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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Ragga Dee Urges Artists to Treat Music As Business Amid Copyright Reforms

Ugandan musician Ragga Dee calls on upcoming artists to treat their music as a business to overcome challenges, particularly in light of recent copyright reforms.

Mar 23 • 08:31 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Incredible but true - a high-class ‘Bentley’ limousine for the price of a new ‘Dacia Duster’

The article discusses the history and luxury of Bentley, its challenges during the Great Depression, and its competition with Rolls-Royce and Volkswagen.

Mar 23 • 06:40 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

IBIA Meeting with the Naval Chamber

The President of the International Bunker Industry Association (IBIA) met with the President of the Greek Naval Chamber to discuss collaboration and priorities in maritime fuel and energy transition challenges.

Mar 23 • 06:22 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Restaurateurs Excluded from VAT Reduction: 'Unfair Playing Field'

Prominent restaurateurs in Stockholm express frustration over being excluded from recent tax reductions, citing severe industry challenges post-pandemic.

Mar 23 • 05:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Quim Gutiérrez: "Actors are forced to talk about our personal lives and do it in a funny way"

Catalan actor Quim Gutiérrez discusses his challenges and experiences in the film industry, including his role in Pedro Almodóvar's latest film, and reflects on personal expectations placed on actors.

Mar 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'There is nothing to see in love', Hema Malini fell in love with Dharmendra at first sight

Like their hit pairing on-screen, Dharmendra and Hema Malini's love story faced numerous challenges in real life, starting from their first meeting to Dharmendra risking everything for Hema, despite being married at the time.

Mar 22 • 14:26 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Tourism: Greece is 'exploding' due to the war in Iran - Americans in focus

Greece is positioned as a major beneficiary from the turmoil in the Middle East, particularly attracting American tourists, yet it faces ongoing challenges for its tourism industry.

Mar 22 • 13:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Artists, Labels, Streamers: Is a Fair Music Industry Still Possible?

The article discusses the challenges facing the music industry, focusing on a press conference led by Germany's Minister of Culture, Wolfram Weimer, addressing issues related to music streaming.

Mar 21 • 17:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

What Types of Minpaku Are There? 40% of Users Are Japanese

Minpaku (private lodging) has significantly contributed to Japan's tourism industry but faces challenges due to complaints from residents and increasing regulations.

Mar 21 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

The world is on fire, and Spain without its national defense champion

The article discusses Spain's struggle to enhance its defense industry amid global geopolitical chaos and the challenges faced by its military capabilities.

Mar 21 • 04:40 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The national industry facing Chinese competition: Does the ghost of Martínez de Hoz return?

Argentina grapples with a competitive landscape shaped by Chinese industry, reflecting on past economic challenges and the need for strategic government action.

Mar 20 • 20:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Betoni-Jussi's recipient blasts movie ticket prices

Jussi Mäkelä, recently awarded the honorary title of movie counselor, expresses pride and concern over current movie ticket prices and the challenges faced by the cultural sector.

Mar 20 • 19:02 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Threats: Fuel Shortages and Shockingly High Ticket Prices

The airline industry is facing severe challenges due to the conflict in the Middle East, leading to potential fuel shortages and increased ticket prices.

Mar 20 • 17:18 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Construction Industry: Resilience and the Challenge of Interest Rates in Brazil and PR

The construction industry in Brazil is a crucial driver of socioeconomic development, facing challenges primarily from high interest rates.

Mar 20 • 13:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bentley does not slow down. Seventh year in the plus – despite difficult times

Bentley continues to thrive in the luxury car market, reporting profits for the seventh consecutive year despite challenges such as tariffs in the US and a decline in demand in China.

Mar 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hanwoo Promotion Fund Focuses on ‘Hanwoo Consumption Promotion and Globalization’ by 2026, Enhancing Value of Hanwoo Industry

The Hanwoo Promotion Fund is set to enhance the value of the Hanwoo beef industry by focusing on consumption promotion and globalization strategies by 2026 amidst challenges from U.S. beef imports and economic downturn.

Mar 20 • 02:01 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Worked as a nurse in Miami and reveals annual earnings in the field: the detailed breakdown state by state

A Miami-based travel nurse discusses her annual salary and the challenges faced in the healthcare industry during a TikTok interview.

Mar 19 • 22:22 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Malabu oil challenges FG’s OPL 245 settlement, threatens lawsuit

Malabu Oil and Gas Limited is contesting the Nigerian government's claim of a resolved OPL 245 dispute, asserting they were not involved in any negotiation efforts.

Mar 19 • 19:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Brazilian phonographic market grows 14.1% in 2025 amidst the fight against abuses, fraud, and AI manipulations

The Brazilian phonographic market is projected to grow by 14.1% in 2025, with streaming accounting for 87% of revenue amid challenges like fraud and AI manipulations.

Mar 19 • 19:18 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

1st Blue Heritage Summit Thessaloniki: Greek ports are becoming increasingly 'smart'

The 1st Blue Heritage Summit in Thessaloniki emphasizes the necessity of developing smart applications for Greek ports to enhance their resilience during crises despite bureaucratic challenges.

Mar 19 • 14:37 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Double test for the cruise industry

The cruise industry faces significant challenges due to escalating shipping fuel costs and operational disruptions resulting from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 11:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Housing construction is sluggish - A harsh figure has come: "Too high"

A recent survey indicates that 20% of construction professionals in Finland are considering changing careers, highlighting challenges in the housing construction sector.

Mar 19 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The guest of "Plekktrummi" is the professor of sustainable transitions Laur Kanger

Laur Kanger, a professor of sustainable transitions at the University of Tartu, will be a guest on the talk show "Plekktrumm" to discuss challenges and pathways in the context of the environmental crisis and its relation to global economy and industry.

Mar 19 • 07:50 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Agricultural machinery: warnings about costs, imported pressure, and the challenge of competing with Asia

The president of the Argentine Chamber of Agricultural Machinery Manufacturers discussed the challenges faced by the industry at Expoagro, focusing on taxes, bureaucracy, and the effects of trade openness.

Mar 19 • 00:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

KEIR STARMER: 'British steel can help fire up country's economy'

Keir Starmer emphasizes the potential of the British steel industry in revitalizing the national economy amid challenges.

Mar 19 • 00:01 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Madrid is Fashion, resilience in the face of promises seeking to be fulfilled

The article discusses the growth and challenges facing the Spanish fashion industry, highlighting the need for better logistical and media support to enhance its marketability.

Mar 18 • 16:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Ingenico 360, the technological bet that arrives at the Banking Convention

Ingenico participates in the Banking Convention with a focus on optimizing operations and revenue models amid increased industry challenges.

Mar 18 • 14:00 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
Life & Tech

Review: "The Moment" about Charli XCX by Aidan Zamiri

A horror film titled "The Moment" explores the challenges faced by pop star Charli XCX in an era where music no longer generates revenue.

Mar 18 • 12:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Book Industry: Twice Good Comic News

The German comic industry celebrates a significant milestone with Barbara Yelin becoming the country's first comic professor, while simultaneously facing challenges as the Swiss comic magazine 'Strapazin' struggles financially, although there is substantial support for its revival.

Mar 18 • 11:58 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Julia from Dnipro Knows All the Peculiarities of the Beauty Industry

Julia, a Ukrainian refugee from Dnipro, shares her experiences and challenges of adapting to life in Latvia after fleeing the war.

Mar 18 • 11:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Earthquake in insurance companies. Preparation for reform, or retaliation?

The article discusses the challenges faced by Czech insurance companies in response to impending reforms in the industry.

Mar 18 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

At 21:40

The interview with Taavi Veskimägi, chairman of the Estonian Defense Industry Association, discusses the growing role of the domestic defense industry in strengthening national defense and the challenges it faces.

Mar 18 • 09:36 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The crisis has put a brake on the rise in cattle prices

Cattle prices in Argentina have stopped rising and even shown slight declines, attributed to challenges faced by slaughterhouses and butchers in passing costs to consumers.

Mar 17 • 18:57 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Sell everything it produces: the meat that grew at Chinese rates faces two significant risks

Argentina's pork industry is experiencing rapid growth but faces challenges from a fixed exchange rate and increasing imports from Brazil.

Mar 17 • 17:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Timo Koivusalo has not made films for three years: Reveals sad reason in SK

Director Timo Koivusalo has not produced a film in three years due to challenges in the Finnish film industry, compounded by economic downturns and the lingering effects of the pandemic.

Mar 17 • 14:51 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Game Developers in Slovakia: We Lack a Successful Game That Would Make Us Visible on the Map

Slovakia's video game industry is slowly recovering from a pandemic-induced decline but faces challenges related to consolidation efforts and a poor national image.

Mar 17 • 09:43 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The technology industry sees the future surprisingly positively

The technology industry in Finland anticipates positive growth due to increased demand, new orders, and a focus on research and digitalization, but geopolitical uncertainties pose challenges.

Mar 17 • 08:52 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Sales, flirtations, and defections: The cava families leave home

The cava industry in Penedès is experiencing upheaval as traditional family brands seek to detach from the Control Board amid commercial challenges and declining sales.

Mar 17 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Erax, the firm of a twenty-year-old that turns Madrid Fashion Week upside down: 'I rejected a job at Ferragamo to bet on myself'

Erax, a fashion brand created by a young designer, is making waves at Madrid Fashion Week by featuring innovative designs despite the challenges of the industry.

Mar 16 • 23:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A factory of stars in the face of Hollywood's crisis: why the Oscars for Michael B. Jordan and Jessie Buckley are a new attempt to revive the system

The 2026 Oscars highlight a renewed focus on star production to revitalize Hollywood amidst declining cinema attendance and industry challenges.

Mar 16 • 21:43 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Works Council Elections: Workers Give a Clear Refusal to the AfD

In the lead-up to the works council elections, workers have decisively rejected the far-right AfD party, despite ongoing pressures in the automotive industry from both competition and economic challenges.

Mar 16 • 15:31 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Fashion companies scrutinized for children's rights

The fashion industry is facing several significant challenges regarding children's rights, particularly among low-cost retailers according to a report by Global Child Forum.

Mar 16 • 15:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
World

OSCARID 2026 ⟩ How a Style Party Became a Unified Battle Cry

The article reflects on the complexities and notable moments of the 2026 Oscars, highlighting the challenges faced by participants and the overall emotional tone of the event.

Mar 16 • 15:27 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Ostrava's New Steel Plant Plans to Reduce Number of Employees, Up to 270 People May Leave

The Ostravská Nová Huť steel plant in Czechia plans to lay off up to 270 employees amid ongoing challenges.

Mar 16 • 13:28 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Former Samsung Electronics Chairman Kwon Oh-hyun: 'The semiconductor industry will grow for the next ten years... A leader who can seize the future is needed'

Kwon Oh-hyun, former chairman of Samsung Electronics, emphasizes the need for visionary leadership in the semiconductor industry at a recent press conference, noting that the industry is poised for growth over the next decade despite existing challenges.

Mar 16 • 10:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

US trade probes hit Korea’s already struggling steel, petrochemical sectors

The US government's investigation into South Korea's trade practices adds to the existing challenges faced by the country's steel and petrochemical industries, already impacted by economic stagnation and competition from China.

Mar 16 • 09:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

CEO of Unibep on the risks posed to construction by appeal battles

The CEO of Unibep discusses the challenges of intense competition and appeal processes in the construction market, highlighting a significant recovery in profits but ongoing risks for the industry.

Mar 16 • 09:10 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Open Discussion on Ship Management

An open discussion dedicated to modern challenges and prospects in ship management is organized by the Department of Shipping and Business Services at the Aegean University in Chios.

Mar 16 • 08:47 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Triumph Motorcycles: Two Midfielders

Triumph introduces two new models in the booming mid-range motorcycle market amidst overall challenges for the motorcycle industry.

Mar 16 • 07:37 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

CO2 Balance: The Limits of Climate Goals

The article discusses Germany's climate goals and the challenges faced in achieving them, despite progress already made.

Mar 16 • 06:39 UTC

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