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🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Bone Growth Over the Eyes and Facial Deformation from Peptide Use

Concerns rise over the illegal use of peptides among youth, which may lead to serious health risks including facial deformities and accelerated cancer growth.

Feb 26 • 13:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

EBRD reports resilient regional economic growth

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development's report highlights unexpectedly strong GDP growth in the region, specifically in sub-Saharan Africa, amid external economic challenges.

Feb 26 • 13:28 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Sberbank Reports Record $22Bln Profit in 2025

Sberbank has announced a record net profit of $22 billion for 2025, marking its third consecutive year of growth despite ongoing Western sanctions.

Feb 26 • 13:22 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Monty Don names 1 garden job to do right now to avoid damage to green space

Gardening expert Monty Don has shared the vital gardening task for this time of year to ensure healthy growth and avoid damaging plants and lawns.

Feb 26 • 13:03 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Zimbabwe: Govt Lithium Export Ban Sparks Hope for Value Addition

Zimbabwe's government has banned the export of raw lithium concentrate to encourage local processing and enhance economic growth.

Feb 26 • 12:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

A Big Task for Matias Marttinen – Here’s What to Expect

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

Feb 26 • 12:40 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Consumers: Telekom is laying more fiber optic connections to single-family homes

Deutsche Telekom announced an increase in fiber optic connections to single-family homes as part of its latest earnings presentation, showcasing significant growth driven by its US subsidiary.

Feb 26 • 12:26 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Transform research into marketable products, FG urges varsities, others

The Nigerian government is encouraging universities and institutions to commercialize research to boost innovation and economic growth.

Feb 26 • 12:11 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

FIRST READING: One in four Canadian employees now works for government

A report reveals that one in four Canadian employees is now employed in the public sector, indicating a significant growth that raises concerns about sustainability.

Feb 26 • 12:01 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news in Arizona: Katie Hobbs celebrates the first approval of groundwater conservation 'from agriculture to the city'

Katie Hobbs, the Governor of Arizona, celebrates the rapid approval of a groundwater conservation program aimed at ensuring sustainable water supply for urban growth in the state.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Guinea: the first census since 2014 reveals population increase and its characteristics

A new census in Guinea shows a population growth of 70% since 2014, reaching 17.5 million residents, predominantly in rural areas despite urban pressures.

Feb 26 • 11:24 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Euroseas: Contracted revenues of $550 million with a five-year horizon

Euroseas Ltd. reports one of its strongest quarters ever, with significant revenue and earnings growth reported for Q4 2025.

Feb 26 • 11:20 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
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Consumer Insights: Will 2026 Be a Good Year to Sell a Car?

Experts predict a steady growth in the demand for used cars in 2026, driven by several economic factors and consumer confidence.

Feb 26 • 11:11 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Emanuele Orsini: "Competitiveness must be at the center. A national plan for energy and the country's growth can take off"

Emanuele Orsini emphasizes the importance of maintaining manufacturing in Europe to prevent deindustrialization and calls for a clear national energy strategy.

Feb 26 • 11:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

T-Mobile increased operating profit in Czechia by 6.4 percent last year

T-Mobile's operating profit in Czechia rose by 6.4 percent last year, reflecting the company's financial growth in the telecommunications sector.

Feb 26 • 10:52 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

OTE: Revenue up 8.7% in Q4 2025 – Dividend increased by 22%

OTE Group reported significant financial growth in Q4 2025 with an 8.7% revenue increase and a proposed dividend rise of 22%.

Feb 26 • 10:48 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

German Chancellor Calls from Beijing for a Year of Cooperation and Growth

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz calls for enhanced cooperation and economic growth between Germany and China during his visit to Beijing.

Feb 26 • 10:34 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

IDEAL Holdings: Historical high for earnings in 2025

IDEAL Holdings has reported historically high profitability and significant growth across all companies in its investment portfolio for the year 2025.

Feb 26 • 09:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Piraeus Bank announces 1.070-billion-euro profit in 2025

Piraeus Bank reported a significant profit of 1.070 billion euros for 2025, reflecting strong customer loan growth and financial performance.

Feb 26 • 09:26 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Life & Tech

10 years of TikTok: The 'religion' of 1.5 billion believers

The article explores the cultural phenomenon of TikTok, highlighting its rapid growth to 1.59 billion users and comparing its influence to major world religions.

Feb 26 • 09:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Nvidia achieves first annual revenue of 200 billion dollars, rebutting 'AI peak theory' with results

Nvidia has reported its first annual revenue surpassing $200 billion, reinforcing its growth in the AI sector despite mixed responses from the stock market.

Feb 26 • 09:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea’s birth rate increases for second straight year, edging up to 0.8

Korea's total fertility rate has increased to 0.8 in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of growth attributed to rising marriage rates and changing parental attitudes.

Feb 26 • 09:08 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea's Central Bank Raises Growth Rate to 2%, Expresses Concern Over Deepening Polarization

The Bank of Korea has revised its GDP growth forecast for the year to 2% while keeping interest rates steady at 2.50%, amid concerns over increasing economic polarization.

Feb 26 • 09:08 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Norges Bank Survey: Everyone Expects Higher Wage Growth

A recent survey by Norges Bank shows that expectations for wage growth in Norway are higher than last year's projections, with various economic actors predicting an average growth of around 4% by 2026.

Feb 26 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has increased the economic growth forecasts for all three Baltic states

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development has raised its economic growth forecasts for Latvia, Estonia, and Lithuania for this year.

Feb 26 • 08:58 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Good news about babies!

Finland experienced an increase in birth rates last year, with a notable 4.8% rise between 2024 and 2025.

Feb 26 • 08:45 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

SBA Group opens the largest business investment in Lithuania in the USA: will produce more than 2 million pieces of furniture annually

SBA Group has inaugurated a new factory in the USA, marking a significant expansion in its operations with plans for further growth and hiring.

Feb 26 • 08:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Samsung's Pyeongtaek Plant Selected for National Growth Fund's Mega Project

The National Growth Fund announces support for Samsung Electronics' AI semiconductor cluster project and a solid-state battery material plant in Ulsan, with significant low-interest loans.

Feb 26 • 08:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Why Smer Isn't Falling Even Though Republika is Growing, and What's Happening in the Opposition? Heads of AKO, Ipsos, and Focus Explain the Polls

Recent party preference polls in Slovakia indicate a decline for the Progressive Slovakia party alongside significant growth for the Republika party.

Feb 26 • 08:31 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Sklavenitis: The Next Day After Exceeding 6 Billion Euros

The Sklavenitis Group is focusing on future growth after surpassing 6 billion euros in revenue, claiming a significant share of Greece's organized retail market.

Feb 26 • 08:13 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Most new jobs in public administration

New job growth in Norway is strongest in the public administration sector, with a reported increase of 1.8% and 5,900 new positions in 2025.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Most new jobs in the state

The public sector in Norway saw the highest employment growth in 2025, with a 1.8% increase equating to 5,900 new jobs, predominantly in hospitals and defense.

Feb 26 • 07:39 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Stop the Economic Decline

The Mexican economy has experienced stagnation over the past seven years, with a minimal GDP growth of only 0.6% in 2025 and an average growth of just 0.8% since 2018, leading to negative growth per capita.

Feb 26 • 07:26 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

ERAB has raised the economic growth forecasts for all Baltic countries

The latest ERAB forecasts indicate an increase in Latvia's GDP growth for this year to 2.2%, along with similar upward adjustments for Estonia and Lithuania.

Feb 26 • 07:08 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
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[News Dive] The Internal Conflicts within the Ruling Party Are Not Being Resolved

The article discusses ongoing internal disputes within South Korea's ruling party and broader political implications.

Feb 26 • 06:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Schneider Electric Surfing the Development of Artificial Intelligence

Schneider Electric achieves record revenue of over 40 billion euros for the first time, driven by robust growth across its divisions.

Feb 26 • 06:36 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

PSG-Monaco: "This is how we grow as a team," the glass half full for Parisians

PSG players expressed a positive outlook despite a challenging draw against Monaco in the Champions League play-offs.

Feb 26 • 06:15 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Klarna: Over 280,000 monthly active users of the application in Greece

Klarna reports a significant increase in active users in Greece, surpassing 280,000 with a year-on-year growth of 65%.

Feb 26 • 06:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Life & Tech

Podcast: Janni Hussi's Breasts Grew During Training Break – Sointu Borg's Expressive Description of Her Breasts

In a recent podcast, athletes Janni Hussi and entrepreneur Sointu Borg humorously discussed the physical changes they experienced during a training break, particularly focusing on Hussi's breast growth.

Feb 26 • 05:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The regional economy of Kainuu continues to grow faster than the rest of the country

The Kainuu region's economy is growing at a faster rate than the national average, driven by significant industrial investments and strong growth in the metal and forestry sectors.

Feb 26 • 05:01 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

No Births in Røyrvik

In 2025, Røyrvik experienced no births for the first time since 2022, according to new data from Statistics Norway.

Feb 26 • 04:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Arab partner in Leonardo's orbit

Leonardo is expected to experience double-digit growth in 2025 and is preparing to present a new industrial plan that includes significant corporate developments.

Feb 26 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Europe needs scale and decision: letter from the 11 major banks of the continent

Eleven major banks in Europe emphasize the need for decisive action and investment to bridge the productivity gap between Europe and the United States.

Feb 26 • 04:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The German parent company of Quirónsalud celebrates an 11% growth in its business in Spain, following a payment of nearly 500 million from Ayuso's government

Fresenius, the parent company of Quirónsalud, reports an 11% growth in its Spanish operations, largely attributed to a nearly 500 million euro payment from the government of Madrid.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

It is time to overcome spending ceilings

The president of Farmindustria, Marcello Cattani, defends the growth of healthcare spending in Italy, attributing it to innovation while calling for a balanced discussion free of recent controversies.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

South Africa: Economic Improvement Despite Frictions with Washington

South Africa's economy shows signs of improvement, with moderate growth projected and positive developments in financial ratings, amidst ongoing tensions with the United States.

Feb 26 • 03:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Credit is Back in the Game. Revival in the Market in 2026

The article discusses the anticipated growth in the Polish credit market for 2026, driven by declining interest rates and increased demand for both personal and business loans.

Feb 26 • 03:34 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

The Deception of the Predestined

The article argues that talent is more about predisposition than predestination, suggesting that it represents a possibility rather than an unavoidable fate.

Feb 26 • 01:38 UTC

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