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January 2026 saw the weakest remittance inflow to Mexico since 2015, with a 1.4% year-on-year decline, totaling $4.594 billion according to Banxico.

The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority mandates Overland Airways to refund passengers charged VAT on tickets sold before the effective date of the new tax.

Starting January 1, 2026, tourists will be required to pay a $100 fee to visit 11 national parks in the United States, including the Grand Canyon.

Alto Tietê saw a 15.2% increase in new vehicle registrations in January, compared to the same month last year, totaling 1,763.

In January, Argentine tourists spent US$ 1.228 billion abroad, reflecting continued high outflows despite a slight nominal increase in the dollar's value.

Consumer spending in Argentina decreased by 1.1% in January 2025, following a previous rise the year prior.

Mass consumption in Argentina declined by 1.1% in January, with a notable drop in supermarket sales and basic commodity categories.

In January, Latvia experienced a 6.1% increase in retail turnover, driven significantly by a surge in sales of cultural and leisure goods.

Professor Shim Jae-kwan has been elected as the president of the Indian Philosophy Association, with a term running from January 1, 2026, to December 31, 2027.

Sergio ‘Checo’ Pérez celebrated his 34th birthday on January 26, and Red Bull Racing commemorated the occasion by reminiscing about his achievements in Formula 1 on social media.

US consumer prices surged at the beginning of the year, frustrating hopes for a continuous drop in inflation and likely delaying any interest rate cuts by the Federal Reserve.

209 women are seeking compensation from the Greenlandic government for having received a spiral or other contraception without consent since January 1, 1992.

Greek MPs are urging a political review of the planned discontinuation of the Greek-language service of Deutsche Welle, scheduled for January 1, 2027.

Danes have experienced significant postal delays and chaos since Dao took over mail delivery on January 1, leading to over 15,000 customer inquiries about missing items.

California has enacted a new law that will change the regulation of corn masa flour, a staple food for the Latino community, starting January 1, 2026.

In January, Argentina's industrial sector showed signs of recovery, with growth rates between 1.2% and 2.1% amid concerns over increased competition due to government-import policies.

Silvana Germann de Aguiar, missing since January 24, has been officially classified as the 20th feminicide victim in Rio Grande do Sul as authorities investigate her disappearance alongside that of her parents, who have also been missing for a month.

Inflation in the Eurozone fell to 1.7% in January, the lowest in nearly five years, largely due to decreasing energy prices.

Inflation rates in the EU and Czech Republic have shown a notable decline, with EU inflation decreasing to 2.0% and Czech inflation to 1.2% as of January.

In January, the eurozone recorded an inflation rate of only 1.7%, marking the lowest price increase in five years.

Diesel prices in Finland have seen a significant increase recently, with the latest data showing an average price of 1.77 euros per liter as of January 2026, up from 1.61 euros the previous year.

Greece's tax collections for January 2026 totaled €6.1 billion, falling short of projections by €324 million, primarily due to certain taxes not meeting their targets.

TV host Savannah Guthrie announced a $1 million reward for information regarding her mother, who has been missing since January 31.

Savannah Guthrie's family is offering a $1.42 million reward for information leading to the recovery of her missing mother, Nancy Guthrie, who disappeared on January 31.

All 29 students from Samyook University College of Pharmacy achieved a 100% pass rate in the 77th National Pharmacist Examination held on January 23, significantly exceeding the national average of 92.1%.

In February, Argentina's agro-exportation sector is projected to see a $1.4 billion liquidation of foreign currency, down $450 million from January.

The V16 Help Flash beacon, which is mandatory from January 1, 2026, for roadside emergencies, is currently available at a discounted price and offers significant safety advantages over traditional emergency triangles.

China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology announced a draft amendment to safety standards for steering wheels in vehicles, likely ending the use of open or aircraft-like steering wheels in the Chinese market starting January 1, 2027.

Starting January 1, 2026, homeowners in Texas will benefit from a significant reduction in property taxes due to new legislation signed by Governor Greg Abbott.

The Fee Commission (KEF) has recommended an increase in the broadcasting fee in Germany by 28 cents per month, beginning January 1, 2027.

In January, Estonia's state budget received 1.31 billion euros, marking a yearly decline due to a drop in corporate income tax revenue.

Retail sales in Great Britain saw a significant rise of 1.8% in January, driven by sales of art, antiques, and online jewelry, marking the highest increase since May 2024.

Cuajimalpa has recorded the highest reduction in high-impact crimes in Mexico City for January 2026, showing a decrease of 42.1% compared to the previous year.

A legislative proposal in Florida aims to impose stricter criteria for verifying U.S. citizenship for voter registration, set to take effect in 2027.

Wholesale prices increased by 1.7% in January compared to the previous month, while year-on-year inflation reached 26.4%, highlighting a significant gap with retail price increases.

In January, Argentina recorded a trade surplus of US$ 1.987 million, driven by a 19.3% increase in exports and an 11.9% drop in imports.

Wholesale inflation in Argentina decreased to 1.6% in January, lower than retail inflation which was at 2.9%.

Industrial production in Poland fell by 1.5% in January, disappointing analysts' forecasts of a 2.8% increase.

In São Paulo, 1,009 mopeds have been seized following the enforcement of new regulations requiring registration and a driver's license for their operation.

Australia's unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% in January, with a growth in full-time employment partially offset by a loss in part-time jobs.

Economy Minister Luis Caputo announced that the Argentine government recorded a primary surplus of 3.1 trillion pesos in January 2026.

Finnish artist Kurre Westerlund expressed his dismay over a record-high electricity bill of 1,600 euros for January, attributing it to extreme cold and the need for heating.

Poznań Airport recorded a record 4.1 million passengers in 2025, with January 2026 seeing an 8% increase in traffic compared to January 2025.

As of January 1, new regulations have been implemented in Sweden allowing for increased support for private road associations in the case of natural disasters.

The Athens Stock Exchange fell to its lowest level since January 22, continuing a trend of profit taking among sellers for the third consecutive day.

HMRC has reminded eligible individuals that they could claim up to £2,200 from Child Trust Funds set up for those born between September 1, 2002, and January 2, 2011.

The Spanish government has approved a new increase in the minimum wage, raising it to 1,221 euros per month, which amounts to 9.55 euros per hour, set to be retroactive from January 1, 2026.

From January 1, 2027, the fee to delete a vehicle from the traffic register without a dismantling certificate will increase to 800 euros, up from just 15 euros this year.

As of January 2026, Poland's state budget reports a deficit of 3.7 billion zlotys, reflecting a 1.4% realization of the annual budget limit.

Mato Grosso set a record for cattle meat exports in January, shipping 83.06 thousand tons, marking a 53.18% increase from the previous year.