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🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Woman Cut to Lithuanian Men Why She Started a Family with a Foreigner: 'It's Time for You to Look in the Mirrors'

A Lithuanian woman critiques local societal norms that discourage men's involvement in parenting, suggesting that stereotypes about career-focused women misattribute the country's demographic challenges.

Mar 20 • 17:57 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
World

Demographic War of Russia: Plans Uncovered to Erase Part of Ukraine's Ethnic Identity by 2045

A report reveals Russia's intention to transfer nearly 114,000 Russians to occupied territories of Ukraine by 2045 to alter the region's ethnic landscape.

Mar 19 • 19:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Russia will direct women who do not want children to psychologists

Russia is implementing new health guidelines that will direct women who do not want children to psychologists in an effort to address its systemic demographic crisis.

Mar 19 • 09:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Extended number of days: More fathers are using parental leave

An increasing number of fathers in Croatia are utilizing parental leave, with government support rising significantly year-to-year.

Mar 19 • 08:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

AVO-REIN TEREPING ⟩ Unfortunately, the government's ears are deaf

The article discusses Estonia's demographic crisis and the lack of decisive government action to address declining birth rates.

Mar 19 • 07:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Nausėda on Lithuania's Deteriorating Demography: Without Action, We Are Heading Towards Peaceful Destruction

President Gitanas Nausėda warns that Lithuania is facing a demographic crisis that could lead to the extinction of its nation if no action is taken.

Mar 18 • 20:46 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Is home office changing demographics? Couples decide to have more children

Poland is facing a demographic crisis with declining birth rates and an aging population, similar to Germany, which is causing concern for future economic sustainability.

Mar 18 • 10:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Jean-Pierre Robin: "The Great Regeneration of the World: In 2026, 85% of Babies Will Be Born in Asia and Africa"

The article discusses predictions that by 2026, 85% of global births will occur in Asia and Africa, highlighting demographic shifts in wealth and living standards.

Mar 15 • 20:27 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Ukrainian Support for Latvia's Demography: The Story of Jaroslava and Her Daughter Olivija

Jaroslava, a Ukrainian refugee, embraced her new life in Latvia by volunteering to support fellow refugees and recently welcomed her second child, Olivija, amid challenges of relocating to a foreign country.

Mar 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
National & Local

Russian demographer demands end to online divorces

A Russian demographer calls for the cessation of online divorce options, advocating for more rigorous processes to preserve family stability.

Mar 14 • 13:46 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

The war started by Russia has caused a demographic catastrophe in Ukraine

The ongoing war in Ukraine has exacerbated an already dire demographic situation, leading to significant population losses and declining birth rates.

Mar 14 • 06:39 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Speaker of the Seimas: Priorities for the Spring Session – Security and Demography

The Speaker of the Seimas emphasizes the need for addressing population decline and aging in Lithuania by promoting birth rates and supporting young families.

Mar 10 • 08:21 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Juozas Olekas: Proposed In Vitro Fertilization Regulation Defends Women's Rights, Will Help Demographics

Juozas Olekas discusses a proposed regulation on in vitro fertilization that aims to enhance women's rights and improve Lithuania's demographic situation.

Mar 10 • 06:56 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lonely in Life, Lonely in Death. Poland Faces the Growing Wave of 'Invisible Deaths'

Poland is grappling with the rising issue of loneliness and so-called 'invisible deaths' among its aging population, highlighting the need for systemic solutions and innovative technologies.

Mar 10 • 03:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Lonely Death in a Block. Poland Faces a Growing Wave of 'Invisible Deaths'

The article discusses the rising issue of loneliness and 'invisible deaths' in Poland and highlights the need for systemic solutions and innovative technologies to support lonely seniors.

Mar 10 • 03:30 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

BNS Sprint: President's initiative in addressing the "ticking demographic bomb," rising oil prices

The article discusses various initiatives by the Lithuanian president to tackle demographic challenges and rising oil prices while also touching on other news like military procurement oversight and international events.

Mar 9 • 15:00 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Gitanas Nausėda promises initiatives to improve the demographic situation, calls it a 'ticking bomb'

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda announced plans to address the country's declining birth rates and demographic issues, labeling them a significant concern.

Mar 9 • 09:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Decrease in the number of children causes a knot in the economy, says British researcher

A demographic shift in Brazil shows that the number of elderly people surpasses that of children, raising concerns about future economic implications linked to low birth rates.

Mar 9 • 02:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Decline of Births in Poland. What Really Destroys Demography

Poland is experiencing a significant decline in birth rates, raising concerns about the long-term demographic and economic implications.

Mar 8 • 17:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

President: There are no miracles for quickly solving demographic problems

Latvian President emphasizes the need for increased financial support for families as birth rates continue to decline in the country.

Mar 6 • 10:23 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The creative demography of magistrates

The article discusses how Brazilian municipalities are contesting population data from the IBGE in order to secure a larger share of federal funds, with judges sometimes altering these figures.

Mar 5 • 01:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Twenty-nine year olds are being urged to breed but we're not the real problem

The French government is prompting all 29-year-olds to consider parenthood as part of efforts to increase the country's dwindling birth rate, raising concerns about social pressures on modern individuals.

Feb 27 • 12:52 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Minister Šipić presented Croatia's measures for demographic renewal in the EP

Minister of Demography and Migration Ivan Šipić presented Croatia's demographic revitalization measures at a European Parliament conference.

Feb 24 • 13:59 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

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

General Krzysztof Król 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 • 03:40 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Lower the Threshold for the Second Degree State Pension: Raising 3 Children Would Be Enough

A Lithuanian lawmaker proposes reducing the requirement for state pensions for large families from five children to three to better reflect demographic realities.

Feb 22 • 19:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas calls for the return of over 100 thousand emigrants: there are measures, but questions arise about the consistency of policy

Lithuanian parliamentary speaker Juozas Olekas advocates for the return of over 100,000 emigrants, emphasizing the need for consistent reemigration policies during a conference on demography.

Feb 22 • 07:24 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Dispute in the CDU: The Young Have Had Enough

The youth wing of the CDU expresses frustration over the party's lack of decisive action on reform, as they feel announcements are insufficient.

Feb 20 • 15:33 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Michał Szułdrzyński: Why We Should Still Be Grateful to Ukrainians

The article discusses the significance of Ukrainian contributions and sacrifices amid ongoing conflict, emphasizing gratitude for their resilience.

Feb 20 • 05:45 UTC
🇵🇱 Wprost
National & Local

Alarming forecasts for Poland. Will seniors have a problem? Here's how demographics will change

Demographic forecasts for Poland indicate a doubling of the population aged 75 and above by 2060, raising concerns about health issues and care support.

Feb 20 • 04:15 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Estera Flieger: Demography a New Geopolitics

The article discusses how demographic trends have become a critical element of geopolitics, emphasizing the alarming decline in population in Poland and the socio-political implications of this shift.

Feb 19 • 18:56 UTC
🇷🇺 The Moscow Times
National & Local

Putin Urges Businesses to Encourage Employees to Have More Children

President Putin has called on businesses to promote larger families among employees to combat Russia's declining birth rates.

Feb 19 • 16:38 UTC
🇭🇷 Narod.hr
National & Local

Families with three or more children are clearly not Plenković's priority: Why doesn't he copy the EU in this?

The article discusses the lack of support for families with three or more children in Croatia compared to other EU countries, highlighting Prime Minister Andrej Plenković's insufficient prioritization of family policies.

Feb 19 • 16:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

CDU Before State Elections: 'We will need more migration rather than less'

CDU leader Merz emphasizes the need for increased migration as part of a broader European vision amidst various challenges.

Feb 19 • 06:40 UTC
🇸🇰 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 • 19:08 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Work, Pension, Demography: Later Retirement? Legally Difficult

The article discusses the challenges of implementing later retirement ages in the context of German law and demographics, as recent studies highlight that many laws still favor early retirement.

Feb 16 • 18:09 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Awards for Weddings and Taxes for Singles? Professor Egidijus Kūris Evaluates Politicians' Ideas

In response to declining birth rates in Lithuania, proposals including wedding bonuses and increased taxes on singles are being assessed by Professor Egidijus Kūris, who finds some suggestions outdated and immoral.

Feb 16 • 06:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Fewer kids, more state: a combination that fails

Argentina's education system is facing a demographic shift with predictions of over a million fewer children in classrooms by 2030, prompting a reevaluation of educational approaches and preparedness for this change.

Feb 14 • 03:05 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Jüri Kõre: Do we really have to worry about Estonia's declining birth rate?

The article critiques Estonian President Jüri Kõre's and French President Macron's handling of declining birth rates, emphasizing the need for scientific insights in policy making.

Feb 13 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Report: Without Standard Burial Policy, Giant 'Cities of the Dead' Will Be Created in Central Israel by the End of the Century

A new report warns that Israel is unprepared for a significant increase in death rates, which may lead to overcrowded burial sites known as 'cities of the dead' by 2100.

Feb 12 • 04:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

France's government urges to have children 'before it's too late'

The French government is taking measures to combat the low birth rate by encouraging informed reproductive choices among couples over 29 years old.

Feb 10 • 15:07 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Madle Lippus: Tallinn's Budget and Crumbling Kindergartens

Madle Lippus discusses the challenges facing Tallinn's education network, including poor conditions of schools and kindergartens and a shortage of placements in areas experiencing rapid housing development.

Feb 10 • 07:50 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Last Year, Between 15,000 and 20,000 of Our People Returned; Our Focus is on the Return of Emigrants

In an interview with Minister of Demography and Immigration Ivan Šipić, he discusses efforts to halt the decline in birth rates in Croatia and measures aimed at the return of emigrants, housing support for youth, and addressing current demographic issues recognized at the EU level.

Feb 4 • 16:23 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

New measures introduced for families with four or more children

The Minister of Demography Ivan Šipić signed an agreement worth 500,000 euros to support families with four or more children, focusing on financial aid and housing solutions.

Feb 4 • 12:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Most Aging City: Santos 500+ Meeting Discusses Demography

The first Santos 500+ project meeting focused on demographic challenges facing the city, which is now the oldest municipality in Brazil with over 500,000 residents, in preparation for its 500th anniversary in 2046.

Feb 3 • 13:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Is there a man missing in the market?

The article reflects on the author's personal experiences and research on the identities of mistresses of married men, linking it to broader demographic trends in separations and relationships.

Feb 3 • 10:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Juan Antonio Módenes, demographer: "The housing deficit problem is not the immigrants, it is that little is being built"

Juan Antonio Módenes discusses the housing deficit in Spain, attributing the issue not to immigration but to insufficient construction.

Jan 13 • 23:01 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

For the first time since World War II, deaths in France exceed births

For the first time since World War II, France is experiencing more deaths than births, a trend expected to intensify in the coming years.

Jan 13 • 15:17 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
World

For years we have been listening to the wrong numbers? Here’s how many Croats live in America

An analysis reveals that 448,479 individuals of Croatian descent identified themselves in the latest U.S. census, contrasting with higher estimates of the Croatian diaspora.

Jan 12 • 20:34 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

A phenomenon that confuses science: Twins and triplets in a Slavonian parish are born three times more often than elsewhere

In the Slavonian parish of Klakar, twins and triplets are born three times more frequently than the global average, supported by 320 years of meticulously recorded historical family data.

Jan 12 • 16:45 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

François Pierrard: "If we do not have more children than in 2025, there will be only 40 million French people in a century"

François Pierrard discusses the alarming trend of rising deaths over births in France, warning that the population could dwindle to 40 million in the next century if this trajectory continues.

Jan 9 • 09:15 UTC

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