State Audit: Lithuania's Active Aging Policy Needs Change – Auditors Provide Suggestions
Lithuania's state audit highlights the shortcomings in the country's active aging policy, emphasizing the need for substantial reforms to better integrate older citizens into the labor market and cultural life.
Elections can be observed from the age of 16
Latvia will allow citizens aged 16 and older to serve as election observers, as outlined in new guidelines from the Central Election Commission.
DWP state pension to rise by up to £575 from April 2026 - what you need to know
The UK state pension is set to increase by up to £575 starting in April 2026, benefiting many older citizens.
Need to Reduce Violence Against Elderly Citizens
The Elderly Citizens' Association calls on the Icelandic government to investigate and reduce the prevalence of violence against older individuals.
Orpo's government promised – Now a "vast number of people" are facing a dead end
A Finland-based official stresses the urgent need for digital skills among citizens, highlighting the shortcomings of current government initiatives.
A Look from Moscow / Back to the Internet Stone Age. Authorities Are Taking Away Popular Apps from Russians
The Russian regime is increasingly restricting access to communication applications, complicating digital communication for its citizens, especially the older generation.
Labor Market and Age: How About a Thank You
The article argues against increasing work demands on older citizens in Germany, highlighting that the country already has one of the highest shares of older workers in the EU and suggests appreciation is warranted instead of criticism.
Fake doctor and fake surgeries: older citizens defrauded for over 240 thousand euros
A 40-year-old Ukrainian woman has been arrested for allegedly committing 16 fraud offenses, defrauding Croatian citizens born between 1935 and 1960 of over 240,000 euros from August last year to January 7 this year.
Seniors in Japan: In the Land of Older Workers
In Japan, where one in three citizens is over 65, many seniors feel compelled to continue working due to insufficient pensions.
Older people in UK could get £105 a week from DWP - check if you qualify
Older citizens in the UK may qualify for additional payments of £105 a week from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP).