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🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Young people are arrested for involvement in the death of a civil police officer in Angra dos Reis

Two young men, aged 18 and 20, have been arrested in connection with the murder of a civil police officer in Angra dos Reis, Brazil.

Mar 20 • 21:03 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Ruling of the Constitutional Court on gender identity in adolescents faces societal sectors

The Constitutional Court ruling allowing adolescents aged 12 to 18 to request changes to their gender designation has sparked significant societal debate in Ecuador.

Mar 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In the Saeima, a proposal will be considered to ban adults in a 'position of power' from forming intimate relationships with young people

Latvia's Saeima is considering amendments to the law that would prohibit adults in positions of authority from engaging in intimate relationships with individuals aged 16 to 18.

Mar 19 • 12:04 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

DYPA: Applications for the new entrepreneurship program for unemployed people aged 18-29 until 23/3

The deadline for applications to the new entrepreneurship program for unemployed individuals aged 18-29 is extended until March 23, focusing on women and the digital and green economy.

Mar 17 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The theft of a horse may have motivated the shooting that ended with youths injured in Timóteo

A horse theft may have led to a shooting incident in Timóteo, Brazil, injuring four teenagers aged between 16 and 18.

Mar 16 • 20:49 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

2 people dead after meningitis outbreak at U.K. university

A meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent in Canterbury has led to two confirmed deaths and multiple hospitalizations, primarily among students aged 18 to 21.

Mar 16 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Transparency Commission begins oversight due to 'social commotion' after Constitutional Court ruling on gender identity in minors

The Transparency Commission of Ecuador's National Assembly is starting an oversight process due to public concern over a Constitutional Court ruling allowing gender identity rectification for minors aged 12 to 18.

Mar 15 • 16:38 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Second cycle of the CAFF Work program powered by Viohalco

The Viohalco company is opening fifteen new positions for youth aged 18-30 as part of the second cycle of the CAFF Work vocational training program in Greece.

Mar 12 • 15:48 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Adolescents can request the rectification of their gender identity on their ID cards, according to a ruling by the Constitutional Court

Ecuador's Constitutional Court has ruled that adolescents aged 12 to 18 can request a rectification of their gender identity on their ID cards without needing to be of legal age.

Mar 12 • 13:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Two young men imprisoned in case of firebomb

Two young men, aged 17 and 18, have been imprisoned for possessing and detonating a firebomb in an apartment complex in Odense, Denmark, leading to evacuations and concerns over escalating gang violence in the area.

Mar 11 • 12:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pioneers Program, free professional training, is open for enrollment

The Prolagos utility has opened registration for its eighth edition of the Pioneers program, which offers free professional training for public school students aged 15 to 18.

Mar 11 • 03:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Heartbreaking Information About Finnish Youth

More than one in three Finnish young adults aged 18-29 are at risk of poverty or social exclusion, with the number of those at risk increasing by 36,000 in 2024.

Mar 10 • 19:10 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Timóteo starts vaccination campaign in schools for students aged 8 to 18

The municipality of Timóteo is launching a vaccination campaign at schools aimed at students aged 8 to 18, starting with public and private institutions.

Mar 10 • 17:32 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

25-year-old charged with sextortion of 43 girls on Snapchat and TikTok

A 25-year-old man has been charged in Denmark for sextortion involving 43 girls aged 12 to 18 over two and a half years.

Mar 10 • 12:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Senac College offers free Easter egg workshop in Petrolina

Senac College in Petrolina is offering a free Easter egg production workshop on March 12, aimed at individuals aged 18 and over.

Mar 9 • 20:52 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

FOCUS: Neglect, junk food, and smart screens are ruining mental health

Young people aged 18-34 are experiencing a significant decline in mental health due to increased smartphone usage, unhealthy lifestyles, and deteriorating familial relationships.

Mar 6 • 06:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The number of people at risk of poverty and social exclusion has increased by tens of thousands

The number of young adults in Finland at risk of poverty or social exclusion has significantly increased since 2018, with over a third of those aged 18-29 affected in 2024.

Mar 6 • 06:15 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Two motorcyclists are seriously injured after an accident at an intersection in Santos, SP

Two motorcyclists, aged 18 and 34, were seriously injured in a collision at a traffic intersection in Santos, Brazil.

Mar 5 • 14:29 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Two young men are detained after spray-painting walls with messages and acronyms of a criminal faction in the interior of Bahia

Two young men, aged 18 and 23, were arrested in Alagoinhas, Brazil, after spray-painting walls with messages inciting crime and acronyms associated with a criminal faction.

Mar 5 • 14:25 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rio City Hall opens 1,500 vacancies for young people from communities to participate in the Citizenship Attitude project

The Rio de Janeiro City Hall is offering 1,500 opportunities for youths aged 15 to 18 from vulnerable communities to join the Citizenship Attitude project.

Mar 4 • 21:56 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Harsh, but necessary no for Ukrainian men

Norwegian government proposes to tighten asylum rights for Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60 amid warnings from overloaded municipalities about capacity issues.

Mar 4 • 09:28 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

"The Chase" with Maria Bekatorou - Season Record on Monday, March 2

On March 2, the quiz show "The Chase" hosted by Maria Bekatorou achieved a season-high rating among viewers aged 18-54 in Greece.

Mar 3 • 13:56 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Himeji Castle Raises Admission Fee for Non-Residents to 2500 Yen; Odawara Castle Implements 'Dual Pricing' as Well

Himeji Castle has increased the admission fee for non-residents aged 18 and older from 1000 yen to 2500 yen, sparking discussions about pricing fairness and the need for funding maintenance and preservation.

Mar 1 • 02:30 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The Percentage of Young People Who Dropped Out of School in Rural Areas is Almost Twice as High as in Cities

In Latvia, the percentage of young people aged 18 to 24 who have dropped out of school is significantly higher in rural areas compared to urban areas, as shown by recent statistics.

Feb 28 • 06:55 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

War in Ukraine: Norway intends to revoke protection status for Ukrainian men

Norway plans to revoke the special protection status granted to Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60.

Feb 26 • 18:36 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The government will no longer grant collective protection to Ukrainian men between the ages of 18 and 60

Norway's government is tightening rules on residency for displaced Ukrainians, no longer granting collective protection for men aged 18 to 60.

Feb 26 • 10:37 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

The government will not grant collective protection to Ukrainian men aged 18-60

The Norwegian government has decided to tighten regulations on temporary collective protection for Ukrainian men aged 18-60, allowing only individual asylum applications instead.

Feb 26 • 10:36 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

The government tightens rules for Ukrainian men

The Norwegian government is tightening regulations for Ukrainian refugees, denying temporary collective protection to Ukrainian men aged 18 to 60.

Feb 26 • 10:30 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Change in vaccination schedule: the government advances the second dose of the triple viral vaccine

The Argentine government has advanced the schedule for administering the second dose of the triple viral vaccine to children aged 15 to 18 months, effective from July 2024.

Feb 26 • 06:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Contrast with those over 55: Young people aged 18 to 34 increasingly face difficulties in solving everyday challenges

A recent study reveals that young people in Argentina aged 18 to 34 are experiencing a sustained deterioration in their ability to cope with everyday challenges compared to older individuals.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Young people barely bought one in every ten homes sold in 2025

In 2025, young people aged 18 to 30 purchased only 9.6% of homes sold in Spain, a dramatic decline compared to previous years.

Feb 24 • 11:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The Russian town that lost almost all its men to war

The fishing village of Sedanka in eastern Russia struggles with a significant demographic challenge after most of its men aged 18 to 55 have left to join the war in Ukraine.

Feb 24 • 05:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

MG starts applying chikungunya vaccine developed by Instituto Butantan

Minas Gerais has begun administering a new chikungunya vaccine developed by Instituto Butantan, designed for adults aged 18 to 59 without immune deficiencies.

Feb 24 • 01:50 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

"Your silence is not strength" - A campaign calls to talk about men's mental health; one in three in Latvia rates it as poor

A new social campaign in Latvia highlights poor mental health among men, revealing that one in three men aged 18 to 74 rate their mental health as poor or very poor.

Feb 18 • 09:43 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

DYPA: Applications for the new entrepreneurship support program for ages 18-29 with a subsidy of €17,500

The Greek government has launched an entrepreneurship support initiative for unemployed youth aged 18-29, providing subsidies to encourage business development, with a focus on women and green digital economy.

Feb 18 • 09:20 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Kerameos: New entrepreneurship program for 2,100 young people aged 18-29

Greece's Minister of Labor announced a new entrepreneurship program aimed at helping over 2,100 young individuals aged 18 to 29 start their own businesses.

Feb 17 • 13:01 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The Trap of Two Hours a Day. The More Social Media, the Greater the Loneliness?

A study reveals that over half of American college students aged 18-24 feel lonely, highlighting a connection between social media use and feelings of isolation.

Feb 16 • 09:16 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Pollen vaccination on a blue prescription for those under 18

Children under 18 in Norway can now receive the allergy vaccination Itulazax on a blue prescription, starting for those aged five and above.

Feb 16 • 09:12 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Survey: How Much Do Parents Help Their Adult Children Financially

Two out of three parents financially support their adult children aged 18 to 29, according to a survey conducted by YouGov for Nordea.

Feb 15 • 15:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

This Young Girl Will Win an Olympic Gold Medal in 9 Years: Choi Ga-on's Past 'Board Family' Video Goes Viral

Choi Ga-on of South Korea, aged 18, has won the country's first Olympic gold medal in snowboarding, and a 9-year-old family video showcasing her talent has resurfaced online.

Feb 13 • 01:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Train driver minimum age to drop to 18 from June as UK tackles shortage

The UK will lower the minimum age for train drivers to 18 in response to workforce shortages, with legislation set to be introduced in Parliament.

Feb 10 • 06:26 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Couple arrested after filming attempted murder against a homeless person in Boa Vista

A couple, aged 18 and 19, was arrested for attempting to murder a homeless person in the Cambará neighborhood of Boa Vista, with the crime being recorded on one of their phones.

Feb 7 • 01:24 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Youth escape from the Recanto das Emas Juvenile Detention Center in DF

Two inmates, aged 18 and 19, escaped from the Recanto das Emas Juvenile Detention Center during routine activities, prompting a security operation with helicopters and tracking dogs.

Feb 5 • 13:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Institute opens registrations for free music classes for children and teenagers in MT

Instituto Ciranda is accepting registrations for free music courses for children and adolescents aged 7 to 18 in Cuiabá, Rondonópolis, and Chapada dos Guimarães, with interviews scheduled after the registration period.

Feb 4 • 16:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

Long prison sentences for two Swedes for grenade attack on the Israeli embassy in Denmark

Two Swedish nationals, aged 18 and 21, were sentenced to 12 and 14 years in prison by a Danish court for a grenade attack on the Israeli embassy, with one admitting to membership in a criminal organization in Sweden.

Feb 3 • 17:41 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Denmark: 2 young Swedes sentenced to several years of imprisonment for grenade attack on the Israeli embassy

Two Swedish men, aged 18 and 21, were sentenced by a Danish court to 12 and 14 years in prison for terrorism after targeting the Israeli embassy with grenades in October 2024.

Feb 3 • 15:15 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Crime & Justice

Deeply divided judges convict two young Swedes of terrorism

Two young Swedish men, aged 18 and 21, were found guilty of terrorism by the Copenhagen City Court for bringing two hand grenades to explode near the Israeli embassy in October 2024, despite a divided jury.

Feb 3 • 08:58 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
Sports

Tragedy shakes Canada, three junior hockey players dead

A tragic car accident in Canada claimed the lives of three junior hockey players aged 17 and 18 while they were on their way to practice.

Feb 3 • 08:58 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
Crime & Justice

Fight at school – several sent to emergency room with injuries

On Monday, several individuals were sent to the emergency room after a fight at Strømmen Upper Secondary School in Lillestrøm, involving teenagers aged 16 to 18, leading to four being escorted away and three boys treated for minor injuries.

Feb 2 • 17:33 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

The only city in SP chosen by the Ministry of Health in a pilot project, Mirassol begins vaccination against chikungunya

Mirassol, the only city in São Paulo selected for a pilot project, has commenced vaccination against chikungunya for residents aged 18 to 59.

Feb 2 • 14:26 UTC

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