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Savings banks have reported a significant improvement in their financial health by actively resolving bad debts, resulting in a drop in delinquency rates to 6% and a return to profitability last year.

The late actress Olga Temonen will be featured as a voice actor in the upcoming video game Last Drop, playing a shopkeeper named Lamppari.

Finnish actress Olga Temonen, who passed away last November, is set to voice a character in the upcoming video game 'Last Drop', described as Finland's version of 'GTA'.

The emergency water levels in the Šilutė region of Lithuania are expected to persist this week but will likely decrease due to warmer weather predictions.

Latvian banks saw a significant profit drop of 33.3% in 2025, with income from interest and fees reflecting the economic challenges faced.

CSN Mineração reported a net profit of R$ 1.19 billion for the fourth quarter of 2025, a more than 40% drop from the same period last year, yet surpassing market expectations.

Researchers have observed a significant decrease in sea turtle nesting on Fernando de Noronha, with only ten nests recorded this year compared to 451 last year.

Recent attacks on ships in the Persian Gulf have caused a rise in oil prices, reversing earlier declines.

Wetteri Oyj, a growth company in the automotive sector headquartered in Oulu, Finland, experienced a challenging 2025 with a slight profit mainly from maintenance operations sales despite a drop in revenue from the previous year.

Volkswagen reported a 44 percent drop in post-tax income for the last year, marking its lowest performance since 2016.

The Cañuelas Agro-Livestock Market experienced fluctuations this week, with a total of 20,770 cattle entering, reflecting a slight drop in compared to last week.

Latvia has recorded a significant drop in birth rates, reaching a historic low last year, with the South Kurzeme municipality showing the least decline.

A recent report reveals that small businesses in British Columbia experienced the most significant sales decline in Canada, with an 8.2% drop in the last quarter of 2025.

Latvenergo's provisional turnover for the previous year was 1.566 billion euros, representing an 8.1% decline from the previous year along with a significant drop in profits.

Maddox, the eldest son of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has chosen to publicly drop his father's surname, joining his siblings in this decision.

International Airlines Group, owner of British Airways, reported a 20% increase in profits to £3.9 billion despite a decline in overall passenger numbers in 2025.

The second night of the Sanremo Festival attracted 9 million viewers with a share of 59.5%, marking a slight drop in audience numbers compared to last year but an improvement in share percentage.

Carlo Conti's latest Festival has recorded a significant drop in viewership compared to last year, though he expected an even greater decline.

Inter's recent elimination from the Champions League results in a significant drop in expected revenues compared to last season's success.

The viewership for the opening night of Sanremo dropped significantly to 9.6 million, translating to a 58% share, compared to last year's 12.6 million and 65.3%.

Prices for old detached houses in Finland have dropped for three consecutive years, with a nationwide decrease of 6.1% last year; the most significant drop recorded in Eastern Finland at 26%.

Competition among mobile operators in Finland significantly increased at the end of last year, leading to a remarkable rise in number porting and competitive pricing.

The nephew of Iran's Supreme Leader discusses the internal and external pressures facing the regime and the enigmatic figure of Khamenei.

Ekspress Grupp reported a five percent increase in revenue and a seven percent rise in digital subscriptions in 2025, despite a drop in net profit due to one-off costs.

South Korea's ranking in the US import market fell to 9th last year, a drop of two spots from the previous year, as imports from South Korea declined by 5.9%.

Housing construction in Finland continues to decline, with last year seeing a drop in new completions and building permits.

Holbæk experienced a significant drop in temperature, reaching -16.6 degrees Celsius, leading to concerns about the cold ahead of civil defense exercises in Sweden.

Air Canada reported strong profits for the last quarter of the year, even as U.S. travel demand dropped significantly due to the trade war and tariff policies.

The U.S. is making efforts to strengthen the dollar by potentially entering into a significant deal with Russia, which could lead to a drop in gold and silver prices.

Russia's economy grew by only 1% last year, a significant drop from the anticipated growth of 4% in 2023 and 2024, leading to new government strategies in response to rising inflation and high military expenditures in Ukraine.

Mercedes-Benz reports a significant drop in profits, down 49% compared to last year due to decreased sales and declining profit margins.

J.D. Vance's visit to Milan has angered locals and tourists alike due to the closure of a renowned mural site during his cultural tour.

The availability of owner-occupied apartments in Denmark has decreased significantly, with a 28% drop in listings compared to last year.

A new open-world video game called 'Last Drop' is being touted as 'Finland's GTA' for its sandbox-style gameplay and satirical humor reflective of Finnish culture.

The opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics in Milan and Cortina attracted 5 million TV viewers, a significant drop compared to the 10.44 million for the last Summer Games opening.

Rai's main news broadcasts have seen a drop in viewers over the last five months, while Mediaset's programs have gained audience share, indicating a shift in public preference for televised news.

Bitcoin's value dropped to $60,000, its lowest since September 2024, despite public support for cryptocurrencies from US President Donald Trump.

Bitcoin is trading below $64,000, nearly a 50% drop from its record high last October, along with significant layoffs at a major cryptocurrency exchange and stalled legislative support.

Leicester City faces a significant threat of relegation to the third tier of English football after being penalized six points for financial rule breaches, causing their drop from 17th to last place in the Championship.

A staggering decline in the number of readers is affecting various parts of the world, with the U.S. seeing over a 40% drop in the habit of reading for pleasure in the last 20 years.

Wall Street experienced a significant decline, with all indexes falling over 1% and marking the largest three-day drop for the Nasdaq since April of last year, as a widespread sell-off affected all sectors and the fear index surpassed the 20-point mark.

Triveni Turbine's stock has experienced a 44% drop from its all-time high, entering a bearish phase as indicated by simple moving averages, with a 14% decline over the past year and an 8% decrease within the last month.

The number of children and young people escaping from youth care decreased from 175 to 135 last year, marking a 68% drop since 2022, attributed to improved safety awareness among staff and a more robust organizational structure.

The 68th Grammy Awards experienced a significant decline in viewership, particularly among young adults, averaging 14 million total viewers, which marks an 11% drop from last year and a 20% decline from 2024.

The Mexican Stock Exchange rebounded strongly in early trading, recovering some of the losses from the previous day's biggest drop since April last year.

The weather will become milder on Thursday with high temperatures expected to last until the end of the week, though a new cold wave may occur later.

Slovak car production increased by over 7 percent last year, but industry representatives warn that without government tax and levy reductions, a significant production drop may occur in the coming years.

Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the country would defend itself to the last drop of blood in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's call for a deal with Cuba.

Cuba asserts its readiness to defend its sovereignty against US attacks, responding to Trump’s remarks about withholding oil and funds.

Following threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, Cuba's President declared that the nation would defend itself 'to the last drop of blood' amid rising tensions involving Nicolás Maduro.