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🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Hydra: How much are locals and shopkeepers paid for closing their businesses

The filming of the movie "The Ridders" in Hydra has caused both excitement and tension among locals, particularly due to the presence of 11 sea taxis that were initially asked to vacate the harbor area.

Feb 26 • 18:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Fire destroys stalls in the model market in the Varadouro neighborhood of João Pessoa

A fire at the Varadouro model market in João Pessoa destroyed nine merchant stalls, causing significant damage to local businesses.

Feb 26 • 12:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

ISPRA presents to the Chamber the 'Platform for the sustainability of finance and businesses'

ISPRA has introduced a new digital platform designed to transform sustainable finance from a regulatory obligation into a competitive opportunity, presenting it at a conference in the Chamber.

Feb 26 • 11:59 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Why capping credit card interest rates will kill credit for working families

The article argues that capping credit card interest rates could lead to unintended consequences that harm working families and small businesses by reducing supply.

Feb 26 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Supermarket Merchants Say Allowing Early Morning Deliveries for Large Retailers is a Death Sentence for Local Businesses

Supermarket merchants in South Korea oppose amendments to the Distribution Industry Development Act that would allow large retailers to conduct early morning deliveries, claiming it threatens local economies.

Feb 26 • 06:48 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Queues for offices in Warsaw. The best addresses are disappearing quickly

The article discusses the challenges businesses face in renting office spaces in Warsaw amid rising demand and rental prices.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The End of El Dorado for Tenants? Rent Prices Are Rising, and There Are Fewer Free Offices

The article discusses the rising rent prices and decreasing availability of office spaces in Poland, highlighting challenges for businesses renting offices.

Feb 26 • 03:16 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Experiences instead of beds in rural tourism

A veteran tourism entrepreneur in Estonia stresses the need for rural tourism businesses to offer experiences rather than just accommodation to attract visitors.

Feb 25 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ferry transport suspended due to lack of provisional releases from the Navy in MG

Ferry transport in Morada Nova de Minas, Brazil, has been suspended due to expired operational permits from the Brazilian Navy, impacting local residents' daily lives and businesses.

Feb 25 • 20:59 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Brand researcher tells how many Santas fit in Lapland - Tornio's turn to get its own

Tornio will welcome its own Santa Claus reception for tourists next winter as part of a new initiative to boost local tourism.

Feb 25 • 19:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Chaberski, PPL: It is worth wisely balancing interests

Łukasz Chaberski, the president of Polish Airports, emphasizes the need for creating conditions for Polish businesses to thrive and to become natural choices for strategic projects.

Feb 25 • 18:09 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Babuśka, ARP: Repolonization - From Words to Actions

Bartłomiej Babuśka emphasizes the need for public institutions in Poland to develop support mechanisms for enhancing Polish businesses' participation in consortiums, as part of a broader repolonization strategy.

Feb 25 • 17:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Why should municipalities help companies when they gain nothing from it

The article discusses the reluctance of municipalities to support businesses, questioning the benefits they derive from such assistance.

Feb 25 • 15:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland at the Center of Ukraine's Reconstruction. EU Leaders and Big Business Will Arrive in Gdańsk

Poland is set to host the Ukraine Recovery Conference in Gdańsk, highlighting its pivotal role in the international reconstruction of Ukraine and the significance for Polish businesses.

Feb 25 • 13:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Operation against illegal wrecking ends with three arrests and two businesses sealed in Mogi Guaçu

A police operation against illegal wrecking in Mogi Guaçu, Brazil, resulted in three arrests and the sealing of two businesses.

Feb 25 • 12:05 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Good news for Arizona: Katie Hobbs and bipartisan legislators requested that citizens receive a fair share of Colorado River water

Arizona's Governor Katie Hobbs and bipartisan legislators are advocating for a fair distribution of Colorado River water among the state's farmers, businesses, and families.

Feb 25 • 12:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Great’ small entrepreneurs who reinvest, innovate, suffer, and compete

The article discusses the recognition of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Spain for their resilience and significant contributions to the economy during the National SME Award 2025 event.

Feb 25 • 11:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora has closed commerce, night vigilance, and residents uneasy due to fake news

The aftermath of severe rains in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, has led to closed businesses and heightened vigilance among residents for missing persons amid concerns about misinformation.

Feb 25 • 10:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Businesses are Misbehaving in Popular Hiking Destinations – The State Tries to Catch Them in the Act

Travel companies are engaging in unauthorized activities in Finland's protected areas, particularly in Lapland, prompting state enforcement measures.

Feb 25 • 08:06 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

‘kWp 1’ has invested 14 million euros in the creation of two hybrid solar and battery parks in the Ogres and Limbaži municipalities

The company ‘kWp 1’ has invested 14 million euros to establish two hybrid solar power and battery storage parks in Latvia, which will supply power for up to 24 hours to local households and businesses.

Feb 25 • 07:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Understanding intersection between you and new tax laws

This article explains the new tax laws in Nigeria and how they affect individuals and small businesses.

Feb 25 • 07:04 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Anyone with a drive in the UK to see £500 change from April 1

From April 1, UK households and businesses will see the cap on grants for installing electric vehicle chargepoints raised to £500, significantly easing the installation cost for many.

Feb 25 • 06:32 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Unilateral cancellation of reservations for the BTS concert... from now on, 'immediate business suspension'

The South Korean government has announced new measures to suspend businesses immediately for cancelling hotel bookings without just cause ahead of major events, such as BTS concerts.

Feb 25 • 06:09 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Group expands legal claim over South West Water sewage pollution

A legal claim against South West Water for sewage pollution is being expanded to include more residents and businesses in Devon and Cornwall.

Feb 25 • 06:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

A compensation for the local businesses of Salotto. "Closed all day, but we will have prestige"

Milan's Comune has reached an agreement with Vogue to hold a show at Galleria, requiring all local merchants to close for the day, sparking discussions about compensation and the impact on businesses.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Monthly Economic Figures: 4.6 Billion Euros Flowed into Latvia from EU Funds

Latvia received 4.6 billion euros from EU funds during the 2014-2020 planning period, benefiting thousands of businesses and households.

Feb 25 • 02:17 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The Club of Strange Businesses

The article examines the peculiar growth of higher education in Brazil and its real-world implications as reflected in historical narratives.

Feb 25 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Anses: how to access refunds and discounts of up to 20% in supermarkets

The article discusses benefits available to retirees and pensioners in Argentina, offering them discounts and refunds in supermarkets and other businesses.

Feb 24 • 21:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO shows cars swept away in torrent during rainfall in Ubá, MG

Videos recorded by residents depict the force of waters sweeping vehicles and flooding businesses in Ubá, Brazil, during a severe storm that caused seven casualties.

Feb 24 • 17:26 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

‘Due to the water, two freezers were damaged’: businesses in Durán report impacts from flooding

Businesses in Durán, Ecuador, are facing significant challenges due to flooding caused by severe rains, resulting in reduced clientele and damaged refrigeration equipment.

Feb 24 • 16:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Whatsapp Business: how the AI agent that will always respond to you and promises to increase sales works

WhatsApp has launched Business AI, a new feature designed to help small businesses automate customer responses and enhance sales in Argentina and 16 other Latin American countries.

Feb 24 • 15:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

In the "Radarom!" campaign, more than three million euros have already been raised for Ukraine

Lithuanian residents and businesses have raised over three million euros to support Ukraine through the "Radarom!" initiative, focusing on enhancing military capabilities and crisis response.

Feb 24 • 14:19 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Bertille Bayart: "The Supreme Court reminded Trump what he does not want to hear, tariffs are taxes"

The article discusses the frustration of President Trump following a Supreme Court decision declaring his reciprocal tariffs illegal, as he struggles to accept that these tariffs are ultimately paid by American consumers and businesses.

Feb 24 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

20 businesses led by women in Oriximiná, Terra Santa and Faro selected to receive investments from the Rema Project

Twenty women-led businesses in Oriximiná, Terra Santa, and Faro, Brazil, have been selected to receive investments to boost entrepreneurship in the region.

Feb 24 • 13:04 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

A traditional grocery store in Kypseli, as it used to be

The article reflects on the historical and recent changes in the Kypseli neighborhood in Greece, particularly focusing on the revival of local businesses after a period of decline.

Feb 24 • 12:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Juiz de Fora after the storm: information about buses, schools, services, and businesses

A severe storm in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, has caused significant destruction, leading to canceled classes and suspended public transportation.

Feb 24 • 10:40 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Crushed by war taxes: Russia prepares to massively close small businesses

Russia is facing a wave of small businesses closing due to increased tax burdens and rising operational costs arising from war-related economic policies.

Feb 24 • 10:25 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Wait, BGK: We will support Polish companies

The article discusses the role of local content in supporting Polish businesses within the context of strategic investments in infrastructure and heightened global competition.

Feb 24 • 10:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"5th Term" Chairman Son Kyung-sik of the Korea Employers Federation "I will ensure that the voices of businesses are reflected in policies"

Son Kyung-sik has been re-elected for a fifth term as chairman of the Korea Employers Federation, committing to represent business interests in policy discussions.

Feb 24 • 07:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Taxes increase, stores close: small businesses feel the impact of the war and taxes in Russia

Small businesses in the Moscow area struggle with increased taxes and economic pressures as the war in Ukraine continues and essential revenues decline.

Feb 24 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

First defeating Trump's tariffs, now Neel Katyal says - 'We will fight hard for refunds'

Neel Katyal is leading efforts to form a task force aimed at securing tariff refunds for businesses affected by Trump's tariffs, following a court ruling declaring those tariffs illegal.

Feb 24 • 06:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Consumption is recovering. Companies remain cautious

Italy's economic recovery is showing signs of improvement in consumer spending, although businesses are cautious due to international uncertainties.

Feb 24 • 05:31 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

AI raises concerns over the collapse of software companies... fears of 'bad debt transfer' from private credit funds

Concerns are rising in the U.S. and European markets that software companies may collapse due to AI threats, leading to fears of 'bad debt transfer' within private credit funds associated with these businesses.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Thorough checks for electronic invoicing – Fines up to 200% of VAT

Businesses in Greece face hefty fines of up to €2,500 for failing to comply with mandatory electronic invoicing, which will be enforced by March 2026.

Feb 24 • 04:48 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Uberaba 206 years: Shopping malls, businesses, and supermarkets will not open on municipal holiday

Uberaba will close all commercial establishments for its 206th anniversary celebration, affecting shopping malls and supermarkets.

Feb 23 • 23:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Want to work in commerce in Santos? Talent Hunt Program receives resumes for job openings

The Talent Hunt Program in Santos, Brazil, is collecting resumes to connect job seekers with local businesses looking for employees during the Easter season.

Feb 23 • 22:15 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

2026 Will Be a Year of Great Difficulty for Small Business: In Russia, the War Economy Shows Its Limits

An analysis of the challenges facing small businesses in Russia due to the country's focus on military spending amid ongoing conflict.

Feb 23 • 19:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Bank of the Amazon's device enhances financial inclusion in the Legal Amazon

The Bank of the Amazon introduces a technological solution to promote financial inclusion and support local businesses in the Legal Amazon region.

Feb 23 • 19:24 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Senate Democrats call for government to start refunding $175bn in tariff money

Senate Democrats are urging the government to refund $175 billion in tariff revenues deemed collected illegally due to Trump-era policies.

Feb 23 • 17:18 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Shops Closed, Medical Office Stopped... Oudon Hard Hit by Floods

Oudon in Loire-Atlantique is facing significant disruptions due to severe floods, with multiple businesses closed and a medical office halted, marking the worst flooding since 1982.

Feb 23 • 17:06 UTC

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