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A conference on demographics in Lithuania discussed significant changes for child-rearing, including proposals around a single taxpayer fee.

Japan has reported its 10th consecutive year of declining births, highlighting ongoing demographic challenges.

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.

Moraes and Zanin voted to convict the Brazão brothers for their role in the assassination of Marielle Franco and Anderson Gomes, while other news includes a Federal Police operation against corruption and findings on ocean warming's effect on fish populations.

The population of Tartu, Estonia, has seen a significant decline according to recent data from the city's population operations department.

Emeritus bishop Joel Luhamets reflects on the president's speech expressing deep gratitude and concern for the Estonian population's declining numbers.

South Korea has experienced its largest annual increase in birth rate in 15 years, although it still falls well below the level needed to halt population decline.

Norway's population reached 5,627,400 at the start of 2026, with an increase of 33,100 people in 2025 due to higher birth rates and net immigration, despite a decline in the number of immigrants compared to previous years.

Norway's population rose by 33,100 in 2025, driven by a surplus of births and net immigration, despite a decline in immigration numbers from previous years.

Estonian President Alar Karis emphasizes the importance of security, education, and community dialogue during a speech on Estonia's 108th anniversary, highlighting the need to address population decline for the nation's future.

In his anniversary speech, President Alar Karis emphasized the detrimental effects of opinion pressure on public discourse in Estonia, highlighting issues such as population decline and youth isolation.

Norsjö municipality, facing the highest percentage population decline in Sweden, is assembling a focus group to analyze and plan concrete measures for the future.

Bavaria experiences a slight increase in pig population, yet the number of pig farms continues to decline, leading to larger average farm sizes.

The number of births in Argentina continues to decline, with recent data showing a significant drop in live births and an increase in the elderly population.

The upcoming local elections in Sancheong, South Korea, reflect a shift in the political landscape as candidates from various parties aim to revitalize regional governance amidst challenges like population decline and economic stagnation.

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.

Residents living in population-decreasing areas in South Korea have reported higher life satisfaction and happiness levels than the national average, prompting calls for tailored support policies.

Municipal council representatives in Iceland have not been reduced despite a decrease in population.

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.

All four Atlantic provinces of Canada experienced a population decline by the end of 2025, marking the first such drop in several years.

Demographic expert Mark Gortfelder discusses the decrease in birth rates in Estonia and the implications of a negative natural population growth.

In Ukraine, soldiers have the option to freeze their sperm at the state's expense, a program that has received interest from a handful of military personnel amidst ongoing conflict.

The article discusses how concerns about population decline contrast sharply with earlier predictions of overpopulation and famine, highlighting changes in global fertility rates and population projections.

A study on the Greek tortoises on Golem Grad island reveals that male tortoises, in overwhelming numbers, are negatively impacting the female population leading to their decline.

The Greek Parliament has initiated the hiring of a child from a large family as part of efforts to support multi-child households amidst the country's declining demographic situation.

Cuba faces a severe fuel shortage and increasing electricity outages due to the U.S. oil blockade, leading to a significant decline in tourist revenue and looming food scarcity for its population.

The article discusses the grey wagtail, a year-round resident of Latvia's parks and forests, highlighting its clever behavior and the recent decline in its population.

The Japanese government has initiated discussions on sustainable local government operations amid ongoing population decline, focusing on reshaping and integrating municipal services to counter labor shortages.

China's three-child policy has failed to boost birth rates, leading to a population decline as the country lost 3.39 million inhabitants last year.

Mohan Bhagwat, head of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, calls for the Hindu community to be vigilant and organized in addressing declining population and conversions.

Birth rates in Argentina are decreasing sharply, nearing levels similar to several European countries, sparking questions about the reasons and future implications.

A strict fishing ban in the Yangtze River has led to a significant recovery of the fish population, although it has come at a substantial socioeconomic cost.

A recent survey reveals that younger individuals are more inclined to make New Year's resolutions, contrary to the overall decline in resolution-making among the population.

Latvia has recorded a continued decline in the number of newborns for the tenth year, despite a temporary surge in births during the last four months of 2025.

The Brazilian government and condom brands are trying to boost condom usage amid a significant decline in their use among the population, particularly among LGBTQ+ individuals.

The decreasing birth rate and slowing growth of the population in many countries could have significant economic implications, with the US potentially facing a loss of $103.9 billion in GDP due to a continued decline in fertility rates.

Mihkel Kunnus discusses the broader implications of the decline in the common eel population, highlighting humanity's ongoing disregard for natural limits.

Demographic decline in Spain has significantly hindered economic growth, with a slight recovery attributed to immigration post-pandemic.

A South Korean leader faces backlash for suggesting that 'virgin girls should be imported' to address the country's declining population, leading to his expulsion from the ruling Democratic Party.

The article discusses the financial decline of blue states like California, Illinois, and New York, suggesting that they are heading towards disaster as companies relocate to states with more favorable conditions.

A South Korean governor has suggested importing young women from countries like Vietnam and Sri Lanka to help counteract the country's declining birth rate, a proposal that has sparked criticism both locally and abroad.

A recent survey indicates a significant decline in public support for Germany's energy transition and climate protection efforts, marking a shift in priorities among the population.

Gyeonggi Province is starting a new service called the 'Happiness Delivery Communication Cart' to provide essential goods and check on the welfare of residents in rural areas facing population decline and aging.

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.

A recent study indicates that closing small elementary schools in rural areas leads to significant population decreases, confirming the risk of regional extinction.

The island of Oshima in Japan is experiencing severe demographic decline, with only three elderly residents remaining amidst a large population of cats.

The growing interest in learning Japanese has surged 30-fold globally, driven by the popularity of Japanese manga and anime, despite Japan's ongoing population decline.

Narva has implemented a new master plan aimed at curbing the city's decline.

Argentina faces a significant decline in birth rates, with births dropping by 40% in less than a decade, highlighting a demographic shift towards an aging population.

Narva's new general planning seeks to prevent the city's population decline by concentrating development in specific areas, including a proposed tram link to Narva-Jõesuu.