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Bank credit in US dollars in Argentina has reached record levels, exceeding US$20 billion, with a significant increase during Javier Milei's administration.

Iran's oil exports are surging ahead of the third round of nuclear talks with the U.S., reaching historic levels of oil 'on water' as the country aims to expedite shipments before potential new sanctions.

The Department of Veterans Affairs has reported that the backlog of VA disability compensation and pension benefit claims has fallen below 100,000 for the first time since 2020, marking a significant reduction under the Trump administration.

São Paulo state school students achieved record performance in mathematics in the 2025 Saresp results, but Portuguese proficiency has not yet returned to pre-pandemic levels.

Despite the absence of major events like the European Football Championship and concerts by Adele, Munich's tourism sector has shown remarkable resilience and stability in 2025, maintaining nearly the same record levels of visitors as in the previous year.

Recent storms in Spain have led to reservoirs reaching their highest water levels in 40 years, with significant regional variations and concerns about infrastructure maintenance.

European stocks have reached a record high, driven by a strong recovery in the banking sector and improved investor risk appetite.

Temperatures in Southern France have risen close to heatwave levels for February, with record highs reported.

The Czech koruna's strength significantly affected exporters last year, leading to losses exceeding 100 billion crowns despite record-high export levels.

Czech exporters faced significant losses due to the strong crown despite achieving record-high export levels last year.

The Greens in Bavaria are demanding a report from Minister Hubert Aiwanger regarding the record low levels of gas storage in the region, calling for transparency and a strategy for improving energy supply security.

Support for the Norwegian monarchy has dropped by ten percentage points in just one month to record low levels, following revelations about Crown Princess Mette-Marit's relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Record levels of apartment construction in Central Bohemia are approaching those in Prague.

Rio de Janeiro continues to attract tourists post-Carnival 2026, with hotel occupancy reaching record levels as visitors extend their time in the city.

The US trade deficit in goods has surged to record levels, only improving marginally by 0.2% despite tariffs and claims from former President Trump regarding significant reductions.

This year's smelt season has started late, with prices rising to record levels as demand outstrips supply.

Residents of Saintes face severe flooding, reminiscent of the record levels seen in 1982, as they struggle to protect their belongings and cope with ongoing challenges following previous floods.

Solar energy production in Estonia reached record levels while electricity prices are set to rise significantly.

Cyprus officials have urged residents to reduce water usage by 10% due to a severe drought that is causing record low water levels in the nation's reservoirs.

Japan is experiencing record low rainfall, leading to significant water shortages and the emergence of submerged structures due to dropping water levels in dams.

Market expectations for gold and silver continue to rise, driven by low U.S. inflation data and anticipated interest rate cuts this year.

Lithuania has recorded a new low temperature for February 15, while Latvia has reported temperatures dropping to extreme frost levels.

Record low water levels in the Baltic Sea may potentially benefit local wildlife after decades of environmental issues.

Spain has experienced record rainfall across hundreds of weather stations in the first weeks of 2026, with some areas seeing the highest precipitation levels in nearly a century.

The EU's trade deficit with China increased by 15% in 2025, while the trade surplus with the United States remains at record levels despite tariffs.

Swedes are expected to significantly reduce their spending for Valentine's Day this year compared to last year's record levels, driven by a sense of insecurity in the world.

Europe is significantly boosting its investments in space programs to achieve greater technological autonomy and geopolitical influence, aiming to compete with major global powers.

In 2025, egg consumption in France reached record levels driven by affordability amidst economic uncertainty, prompting producers to increase output.

This year, almost two lakes worth of water have been pushed out of the Baltic Sea, leading to record-low water levels.

Paulina Grądzik confirms the safety of Poland's energy sector during extreme cold, highlighting record demands and generation levels.

A new Visa study reveals that bank fraud losses in Estonia have surged to nearly 8 million euros, primarily due to investment and banking scams, with an alarming increase projected for future years.

Brazil's cellulose export sector continues to expand, reaching record levels, but faces potential challenges ahead.

Water levels in Spain's reservoirs have seen an unprecedented growth of 10 percentage points in just one week due to heavy rains.

Rain in São Paulo has led to record levels of traffic congestion in the city this week, with over 1,054 km of sluggish traffic reported.

Record rainfall continues to lead to widespread flooding across England and parts of Scotland, with the Environment Agency issuing numerous flood warnings and alerts.

Electricity prices in Finland are set to rise significantly due to high consumption and low wind power production, with Sweden also experiencing a price increase.

The Mexican Stock Exchange reached new record levels, driven by corporate earnings reports for the fourth quarter.

The lynx population in the Bavarian Forest and Šumava National Parks has reached record levels, indicating a healthy and stable existence for the species in these areas.

New apartment prices in major Polish cities, including Warsaw, are reaching record levels due to a significant influx of luxury listings.

Asian stock markets are reaching record levels influenced by Japan's political landscape following a significant election victory.

Moroccan authorities have evacuated the northern city of Ksar al-Kabir due to floods as water levels at the nearby Ouadi al-Makhazn dam reached record highs approaching one billion cubic meters.

Despite historically low unemployment, delinquency rates surged to record levels due to high interest rates and shorter repayment timelines.

The Finnish Meteorological Institute warns of low sea levels along the coast, which are expected to remain until at least February 9th, with record lows recorded this week in several coastal cities.

The Swedish Customs reports the highest quantity of seized heroin ever and historically high levels of cocaine based on new statistics from last year.

Sweden experiences a record amount of heroin seizures last year, reaching 134 kilos, alongside historically high cocaine levels, although cocaine seizures slightly decreased.

Merko Ehitus closed the year 2025 with much more modest figures than the previous year, though leadership suggests this is a return to normal operational levels rather than an unusual setback, as indicated by their dividend proposal and record order portfolio.

Last year, Finnish accommodation establishments recorded 23.1 million overnight stays, marking a new record and surpassing pre-pandemic levels for the first time.

Brazil's President Lula has announced a national pact against femicide following record levels of such violence, but has not provided specifics on implementation actions.

Low sea levels are disrupting ferry services in the archipelago, leading to the use of hovercrafts in some routes due to record low water levels measured in Porvoo and Turku.

January had an unusually cold and dry weather pattern, with an average nationwide temperature of -1.6°C, 0.7°C lower than normal, and record low precipitation and humidity levels.