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🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Federal Statistical Office: Women are rarely the main earners

According to the Federal Statistical Office, women earn a higher net income than their male partners in only about ten percent of couple households in Germany.

Mar 3 • 16:44 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In the Last Two Years, Tax Burden on Workers Has Increased... High-Income Earners Continue to Keep It the Same

While the overall tax burden for workers has increased in the last two years, high-income earners have seen their burden remain unchanged, influenced by greater tax relief benefits.

Mar 3 • 09:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Per capita income rises to over R$ 1,300 in Acre, but is the 3rd worst in the country, says IBGE

Per capita income in Acre increased to R$ 1,392 in 2025, marking it as the third lowest in Brazil according to IBGE data.

Feb 27 • 21:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is there any sorrow that compares to hunger?

The article critiques income disparities and economic struggles in South Korea, particularly highlighting the insufficient wages and the disparity between hard work and wealth accumulation.

Feb 26 • 06:48 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

We are earning more than ever before. But the wealth gap divides Czechs more and more.

A new report highlights the increasing wealth disparity in Czechia, as citizens earn more now than in previous years, yet the divide is growing significantly.

Feb 24 • 07:53 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Average pension increase to 18 euros in January

The average increase in primary pensions in Greece for January is limited to 18 euros, reflecting government-set adjustments amidst rising disparities in pension amounts based on employment sector.

Feb 23 • 10:17 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Average Salary Gap Between Large and Small Enterprises Doubles

The average wage gap between large and small enterprises in Korea has doubled to 2.0 times, reversing the trend of narrowing that had been observed over the previous two years.

Feb 23 • 06:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The average income in the country was $956,283 in the third quarter of 2025

The average income in Argentina was reported as $956,283 in the third quarter of 2025, which fails to meet the poverty threshold for a typical family.

Feb 19 • 22:08 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Ilze Auzere has earned more than her husbands in all her marriages

Ilze Auzere discusses her experiences in past marriages where she earned more than her husbands, highlighting the impact of income disparity on relationships.

Feb 19 • 08:33 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

In the Age of Stock Investment

The article discusses the growing trend of stock investment in South Korea, highlighting concerns over income inequality and the mental strain on investors.

Feb 18 • 09:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Here are five suggestions for how politicians can change property taxes

The article discusses the disparity in income from property ownership compared to employment and suggests five potential reforms for property taxation in Denmark.

Feb 18 • 08:53 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Searching for an apartment: Protecting property

The article discusses the acute housing shortage in urban Germany and criticizes misguided approaches to solving the issue, emphasizing the disparity in rental prices and the challenges faced by low-income individuals.

Feb 17 • 10:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Average annual income of YouTubers reaches 70 million won... Significant income disparity among YouTubers

The average income of YouTubers in South Korea has risen to over 70 million won, with notable disparities observed among different income brackets.

Feb 16 • 07:52 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Laughing all the way to the bank? How bosses' pay has soared at three big lenders

Bank executives' salaries have surged significantly, reflecting substantial profits at Lloyds, Barclays, and NatWest amidst a growing disparity between executive compensation and worker pay.

Feb 13 • 08:50 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

HUMAN DEVELOPMENT REPORT ⟩ Is it worth going to vocational school?

A new Estonian human development report reveals that workers with vocational education earn less than those with a high school education.

Feb 11 • 22:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Now the residents of Finland's highest-income area have condemned electricity's outrageous prices: 'It doesn't scare us'

Residents of Westend, Finland's wealthiest area, express indifference to rising electricity prices as many are shielded by fixed-rate contracts despite record highs in electricity costs due to harsh winter temperatures.

Feb 10 • 16:07 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lack of economic dynamism creates distributive conflict between generations

A recent analysis highlights that, in Brazil, individuals aged 65 and older have higher income than those of working age, revealing a generational economic conflict exacerbated by the current economic dynamics.

Feb 7 • 13:00 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Low-Income and Low-Credit Individuals 'Bitten by a Snake'

The article discusses the significant interest rate disparities between bank loans and second-tier financial institutions for low-credit borrowers in South Korea.

Feb 7 • 00:13 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
National & Local

Who are the landlords profiting from the housing crisis?

The article discusses the stark disparity in rental income between landlords and tenants in Spain, highlighting how landlords earn 82% more than their tenants amidst a housing crisis.

Feb 2 • 20:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

'Two-tier system' EV warning with 'driveway divide'

A report highlights a growing disparity in electric vehicle adoption, with only 48% of lower-income households considering EVs compared to 84% of higher-income households.

Jan 14 • 13:22 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Gisele Bündchen's family is unhappy about her marriage to a jiu-jitsu instructor?

Gisele Bündchen's family is reportedly concerned about her marriage to jiu-jitsu instructor Joaquim Valente, fearing she hasn't adequately protected her wealth amidst the significant income disparity between them.

Jan 10 • 16:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Richest and poorest neighbourhoods mapped as top earners have £87,000 more

The gap in disposable income between the richest and poorest neighborhoods in the UK has widened, with top earners in Leamouth, Tower Hamlets averaging £107,600, or £87,000 more than those at the bottom.

Jan 7 • 14:57 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Average fat cat FTSE 100 boss to earn more by midday today than typical worker all year

A new report reveals that the average CEO of a FTSE 100 company earns more by midday on the first working day of the year than a typical UK worker earns in an entire year.

Jan 6 • 00:01 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Life & Tech

Pilot revealed how much he earns, causing a wave of reactions: 'This man earns in one day what I earn in a whole month'

A viral Reddit post highlighted an American Airlines pilot's annual earnings of $457,894 for less than 20 hours of work per week, provoking reactions about career changes and income disparities.

Dec 30 • 13:10 UTC

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