Birth rate declines for the 10th consecutive year, expected to hit 705,000 in 2025 including foreigners
Japan's birth rate is expected to fall to 705,809 in 2025, marking a decade of decline and a record low due to ongoing depopulation issues.
It has 120 inhabitants, was devastated by an earthquake and today is a fascinating medieval treasure of Italy
Santo Stefano di Sessanio, a small medieval village in Italy with just 120 inhabitants, has revived through tourism after being devastated by an earthquake and facing severe depopulation.
Villages for Sale for Tourism
Entire villages in Southern Europe are being sold to foreign investors as tourism opportunities, amidst a trend of rural depopulation.
A Spanish village of 40 inhabitants offers a free house and a job to anyone who wants to move there
A small village in Spain is enticing new residents by offering free housing and employment opportunities.
The Residential Population is Not a Solution but a Response Strategy to Regional Decline
This article discusses the concept of 'living population' as a strategy to address regional depopulation in South Korea, emphasizing the importance of recognizing both registered and transient populations for effective local governance and resource allocation.
The fight against depopulation endures: Aragón Existe holds on with two deputies
Aragón Existe, led by Tomás Guitarte, maintains representation in the Aragonese Parliament despite losing one seat in recent elections.
Jorge Pueyo, the television presenter who reserved the spotlight for Aragon
Jorge Pueyo, a young and enthusiastic television presenter, is stepping into local politics in Aragon with a focus on active representation and addressing depopulation issues.
Tomás Guitarte, the architect who envisioned a different future for Teruel
Architect Tomás Guitarte discusses his dual role in architecture and politics, emphasizing the need for a sustainable future for Teruel amid its depopulation challenges.
The rise of Vox in Aragon threatens integrated immigration in depopulated areas: "They give life to the village"
The rise of Vox in Aragon poses a significant threat to the integration of immigrants in depopulated regions, as exemplified by the situation in the village of Burbáguena.
The kaolin mine that faces two towns in Cuenca: 'Sooner or later it will be over and what will be left are the scars'
The majority rejection of Arguisuelas to open a new quarry conflicts with the neighboring town of Carboneras, which defends the activity to prevent depopulation.
Elections in Aragon, something more than a national preview: 'The debate is about the model that overcomes the trauma of depopulation'
The upcoming elections in Aragon are expected to reflect national and international trends with a rise in right-wing politics, focusing on local issues beyond the traditional Madrid-Barcelona axis.
"What Russia intends is depopulation. The country is being bombed into ruin," says Claudia Major
Claudia Major argues that Russia's targeted attacks on Ukraine's infrastructure, even in extreme cold, are part of a long-term strategy aimed at depopulating the region.
Ilia: The president, the 1,000 euros, and the brides of Sugar town
The mayor of Oleni, George Dimitropoulos, addresses the depopulation and demographic issues in Ilia by offering a one-time payment of 1,000 euros to attract brides, echoing past efforts in Zaharo to find spouses from abroad.
The love affair with coal is dwindling across Europe: the iconic Czech Stonava mine is shutting down
After 250 years, the iconic Stonava coal mine in the Czech Republic will cease operations, leading to numerous layoffs and depopulation in surrounding municipalities bordering Poland.
The young people living in empty Spain: 'Life is not rosy, but people in the city don't know what life in the villages is like'
The article discusses the challenges faced by young people living in rural areas of Spain, particularly in regions suffering from depopulation, contrasting their experiences with those of urban dwellers.
Sorian Sausages to Curb Depopulation: 'The Products are Made Here and Foster Roots'
Embutidos La Hoguera plays a crucial role in preventing depopulation in San Pedro Manrique by employing 129 people, contributing to the locale's economic stability.
Why in this small town in Ávila they eat grapes... hours before the bells
In Villar de Corneja, a small village in Ávila, the locals celebrate the New Year twelve hours early by eating grapes at noon, a unique tradition that challenges both time and depopulation.
Tridico: "Giorgetti should apologize for promises on pensions. They worsened the Fornero law"
Pasquale Tridico, an M5S Europarliament member and former Inps president, criticizes the current government's pension policies, claiming they have only generated revenue without fostering growth or supporting the South, which is facing depopulation and migration.