Deputy Minister: The U.S. Presents Lithuania as an Example to Others with Record Defense Spending
Lithuania is highlighted by U.S. representatives as a benchmark for other countries due to its substantial defense budget, which amounts to 5.38% of GDP, the highest among NATO members.
Germans on the move. Record spending, more flights and cruises
A new report highlights that German citizens have significantly increased their spending on vacations and the number of organized trips in 2025.
Bad news for Illinois: J.B. Pritzker's record budget of $56 billion could keep growing
Illinois faces new fiscal debates as Governor J.B. Pritzker proposed a $56 billion budget for fiscal year 2027, raising concerns about potential overspending.
Private education expenses reach 27.5 trillion won... decreased for the first time in five years but still the second highest ever
Private education expenses for students in South Korea amounted to 27.5 trillion won last year, reflecting a slight decrease compared to the previous year, yet remaining the second highest figure on record.
Tyler Linderbaum's $81M record-breaking deal headlines Raiders' free agent spending spree
The Las Vegas Raiders made headlines by signing center Tyler Linderbaum to an $81 million deal, emphasizing their aggressive approach in the NFL's free agency period.
Debt emissions will reach a new record this year in OECD countries
Debt emissions in OECD countries are projected to reach a record $29 trillion this year, driven by increased public spending pressures and rising financing costs.
Travel Behavior of Germans: Oh, How Beautiful is the Mediterranean
Germans are increasingly spending on vacations, particularly to Mediterranean destinations, with a record 92 billion euros spent on travel last year.
China sees rise in Chinese New Year travel, but per capita spending remains flat
Despite a record number of domestic trips during the Chinese New Year, overall consumer spending per capita remains unchanged.
Teresa Siudem: Public Money Disbursement Transparency
The Central Register of Contracts in Poland will be launched to transparently record public spending agreements, obligating public sector units to register all contracts regardless of their value.
Brighter UK economy gives Reeves a springboard for March statement
The UK's economy shows signs of robust recovery, bolstered by record public finances, increased retail spending, and growing business activity, boosting optimism ahead of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's spring statement.
European bank with record investments in Poland. The EIB spent 8 billion euros here
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has significantly increased its investments in Poland by 40%, contributing a record 8 billion euros in 2025, with a focus on defense and infrastructure projects.
Boss of BAE Systems urges ministers to publish delayed military spending plan
BAE Systems' CEO urges UK ministers to expedite the release of a critical military spending plan amid record sales due to increased global demand driven by the Ukraine conflict.
Record Carnival: 3 million tourists traveled and spending exceeded one trillion pesos
Argentina's Carnival saw a record 3 million tourists this year, with spending surpassing one trillion pesos.
Transit funding hits record highs as ridership languishes, new report questions return on billions
A new report raises concerns about the effectiveness of record-high federal transit funding amid declining ridership figures.
The tourism record and the paradox of air tourism
Mexico set a new record with 47.8 million international tourists in 2025, despite a decline in average spending per tourist compared to the previous year.
Expert: Troubling world lowers trade ahead of Valentine's Day
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.
"I fear for my life." An Irishman with a US residence permit has spent the last five months in an ICE detention center
An Irish man, who has lived in the US for nearly two decades, faces deportation after spending five months in an ICE detention center despite having a valid work permit and no criminal record.
Big Tech stocks plummet on record AI spending
US technology stocks dropped significantly as major companies announced a massive $660 billion investment in AI, raising concerns about future profitability.
World Record Transfer Set in Winter Transfer Window
The winter transfer window of 2026 set a new global record with over 5900 transfers, despite lower spending compared to the previous year, according to FIFA.
AI Boom Drives Google. The Corporation Prepares Record Spending
Google has raised its investment forecast for 2026 to a range of $175 billion to $185 billion, significantly exceeding analysts' expectations of around $120 billion, in response to a surge in capital expenditures and advancements in AI technology.
Meeri Koittola sat in the ice hole for over an hour - prepared for the stunt for four months: 'You don't go there to play'
Meeri Koittola from Kälviä aims to break a Guinness World Record by spending over an hour in an ice hole while raising funds for the Cancer Association of Ostrobothnia.
Medical Law in Brazil Grows Amid Record Judicialization of Health
Brazil is experiencing a significant increase in health-related judicialization, with over 801,000 cases pending in court and the government spending more than $2 billion in 2023 on judicial rulings for medications and treatments.
India announces record military spending
India has announced a record military spending of $85 billion for the fiscal year 2026-27, which represents a 15% increase following a brief military conflict with Pakistan.
Microsoft suffers $357 billion rout over AI spending fears
Microsoft experienced its largest stock decline in over five years, with a 10% drop this week due to concerns over record AI spending and slowing growth in its cloud business.
Spain reaches a new record of 97 million foreign tourists in 2025
Spain saw a record of 97 million foreign tourists in 2025, with tourism spending reaching 135 billion euros, marking a 6.8% annual growth.
Latvia increases distance from Russia. Record defense spending
Latvia is significantly increasing its defense spending in response to perceived threats from Russia and is preparing for upcoming parliamentary elections in October.
Aldi reports record Christmas sales after shoppers moved to cut festive grocery bills
Aldi has achieved record Christmas sales of £1.65bn as shoppers sought to save on festive grocery spending, with a notable 5% increase in the final week leading up to Christmas.
Who spent the most and who spent the least in the Parliament: The SDPeer is the absolute record holder
A report reveals Croatian parliamentarians spent nearly 1.3 million euros from the state budget last year, with the highest expenditure on housing costs totaling 467 thousand euros.
Spain approaches 100 million visitors as tourist spending breaks records
Spain continues to be a top international tourist destination, with November seeing a record 5.78 million international visitors, according to the latest data from the National Institute of Statistics.
The average pension of new retirees breaks another record and exceeds 1,700 euros per month
The average pension for new retirees has reached a new record of over 1,700 euros per month, driven by increased spending due to retirements and the 'baby boom' generation.
Pension spending now equals the revenues of the entire Spanish tourist industry in its record year
Spain's Social Security has spent a record €189.6 billion this year on contributory pensions, matching the revenues of the tourism industry.
Spain beats another record in spending on contributory pensions, exceeding 189 billion euros in 2025
Spain's spending on contributory pensions is projected to exceed 189 billion euros in 2025, marking a new record driven by an aging population and a 6.2% increase from the previous year.