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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Survey: businesses give their efficiency a 7 out of 10 and see biggest potential in infrastructure

A recent survey reveals that businesses in Lithuania rate their operational efficiency at 7 out of 10, with infrastructure improvements cited as key to enhancing this efficiency.

Mar 23 • 07:41 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Credits: Delinquency Increases in Companies and Hits SMEs Harder

An increase in delinquency rates among companies is significantly affecting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Argentina, especially highlighted by a recent Banco Provincia report.

Mar 22 • 23:12 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

March 23 Personnel Changes

The article details personnel changes within various departments of the South Korean government, including the Ministry of Finance and Economy and the Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups Agency.

Mar 22 • 09:12 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Iran Launched Missiles at Diego Garcia 4000 KM Away, Rising Tension for the US and UK

Iran launched two medium-range ballistic missiles at Diego Garcia, a military base operated jointly by the US and UK, escalating tensions between these nations.

Mar 21 • 12:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEO: young woman goes viral after recording alligator appearing in flood area in Amapá

A video of a medium-sized alligator swimming in a flood area in Macapá, Brazil, has gone viral after being recorded by a young woman visiting her mother's house.

Mar 21 • 12:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Diego Garcia Base: Here's Why It Is Important for the US and How the Iranian Attack Changes the Conflict

Iran launched medium-range ballistic missiles towards Diego Garcia, a significant Anglo-American military base in the Indian Ocean, indicating a reach of Iranian military power beyond the Middle East.

Mar 21 • 08:09 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
World

Iran has fired rockets at US-British military base in the Indian Ocean

Iran has launched two medium-range rockets toward the US-British military base at Diego Garcia, though neither struck the base.

Mar 21 • 06:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
World

Iran: Ballistic attack to the Indian Ocean - Targeting the American base Diego Garcia

Iran launched two medium-range ballistic missiles towards the strategic base Diego Garcia in the Indian Ocean, signaling a significant geopolitical message and aiming at American interests far beyond the Middle East.

Mar 21 • 04:28 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Unprecedented range: Iranian missiles reach US-British base in the Indian Ocean

Iran successfully launched medium-range ballistic missiles targeting a US-British military base in the Indian Ocean, marking a significant escalation in their military capabilities.

Mar 21 • 02:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
World

Iran has fired rockets at American-British military base in the Indian Ocean

Iran has launched two medium-range missiles at Diego Garcia, a military base utilized by American and British forces in the Indian Ocean, without causing damage as both missiles either missed their target or were intercepted.

Mar 21 • 00:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Remodeling Bathroom in 2026: Three Budgets (Economic, Medium, Premium) and What Changes

The article presents three budget options for remodeling a bathroom in 2026, focusing on material choices and design rather than just cost.

Mar 20 • 18:46 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: Tourism Authority, Standards Body Rally Support for SMEs

Top officials in Liberia emphasize the importance of supporting small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to drive economic growth, particularly in the tourism sector.

Mar 20 • 15:55 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico requires greater productive credit: SHCP

Mexican Finance Secretary Edgar Amador highlights the necessity for increased productive credit to stimulate economic growth, particularly for micro, small, and medium enterprises.

Mar 20 • 09:50 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon: 'Abuse' of SMEs is undermining innovation

President Yoon Suk-yeol expressed concerns that the exploitation of small and medium enterprises (SMEs) by large corporations hinders innovation and competitiveness.

Mar 20 • 07:53 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

SMEs: The Backbone of Mexico

The article discusses the crucial role that small and medium enterprises (SMEs) play in Mexico's economy and the government's initiatives to enhance their access to credit.

Mar 20 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Due to high exchange rates and Middle East risks... Korea’s Small and Medium Business Administration allows one-year grace period for repayment of policy funds

The Korean government has implemented a one-year grace period for small businesses struggling due to high exchange rates and tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 20 • 03:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The subsidized promotion of SMEs in foreign markets will last another four years

The Polish Ministry of Development and Technology will implement the 'Internationalization of SMEs - Brand HUB' project starting January 1, 2024, aimed at increasing the growth potential and sales volume of Polish small and medium enterprises in foreign markets until December 31, 2029.

Mar 20 • 00:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

WhatsApp says small businesses will subsidize OpenAI after Cade's decision

WhatsApp has announced that small and medium enterprises will subsidize major AI companies like OpenAI following a regulatory decision against its chatbot messaging fees in Brazil.

Mar 19 • 18:21 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
Life & Tech

The Argentine medium Noelia Pace arrives for the first time in Ecuador with Mediumnidad, a meeting to heal grief

Argentine medium Noelia Pace is visiting Ecuador for the first time to host 'Mediumnidad', an event aimed at redefining death and helping attendees process grief.

Mar 19 • 15:43 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Business and investments move coffee producers at Femagri

Coffee producers from Southern Minas and the Mogiana medium region are attending Femagri to seek business opportunities and investments for their coffee plantations.

Mar 19 • 13:59 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
World

Iran launches ballistic missiles against the US Fifth Fleet and Israeli energy targets

Iran has launched a series of precise medium-range missile attacks against the US Fifth Fleet in the Middle East and energy targets in Israel, as reported by the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps.

Mar 19 • 13:24 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

SMEs Receive More Orders: 'We Think This Increase Only Relates to the Situation with Colombia'

Small and medium-sized enterprises in Ecuador are experiencing an increase in orders, partly attributed to the situation with Colombia.

Mar 19 • 12:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Action by Banxico

The Bank of Mexico is reportedly working to modify accounts for small and medium-sized enterprises following a meeting with financial authorities and the president.

Mar 19 • 07:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The party and government say it is necessary to alleviate the burden of rising fuel prices on small and medium-sized enterprises through supplementary budgets

The South Korean government and the ruling party plan to expedite key legislation aimed at improving market conditions while also supporting small businesses affected by rising fuel prices due to conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 19 • 02:31 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Craftsmanship. Sofia Capellini (AEFI): “At MIDA, you can observe the growth of SMEs and the innovation of Italian craftsmanship”

The International Crafts Fair (MIDA) in Florence celebrates its 90th edition, highlighting Italian craftsmanship and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

Mar 18 • 15:27 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Greater funding for SMEs is a demand issue, not a supply issue

Access to banking credit for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Mexico hinges on their formalization, according to Tomás Ehrenberg, director of Grupo Financiero Ve por Más.

Mar 18 • 14:30 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Utilizing SNS for Labor Negotiations: Initiatives for Small and Medium Enterprises During the Spring Labor Offensive

Small and medium enterprises in Japan are increasingly leveraging social media to enhance their labor negotiations in light of recent wage disputes involving major corporations.

Mar 18 • 11:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Wednesday Delays in Medium and Long-Distance Trains to and from Madrid: 'Taking the Train Causes Me a Lot of Stress'

Passengers faced significant delays on medium and long-distance trains in and out of Madrid due to a signaling system issue, causing widespread frustration.

Mar 18 • 10:24 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

The Naked Truth About Algorithms and Mart Kangro's Beautiful Body

The article discusses Mart Kangro's performance in the play 'Medium,' where he performs largely in the nude while skillfully concealing his modesty.

Mar 18 • 09:34 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The Attention of SMEs is the Major Pending Issue for the Sector: Kapital

Kapital's CEO highlighted that despite advances in banking support for small and medium enterprises (SMEs), significant challenges remain in providing adequate financing and support to this crucial sector of the economy.

Mar 18 • 09:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Delays, energy costs, and exports: small and medium enterprises in crisis

Small and medium enterprises in Italy are facing significant challenges due to soaring energy costs, delivery delays, and decreasing demand, largely influenced by the ongoing Gulf war.

Mar 18 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

The traditional granny flat is changing, and Tasmania is leading the way

Tasmania plans to increase the permissible size of granny flats to improve housing affordability and facilitate multi-generational living.

Mar 18 • 03:05 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

This is the new medium complexity healthcare space that benefits 200,000 neighbors in the north of the City

A new medium complexity healthcare center has opened in Villa Urquiza, providing services to 200,000 local residents and alleviating pressure on larger hospitals.

Mar 17 • 17:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government and IDB want to expand access for small businesses to Europe after EU-Mercosur agreement

The Brazilian government has announced a program to facilitate micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises' access to the European market following a free trade agreement with the EU.

Mar 17 • 14:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Walmart Boosts SMEs

Walmart Mexico and Central America launched the Pabellón Pyme 2026 to support small and medium enterprises during their Annual Meeting.

Mar 17 • 11:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

800 companies in India in crisis... billions of dollars at risk, impact of Iran-US War

Around 800 small and medium enterprises in India face investment risks amounting to billions due to the ongoing conflict between Iran and the US.

Mar 17 • 11:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The credit for small and medium enterprises deteriorates: overdue payments rise and rejected checks due to lack of funds remain high

Small and medium enterprises in Argentina are facing increased overdue payments and a rise in rejected checks due to financial strains caused by high interest rates and decreased sales.

Mar 16 • 20:19 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

ETE Research: 1 in 4 SMEs Willing to Enhance Their Investment Activity

One in four small and medium-sized enterprises expressed a willingness to boost their investment activity in the current semester, prior to the outbreak of the war in the Middle East.

Mar 16 • 17:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Man posing as a medium is acquitted of sexual abuse charges in MT

Luiz Antônio Rodrigues da Silva, who posed as a spiritual guide, was acquitted of sexual abuse charges due to lack of evidence.

Mar 15 • 13:41 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Falls in the center and Eilat due to launches from Iran, 12-year-old injured medium

Iranian missiles caused damage across several locations in Israel, including Eilat and Nes Tzion, with one 12-year-old sustaining moderate injuries.

Mar 14 • 19:06 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Pierre Caulliez: 'The Authenticity of a Medium is a Superpower'

French media consultant Pierre Caulliez argues that integrating Generation Z in journalism requires adapting formats rather than diluting values.

Mar 14 • 08:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The skier's death occurred on a medium slope in Jämsä – Himos staff revived the victim

A medium-difficulty skiing accident in Jämsä led to the death of a middle-aged man, with staff actively involved in attempts to revive him.

Mar 14 • 08:53 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Indigo aims at small and medium businesses to expand parking management

Indigo is focusing on expanding its parking management services to small and medium-sized businesses like clinics, hotels, supermarkets, and shopping centers.

Mar 13 • 16:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Domestic small businesses see a decrease in first-time startups and a significant increase in re-startups

The proportion of first-time startups has decreased among small businesses in South Korea, while the rate of re-startups has significantly increased, according to a recent survey by the Ministry of Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups.

Mar 13 • 03:17 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

The Seimas will consider proposals allowing small and medium-sized enterprises to attract more funds

The Lithuanian Parliament is set to discuss proposals aimed at enhancing the visibility and financing options for small and medium enterprises through a unified European information platform.

Mar 12 • 16:49 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Alarming report from the World Bank. Poland at the end of innovation in Europe

A World Bank report highlights Poland's low level of innovation among small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) compared to the EU, pointing out systemic weaknesses and the need for improved collaboration between academia and business.

Mar 12 • 09:46 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

ANA Unveils New International Seat Without Electric Reclining in Higher Class

All Nippon Airways (ANA) revealed new seating for its medium-haul aircraft designed for long-distance routes, including a private business class without electric reclining features.

Mar 12 • 09:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

"This is a new medium that we are deploying": video advertising screens drive growth for JCDecaux

Despite a challenging economic context, JCDecaux reports nearly 4 billion euros in revenue, driven by digital advertising screens.

Mar 12 • 06:15 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Juan Gascón (IU-Sumar): 'Vox neither defends the countryside nor small and medium producers'

Juan Gascón, candidate from the IU-Sumar coalition, criticizes the far-right Vox party for its lack of support for agriculture and small producers while emphasizing the importance of the left's message in the upcoming elections.

Mar 12 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

What we know about the medium suspected of committing a million-dollar scam against elderly in-laws

A medium and leader of a spiritist center has been indicted for fraud and abuse against an elderly couple in Fortaleza after their daughters reported missing more than R$ 5 million from their parents' accounts.

Mar 12 • 03:00 UTC

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