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🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is how people commented on the sale of Asko and Sotka

Finnish consumers express mixed feelings about the sale of Asko and Sotka brands, highlighting concerns about domestic production and competition with foreign brands.

Mar 21 • 14:29 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Expert: JD Vance Very Doubtful About the Iran War

Expert JD Vance expresses skepticism regarding U.S. military involvement in Iran as he faces competition from Marco Rubio for party influence.

Mar 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

LSDP Leader: There is no distance between the Presidential Office and the Government in Shaping Foreign Policy

A politician discusses the alignment between the Presidential Office and the Government regarding foreign policy, emphasizing the absence of distance or competition between them.

Mar 20 • 09:09 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Nantes: between foreign competition and market evolution, a century-old foundry ceases its activities

The century-old Fonderie Atlantique Industrie has ceased operations due to a lack of orders and will sell its buildings.

Mar 19 • 07:02 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Latvian retail chain aimed at wealthy people filed for bankruptcy

The Latvian retail chain Sky, known for its high-end services, has filed for bankruptcy due to competition from foreign-owned retailers and rising operational costs associated with geopolitical challenges.

Mar 16 • 14:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

K. Budrys Feels No Competition with I. Ruginienė: "We Are United"

K. Budrys asserts that there is no competition among Lithuanian political leaders regarding foreign policy and emphasizes their unity.

Mar 16 • 08:40 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Unable to Compete with Foreign Capital Chains: 'SKY' Issues a Statement on Future Operations

The Latvian supermarket chain 'SKY' has filed for bankruptcy due to inability to compete with larger foreign capital chains and rising operating costs.

Mar 16 • 08:36 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The owner of the 'Sky' store has submitted a bankruptcy application

The owner of the Sky retail chain in Latvia has filed for bankruptcy due to inability to compete with larger foreign retail chains and increased operational costs.

Mar 16 • 06:45 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Researcher: Even Opposition Victory in Hungary Will Not Mean a Rapid Change in Foreign Policy

Political competition in Hungary is tightening as the opposition party TISZA leads in polls, yet significant changes in foreign policy are not expected regardless of election outcomes.

Mar 11 • 16:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Eleven governors and a closed-door meeting with foreign investors: the 'competition' for the best wine and alignment with Caputo

Eleven Argentine governors gathered in New York for a closed-door meeting with foreign investors, emphasizing their collaboration with Economy Minister Luis Caputo and showcasing the country’s potential in various sectors.

Mar 10 • 00:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

At the EU ambassador conference, K. Budrys will speak about the Community's relations with China

Lithuania's Minister of Foreign Affairs K. Budrys will address the EU-China relations amid increasing geopolitical competition and tensions at a conference in Brussels.

Mar 9 • 12:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘An ideological guest list’: Trump invites Latin America’s rightwing leaders to Florida summit

Donald Trump is set to host leaders from ten Latin American countries at a summit in Miami, aiming to strengthen U.S. influence in the region amidst growing competition from China.

Mar 7 • 08:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

39 measures that hinder imports expire and the Government says it will review one by one

The Argentine government is set to individually review 39 expiring anti-dumping measures aimed at imports, amid ongoing industrial sector demands for fair competition against foreign products.

Feb 27 • 20:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Haddad Defends Increase in Import Tax and Says Impact on Prices is a 'Lie'

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad claims that raising import taxes is regulatory and won't significantly affect prices, aiming to strengthen local industries against foreign competition.

Feb 26 • 00:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Commentary: The SDP is waging a war of roses – Tytti Tuppurainen's tough ministerial game wants to be stopped at the outset

The Finnish Social Democratic Party (SDP) has not held the position of Minister of Foreign Affairs since 2015 and is facing challenges in returning to power amid competition from other political parties.

Feb 22 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The diplomat competition has a salary of R$ 22.5 thousand, vacancies for indigenous people, and an exam in Campo Grande

The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has opened a diplomat selection process with 60 vacancies and a starting salary of R$ 22,558.56, including provisions for indigenous candidates.

Feb 21 • 14:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

BNS Sprint: Foreign policy and security issues in the Daukanto Palace, a shrinking LRT working group

The article discusses various topics, including the winner of the Customs Department head competition, winter challenges for municipalities, and international news such as the arrest of former Prince Andrew and a life sentence for a former South Korean leader.

Feb 19 • 15:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

From Non-Aligned to Multi-Aligned: Indonesia's Strategy in the Era of Great Power Competition

The article discusses Indonesia's diplomatic strategy of adopting a 'multi-aligned' approach as it navigates the complexities of global power dynamics, particularly in light of the recent U.S.-Venezuela tensions and Indonesia's engagement with Russia.

Feb 16 • 02:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Japan's men’s 500m team suffers a complete defeat: foreign competitors not just powerful, according to Hiroshi Shimizu

The article discusses Japan's men's team disappointing performance in the 500m speed skating competition, highlighting the formidable skills of international competitors.

Feb 15 • 06:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Turkish-Iranian Relations: A Balance of Cooperation, Convergence, Competition, and Conflict

The article discusses the fluctuating relations between Turkey and Iran, characterized by periods of cooperation and conflict over the centuries.

Feb 12 • 11:50 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Ministry of Economy adds another tool to attract foreign investments

The Ministry of Economy has launched an international public competition to hire consultants for a four-year contract aimed at designing and promoting a new plan to attract foreign investments.

Feb 6 • 14:58 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

NGOs will receive almost 100,000 euros from the SIF for participation in international projects

The Society Integration Fund (SIF) has announced a competition to allocate nearly 100,000 euros in state funding to support non-governmental organizations (NGOs) participating in projects funded by foreign funds.

Feb 6 • 14:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

E-commerce closed 2025 with real growth, despite the advance of overseas purchases

In 2025, e-commerce in Argentina reported a revenue of $35.3 trillion (about $24 billion), showing real growth despite competition from foreign platforms.

Feb 5 • 16:32 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Wadephul's Journey: Why the South Pacific is Important for Germany

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul's journey to the South Pacific highlights the region's increasing importance to Germany, particularly in the context of competition with China and climate policy, as well as the need to avoid past diplomatic mistakes.

Feb 5 • 06:19 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Itamaraty opens registrations for diplomat competition with 60 vacancies and an initial salary of R$ 22,500

The Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced openings for a diplomat position, offering 60 vacancies with an initial salary of R$ 22,558.56.

Feb 4 • 03:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Prioritizing social networks and streaming: France Télévisions launches its 'most important reorganization in 20 years'

France Télévisions is preparing for a significant restructuring amid declining linear television viewership and competition from foreign platforms.

Jan 15 • 11:25 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

More European Patriotism - Klingbeil Calls for a Tougher Approach in Economic Policy

Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil advocates for a shift in economic policy to protect against foreign competition, suggesting measures such as tariffs on electric cars and steel from China.

Jan 14 • 16:26 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Why Metropolises Do Not Tolerate 'Newcomers' from Provinces or Those from Third Countries

The article discusses the increasing migration wave to major cities like Zagreb, Belgrade, and Sarajevo, highlighting local inhabitants' greater intolerance toward other residents from the same country compared to foreign migrants, as the latter represent less competition for jobs.

Jan 13 • 07:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

226 eggs per year per inhabitant: why France struggles to meet its record consumption

France faces challenges in meeting its record egg consumption of 226 eggs per person per year due to the end of cage farming, avian flu outbreaks, and foreign competition.

Jan 8 • 10:41 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
World

Denmark tells Trump to stop Greenland ‘threats’

Denmark's Prime Minister has requested that President Trump refrain from making threats regarding Greenland's management and security in light of foreign competition.

Jan 5 • 01:40 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

False start of competition on Polish tracks

The article discusses RegioJet's challenges in Poland, regulatory scrutiny from the Railway Transport Office, and the competitive landscape involving foreign carriers in the Polish rail market amidst ongoing conflicts over canceled routes.

Dec 29 • 04:19 UTC

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