Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Pieces of an auction, at the Burela fish market, on December 23, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The Burela fish market, managed by the company Armadores de Burela (Absa), celebrates today the last seafood auction before Christmas Eve, although the adverse conditions at sea are not helping the catches to be as abundant as they would like and therefore the prices of all products have been increased. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Pieces of an auction, at the Burela fish market, on December 23, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The Burela fish market, managed by the company Armadores de Burela (Absa), celebrates today the last seafood auction before Christmas Eve, although the adverse conditions at sea are not helping the catches to be as abundant as they would like and therefore the prices of all products have been increased. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

A person during a seafood auction, at the Burela fish market, on December 23, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The Burela fish market, managed by the company Armadores de Burela (Absa), celebrates today the last seafood auction prior to Christmas Eve although the adverse conditions at sea are not helping the catches to be as abundant as they would like and therefore the prices of all products have been increased. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Pieces of an auction, at the Burela fish market, on December 23, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The Burela fish market, managed by the company Armadores de Burela (Absa), celebrates today the last seafood auction before Christmas Eve, although the adverse conditions at sea are not helping the catches to be as abundant as they would like and therefore the prices of all products have been increased. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Last Seafood Auction Before Christmas Eve In Burela - Spain

Pieces of an auction, at the Burela fish market, on December 23, 2025, in Burela, Lugo, Galicia (Spain). The Burela fish market, managed by the company Armadores de Burela (Absa), celebrates today the last seafood auction before Christmas Eve, although the adverse conditions at sea are not helping the catches to be as abundant as they would like and therefore the prices of all products have been increased. Photo by Carlos Castro / Europa Press / ABACAPRESS.COM

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Grocery shopping

Grocery shopping

14.07.2025, Tallinn. Food prices have increased significantly over the years. Photo Rasmus Rebase, Postimees

Residential Properties Sales

Residential Properties Sales

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 15, 2024 shows a newly built property in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province. On the same day, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in October 2024, among 70 large and medium-sized cities, the month-on-month decline in commodity residential sales prices in various cities narrowed or increased, and the year-on-year decline stabilized.

Residential Properties Sales

Residential Properties Sales

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 15, 2024 shows a newly built property in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province. On the same day, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in October 2024, among 70 large and medium-sized cities, the month-on-month decline in commodity residential sales prices in various cities narrowed or increased, and the year-on-year decline stabilized.

Residential Properties Sales

Residential Properties Sales

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 15, 2024 shows a newly built property in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province. On the same day, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in October 2024, among 70 large and medium-sized cities, the month-on-month decline in commodity residential sales prices in various cities narrowed or increased, and the year-on-year decline stabilized.

Residential Properties Sales

Residential Properties Sales

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 15, 2024 shows a newly built property in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province. On the same day, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in October 2024, among 70 large and medium-sized cities, the month-on-month decline in commodity residential sales prices in various cities narrowed or increased, and the year-on-year decline stabilized.

Residential Properties Sales

Residential Properties Sales

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 15, 2024 shows a newly built property in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province. On the same day, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in October 2024, among 70 large and medium-sized cities, the month-on-month decline in commodity residential sales prices in various cities narrowed or increased, and the year-on-year decline stabilized.

Residential Properties Sales

Residential Properties Sales

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 15, 2024 shows a newly built property in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province. On the same day, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in October 2024, among 70 large and medium-sized cities, the month-on-month decline in commodity residential sales prices in various cities narrowed or increased, and the year-on-year decline stabilized.

Residential Properties Sales

Residential Properties Sales

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 15, 2024 shows a newly built property in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province. On the same day, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in October 2024, among 70 large and medium-sized cities, the month-on-month decline in commodity residential sales prices in various cities narrowed or increased, and the year-on-year decline stabilized.

Residential Properties Sales

Residential Properties Sales

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 15, 2024 shows a newly built property in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province. On the same day, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in October 2024, among 70 large and medium-sized cities, the month-on-month decline in commodity residential sales prices in various cities narrowed or increased, and the year-on-year decline stabilized.

Residential Properties Sales

Residential Properties Sales

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 15, 2024 shows a newly built property in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province. On the same day, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in October 2024, among 70 large and medium-sized cities, the month-on-month decline in commodity residential sales prices in various cities narrowed or increased, and the year-on-year decline stabilized.

Residential Properties Sales

Residential Properties Sales

HANGZHOU, CHINA - NOVEMBER 15, 2024 - Photo taken on Nov 15, 2024 shows a newly built property in Hangzhou, east China's Zhejiang province. On the same day, data released by the National Bureau of Statistics showed that in October 2024, among 70 large and medium-sized cities, the month-on-month decline in commodity residential sales prices in various cities narrowed or increased, and the year-on-year decline stabilized.

Tokyo consumer inflation accelerates in May

STORY: Tokyo consumer inflation accelerates in May SHOOTING TIME: recent footage DATELINE: June 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:39 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views in Tokyo STORYLINE: Core inflation in Tokyo continued to rise in May as utility costs expanded, government data showed. The Tokyo core consumer price index, which excludes volatile fresh food but includes fuel costs, rose 1.9 percent in May from a year earlier, accelerating from a 1.6 percent rise in April, according to the internal affairs ministry. Seen as a leading indicator of nationwide trends in Japan, the Tokyo data released on Friday stood below the Bank of Japan's 2-percent target. The acceleration was largely pushed up by utility costs related to renewable energy promotion, as electricity bills increased for the first time in 16 months by rising 13.1 percent year on year. Meanwhile, prices of food excluding fresh items rose 3.2 percent, unchanged from the previous month. Xinhua News Agency correspondent

Türkiye's annual inflation nears 70 pct in April

STORY: Türkiye's annual inflation nears 70 pct in April SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: May 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:27 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people shopping in a bazaar in Türkiye (April 20, 2024) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 2. various of tourists at a hotel in Türkiye (April 5, 2024) 3. various of people at cafes and restaurants in Türkiye (April 29, 2024) 4. various of people at an intercity bus terminal in Türkiye (July 19, 2023) (courtesy of ihlas news agency) STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation rate rose to 69.8 percent in April, the highest in one and a half years, according to official data released on Friday. The annual consumer inflation continued to rise, mainly due to the increase in service prices. According to data released by the Turkish Statistical Institute, the monthly consumer price index increased by 3.18 percent in April. Alcoholic beverages and tobacco saw the highest price increase of 9.56 percent in the month, followed by

Italy's inflation remains at 0.8 pct in February

STORY: Italy's inflation remains at 0.8 pct in February SHOOTING TIME: March 15, 2024 DATELINE: March 16, 2024 LENGTH: 00:00:58 LOCATION: Rome CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of National Statistics Institute (ISTAT) in Italy 2. various of streets in Rome STORYLINE: Italy's inflation rate remained stable at 0.8 percent in February, the same level as in January, the national statistics agency said on Friday. Data released by the National Statistics Institute (ISTAT) showed Italy's consumer price index rose by 0.1 percent in month-on-month terms in February. The index increased by 0.3 percent in January compared to December 2023. ISTAT attributed the low inflation rate to a slowdown in price increases for processed and unprocessed food, transportation services and recreational activities. Regulated and unregulated energy products saw prices drop compared to a year earlier, though by a smaller margin than in January. The Italian government introduced a series of anti-inflation measures betwe

Türkiye raises gasoline, diesel prices

STORY: Türkiye raises gasoline, diesel prices SHOOTING TIME: Recent footage DATELINE: March 15, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:23 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of transportation in Istanbul, Türkiye 2. various of gas station in Istanbul 3. various of local residents in Istanbul STORYLINE: Petrol and diesel prices in Türkiye increased by 3.76 and 2.69 percent, respectively, on Thursday. The prices of gasoline and diesel per liter were capped at 42.06 Turkish liras (1.31 U.S. dollars) and 41.86 liras, respectively, Turkish up-market newspaper Cumhuriyet Daily reported. According to the report, behind the new hike lies the surging price of Brent crude, which hit a four-month high above 85 dollars per barrel on Thursday. Oguz Demir, an economist and former academic at the Istanbul Commerce University, said on his social media account that "only in the first two and a half months of this year, the increase in gasoline prices (in Türkiye) has approached 22 percent." "At t

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-PETROL AND DIESEL-PRICES

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-PETROL AND DIESEL-PRICES

(240315) -- ISTANBUL, March 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 14, 2024 shows the price board at a petrol station in Istanbul, Türkiye. Petrol and diesel prices in Türkiye increased by 3.76 and 2.69 percent, respectively, on Thursday. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-PETROL AND DIESEL-PRICES

TÜRKIYE-ISTANBUL-PETROL AND DIESEL-PRICES

(240315) -- ISTANBUL, March 15, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on March 14, 2024 shows the price board at a petrol station in Istanbul, Türkiye. Petrol and diesel prices in Türkiye increased by 3.76 and 2.69 percent, respectively, on Thursday. (Photo by Safar Rajabov/Xinhua)

Cameroon raises fuel prices

STORY: Cameroon raises fuel prices SHOOTING DATE: Feb. 3, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 4, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:26 LOCATION: Yaounde CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of street views and gas stations in Yaounde 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ERIC BANGSI, Taxi driver in Yaounde 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): AYANG DJOWE BRUNO, Motorbike driver in Yaounde 4. various of street views and gas stations in Yaounde STORYLINE: The Cameroonian government on Friday hiked fuel prices, which went into effect from Saturday. According to a statement by Seraphin Magloire Fouda, Secretary General at the Prime Minister's Office, the price of a liter of Super has been increased from 730 XAF (approximately 1.21 U.S. dollars) per liter to 840 XAF (approximately 1.39 U.S. dollars) and gasoline increases from 720 XAF (approximately 1.19 U.S. dollars) per liter to 828 XAF (approximately 1.37 U.S. dollars). Fouda said in a statement Friday night that the price increase was "due to the need to absorb the growing budgetary constraints that the s

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers Are Also Protesting In Italy

Farmers protest on January 26, 2024 in Rieti, central Italy. In every corner of Italy, tractors leave the fields to gather in the squares of the most important Italian cities. After taking shape in Germany in the very first days of the year, the primary sector protest quickly spread to France and almost the rest of the European Union. The reasons are now known: increased fuel prices, damage from bad weather or plant diseases that have never been compensated (or only partially compensated), competition from non-European countries, no to synthetic or insect-based food. Photo by Gianluca Vannicelli/IPA/ABACAPRESS.COM

Japan's corporate bankruptcies up 35 pct in 2023

STORY: Japan's corporate bankruptcies up 35 pct in 2023 SHOOTING TIME: Earlier footage DATELINE: Jan. 17, 2024 LENGTH: 0:01:31 LOCATION: Tokyo CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of cities in Japan STORYLINE: The number of company bankruptcies in Japan increased by 35 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year due to rising prices and labor costs, a local credit research company has reported. According to a survey conducted by Tokyo Shoko Research Ltd., the number of bankrupt companies in Japan with debts exceeding 10 million yen (about 68,189 U.S. dollars) reached 8,690 in 2023. The total debt of bankrupt companies exceeded 24.026 trillion yen. Small and medium-sized enterprises with fewer employees constitute the majority of bankruptcies, according to the report, noting that the number of companies with debts below 100 million yen accounted for 74.7 percent of the total number of bankruptcies. Companies with debts exceeding 1 billion yen increased by 24 percent compared to the previous

U.S. CPI accelerates to 3.4 pct in December amid rising shelter, energy prices

STORY: U.S. CPI accelerates to 3.4 pct in December amid rising shelter, energy prices SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 11, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 12, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:54 LOCATION: Washington D.C. CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of U.S. Labor Department (Nov. 4, 2023) 2. various of a grocery store in Arlington, the U.S. state of Virginia 3. various of a gas station in Arlington, the U.S. state of Virginia STORYLINE: U.S. consumer inflation in December 2023 accelerated to 3.4 percent from a year ago, after dropping to 3.1 percent in the previous month, amid rising shelter and energy prices, the U.S. Labor Department reported Thursday. The Consumer Price Index (CPI) increased 0.3 percent in December on a seasonally adjusted basis, after rising 0.1 percent in November, according to the department's Bureau of Labor Statistics. The index for shelter continued to rise in December, contributing over half of the monthly all-items increase. The energy index rose 0.4 percent over the month as increases in the electr

Türkiye's annual inflation nears 65 pct in December

STORY: Türkiye's annual inflation nears 65 pct in December SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 10, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 11, 2024 LENGTH: 0:03:08 LOCATION: Ankara CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of people on the streets, cash points and shopping in Ankara, Türkiye 2. various of people buying cheaper breads in Mugla, Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 3. various of people shopping in a fresh vegetable bazaar in Aydin, Türkiye (courtesy of ihlas news agency) 4. SOUNDBITE 1 (Turkish): FIKRET OZLEK, Former restaurant manager 5. SOUNDBITE 2 (Turkish): NUR KILER, Retired teacher STORYLINE: Türkiye's annual inflation for 2023 came at about 64.8 percent in December, an increase from 62 percent a month ago on the back of higher food and energy prices, putting further pressure on households. In December, the Turkish Central Bank increased its policy rate by 250 basis points to 42.5 percent to curb the lira's devaluation and tame the persistently high inflation. In general, the figures are showing signs of leveling off

Istanbul's 2023 annual inflation nears 75 percent

STORY: Istanbul's 2023 annual inflation nears 75 percent SHOOTING TIME: file footage DATELINE: Jan. 3, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:03 LOCATION: ISTANBUL, Türkiye CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Istanbul city in Türkiye 2. various of people walking in the city center in Istanbul, Türkiye 3. various of people shopping in supermarket in Istanbul, Türkiye STORYLINE: The annual inflation for retail prices in Türkiye's largest city, Istanbul, reached 74.88 percent year-on-year in 2023, the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce (ITO) reported Tuesday. Data from ITO, one of the world's largest chambers with over 700,000 members, showed that monthly inflation for retail prices in the city of nearly 16 million people increased by 3.52 percent in December. The highest price increases in December were reported for "health and personal care," followed by "culture, education and entertainment" and food products, with 5.15, 5.10, and 4.90 percent hikes respectively. In line with the newly announced data, shops in Kur