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🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Nigerians' Woes Deepen As Petrol Hits N1,400/L

The price of petrol in Nigeria has surged to nearly N1,400 per litre, exacerbating economic difficulties for citizens amid rising crude oil prices.

Mar 23 • 04:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Bonus Bills, Arera Accelerates on One-Off Contribution: What You Need to Know

Arera has announced operational details regarding a one-off contribution of 115 euros connected to the social electricity bonus aimed at economically disadvantaged families.

Mar 22 • 15:39 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

The Beauty of Nowruz is Lost: In a Holiday of Renewal, Iranians Are Mourning and Fear Rates are High

Iranians are celebrating Nowruz amidst a backdrop of economic hardship and rising fear due to domestic oppression and foreign attacks.

Mar 21 • 15:28 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Abure laments hardship, urges good governance

Julius Abure, the factional National Chairman of the Labour Party in Nigeria, highlighted the ongoing hardships faced by citizens and called for improved governance in his Eid-el-Fitr message.

Mar 21 • 00:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Rep. Boebert rejects call for another $200 billion to fund Iran war, while Americans 'can’t afford to live'

Rep. Lauren Boebert opposes additional funding for military efforts in Iran, arguing that such expenditures do not align with the needs of American citizens facing economic hardship.

Mar 20 • 23:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

SSANU president decries economic hardship in Eid-el-Fitr message

The SSANU president highlights economic hardships faced by workers in Nigeria while extending Eid-el-Fitr greetings and calls for government responsiveness.

Mar 20 • 20:16 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Eid-el-Fitr: Barau urges support for Tinubu as Abure laments hardship

Senator Jibrin Barau has called for Nigerians to support President Bola Tinubu amid global economic challenges during his Eid-el-Fitr address in Abuja.

Mar 20 • 19:09 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'We don't have money', Harish's father shares his plight

Harish's father expressed his financial struggles after receiving a bill of 400,000 rupees in just 21 days, revealing his inability to support his family financially.

Mar 20 • 05:19 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Mother and son found dead in Gunsan... "Rent and utility payments overdue"

A mother and her son were found dead at their apartment in Gunsan, South Korea, after months of unpaid rent and bills, leading police to investigate the circumstances of their deaths.

Mar 18 • 11:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Outrage over the remittance tax: the charge that punishes Dominican migrants today

A new 1% tax on certain remittance transfers from the United States is causing financial distress for Dominican families reliant on these funds.

Mar 17 • 21:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Part of Garliava's residents couldn't use toilets for a week, basement flooded with feces

Residents in Garliava faced a week without access to toilets or running water, leading to significant discomfort and hardship due to sewage flooding in their basement.

Mar 17 • 17:03 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

SZ Good Works: Mothers Struggle with Financial Hardship

Single mothers are facing severe financial challenges, struggling to balance work and childcare responsibilities, as showcased by two women from Dachau.

Mar 17 • 12:48 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Not a priority, Rhodes-Viviour questions Tinubu’s UK state visit

Gbadebo Rhodes-Vivour criticizes President Tinubu’s UK visit, arguing it fails to address urgent economic issues facing Nigeria.

Mar 17 • 12:12 UTC
🇸🇰 Postoj
Life & Tech

The Stations of the Cross from A to Z / It Begins Like Jesus and Often Ends Like Our Own

The article explores the spiritual significance of the Stations of the Cross, drawing parallels between Christ's suffering and human experiences of pain and hardship.

Mar 16 • 13:04 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Life & Tech

The world is on fire. Can we rejoice?

The author reflects on the arrival of spring amidst global suffering, questioning whether it's appropriate to feel joy while others are enduring hardship.

Mar 16 • 10:39 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Nigeria: Fuel Price Hike - Labour Seeks Tax Relief

The Nigeria Labour Congress demands tax relief and other measures to alleviate the financial burden on citizens following a recent fuel price increase attributed to ongoing Middle Eastern conflicts.

Mar 16 • 04:58 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The Pope visits the parish of Ponte Mammolo. “Open doors, the Gospel tells us to welcome everyone”

Pope Leone XIV expresses hope amid hardship during his pastoral visit to the multicultural parish of Sacro Cuore di Gesù in Ponte Mammolo.

Mar 15 • 16:03 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

The ordeal of the ERE due to the complexity of the macro-cause leads the defenses to argue "extraordinary hardship"

The complexity of the ERE corruption case has prompted a lawyer to request an unprecedented legal leniency for his client, seeking to minimize the potential prison sentence due to years of hardship endured during the lengthy legal proceedings.

Mar 15 • 01:11 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

ADC and Obidients decry uncontrolled fuel price

The African Democratic Congress and the Obidient Movement have criticized the Nigerian government's refusal to control rising fuel prices, warning of escalating economic hardship.

Mar 15 • 00:53 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'If it means sleeping to raise a child, I will do it,' says 'Vada Pav Girl'

Chandrika Dixit, known as the 'Vada Pav Girl,' has sparked controversy with her recent comments in a viral video about being willing to do anything, including compromising on her dignity, to support her child.

Mar 14 • 11:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Skepticism in Cuba over dialogue with the United States: 'It seems the blame is on the people for not being able to reinvent themselves.'

Cuban citizens express skepticism toward the newly announced dialogue with the United States amid ongoing hardships, highlighting their struggles with daily life in the face of power outages and economic difficulties.

Mar 14 • 04:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Germany Live Blog: Few Hardship Visas Issued After Suspension of Family Reunification

Since the suspension of family reunification for certain refugees, the German government has issued very few hardship visas, recognizing only two out of 392 applications.

Mar 14 • 01:44 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Night hawks: Travails of Lagos kids trading childhood to survive

The article highlights the plight of minors in Lagos who are forced to engage in nighttime trading to survive, despite legal protections against such exploitative labor.

Mar 14 • 00:13 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

“One does not believe that so many Danes can struggle to afford food. But they do.”

A single mother describes her desperate need for help amid rising food prices in Denmark, which have increased by 30% over five years.

Mar 13 • 10:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Juvenile steals 40,000 won from mosque donation box, caught by police... "I did it because I had no money"

A middle school student was arrested for stealing money from a donation box at an Incheon mosque, claiming he did so due to financial hardship.

Mar 13 • 06:13 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

₹321 Petrol, Schools Closed, Salary Cuts... Pakistan in Turmoil Due to War!

The ongoing war in West Asia is causing severe economic hardship in Pakistan, with petrol prices soaring and schools closing as the government implements emergency measures.

Mar 13 • 02:45 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Curse' of Lottery winners - 'botched surgery, sectioned and living on streets'

Winning the lottery can lead to unexpected challenges, as illustrated by various cautionary tales of previous winners facing hardship.

Mar 11 • 11:35 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fifth Year of Invasion: Decreasing Support and Growing Anxiety for Ukrainian Refugees in Romania

As the war grinds into its fifth year, Ukrainian refugees in Romania face dwindling support, leading to increased hardship and uncertainty.

Mar 11 • 01:00 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

1,300 petrol: A multiplier of hardship

The rising price of petrol in Nigeria has led to widespread lamentation among drivers, vehicle owners, and traders, as pump prices soar above N1,000 per litre.

Mar 11 • 00:25 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Discontent in Cuba Begins to Take Shape with Protests and Student Assemblies

Cuban citizens are increasingly expressing their discontent through protests, particularly due to ongoing energy shortages and economic hardship.

Mar 10 • 22:16 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Living in a tent to pay off the housing loan

An individual is living in a tent to manage their housing loan payments amidst financial challenges.

Mar 8 • 23:00 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"To a Hungry Latvia": The Number of Food Packet Recipients Increased by 20%

The number of people receiving food packets in Latvia has risen by 20%, highlighting the increasing need for food assistance amid economic challenges.

Mar 7 • 16:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Hairdresser came up with an idea to help and told about it on TikTok – message flood moved to tears

A Finnish hairdresser, Anni-Jenni 'Ninni' Heikell, has gained attention for offering free hairdressing services to young people in need, following a heartfelt request on TikTok that resulted in an overwhelming response.

Mar 7 • 16:45 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Brøndby Municipality offers free debt counseling to socially disadvantaged people

Brøndby Municipality in Denmark has partnered with WeShelter to provide free debt counseling to socially disadvantaged residents.

Mar 7 • 10:03 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

REVIEW: They left hell and celebrated life. This was the concert of Florence And The Machine

The concert by Florence And The Machine was a transformative experience, celebrating life and resilience after hardship.

Mar 6 • 00:35 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Hairdresser Offered to Do a Low-Income Young Person's Hair for Free – Need Made Her Sad

A Finnish hairdresser offered free hairstyling to a young person in need, prompting a large response and revealing the financial struggles faced by many youths.

Mar 5 • 09:45 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Poor economy hinders young people's childbearing

Economic hardship is causing young women in Sweden, especially single mothers, to reconsider or delay having children.

Mar 4 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Stamp duty scheme slammed by ACT Auditor-General

The ACT Auditor-General has criticized the stamp duty concession scheme for its complex rules and poor communication, which has resulted in financial hardship for some Canberrans.

Mar 4 • 03:37 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Increased Hardship Reflected in Treatment of Wage Workers by Hafnarfjörður Municipality

The Hafnarfjörður Municipality is facing criticism for allegedly ignoring a court ruling regarding unpaid employee benefits.

Mar 3 • 08:52 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Liberia: ANC Youth Wing Slams 15 Percent VAT Plan, Warns of Rising Hardship and 'Taxation Without Welfare'

The youth wing of Liberia's Alternative National Congress has condemned a proposed 15% VAT, arguing it will worsen economic conditions for citizens lacking benefits.

Mar 2 • 10:19 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Ontario teacher emails every MP, imploring them to turn down the annual April 1 pay increase

An Ontario teacher has implored Members of Parliament to reject their annual pay increase, highlighting the financial struggles faced by many Canadians.

Feb 28 • 11:04 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

The hardship of travel hasn't spared his old age.. An elderly man is mistreated by the occupation and deprived of praying at Al-Aqsa

An elderly Palestinian man faces restrictions imposed by Israeli authorities, preventing him from praying at Al-Aqsa Mosque despite his long-standing connection to the site.

Feb 27 • 07:33 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

The alarming conditions in which Zulma Lobato was found living: the unexpected help she received

Zulma Lobato, once a beloved media figure in Argentina, has faced severe hardship and health issues, prompting unexpected assistance after being discovered living under dire conditions.

Feb 26 • 18:24 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Tarawih near the Yellow Line.. Prayer amidst fear during Ramadan

In Gaza, residents of a heavily damaged neighborhood perform night prayers during Ramadan near an active conflict zone, illustrating their resilience amidst ongoing violence and hardship.

Feb 25 • 12:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Members of Iran’s elite accused of hypocrisy over children’s lives in west

Iran's ruling elite face accusations of hypocrisy for using state resources to support their children living abroad while the country suffers from economic hardship.

Feb 25 • 10:00 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Kim Jong-un’s Appointment as General Secretary is ‘Theatrical Politics’, Says Former North Korean Diplomat about the Party Congress

A former North Korean diplomat claims Kim Jong-un's reappointment is merely theatrical politics to emphasize that North Korea is not a dictatorship.

Feb 24 • 21:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much do you need to earn to be considered middle class in the city of Buenos Aires

The article discusses the income threshold required for a family to be classified as middle class in Buenos Aires amid increasing inflation.

Feb 23 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Teen mother Mimmi, 19, reveals her small income – "This has been tough"

Nineteen-year-old teen mother Mimmi Pohjamon discusses her financial struggles and reliance on social support.

Feb 23 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

No need for 'magic words' as energy regulator flags major hardship overhaul

The Australian Energy Regulator has proposed significant reforms to help struggling electricity customers by mandating retailers to assist them without requiring proof of hardship.

Feb 22 • 18:42 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Hidden hazards: How second-hand toys become infection reservoirs

Nigerian parents facing economic hardship are increasingly purchasing second-hand toys, unaware of the health risks they pose to their children.

Feb 22 • 00:00 UTC

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