on16.10.2025 Russia’s New Year spending: prices and buying patterns Deputy Prime Minister Victoria Abramchenko spoke in a recent interview about how household spending for the Russian New Year table rose by… Discover More
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on16.10.2025 Two-Day Finland Strikes Spotlight Labor Reform Debates and Industrial Impact Two days of significant labor action are planned in Finland, with major coverage from Helsingin Sanomat (HS) as the lead report. The strikes… Discover More
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