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Japan's birth rate is expected to fall to 705,809 in 2025, marking a decade of decline and a record low due to ongoing depopulation issues.

January saw an unusually low amount of precipitation in Tartu-Tõravere, leading to one of the driest Januaries on record.

Record rainfall in Queensland, Australia, from a lingering tropical low is causing severe flooding and potential isolation of towns for months.

The Swedish Liberal Party faces record-low support ahead of the elections, struggling to surpass the electoral threshold amidst stagnant voter opinion.

Poland's mining industry continues to struggle, facing significant financial losses and declining coal production and sales.

Former President Donald Trump is expected to deliver a lengthy State of the Union address tonight, potentially breaking his own record for the longest speech before Congress, despite low popularity ratings.

Local tax revenue in South Korea reached a record high of 121 trillion won last year, but its proportion of total tax revenue remains relatively low at 24.4%.

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 to a record low of 60%, the lowest since 1905, as reported by Norwegian media NRK.

The amount of new loans from loan shark companies has surged to a 3.5-year high, indicating a growing trend of middle-to-low credit individuals turning to such lenders due to stricter regulations by the government.

Last year, Estonia saw a reduction in traffic fatalities, reaching a record low of 43 deaths, while concerns remain about accidents involving elderly pedestrians and young e-scooter riders.

The article discusses the challenges Donald Trump will face during his 2026 State of the Union address amid record-low approval ratings and impending midterm elections.

Support for the Norwegian monarchy continues to decline, dropping to a record low of 60% despite King Harald's personal popularity.

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.

Support for the monarchy in Norway has dropped to a record low of 60%, down from 70% just a month ago, despite King Harald remaining highly popular among the public.

The article discusses the record low temperatures in Lithuania this winter, highlighting the unprecedented cold conditions that have been observed since the beginning of the year.

The article discusses the challenges and low adoption rates of the electronic patient record (ePA) in Germany, highlighting its potential benefits that are currently unfulfilled due to poor implementation.

Simona Mohamsson, leader of the Liberal Party in Sweden, discusses the party's record-low poll numbers, attributing the ongoing issues to a long-standing decline in voter support.

Despite a record high collection of income tax from workers in South Korea, the actual burden borne by taxpayers remains at a low effective tax rate of around 6%, placing it among the lowest in OECD countries.

Investments in new wind power in Sweden have completely stalled, marking the worst year on record due to electricity surplus, low prices, and political uncertainty.

Family doctors in Germany criticize the effectiveness of the newly introduced electronic patient records, citing practical challenges and low usage among patients.

A recent poll indicates that support for Trump's immigration policies has significantly declined, with only 38% approval among American men.

Finland is experiencing record-high electricity prices due to a combination of cold weather and low wind energy production, leading to significant energy consumption.

Latvia has set a new record low temperature of -32 degrees Celsius today, February 17, significantly surpassing previous records from 1979.

Cyprus is facing a record low water reservoir level due to persistent drought, prompting local authorities to request citizens to reduce their water usage by 10 percent.

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.

The Košice Steelworks in Slovakia significantly improved its profitability in the first year under Japanese ownership, even while facing record low steel production since 2020.

Lithuania experienced extremely low temperatures, nearing record lows, with parts of the country recording temperatures below -29°C.

This week, Latvia has witnessed record low temperatures, with Rucava experiencing -27.5 degrees Celsius, breaking past records from February.

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 recorded an extreme cold in Skuode, reaching a record low temperature of -29.8°C, which may be broken again soon.

A festival celebrating sauna culture features various programs, educational lectures, and recreational activities, despite facing record low temperatures.

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

Meteorologists reported a record low temperature of -29.8 degrees Celsius in Skuodas, Lithuania, breaking a long-standing record set in 1964.

Latvia experienced record low temperatures, with readings dropping below -24 degrees Celsius across various regions.

Southern Finland experiences a new record low temperature of -32.8 degrees Celsius in Vihti.

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

The article discusses how the record low level of the Baltic Sea could potentially lead to an improvement in water quality.

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

China has achieved a record low in logistics costs through the use of AI and delivery drones, although expenses remain higher than in developed economies.

Traffic fatalities in Finland reached a record low last year, but a concerning trend among young passengers remains evident.

New York has been experiencing unprecedented record low temperatures recently.

Rental affordability in Australia has reached a record low as rents have increased significantly more than wages over the past five years.

Transparency International reports an alarming rise in global corruption, with the United States reaching its lowest-ever score on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index.

African start-ups raised $174 million in January 2026, despite a significant drop in the number of deals compared to previous years.

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 highest mountains in the USA are experiencing unprecedented low snowfall this season.

South Korea's elderly poverty rate has declined to a record low of 35.9%, attributed to an increase in pension enrollment among the older population.

The healthcare system in Puglia will be under special surveillance throughout 2026, with 19 hospitals subject to intense audits due to their low performance.