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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

1,500 PLN for Giving Birth to a Child. The Commune Launches an Unusual Parental Benefit

Zakopane is facing a demographic crisis with more deaths than births and is implementing a new parental benefit in an effort to encourage families to stay in the area.

Mar 4 โ€ข 12:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

OVERVIEW: Ukrainian soldiers fight demographic crisis even from the grave

Ukrainian soldiers, in addition to defending their country, are combating a demographic crisis through sperm and egg preservation services offered to them amidst the ongoing war.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

PEETER KOPPEL โŸฉ The demographic crisis raises questions about the quality of human capital

Peeter Koppel discusses the structural labor shortage in Estonia, emphasizing its implications for workforce quality and management practices.

Mar 3 โ€ข 18:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ The Moscow Times
National & Local

Russian Schoolchildren Roleplay Weddings on Field Trips โ€“ Vyorstka

Russian schools are organizing visits to civil registry offices where students participate in mock wedding ceremonies as part of an initiative to promote traditional family values amid a demographic crisis.

Mar 3 โ€ข 13:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal for a scenario vital for Lithuania's survival: "We can afford this"

A Lithuanian economist proposes doubling maternity benefits to combat the country's severe demographic crisis, where deaths significantly outnumber births.

Mar 2 โ€ข 03:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Measures and not half-measures

The article discusses the impact of Greece's aging population on its economy, emphasizing the urgent need for substantial measures rather than superficial solutions.

Feb 27 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป 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 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Demographic Crisis in Fishing: What a Report Shows for the Mediterranean and Black Sea

A report indicates a demographic crisis in small-scale fishing, revealing that a significant percentage of fishermen are over 40 years old, raising concerns about the future of the fishing industry in these regions.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Demographics: The situation in Greece is on a tightrope โ€“ Shrinkage since 1980

Greece faces a demographic crisis marked by declining birth rates since 1980, prompting discussions on potential measures to address the issue.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

15,000 Won Basic Income for Rural Areas, First Payment Today

The Korean Ministry of Agriculture announces the first payment of 15,000 Won basic income to residents of rural areas as part of a pilot program aimed at revitalizing these communities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 03:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Warning signal for... the perpetuation of demographic collapse โ€“ 7 proposals to increase births

The Institute of Demographic Research and Studies in Greece proposes interventions to mitigate the demographic crisis by reducing the cost of raising children and improving the alignment of family and professional life.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Dozens of schools may disappear from the map of Poland. Final decisions will be made soon

Poland faces potential school closures due to a demographic crisis affecting local education budgets and drawing protests from parents and teachers.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
World

South Korea's birth rate rises for the 2nd consecutive year

South Korea's birth rate has increased for the second consecutive year in 2025, according to government data.

Feb 25 โ€ข 04:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Gen. Krzysztof Krรณl: Russia will want to influence democratic processes in Poland

General Krzysztof Krรณl discusses the demographic crisis in Russia and its implications for the country's ability to continue waging war in Ukraine and exerting influence abroad.

Feb 24 โ€ข 03:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

Four Years of War, Ukraine in Ruins... A Land of Widows and Orphans

The article details the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine, highlighting the demographic disaster caused by four years of war.

Feb 23 โ€ข 15:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

Ukraine pays for soldiers to freeze sperm

Ukraine is now offering free sperm freezing services to soldiers fighting against Russia to help families have children in case the soldier is killed or injured in combat.

Feb 23 โ€ข 02:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Ukrainian soldiers freeze their sperm to secure the future of their country

Ukrainian soldiers in Lviv are freezing sperm to preserve the future of their families amidst the ongoing war and high mortality rates.

Feb 22 โ€ข 21:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Can an Aging Germany Redeem Its Fate?

The article discusses Germany's deepening demographic crisis while hinting at the emergence of positive economic trends in Europe.

Feb 20 โ€ข 09:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Postoj
National & Local

Italian Demographic Catastrophe / Observations on a Trip with Children to a Childless Country

The author reflects on Italy's demographic crisis after a trip with children to Pompeii and Naples, noting the stark absence of children in a society increasingly without youth.

Feb 18 โ€ข 19:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Ukraine in the midst of a demographic crisis. Soldiers offered free sperm freezing.

Amid a demographic crisis, Ukraine is providing soldiers with free sperm freezing services to preserve fertility.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

Demographic crisis and anemic growth shake Germany's pension system

Germany's population is projected to shrink by nearly 5% within 25 years, raising concerns about the sustainability of its pension system and overall economic health.

Feb 17 โ€ข 16:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Soldiers are paid for freezing sperm. Ukraine is facing a demographic catastrophe

Ukraine is addressing a demographic crisis by providing financial support for soldiers to freeze their sperm.

Feb 17 โ€ข 14:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Deputy Minister of Health for 'Rzeczpospolita': There must be at least two births per day in the ward

Poland's Deputy Health Minister discusses the ongoing demographic crisis and the need to ensure maternity wards can handle a minimum of two births daily to address declining birth rates.

Feb 17 โ€ข 03:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
World

Record rates of senility, labor shortages, soaring health expenditures... Japan, laboratory of global demographic peril

Japan is experiencing a severe demographic crisis characterized by a record aging population, labor shortages, and skyrocketing health care costs.

Feb 14 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

Fight for schools close to home. The head of the Ministry of Education attacked PiS

The Polish Minister of Education criticized the ruling PiS party for ignoring the demographic crisis affecting schools, particularly in rural areas, while advocating for equal access to quality education for all children.

Feb 13 โ€ข 11:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Poland is Aging. What Threatens Us with Demographic Crisis?

Poland faces a significant demographic crisis due to a declining working-age population, which is impacting economic growth and social security systems.

Feb 11 โ€ข 08:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Russia's Unique Proposal: Nature Has Organized It This Way

A unique proposal in Russia aims to regulate internet pornography to address the country's declining birth rates.

Feb 10 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

Beijing has a problem. Low birth rate threatens the ambitions of the Chinese regime

China is facing a demographic crisis as its birth rate declines, which poses challenges to its political and economic ambitions.

Feb 9 โ€ข 04:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช 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 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
World

The most populous country in the world is facing a demographic crisis. How to reverse global trends?

China, Turkey, Finland, and Poland are grappling with low birth rates and ineffective solutions, reflecting a broader global demographic challenge.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Arroyomolinos, the zero kilometer of the future Spain: "There will be an explosion of adolescence here in no time"

The article discusses the demographic crisis in Spain, particularly in the north, and highlights Arroyomolinos as a growing area with an expected surge in youth population.

Feb 2 โ€ข 21:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Oko.press
National & Local

Poland Cannot Afford Junk Employment. What the Failure of the Labor Inspectorate Reform Says About the State?

The article discusses the connection between junk employment, demographic crisis, and the erosion of the political center in Poland, warning of its potential threats to democracy and economic development.

Jan 31 โ€ข 10:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Wprost
National & Local

MEN wants to address the crisis. Is a return to collective schools on the horizon?

The article discusses the educational crisis in Poland, highlighted by the closure of 112 schools due to a severe drop in student enrollment, prompting discussions on possibly reinstating collective schools to manage the situation.

Jan 7 โ€ข 07:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ABC
National & Local

Greece distances itself from the bailout and will not raise the retirement age beyond 67 years

Greece has announced that the retirement age will remain unchanged until 2030, despite international recommendations to increase it due to a significant demographic crisis.

Jan 7 โ€ข 03:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Birth crisis: only one in three young people plan to have children in the next five years

A significant demographic crisis is unfolding in Spain, with only about one-third of young people considering having children in the coming years amid a sharp decline in birth rates.

Jan 3 โ€ข 02:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

China fights demographic crisis. Condoms will be more expensive

China is ending preferential VAT tax rates on condoms and contraceptives to combat its demographic crisis, raising prices to potentially influence population growth positively.

Jan 2 โ€ข 05:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

The silver economy is moving forward

The demographic crisis is no longer a future problem but a current reality, with plummeting birth rates jeopardizing long-term economic growth in several countries, as exemplified by Italy and Japan.

Dec 29 โ€ข 06:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The Long Shadow of the One-Child Policy: China Pays for Its Greatest Social Experiment with a Demographic Crisis

China is facing a demographic crisis due to the long-term effects of its one-child policy, which has shifted from birth restriction to encouragement in just a decade.

Dec 28 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Corriere della Sera
Life & Tech

201. The Way of the Sunset

The article discusses how the decline of civilizations, citing examples like Athens and Rome, primarily stems from internal crises such as demographic decline and the inability of leaders to address challenges effectively, exacerbated by external factors like epidemics and wars.

May 13 โ€ข 08:03 UTC

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