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Cuba faces a significant decline in tourism amidst a general crisis and fuel shortages, with recent statistics indicating the worst visitor numbers in over a decade.

The expected standard time for processing cases in Latvian courts has risen due to a shortage of judges.

President Trump suggested a potential 'friendly takeover' of Cuba amid ongoing fuel shortages and economic struggles faced by the Cuban government.

The Human Milk Collection Center at the Samuel Libânio Hospital Complex is experiencing a shortage of breast milk donations and is appealing for help.

A report from International Data Corporation indicates that a deepening memory component shortage will lead to smartphone manufacturers facing bankruptcy and record-high prices this year.

The Central Union of Greek Chambers of Commerce calls for catering businesses to be added to the list of industries that can hire seasonal workers from third countries due to labor shortages.

BYD has launched the Dolphin Mini in Mexico, making it the most affordable electric car in the country.

Russian companies are looking to recruit workers from Africa and India due to a labor shortage exacerbated by the ongoing conflict in Ukraine.

The Greens in Bavaria are calling for the relaxation of a hiring freeze in schools to address a significant teacher shortage, particularly in secondary schools.

The graduation of 16 new border guards highlights ongoing staffing shortages in Latvia's Border Guard Agency.

Due to a shortage of buses with left-side doors, passengers in Campinas have been forced to board buses from the middle of the street, posing safety risks.

New car prices in Poland are declining alongside a drop in sales, prompting manufacturers to offer significant discounts; meanwhile, a shortage of key rare minerals in the USA is affecting production.

Russia's regional budget deficit has surged to over €16 billion as of 2025, marking a historical high and revealing a growing financial crisis in several provinces.

Schools in Latvia face persistent issues with funding and a shortage of specialized staff, impacting the transition to Latvian-language instruction.

Marek Kozubal discusses the establishment and increasing popularity of the Medical Legion in Poland, which aims to address the personnel shortage in military healthcare amid rising geopolitical tensions.

The Medical Legion, established by Poland's Ministry of National Defense, is attracting a significant number of applicants for training in medical and paramedical roles for crisis situations.

The smartphone market is expected to decline by 12.9% this year due to a global chip shortage impacting manufacturers and driving up component costs.

Nigeria's Minister of Education urges the National Assembly to increase funding for education to tackle teacher shortages and improve school infrastructure.

A consultancy report predicts a historic decline in smartphone sales due to a RAM memory crisis, especially affecting low-cost Android devices.

The World Bank emphasizes the lack of trained officials in low-income countries and suggests reforms to professionalize public jobs for improved governance.

Bavaria's education ministry plans to modify classroom sizes and potentially eliminate elective subjects due to rising student numbers and staffing constraints.

Greece is facing a serious human resources shortage in technical fields, according to G. Chatzitheodosios, president of the Athens Chamber of Commerce.

JR Kyushu is considering offering a train hotel service as a solution to the expected hotel shortage during the overlapping concerts of Arashi and Dreams Come True in Fukuoka.

Japan is testing an AI robot monk called Buddharoid, designed to assist Buddhist practitioners, particularly amid a monk shortage due to an aging population.

The UK is facing a medication shortage that is affecting commonly used drugs such as statins and aspirin, with warnings from healthcare professionals about the implications for patients.

Seventeen-year-old Eeli Nuutinen is studying construction, a field that artificial intelligence is not expected to replace, amidst ongoing labor shortages in the industry.

A new player in Bavaria's poultry market is set to begin slaughtering old hens under CO₂ stunning, amidst a shortage of local slaughtering capacity following the closure of the major Buckl slaughterhouse.

Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico has made controversial remarks regarding Ukraine and energy supplies, leading to international criticism and media attention.

A Japanese team has unveiled an AI-powered robot monk called 'Buddharoid' that can provide spiritual advice and potentially alleviate the shortage of human monks.

There is a significant shortage of part-time firefighters in Sweden, with ongoing recruitment challenges despite a recent uptick in applications in some regions.

Beaufort River Meats, an abattoir in Great Southern, has temporarily closed due to a livestock shortage as transition grants related to the live sheep export ban are initiated.

Residents of Ruhnu island face a serious fuel shortage as they make difficult choices about resource allocation amid disruptions caused by transportation links to the mainland.

Japan's stockpiled rice, created to prevent food shortages during disasters, faces scrutiny as a recent demand for release rises due to fears of a rice shortage.

The cattle rescued from a criminal gang in Corrientes, Argentina, are dying due to food shortages while awaiting judicial clearance for their relocation.

A car accident has caused a water shortage during a training session for Veitna.

The US Treasury Department has authorized companies to seek licenses to resell Venezuelan oil to Cuba to alleviate the island's severe fuel shortage.

A protest against water shortages in Aracaju has disrupted traffic, leading to the burning of materials and police presence at the site.

Vormsi and Ruhnu islands are facing critical fuel shortages due to the closure of an official ice road, leaving them virtually without connection to the mainland.

The shortage of talent in Mexico's freight transport sector highlights the underrepresentation of women, who make up only 2.4% of drivers, despite the potential for increased inclusion.

A shortage of volunteers has led to many calls to helplines going unanswered, with Hanna Niskanen of Vasa recalling a particularly moving interaction she had while volunteering.

Region Hovedstaden has decided to extend the hiring freeze on specialists, initially implemented to alleviate the shortage of doctors in Region Sjælland.

The Lithuanian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised citizens to avoid travel to Cuba due to the current difficult situation involving fuel shortages and potential disruptions to services.

The German military urgently needs drones for its Lithuanian brigade, as startups vie for government funding under pressure to equip armed forces amidst a shortage of volunteers.

In Western Germany, there is a significant shortage of tens of thousands of full-day care spots for primary school students ahead of the legal entitlement set to begin next year.

Western Australia's population is projected to reach 4 million by 2043, but a housing shortfall may hinder this growth.

Poland is facing significant challenges in accommodating its growing senior population due to a shortage of appropriate housing.

Russian civil aviation is facing a severe shortage of passenger aircraft due to Western sanctions that halted the supply of new planes and spare parts.

The Piauí government announced a program to eliminate the shortage of teaching staff in 200 subjects at Uespi by providing scholarships for various teacher categories.

An RTI response reveals that the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) in India is facing a staffing crisis, with 40% of positions unfilled, coinciding with an increase in aviation accidents.

A letter argues that increasing the hunting of wild boars and deer could help address meat shortages and improve road safety in Sweden.