explores the fascinating journey of sugar from a natural resource to a globally traded commodity and the economic theories surrounding market competition.

Feb 11 • 19:25 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Jamil Mahuad deliberately distorts history,’ says former president of Filanbanco's victims

Óscar Ayerve, former president of Filanbanco's National Creditors Board, challenges former president Jamil Mahuad's claims about the 1999 bank freeze, arguing it primarily harmed the middle and upper classes rather than the poor.

Feb 11 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

'Trump wants to reverse history', professor says as oil blockade pushes Cuba to the brink

Cuba's economic crisis worsens as U.S. sanctions and a new oil blockade lead to severe shortages and public unrest.

Feb 10 • 22:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

With Europe in the Luggage

The article recounts a literary journey through European countries that Spain was preparing to join in the European Economic Community in 1985.

Feb 7 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Sports

"I'll see how I pay later": ticket to see Lionel Messi surpasses the basic salary, professionals' warning about the match of history

On February 7, Ecuador will experience not only a sporting event but also a significant sociological phenomenon due to Lionel Messi's arrival, prompting insights from psychologists, sociologists, and economists on the social and economic implications.

Feb 6 • 11:55 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

104 years of 'TO VIMA': Its birth in Greece during the Asia Minor Catastrophe

The article commemorates the 104th anniversary of 'TO VIMA', a major political and economic newspaper that began publication during a tumultuous period in Greek history marked by the Asia Minor Catastrophe.

Feb 6 • 01:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The Secret History of Lavagna's Door Slam and the Authors of the Offensive Against Techint

Marco Lavagna firmly opposed a political decision to undermine a new price index that threatened transparency in economic reporting.

Feb 5 • 23:26 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

State Independence Scholarship Awarded to Adomas Klimantas

The State Independence Scholarship has been awarded to lecturer and economist Adomas Klimantas for his overview of Lithuania's economic history.

Feb 5 • 09:56 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Velika Gorica has made one of the most important developmental breakthroughs in its recent history

Velika Gorica is entering an investment cycle worth nearly 100 million euros, significantly altering its developmental, economic, and social position.

Feb 5 • 09:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Cuba records record low of 0°C and sees crisis worsen with new sanctions and blackouts

Cuba has recorded its lowest temperature in history at 0°C amidst a deep economic crisis, being the first time the country reached freezing point due to an incoming polar air mass.

Feb 3 • 23:11 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The Ibex hits a new record and reaches 18,000 points for the first time in history

The Ibex 35 index has reached a historic high of 18,000 points, reversing earlier losses and leading gains in European markets.

Feb 2 • 11:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Record Demand for U.S. Treasury Bonds.. Here Are the Biggest Buyers

Foreign holdings of U.S. Treasury bonds reached an all-time high of $9.355 trillion in November, following a two-month decline, as market sentiment improved after the federal government ended its longest shutdown in history.

Jan 16 • 10:06 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
World

"Role Model" for Wealth Destruction – When the Central Bank Follows the Dictates of Politics

The article discusses the dangers of central banks succumbing to political pressure, with a specific reference to Donald Trump's intentions regarding the Federal Reserve and historical examples of economic ramifications.

Jan 16 • 09:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

EL PAÍS Celebrates 50 Years of Great Journalism

The article reflects on the first fifty years of the newspaper EL PAÍS, highlighting the significant political, economic, and social changes in a tumultuous world.

Jan 15 • 08:36 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russia Plans New Economics Textbook Reviving Stalin-Era Ideas

Russia is preparing a new economics textbook aimed at promoting Stalin-era socialist theories while challenging democracy's role in driving economic growth.

Jan 13 • 12:43 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

From the Islamic Revolution to Mahsa Amini's Hijab: The Most Prominent Protests in Modern Iranian History

Iran has experienced various waves of protests over the decades, driven by economic, social, and political demands, with participation from students, activists, and politicians, resulting in varying outcomes from temporary changes to strict security measures and widespread arrests.

Jan 13 • 10:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

U.S.-Colombian Relations: A Strategic Alliance in the Heart of Latin America

The article examines the long history of U.S.-Colombian relations characterized by close cooperation yet marked by diplomatic fluctuations influenced by economic, security, and geopolitical considerations, alongside the impact of internal and regional conflicts.

Jan 13 • 07:16 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Do You Know Why the iPhone Ads Always Show 9:41 on the Screen?

The article explains that the time 9:41 on iPhone ads marks the moment Steve Jobs introduced the revolutionary device on January 9, 2007, which transformed communication and sparked significant economic changes.

Jan 9 • 09:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Life & Tech

Greek Raisin: The Raw Material That Nourished Generations Seeks Its Place in the World Again

Greek raisins, with their centuries-old history and high nutritional value, are striving to reclaim their global significance as a product of identity and family heritage.

Jan 8 • 16:47 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
World

From Wilson, Truman, and Eisenhower to Trump, the Price of Greenland

This article examines the historical and economic context behind the interest in Greenland from past U.S. presidents to Trump.

Jan 8 • 09:28 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Stock Market: Dax rises above the 25,000 point mark for the first time

The Dax has surpassed the 25,000 points for the first time in its history, driven by government infrastructure spending and an optimistic economic outlook for the coming year.

Jan 7 • 08:20 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

From Pearl Harbor to Economic Miracle: The Controversial Reign of Emperor Hirohito

The article explores the reign of Emperor Hirohito, highlighting the drastic transformations in Japan from militaristic expansion to post-war democratization between 1926 and 1989.

Jan 7 • 08:08 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Story of the Largest Pension in the History of the United States

Former U.S. President Joe Biden is receiving the highest pension in U.S. presidential history, amounting to approximately $35,000 per month, amid significant economic challenges for many Americans.

Jan 6 • 12:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Uncomfortable Governments and Political-Economic Interests. From Chile to Cuba, a Century of Blitz in Latin America

The article discusses the historical interventions by the U.S. in Latin America to replace inconvenient governments, particularly since 1989, highlighting the application of the Monroe Doctrine.

Jan 4 • 04:00 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Israel learns the lesson and takes steps

Israel recognizes the strategic importance of controlling the Red Sea as a key to influencing global economic routes.

Jan 3 • 20:53 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

How the surrender of Granada made the Catholic Monarchs the owners of the last bastion of the Nazarite kingdom in Spain

The article discusses the impact of the surrender of Granada on the Catholic Monarchs and the logistical and economic effects of a decade of warfare in the Iberian Peninsula.

Jan 2 • 17:59 UTC

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