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🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Candidate against the Cēsis municipality. The fight for access to Lake Mazums, construction, and legal confidence

A conflict between the Cēsis municipality and a local resident over access to Lake Mazums raises critical legal questions about public interest versus private property rights.

Mar 1 • 22:01 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

German spies gain more power - trust in the USA diminishes

Germany is enhancing the powers and resources of its intelligence agency, BND, amid diminishing confidence in the United States.

Mar 1 • 17:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Expert Analyzes Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen's Performance – One Detail Caught the Eye

An expert praises the performance of Finnish representatives Linda Lampenius and Pete Parkkonen in the UMK finals, noting impressive stage presence and confidence, particularly from Lampenius.

Mar 1 • 12:07 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Analysis: Trump Bets Everything While Representatives for Maga Bite Their Nails

Donald Trump’s loyal fanbase is showing signs of concern following the recent military actions against Iran, despite his usual confidence inspiring their unwavering support.

Mar 1 • 05:29 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Delhi-UP Lag Behind, These States Top in Car Purchases, See List

Maharashtra has emerged as India's largest passenger vehicle market in the third quarter of FY 2025-26, leading in car sales and economic confidence.

Feb 28 • 12:37 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

President Stubb spoke about Ukraine's victory – Clarifies in Ykkösaamu why Russia has lost the war

President Alexander Stubb expressed confidence that Ukraine will win the war against Russia, citing improved front-line conditions and stronger European support for Ukraine.

Feb 28 • 10:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Representative María Elvira Salazar celebrated Donald Trump's statements about Cuba: "They are cornered"

Republican representative María Elvira Salazar praised Donald Trump's recent comments on Cuba, expressing confidence in the imminent fall of the Cuban government led by Miguel Díaz-Canel.

Feb 28 • 10:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

2027: No coalition stronger than PDP, says Bode George

Bode George, a prominent member of Nigeria's Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), declares the party's revitalization and confidence in reclaiming power by 2027.

Feb 28 • 08:28 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Survey: Many Finnish Small Businesses are in Economic Difficulties

A recent survey reveals that many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Finland are experiencing economic difficulties as their confidence wavers.

Feb 28 • 05:36 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

'Should never be a barrier': How Pretzel is helping Scott march this Mardi Gras

Scott Dixon-Smith, who is blind, is set to march in Sydney's Mardi Gras parade with his guide dog Pretzel, celebrating both his pride and newfound confidence.

Feb 27 • 23:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Square parent company Block cuts nearly half of workforce as AI takes jobs

Fintech company Block will lay off 4,000 employees due to increased AI productivity, raising investor confidence despite broader concerns about job losses from AI adoption.

Feb 27 • 17:11 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

AfD Prohibition Proceedings: 'I am sure that Karlsruhe will take a different direction'

German Green Party politician Till Steffen expresses confidence that the Federal Constitutional Court will approach the AfD prohibition proceedings differently than a recent Cologne ruling.

Feb 27 • 16:15 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Car sales more than doubled in February. Has the market recovered from the tax shock?

Car sales in Estonia have significantly increased, more than doubling in January compared to the previous year, with continued strong growth in February.

Feb 27 • 15:01 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Disu's appointment brings renewed hope for safer Nigeria – Rep

A Nigerian lawmaker commends the appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police, highlighting his suitability for improving public confidence in policing at a crucial time for the country.

Feb 27 • 14:11 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Before the big performance at the 'Eurovision' final, Lion Ceccah faced some issues: 'Something broke down on their side'

Lion Ceccah, a well-known artist, is set to perform at the national 'Eurovision' final and expressed excitement and confidence after a successful rehearsal despite some technical issues.

Feb 27 • 14:09 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Canadians believe they need $1.7 million to retire, up from $1.54 million last year: BMO survey

A new BMO survey reveals that Canadians believe they need $1.7 million to retire, a significant increase from the previous year, yet confidence in reaching this goal is declining due to rising costs and economic uncertainty.

Feb 27 • 12:00 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Hillary Clinton says confident her husband knew nothing of Epstein crimes

Hillary Clinton expressed confidence that her husband, former President Bill Clinton, was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's crimes during an interview.

Feb 27 • 11:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Electoral law, there is an agreement. Meloni: text in Parliament but we will not impose confidence

Italian political leaders have reached an agreement on a new electoral law aimed at ensuring stable parliamentary majorities, but Prime Minister Meloni has stated they won't impose confidence in Parliament regarding this proposal.

Feb 27 • 11:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Chida elevated to president of Resona Bank, 'We will also take risks' to support corporate growth

Chida Katsuhiro has been promoted to president of Resona Bank, expressing confidence in supporting corporate growth by taking risks as the Japanese economy enters a growth phase.

Feb 27 • 09:04 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Reinsalu: society needs clarity from parties regarding Karis's continuation

Urmas Reinsalu emphasizes the need for political parties in Estonia to clearly express their stance on the continuation of Alar Karis as president, as society seeks clarity and confidence.

Feb 27 • 05:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Does Macron resign as President of France? French bonds plummet due to rumor

Rumors of President Emmanuel Macron's potential resignation caused a significant drop in French government bonds, but were quickly denied by a close associate of the president.

Feb 27 • 02:50 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Peppe Terra promotes creative cooking for home chefs

Peppe Terra Cooking Paste encourages home cooks in Nigeria to enhance their culinary creativity and confidence by simplifying the cooking process with its flavorful paste.

Feb 27 • 01:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hillary Clinton says she is sure her husband didn't know about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes

Hillary Clinton asserts confidence that her husband, former President Bill Clinton, was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's illegal activities during their interactions.

Feb 27 • 00:31 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Hillary Clinton: Sure that her husband did not know about Epstein's actions

Hillary Clinton expresses confidence that her husband, Bill Clinton, was unaware of Jeffrey Epstein's criminal activities.

Feb 26 • 23:00 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Liberals survive confidence vote as House passes budget implementation bill

The federal Liberals' Budget Implementation Act successfully passed a confidence vote in the House of Commons, moving one step closer to becoming law after gaining support from opposition parties.

Feb 26 • 21:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Deputy Prime Minister called the PiS motion a 'blatant mockery'. A decision was made regarding the vote of no confidence

The Polish Parliament debated a no-confidence motion against Minister of Agriculture Stefan Krajewski, highlighting deep political divides and contrasting views on agricultural policy.

Feb 26 • 20:01 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

In Saaremaa, Isamaa distrusts the EKRE coalition partner

In Saaremaa, the Isamaa party has submitted a motion of no confidence against a member of its coalition partner EKRE, amid political tensions surrounding local school reforms.

Feb 26 • 19:20 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Bartolozzi, investigations closed on cabinet chief of Nordio. The minister is 'perplexed by the timing'

Giusi Bartolozzi, the cabinet chief of the Minister of Justice in Italy, has expressed confidence following the closure of an investigation regarding her alleged false information, while Minister Carlo Nordio offers his support but questions the timing of the investigation.

Feb 26 • 16:49 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections in Marseille: The National Rally Believes More Than Ever in Its Chances of Victory

The National Rally's candidate Franck Allisio expresses strong confidence in winning the upcoming municipal elections in Marseille, backed by a recent poll suggesting their lead.

Feb 26 • 16:06 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The confrontation with Trump has given confidence and public support to the Prime Minister of Denmark. So she announced snap elections

Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has announced snap elections to take place on March 24, seeking to solidify public support following her confrontations with President Trump regarding Greenland.

Feb 26 • 13:37 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kim Jong Un Shows Confidence in Economic and Personnel Achievements as 'Most Significant in 30 Years'

At the recent Workers’ Party Congress, Kim Jong Un touted the economic achievements of North Korea over the past three years as the most significant in three decades, showcasing a change in tone from previous admissions of failure.

Feb 26 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The Minister does not doubt that the election cards will arrive: Here is the plan

Denmark's Transport Minister expresses confidence in the delivery of election cards by the postal company Dao, which has submitted a plan to ensure all eligible voters receive their cards.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Consumer Insights: Will 2026 Be a Good Year to Sell a Car?

Experts predict a steady growth in the demand for used cars in 2026, driven by several economic factors and consumer confidence.

Feb 26 • 11:11 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Detailed Report: Prime Minister 'Does Not Assume Return of Futenma Base' in Upper House Representative Questions

Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi expressed confidence in the passage of the initial budget for the new fiscal year while stating that the return of the US Futenma Air Station in Okinawa is not expected.

Feb 26 • 10:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Beautiful and Healthy Smile – It's Not Only Aesthetics, Confidence, But Also A Better Quality of Life

A dental clinic in Kaunas, Lithuania, offers modern dentistry services emphasizing patient care and advanced technology to enhance smiles and oral health.

Feb 26 • 09:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Sp-Koti: The Sale of Summer Cottages Comes Alive – Unlike Apartments

The market for summer cottages in Finland has seen a significant uptick in sales compared to last year, according to Sp-Koti.

Feb 26 • 08:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Poor economic figures – consumers' pessimism does not help

Consumer confidence in the Finnish economy has further declined to -10.5 points, indicating low optimism for both personal and national economic prospects.

Feb 26 • 08:10 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Confidence in Industry and Retail Improved

According to the Confederation of Finnish Industries, economic confidence in the industrial and retail sectors increased in February compared to the previous month.

Feb 26 • 06:40 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Consumers' confidence is getting weaker

Consumer confidence in Finland has further declined, according to Statistics Finland, with significant implications for big purchases and borrowing.

Feb 26 • 06:32 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Will electric car batteries last longer than expected? Subsidies undermine confidence in used cars

A recent study reveals that used electric cars retain significant battery capacity, alleviating concerns for potential buyers.

Feb 26 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Maduro ignored ultimatum and celebrated New Year's before U.S. attack in his last days in power

Despite the impending threat of a U.S. military attack, Nicolás Maduro celebrated New Year's Eve with family and friends in Caracas, showing apparent confidence in his position.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

France: ‘No’ to the first of two motions of no confidence against the Le Cornu government concerning the energy law

The French government survived the first of two motions of no confidence filed in parliament regarding a new energy law.

Feb 25 • 19:49 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

I’m confident of winning Ogun APC gov ticket — Iyabo Obasanjo

Iyabo Obasanjo expresses confidence in securing the All Progressives Congress governorship ticket for Ogun State in 2027.

Feb 25 • 18:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With a slight decline in February, the government's confidence index accumulates three consecutive months of decline

The Government Confidence Index in Argentina has dropped for the third consecutive month, indicating ongoing public dissatisfaction.

Feb 25 • 15:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Infantino says he is 'very calm' regarding Mexico hosting the Cup, despite the wave of violence

FIFA President Gianni Infantino expressed confidence in Mexico's capability to host the 2026 World Cup, even in the face of recent violence following a notorious drug lord's death.

Feb 25 • 13:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The government received the confidence of Parliament with a vote of 96-76

The Finnish government won a confidence vote in Parliament amid criticism over the country's high unemployment rates, which are among the worst in Europe.

Feb 25 • 12:06 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Ukraine Decree, definitive approval in the Senate with confidence vote: it is law

The Italian Senate approved the Ukraine Decree with a confidence vote, officially enacting it into law.

Feb 25 • 11:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Is it about to explode? Live broadcast at 2 PM: Orpo gives the Prime Minister's announcement on government policy

Finnish Prime Minister Petteri Orpo is set to make a significant government policy announcement in Parliament on Wednesday at 2 PM.

Feb 25 • 11:19 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Does the Spike in Unemployment Reveal a Crisis in Britain's Economy?

A recent spike in Britain's unemployment rate alongside weak economic growth indicators suggests deeper underlying issues in the UK's economic recovery.

Feb 25 • 10:43 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Christophe Leribault at the Louvre: the Irresistible Rise of a Curator Who Has the Confidence of the Elysée

Christophe Leribault has been appointed as the new director of the Louvre, following a rapid ascent through prestigious French cultural institutions and backed by President Emmanuel Macron.

Feb 25 • 09:48 UTC

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