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๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Baked Goods Must Increase in Price Every Month. Bakeries are Suffering from Bureaucracy and Lack of Employees

Bakeries in Czechia are facing continuous price hikes for baked goods due to bureaucratic challenges and a shortage of staff.

Mar 2 โ€ข 07:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"The Erosion of Price Hikes Countermeasures" Oil Prices Soar Due to Attacks on Iran - Impact on the Japanese Economy

Rising oil prices, influenced by military attacks on Iran by the US and Israel, are prompting concerns about their impact on the Japanese economy.

Mar 2 โ€ข 03:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Mid-size capital cities lead property price charge as higher rates fail to slow buyers

Interest rate hikes have not diminished property prices in mid-size Australian cities, especially as buyers rush to enter the market before potential further rate increases.

Mar 1 โ€ข 19:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Prolonged conflict in Iran could benefit Brazilian oil, but price hikes are concerning, analysts say

Analysts suggest that a prolonged conflict in Iran may enhance Brazilian oil exports, though it could also lead to increased global oil prices and inflation.

Feb 28 โ€ข 16:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Galaxy S26 is about to strike at Apple. Samsung surprised with the scale of price increases

The Samsung Galaxy S26 series has launched in Poland with significant price hikes attributed to rising memory costs driven by an AI boom, garnering high public interest.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: BUK don condemns price hikes by fire-hit Kano market traders

A university lecturer has criticized Kano traders for raising prices unfairly in the wake of recent market fires during Ramadan.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Housing Prices in the Regions Rise Faster than in Prague; Ostrava is the Decade's Record Holder

Housing prices in Czech regions are increasing at a faster rate than in Prague, with Ostrava setting a decade record for price hikes.

Feb 21 โ€ข 18:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

PC gamers face more price hikes as AI drives up hard drive storage costs

AI's impact on data centers is leading to significant price hikes in hard drive storage for PC gamers.

Feb 21 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Parliament: Androulakis's urgent question regarding the government's energy policy

The president of PASOK, Nikos Androulakis, has submitted an urgent question to the Prime Minister about the government's energy policy, focusing on measures against energy price hikes and the exclusion of farmers and cooperatives from the energy market.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

How many crises do we need?

Slovakia is currently experiencing a halt in oil supplies from Russia, the sole supplier for the Slovnaft refinery, yet fuel shortages and significant price hikes are not anticipated in the short term.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Cigarette Price Hike: Cigarettes Become Expensive, Shares Rise

The prices of cigarettes in India have increased due to hikes by ITC and Godfrey Phillips, leading to a surge in ITC's stock prices by up to 3%.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Martin Lewis warns 'most people don't read the letter' over 30-day rule

Consumer advocate Martin Lewis alerts the public to the dangers of skipping essential communications that could lead to unexpected price hikes.

Feb 16 โ€ข 10:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Morena deputy calls on Profeco for strategy against unjustified price increases during World Cup 2026

Deputy Claudia Rivera Vivanco urges the Federal Consumer Prosecutor's Office (Profeco) in Mexico to implement preventive and monitoring strategies against price hikes during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Feb 16 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Polarization of Personal Consumption Due to Stock and Price Hikes: Is a 'K-Shaped Economy' Progressing in Japan?

Japan's economic report indicates a split in personal consumption linked to stock price increases and rising costs, suggesting a potential 'K-shaped economy.'

Feb 16 โ€ข 03:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Retired Man Shocked by OP's Bill: "Such Large Increases Can't Be True"

A retired man in Vantaa was taken aback by a significant price increase in his and his wife's health insurance policies from OP Pohjola, with hikes of over 27%.

Feb 15 โ€ข 08:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Rachel Reeves reveals new broadband and mobile price hike rules as she fires warning shot

Rachel Reeves announces new rules to prevent unexpected mid-contract price hikes for mobile and broadband customers in the UK.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

The Government approves a legal mechanism to cap transport prices in emergencies like that of Adamuz

The Spanish government has approved a decree to cap transport prices during emergencies, following significant price hikes after a train accident in Adamuz.

Feb 10 โ€ข 12:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Inflation in the City of Buenos Aires accelerated in January to 3.1%

In January, inflation in Buenos Aires rose to 3.1%, marking a significant increase influenced by seasonal price hikes, with an annual increase of 31.7%.

Feb 9 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Survey: Poles Feel the Rise in Electricity Prices and Fear Further Increases

A recent survey reveals that many Poles are significantly affected by rising electricity costs, with a substantial portion of respondents expressing concerns over future price hikes.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Send one text and your phone provider may offer 'surprise' discount

People in the UK are being encouraged to text their mobile phone provider to potentially receive a discount on their monthly bill due to upcoming price hikes.

Feb 5 โ€ข 09:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
World

In the Senate, the potential Netflix - Warner Bros Discovery deal: Concerns about subscription price increases and the future of cinema

Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos testified in the Senate regarding the potential deal with Warner Bros Discovery, raising concerns about possible subscription price hikes and the impact on the future of cinema.

Feb 4 โ€ข 12:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Despite a 2% Stabilization in Inflation Rate... Early 21% and Rice Surging 18%

In January, the consumer price inflation rate recorded a 2.0% increase, the lowest in five months, primarily due to stabilizing oil prices, although essential food items like rice, ramen, and eggs saw significant price hikes.

Feb 3 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท France24
Life & Tech

Louvre and Versailles hike prices for foreign visitors: Who should pay for Franceโ€™s heritage?

The article discusses the controversy surrounding the recent price hikes for foreign visitors at the Louvre and Versailles, questioning whether access to cultural heritage should have different costs for different visitors.

Jan 15 โ€ข 14:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
Life & Tech

Cigarettes, price increases announced: how much more will a single pack cost

Starting January 16, cigarette prices will increase by up to 30 cents per pack, with notable hikes for brands like Marlboro and others.

Jan 15 โ€ข 13:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Holiday promotions had their effect. Prices in stores even dropped

The article discusses the main reasons for the slowdown in price increases in December, highlights which products saw the largest price hikes during the holidays, identifies retail chains that experienced deflation in their offerings, and presents expert forecasts on inflation for the upcoming months.

Jan 15 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Electricity and gas prices are rising. What impact should we expect on standards?

Starting January 1, electricity prices have increased, followed by gas prices at the end of last year, prompting discussions about the effects on citizens' costs of living and potential price hikes during a recent HTV program featuring economic representatives.

Jan 14 โ€ข 06:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Inflation: Alarm from the new increases - Data on inflation

The ongoing price hikes in food and rents are raising concerns about this year's inflation trends, with food inflation reported at 3.6% last December, potentially impacting overall economic stability.

Jan 14 โ€ข 04:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Proto Thema
National & Local

Inflation at 2.6% in December: Double-digit increases in coffee, meat, fruits - New rise of 8.4% in rents

Greece's annual inflation increased to 2.6% in December, driven by significant price hikes in coffee, meat, fruits, and rents, despite a decline in the cost of olive oil and natural gas.

Jan 13 โ€ข 10:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Increasing price hikes at travel agencies. Three popular destinations with new price records

Travel agency prices have risen by an average of 89 zlotys for trips departing between August 3 and 9, 2026, marking a significant increase compared to last week.

Jan 12 โ€ข 00:17 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Telephony, a shower of increases on fixed and mobile services. And it's not over yet

This year begins with numerous price increases on both fixed and mobile services from almost all operators, and further hikes may be forthcoming according to industry indications.

Jan 11 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Greggs issues important price hike update for customers - and it is good news

Greggs announces that, despite a recent price increase for some items, no further price hikes are planned for the rest of the year.

Jan 8 โ€ข 13:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Everything is Getting More Expensive in Russia. Christmas Under the Shadow of Price Hikes

The article discusses the significant rise in prices for cars, electronics, and household appliances in Russia, particularly influenced by government financial policies and the ongoing effects of the war and sanctions.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
National & Local

Almost 60 percent of Germans are worried about rising living costs

A survey has revealed that almost 60 percent of Germans are concerned about increasing living costs, primarily due to food price hikes.

Jan 7 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Broadband provider hikes bills after ditching 'no mid-contract price rise' promise

Hyperoptic has announced an increase in monthly broadband bills by ยฃ4 starting April 2026, marking a shift from their previous commitment to not raise prices mid-contract.

Jan 7 โ€ข 10:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

How to beat mobile hikes in 2026 and a top tip to avoid the price increases

The article discusses upcoming mobile phone price increases in 2026 and offers tips on how consumers can mitigate the impact.

Jan 2 โ€ข 07:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

In 2026, more companies are preparing to raise prices

Businesses are gearing up for price hikes in 2026, driven by various economic factors.

Jan 2 โ€ข 04:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ elDiario.es
National & Local

How will pensions look in 2026? The minimum and maximum amounts and the new computation period

Starting in 2026, the government has approved a general pension increase of 2.7%, with lower pensions rising between 7% and 11.4% to offset basic price hikes.

Dec 31 โ€ข 18:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Efsyn
National & Local

Explosive Price Increases from US Pharmaceutical Companies

US pharmaceutical companies are seeing substantial price hikes affecting consumers and healthcare costs.

Dec 31 โ€ข 18:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
Crime & Justice

Opaque hikes, no longer fixed rates, phantom bonuses. The accusations from the Regulators to Sky

The article discusses the accusations made by regulatory authorities against Sky Italia for unfair commercial practices and misleading offers amid significant price increases and unfulfilled bonus promises.

Dec 31 โ€ข 14:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

What price increases does Catalonia face in 2026?

The year 2026 is set to bring significant price hikes in Catalonia for tolls, taxis, and public transportation, exacerbating the financial strain on residents amidst stagnant wages.

Dec 31 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Transport approves toll rate increase for 2026: here are the price hikes for each highway

The Ministry of Transport and Sustainable Mobility has announced an increase in state toll prices by up to 4.68% starting January 1, 2026, depending on the specific concession conditions.

Dec 30 โ€ข 19:03 UTC

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