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πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
World

UN concerns over permanent ethnic cleansing in Gaza and the West Bank

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights expressed worries about Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza, suggesting they may lead to permanent demographic changes indicative of ethnic cleansing.

Feb 26 β€’ 17:08 UTC
πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ͺ Aftonbladet
World

UN: Israel locks in 'demographic change'

The UN's human rights chief has accused Israel of creating permanent demographic changes in the occupied West Bank and Gaza due to its military actions and new settlement regulations.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:53 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» LSM
National & Local

VIDEO: Parents protest against the closure of educational institutions in several municipalities

Parents in several municipalities in Latvia are protesting against school closures and changes to educational institutions due to declining student numbers.

Feb 26 β€’ 16:35 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

HEIDO VITSUR ⟩ Demographic Bottleneck – Why Estonia is in a Hurry

The article discusses the implications of demographic changes on Estonia's future and the need for policymakers to carefully consider birth rate data.

Feb 25 β€’ 22:01 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

Young bearing the brunt of UK tax and wage changes, says BoE economist

A Bank of England economist highlights that recent tax and wage adjustments disproportionately affect young workers, leading to rising unemployment in this demographic.

Feb 24 β€’ 19:07 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Many challenges and an increasingly loud question about reform

Local governments in Poland face numerous challenges, including security, investment funding, education, healthcare, demographic changes, and energy transformations, raising questions about the future of regional authorities.

Feb 23 β€’ 21:39 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland Joins the Economic Elite of Europe. Spain is Already Behind Us

The article discusses Poland's economic growth trajectory relative to Spain, highlighting key factors, structural reforms, and demographic changes affecting both nations.

Feb 23 β€’ 16:40 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

A Pole Became Richer Than a Spaniard. We Surpassed the First Large Country in the European Union

Poland has overtaken Spain in terms of GDP per capita, reflecting significant economic growth driven by various structural reforms and demographic changes.

Feb 23 β€’ 16:40 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Marek Kozubal: The Draft Will Return. Who Might It Affect?

The Polish National Security Bureau has initiated a debate on the potential reinstatement of compulsory military service, driven by demographic changes and military readiness concerns.

Feb 23 β€’ 11:00 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Bedouin Communities at the Heart of the Occupation Plans to Swallow the West Bank

The article discusses the rising attacks on Bedouin communities in the West Bank as part of broader Israeli policies aimed at demographic changes and displacement.

Feb 22 β€’ 08:59 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ FAZ
National & Local

Young People in the Union Demand: The CDU Must Become a Reform Party

Young members of the CDU are urging their party to embrace reforms in response to the impending financial strain caused by demographic changes in society.

Feb 17 β€’ 05:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

The negative impact of aging on the economy would have been double without immigration

A study indicates that immigration has played a crucial role in mitigating the economic impact of an aging population in Spain.

Feb 11 β€’ 13:24 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
National & Local

Something is happening in Usera: Spaniards arriving from the center, a parallel Chinese real estate market, new investors, and Latinos leaving

Usera in Madrid is undergoing significant demographic and economic changes as gentrification pushes out existing residents, particularly Latinos, while attracting new Spanish residents and foreign investors, particularly from China.

Feb 11 β€’ 04:30 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

The pensions of civil servants, an increasingly heavy financial burden for the State

The financial burden of civil servant pensions in France is growing due to demographic imbalances, forcing the state to contribute additional funds to ensure payment to retirees.

Feb 10 β€’ 18:56 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Wprost
National & Local

Rev. Prof. Czekalski: The University Must Have the Courage to Dream and Act Responsibly

Rev. Prof. Czekalski emphasizes that universities must be bold participants in change rather than mere guardians of tradition.

Feb 9 β€’ 12:15 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

Zaragoza's Working Belt Shifts to the Right: Aging and Immigration Boost Support for PP-Vox

The article discusses the shifting political landscape in Zaragoza, Spain, where support for right-wing parties like PP and Vox is increasing amidst demographic changes and immigration.

Feb 7 β€’ 23:04 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

In the labor crisis, Russia is looking for workers from Asia - short of 11 million workers

Russia is currently facing its largest labor crisis, seeking workers from Asia to fill a need of approximately 11 million jobs due to demographic changes and the ongoing war in Ukraine.

Feb 7 β€’ 16:30 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
National & Local

Kindergarten Reform in Riga: Teachers Will Not Lose Jobs, Promises Mayor

The Riga municipality assures that teachers who wish to continue working in the city's pre-school education institutions will not lose their jobs despite upcoming changes to the education system, attributed mainly to demographic trends.

Feb 6 β€’ 10:27 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

Aging: labor market for 60+ grows and becomes strategic with changes in population profile

The article discusses how the labor market for individuals aged 60 and older is expanding and becoming increasingly important due to demographic changes, exemplified by Paulo Cizotto's return to work at age 79.

Feb 3 β€’ 09:01 UTC
πŸ‡·πŸ‡Ί RT
Life & Tech

β€˜Are You Dead?’ app goes viral in China (VIDEO)

The 'Are You Dead?' app, designed for people living alone to confirm their status, has gone viral in China, becoming the top paid download on the App Store amid rising social concerns related to demographic changes.

Jan 13 β€’ 13:58 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Syrian government conducts law enforcement operations in neighborhoods of the city of Aleppo

The Syrian government carried out a limited law enforcement operation in specific neighborhoods of Aleppo, targeting armed groups operating outside any established security framework, while confirming that the action was not a military campaign and did not involve demographic changes or ethnic or religious targeting.

Jan 10 β€’ 18:38 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

We are fighting against unemployment, which hardly exists

The article discusses the impact of demographic changes on the labor market in Poland, the inefficiency of current labor market policies, the increasing frequency of employment gaps, and potential adjustments workers can make to meet market needs.

Jan 8 β€’ 04:01 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
World

A map has been published showing the population number for the year 2100, here are the forecasts for Croatia

New maps have been released predicting the population of European countries in 2100 under different immigration policies, highlighting significant changes in demographic trends, including for Croatia.

Jan 2 β€’ 09:20 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Key events in Polish politics for 2026. What awaits us in the new year?

The article explores the potential political scenarios in Poland for 2026, focusing on relationships with the US and EU, issues of inflation and debt, demographic changes, and the influence of political shifts.

Jan 1 β€’ 18:08 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Narod.hr
World

Population replacement in Belgium: 72.9 percent of young people in Brussels have a migrant background

In Brussels, a significant 72.9 percent of children and young people aged 0 to 17 have a migrant background, highlighting dramatic demographic changes in Europe's cities.

Dec 29 β€’ 10:30 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

CDU Economic Council wants to increase retirement age to over 67 years

The CDU-affiliated Economic Council is calling for a fundamental shift in pension policy, advocating for a later retirement age and reforms inspired by the Scandinavian model to stabilize the pension system amid demographic changes.

Dec 28 β€’ 12:01 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Večernji List
World

Complete collapse of the German pension system, a new strategy on the horizon: 'Not everyone can work the same length of time'

Germany is facing the need to reform its pension system, as Chancellor's office chief Thorsten Frei emphasizes the retirement age should be linked to years of contributions due to demographic and workforce changes.

Dec 28 β€’ 08:39 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· Narod.hr
Life & Tech

Edo Zenzerović: A critical review of the Law on electoral units and the Voter Register

Edo Zenzerović critiques the Law on electoral units based on population assessments from the State Statistics Office, highlighting demographic changes in electoral regions.

Dec 27 β€’ 07:00 UTC

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