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🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘The new ketchup’? How hummus spread beyond a niche into a British staple

Hummus has become a significant staple in British diets, reflecting broader trends in culinary globalization as it is now measured in the cost of living index.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Does matcha caffeine act differently than coffee? Here’s what science says

Matcha, once a niche ceremonial drink, has become a global sensation, with retail sales soaring in the U.S., as experts investigate claims of its unique caffeine absorption and associated benefits.

Mar 20 • 16:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A splendid evening in the capital: renowned guests arrived

A lavish event hosted by entrepreneur Kristina Strolienė brought together perfume enthusiasts to explore the nuanced worlds of niche fragrances.

Mar 19 • 14:28 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The Copy of His Father: He is 29 Years Old, an Actor, Musician, and Model, and Not Renouncing His Heritage, He Carves His Own Path

Rafferty Law is a multi-talented 29-year-old British actor, musician, and model carving his own niche in the creative world while embracing his heritage.

Mar 17 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Cannabis: Out of the Niche

Canify AG and MG Health Limited are planning to merge to capitalize on the rapidly growing medical cannabis market in Germany, which is facing increasing competition and declining prices.

Mar 12 • 16:01 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

National Michelada Fair with Dani Flow and Grupo Niche: Date, all invited artists and venue

The National Michelada Fair returns to San Pedro Cholula, Puebla in March 2026, featuring a mix of gastronomy and live performances from diverse artists.

Mar 10 • 18:32 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

LBAP: Latvian sports returns to 'survival mode' after the Olympic festivities

Following the Olympic Games, the Latvian sports system grapples with funding issues and the need to prioritize youth sports participation over niche sports.

Mar 10 • 08:56 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

The Armament of Global Car Manufacturers Continues. Volkswagen's Niche Models Are Replaced by Armored Vehicles

Volkswagen is pivoting to military production in response to underutilized factory capacity, mirroring similar moves by other car manufacturers like Renault that are exploring drone production.

Mar 9 • 12:03 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Busan City Takes the Lead in the Small Modular Reactor Market... Domestic First Support Center Begins Construction

Busan City has initiated the construction of Korea's first Small Modular Reactor support center to tap into the emerging niche market.

Mar 8 • 08:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

‘Operation Epstein Distraction’: Trump’s Bloody Iran ‘Hype Videos’ Seem to Target Niche Audience

The Trump administration has launched a series of aggressive propaganda videos aimed at young rightwing American men, featuring violent combat footage intertwined with elements of popular culture, amidst ongoing tensions with Iran.

Mar 7 • 11:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

We Have Fallen in Love with Niche Perfumes. "You Can Buy the Scent of KFC Wings or Furniture"

Niche perfumes are becoming mainstream in Poland, offering unique scents that allow individuals to express their individuality.

Mar 6 • 09:52 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Newsom's 'disgraceful' call for Dems to be 'culturally normal' is 'dangerous,' far-left podcaster says

Podcast host Jennifer Welch criticized Governor Gavin Newsom for his comments urging Democrats to focus on more mainstream issues instead of niche cultural topics, calling it 'political suicide.'

Feb 27 • 01:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The strategy of the National Rally to carve its niche among farmers

The National Rally party in France is increasingly appealing to farmers, traditionally aligned with the right, by combining localism and protectionism in their political strategy.

Feb 26 • 15:31 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Hospitality: "Wermut was long regarded as cheap rotgut"

Tobias Heitzer operates the only online shop in Germany that specializes in vermouth, discussing the reasons behind his niche focus and his hopes for wider appreciation of the drink.

Feb 24 • 09:54 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Masks, gloves, and fox tails: therians spark a new online sales niche in Mexico

The growing popularity of the therian community in Mexico is creating new market opportunities for small vendors online.

Feb 19 • 03:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Love Me, the House of Pizza Without Yeast

Amami, a pizza restaurant in Milan, has carved a niche by offering a unique, yeast-free pizza that caters to the local preference for a thin and crunchy base.

Feb 18 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Drones shake the board: 8 keys

This article discusses the significant rise of drone usage in agriculture in Argentina, highlighting its transformation from a niche product to a vital agricultural tool.

Feb 17 • 19:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
World

Wagner recruiters have found a new business niche in Europe

Recruiters and propagandists formerly serving the Russian mercenary group Wagner are reportedly facilitating Kremlin-organized sabotage operations in Europe.

Feb 16 • 11:22 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Sports

Olympics 2026 in Italy: 'It's unbelievable': Silver and bronze for skeleton women

Germany's Susanne Kreher and Jacqueline Pfeifer won silver and bronze medals in women's skeleton at the 2026 Olympics in Italy, amidst mixed feelings about the sport's niche status in Germany.

Feb 14 • 20:47 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The creators behind the innovative café that shakes up Carabanchel: "We would like to be the Mahou of coffee in Madrid"

A story about the transformation of a former niche coffee roasting operation into a vibrant café and coffee academy in Carabanchel, Madrid.

Feb 14 • 01:25 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Valentine's Day boosts the perfume market in Mexico: Luxury and premiumization drive double-digit sales

Valentine's Day significantly stimulates the perfume market in Mexico, with sales increasing at double-digit rates, particularly in niche and concentrated fragrances.

Feb 12 • 14:13 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Arche Group has calculated its profits. "The niche we operate in is on the rise"

Arche, Poland's largest domestic hotel chain, reports significant growth and is advancing its ambitious 'Arche 2030' strategy to expand its hotel portfolio.

Feb 12 • 10:37 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Why Bad Bunny’s polarizing Super Bowl halftime show felt like a slap at America

Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show generated significant backlash, perceived by many as exclusionary rather than a unifying celebration.

Feb 9 • 05:47 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Sports

Guide to Curling: Everything You Need to Know About the Most Followed Sport at the Winter Olympics

As the 2026 Milan-Cortina Olympics approach, interest in curling is set to soar, highlighting its transition from a niche activity to a widely beloved winter sport.

Feb 7 • 16:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The strange way of a Finnish world champion attracts long looks - 'I am lightly crazy'

Juha Andersson, a Finnish world champion in finger hook wrestling, shares insights into the unique and painful sport that has been contested for over 500 years in Alpine countries.

Feb 7 • 07:36 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Life & Tech

Skins in Frankfurt: Smelling good alongside renowned competition

The Dutch retail chain Skins aims to conquer the German market with premium and niche brands, already offering expensive fragrances on Kaiserstraße in Frankfurt.

Feb 4 • 16:30 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Plus-Size Fashion for Men: How 'Pfundskerl' in Neufahrn Fills the Plus-Size Niche

Sebastian Baumeister travels an hour to his favorite store 'Pfundskerl' in Neufahrn, where he finds a variety of plus-size men's clothing and appreciates the personalized shopping experience despite the trend towards online shopping.

Jan 12 • 13:50 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

What is really behind the hype about natural wine?

Natural wine, once a niche product, has become a trend, but a recent study reveals that even many winemakers do not believe in its lofty promises.

Jan 7 • 14:38 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Zara's sister brand enters a new niche. Spaniards see potential

Inditex, the Spanish clothing giant, is expanding its brand offerings, including its budget brand Lefties, which is following Zara's lead into small household appliances after Zara's successful partnership with Smeg.

Jan 7 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 iRozhlas
National & Local

Broken Gate, Debris and Mess. Prague 8 Strives for the Repair of the Niche Chapel, Owners Promise This Year

Prague 8 is working to repair a niche chapel, with owners pledging to complete the work this year despite the current state of disrepair.

Jan 5 • 05:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
Crime & Justice

A coffin ends up in a garbage container in Tomares after the deceased's family did not take charge

A coffin was discarded in a garbage container in Tomares because the deceased's family failed to claim the remains after more than ten years in a niche.

Jan 2 • 15:10 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Kataryna: I am eagerly awaiting the TVP series about the Justice Fund

The general director of the public television, which has been in a state of permanent, albeit completely fictional liquidation for two years, promises viewers a new drama series about the Justice Fund scandal, although interest beyond a niche political audience seems limited.

Jan 2 • 07:20 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Life & Tech

Visiting the 'Fetish Clinic'

The article explores a unique prostitution niche where men engage in a realistic medical role-play with 'doctors' and 'nurses' that goes beyond mere sexual satisfaction.

Jan 1 • 07:45 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
Life & Tech

Concerts, gadgets and gatherings, for the record TV series it’s Stranger Things-mania

The recent concert event in Milan celebrating the TV series 'Stranger Things' quickly sold out, demonstrating the show's broad appeal beyond niche audiences.

Dec 30 • 00:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

It celebrates its 10th anniversary in all discretion: do you know the smallest palace in Paris?

La Réserve, the smallest palace in Paris, discreetly celebrates its tenth anniversary, having successfully carved out its niche in the hospitality industry.

Dec 27 • 16:32 UTC

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