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A significant fire in Bandipora's main market has led to the destruction of over 14 shops, raising concerns among local shopkeepers and landlords.

The filming of the movie "The Ridders" in Hydra has caused both excitement and tension among locals, particularly due to the presence of 11 sea taxis that were initially asked to vacate the harbor area.

In Ubá, Brazil, store owners are starting cleanup efforts after severe flooding caused by overflowing rivers, resulting in destruction and loss of life.

Residents and shopkeepers in Avellaneda and Lanús are expressing strong complaints about unresolved infrastructure issues that turn their neighborhoods into flood zones during heavy rains.

Counterfeit 50 euro notes are increasingly being reported by shopkeepers, especially in the Pescara region of Italy, posing a risk as they are difficult to identify.

In Aligarh, the management of Khereshwar Mahadev Temple has prohibited Muslim vendors from setting up their stalls, announcing the decision through posters displayed outside the temple.

A new law regulating the allowed flavors of nicotine pouches has come into effect in Finland, but shopkeepers report minimal changes in sales despite initial expectations.

Teboil is undergoing a significant rebranding, as the current colors are associated with Russia amid the war in Ukraine, prompting shopkeepers to call for a change.

The construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya has significantly increased the number of visitors and economic activity in the area, leading to a notable rise in the income of local shopkeepers.

Ayodhya has transformed into a major economic hub due to the Ram Temple, with a dramatic increase in annual visitors.

Estonian stores have a wide selection of ice creams, but Finnish products are noticeably absent from their shelves, prompting inquiries from consumers and responses from shopkeepers.

Commerce in Natal, Brazil, will have adjusted hours during the Carnival in 2026, as announced by the city's Chamber of Shopkeepers.

In Copacabana, building managers and shopkeepers are installing planters and removing awnings to deter homeless individuals from staying in public spaces.

Residents and shopkeepers in the São Pedro neighborhood of Teresina are facing connectivity issues due to a lack of coverage between network antennas, creating a 'blind spot' for mobile signal.

In a shocking case from Deoria, Uttar Pradesh, the police arrested two youths for cheating a school student out of jewelry worth approximately 8.5 million rupees, exploiting his addiction to momo.

Four adolescents were arrested by the National Police after robbing several establishments in Fuenlabrada, Getafe, and Alcorcón with a knife.

Protests in Iran, sparked by shopkeepers criticizing the government over economic issues, have escalated with student participation and resulting in multiple fatalities.

Violent protests against rising prices in Iran have resulted in six deaths, stemming from a strike by shopkeepers in Tehran amid the economic crisis.

Iranian traders and shopkeepers held protests and closed their stores for the second consecutive day in response to the national currency falling to a record low against the US dollar, exacerbating economic pressures on households.