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In January, tax-free sales at domestic department stores in Japan fell by 19%, significantly impacted by travel restrictions on Chinese tourists.

New car sales in the EU fell by 3.9% in January year-over-year, while electric vehicles made up 19.3% of the market share.

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.

The video roundup includes various stories from Brazil and international news highlights.

The KOSPI index surged past 5600 on January 19, following the Lunar New Year holidays, with significant gains from major tech firms like Samsung and SK Hynix.

The first medalist in the newly introduced sport of Ski Mountaineering at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy will be revealed on January 19.

China's automobile market faced a significant downturn, with sales dropping 19.5% year-on-year in January, marking the steepest decline since February 2024.

Wrexham Football Club's director revealed that a £19 million transfer for forward Sidiki Cherif was canceled due to concerns about value and sustainability regulations.

The Seoul National University of Science and Technology successfully held the 2025 AI-Semiconductor Boot Camp from January 19 to 21, 2026, focusing on practical training in semiconductor technology.

As of February 6, 2026, the blue dollar is trading at 1420 for buying and 1440 for selling, reflecting a 5% decrease from January 2026 and a 19% increase compared to 2025.

The Credit Guarantee Fund expects to reimburse 90% of Master clients by the end of the week, beginning payouts to 800,000 creditors since January 19, with a total disbursement of around R$ 41 billion while warning against scams.

Influenza infection rates increased from 19% to 36% among tested individuals by the end of January, with a notable impact on local facilities like Skt. Klemens Private Børnehave and Vuggestue near Odense.

The 2026 tennis season features a total of 19 Masters tournaments, along with four Grand Slam events, with players competing from January 18 to November 22, including stops in Germany for seven tournaments.

On January 3rd, 36-year-old businessman Shivam Gupta was beaten to death by a group in Connaught Place, Delhi, following a minor argument, leading to his hospitalization where he succumbed to injuries on January 19; police have arrested two suspects and an investigation is ongoing.

On January 29, 19-year-old Patricio Ledezma was brutally attacked by a group of twenty young men after leaving a nightclub in Tafí del Valle, Tucumán, with two of the attackers arrested by the authorities.

As of Tuesday, February 3, 2026, the blue dollar is trading at $1430 for buying and $1450 for selling, indicating a 5% decrease from January 2026 and a 19% increase since the previous year.

Influencer Nicole Pardo Molina, known as La Nicholette, announced she will soon share details of her kidnapping in Sinaloa, which occurred on January 19 and ended four days later, amidst threats and skepticism from some followers.

In 2026, there will be increases and retroactive payments for 19 benefits from e-EFKA, DYPA, and OPEKA, with initial increases implemented in January and further adjustments planned in April.

The Croatian National Theatre in Split will open a new concert cycle called 'Foyer fortissimo' on January 19, featuring three laureates in a project aimed at promoting young musicians alongside established artists.

On January 19, 2026, Greek Minister of National Economy and Finance Kyriakos Piera-kakis will preside over his first Eurogroup meeting, marking the start of his 2.5-year term.

Winter break for students in selected Polish provinces officially began on January 19 and will last until February 1, 2026, with only three periods of winter break scheduled this year instead of the usual four.

The winter sales will last until February 28, with stores open on Sundays January 19 and 25, reflecting that 6 out of 10 shoppers are purchasing for personal needs.

Various stakeholders from the primary production sector in Greece are set to meet with Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis to discuss their issues on January 19, 2021, as confirmed by Pauslos Marinakis.

Negotiations regarding a cost-saving agreement at JSW will take place on January 19, with state asset deputy minister Grzegorz Wrona and possibly minister Wojciech Balczun participating, as the company faces potential financial insolvency.

The celebration of EL PAÍS's 50th anniversary will take place throughout May, featuring events that highlight the role of readers, beginning with a meeting with Bill Gates on January 19 in Madrid.

New backstage photos from the filming of the successful drama series 'One Night Only' on MEGA, featuring actors Dimitris Lalos and Marilita Lampropoulou, showcasing a world where desires, fears, and guilt disrupt the heroes' lives.

Over 78,000 young individuals registered in the first 12 hours for a new single transport pass that allows travel across the national network of interregional buses and suburban trains starting January 19.

An article discussing the significance of January 19 as a day when New Year's resolutions often fail.

The parliamentary inquiry commission on public broadcasting will resume its work on January 19, with new personalities summoned for hearings, as detailed by its president Jérémie Patrier-Leitus.

The Homeland Documentary Film Week, featuring the Festival and Review of Homeland Documentary Film, will take place from January 19 to 24 in Zagreb, showcasing seven films related to the Homeland War and the events that marked the creation of the Republic of Croatia.

A debate without a vote regarding the situation in Venezuela will occur in the National Assembly on January 19, featuring a Q&A format according to the Assembly's announcement.

The national allowance for the elderly will be paid starting January 16 to 19,188 recipients, predominantly women, with funding from the State Budget totaling nearly 3 million euros.

The successful drama series 'One Night Only' returns with new episodes, featuring conflicts and betrayals among its characters, including a plot against a couple's relationship.

Polish ski resorts are prepping for winter holidays with attractions like light parks and a new observation tower as the winter season approaches, commencing from January 19.

Winter holidays in the 2025/2026 school year will be divided into three periods rather than four, starting on January 19, prompting students and parents to check the weather forecasts.

Students in primary schools and high schools in Poland are preparing for winter holidays, with the first wave from January 19 to February 1 for certain provinces, while others will have their break from February 2 to February 15.

The Polish Ministry of Education announces the start of the winter holidays on January 19, with weather forecasts for the second half of January provided by meteorologists.

Four people have died and 19 were injured in Kiev after Russia launched a mass attack with missiles and drones across Ukraine on the night of January 8 to 9.

Starting January 19, residents of the Munich district will have the option to obtain a new 'MU' license plate, representing 'Münchner Umland', in addition to the standard 'M' plates.

The article reflects on the 19th anniversary of Steve Jobs unveiling the first iPhone to the world on January 9, 2007.

An event featuring Bill Gates discussing the future will take place on January 19 at the Museo Nacional del Prado, available to subscribers.

Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have officially finalized their divorce after 19 years of marriage, with a Tennessee judge issuing the decision on January 6th.

The upcoming Prime Video series adaptation of a popular video game has announced new casting details, with filming set to begin on January 19.

The winter transfer window has opened in most major European leagues, with Croatian clubs set to officially open theirs on January 10, allowing negotiations for player transfers to commence now.

The National Museum of Modern Art will open an exhibition titled 'Stories Backward' featuring recent works by Dubrovnik artist Ivona Šimunović on January 9, which will be on display until February 1.

Natwest is notifying its savings account holders of impending interest rate cuts that will take effect on January 19.

President Aleksandar Vučić announced that the oil refinery in Pančevo is expected to resume full operations between January 17 and 19, with a potential agreement on purchasing the Russian stake in the Oil Industry of Serbia before the license expires on January 23.

Greek Finance Minister Kyriakos Pierrakakis returned to Saint Paul to have lunch with his associates and recall childhood memories, before presiding over the Eurogroup on January 19.

Dubrovnik Mayor Mate Franković announced that Ivona Šimunović will serve as the acting director of the Dubrovnik Summer Festival starting January 19, pending a new selection process.

A severe snowstorm is forecasted to hit the UK, with some areas expecting up to 19 inches of snow, while only one region will be spared from the heavy snowfall.