The Ministry of Education wants to allow people to register two native languages in the population register
The Estonian Ministry of Education is proposing to allow individuals to register two native languages and specify their nationality in the population register.
Ministry's plan: it will be possible to mark two native languages in the population register
The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes to allow individuals to register two native languages and self-identify their ethnicity in the national population register.
The Ministry's Plan: The Population Register Will Allow Two Mother Tongues to Be Recorded
The Estonian Ministry of Education proposes allowing individuals to record two native languages in the population register as part of an effort to recognize the increasing number of bilingual families.
Act in Defense of Women Mobilizes Population in Campos
A public demonstration advocating for women's rights took place in Campos dos Goytacazes, Brazil, highlighting the rising cases of violence against women.
Canadian population saw 2nd straight drop as 2025 ended: StatCan
Canada experienced a population decrease of over 103,000 individuals from October 2025 to January 2026, marking the second consecutive quarterly decline in the population, attributed largely to a reduction in non-permanent residents.
In Russia, women who do not want children will be sent to a psychologist
Russia is facing its most significant population decline in 200 years, prompting the health ministry to implement guidelines requiring women who express a desire not to have children to see a psychologist.
The State Audit Office calls for strengthening aging policy and reducing loneliness among the elderly
The State Audit Office of Lithuania urges the government to strengthen its aging policy to better support the growing elderly population and reduce their loneliness.
Gitanas Nausėda: without addressing demographic challenges, Lithuania is heading towards peaceful extinction
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda warns that the country faces demographic challenges that could lead to extinction if not addressed.
Soler i Lecha: Foreign policy of Pedro Sánchez 'widely supported by the Spanish population'
Eduard Soler i Lecha discusses the widely supported foreign policy of Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez, emphasizing its strategic nature and alignment with international law.
Vilnius has approved an integration plan for foreigners, allocating 4 million euros for its implementation
Vilnius has approved a plan to integrate foreign residents with a budget of 4 million euros, highlighting the city's growing foreign population.
Demonstrating Against Energy Shortages
Protests are taking place in Norway against energy shortages affecting the population.
Care Without a President is Coming
The new comprehensive support law for healthcare and caregiving in South Korea raises concerns about the lack of presidential involvement in addressing care-related issues amidst a rapidly aging population.
JANEK MÄGGI ⟩ Have as much sex as you can – then children will come!
Janek Mäggi argues that a growing population is essential for those who want to live a quality and beautiful life.
SZ in the Morning: News of the Day – Overview for the Busy
The article discusses the implications of the Iran war on the Kurdish population and highlights personal stories from the region.
Støre has warned about war in Norway. At the same time, 160,000 shelter places have been cut in four years.
Norway is facing a drastic reduction in shelter availability, with 160,000 fewer places, even as government officials warn that the country should prepare for the possibility of war.
Saulius Čaplinskas. The healthcare system must change - reality has long since changed
The Lithuanian parliament discusses changes to health insurance law, highlighting the need for the healthcare system to adapt to the evolving needs of the population.
Calls for wild deer to be labelled a pest as population grows
Farmers and community groups in Tasmania are urging the government to classify wild deer as pests due to their rapidly increasing population and the resulting agricultural impacts.
Andhra Pradesh Population Draft Policy: Government Will Provide Money for Having More Than One Child, Subsidies, and Other Benefits, For the First Time in India
The Andhra Pradesh government has announced financial incentives for families with more than one child as part of a new population policy aimed at increasing the state's birth rate.
Shenzhen's Special Talent Attraction Policy... Building Homes, Education, and Medical Facilities to Attract Phoenixes
Shenzhen's talent attraction policy emphasizes creating a conducive environment with housing, education, and healthcare to draw skilled individuals, illustrating China's shift from a population-driven growth to a talent-centered economy.
Andhra Pradesh will reward ₹25,000 for the birth of a third child, announces CM Naidu
Andhra Pradesh's Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu has announced a financial incentive of ₹25,000 for couples having a third child to address the state's declining fertility rate.
Concerns About Minimum Population Requirements in Municipalities
Eyjólfur Ármannsson, Iceland's Minister of Infrastructure, presented a new bill to the Alþingi addressing municipal governance, which omits the earlier proposal for a minimum population requirement for municipalities due to criticism.
RASMUS RASK: The delusion of Isamaa's growth
The article discusses Estonia's low birth rate and suggests that more than just financial support is needed to encourage higher fertility.
‘65-year-old retirement age extension’ Human Rights Commission recommendation accepted by Ministry of Employment and Labor and Office for Government Policy Coordination
The Ministry of Employment and Labor and the Office for Government Policy Coordination have agreed to a recommendation by the National Human Rights Commission to raise the legal retirement age in South Korea from 60 to 65.
Balanced Development Requires Bold Real Estate Policies
The article discusses the structural challenges of real estate and population disparity in South Korea, emphasizing the need for significant policy changes to achieve balanced regional development.
'Scientific Distancing' for Coexistence with Asian Black Bears [Because]
Efforts to restore the Asian black bear population in South Korea have shown significant progress, but concerns remain regarding human-bear coexistence after incidents in neighboring Japan.
Bears are disappearing from the terrain and from camera traps; the ministry wants to continue hunting. Can we exterminate this species in Slovakia?
The Slovak government is allowing unprecedented culling of bears, leading to a significant decline in their population, while environmentalists raise concerns over the impact of such actions.
From high-tech talent to care workers... the Ministry of Justice announces a blueprint for medium to long-term immigration policy
The South Korean Ministry of Justice has unveiled a comprehensive medium to long-term immigration strategy aimed at attracting high-tech professionals and developing care workers for regions facing population decline.
Warning: French regions at risk! Part 2: Creuse
The article discusses the challenges faced by the Creuse department in France regarding regional development and EU cohesion funding.
City Hall inaugurates new night shelter for homeless population in Belém
The City Hall of Belém has inaugurated a new night shelter aimed at accommodating the homeless population.
Those receiving unemployment benefits await several news: reported cases in which they will lose support
A significant portion of the Lithuanian population believes that the country's situation is worsening, and discussions have emerged about the future of social support systems.
[Exclusive] Im Ho-geun Appointed as Population Policy Secretary After Nine Months of Easing of Lee Jae-myung's Government
Im Ho-geun has been appointed as the Population Policy Secretary in Lee Jae-myung's government, a position that had been vacant for nine months.
J. Olekas calls for the return of over 100 thousand emigrants: there are measures, but questions arise about the consistency of policy
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.
DHS says 8% of Nicaragua's entire population illegally entered US under Biden
The DHS reports that 8% of Nicaragua's population has illegally entered the U.S. since Biden took office, raising concerns about immigration policy under his administration.
‘Rested’ Population Expands to Late 20s... Need for Customized Policies by Life Cycle
The population of young adults classified as 'rested' in South Korea has increased notably, necessitating tailored policies to address this growing issue across different age groups.
ENE-MARGIT TIIT ⟩ We have learned a lot from immigrants, but we have managed to take care of work ourselves
The article discusses the long-standing immigration quota in Estonia and the varying opinions surrounding its adequacy.
Demographic: a new form of national bankruptcy
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.
The right-wing in Switzerland has forced a referendum on a delicate issue
Swiss citizens are set to vote in a referendum on a proposal to cap the population at 10 million, a controversial issue pushed by the right-wing Swiss People's Party (SVP).
China's demographic disaster / The three-child policy is failing. Birth rates are lower than ever, and the country is losing millions of inhabitants
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.
Setback for the government's wolf policy – the wolf population may grow
Sweden's government faces a setback in its wolf management policy as a court ruling halts planned hunts amid criticism from non-profit organizations and the EU.
Why do the elderly receive greater exemptions from Income Tax?
The article discusses the increased income tax exemption for the elderly in Brazil, which allows those over 65 to have a higher threshold for tax-free income than the general population.
Switzerland to Vote on Far-Right Proposal to Limit Population to Ten Million via Immigration Laws
Switzerland will vote this summer on a proposal from the far-right Swiss People's Party to limit the country's population to ten million by 2050 through stricter immigration laws.
Do the USA, Russia or China threaten peace? What Germans think, according to a poll
A recent survey shows that a significant portion of the German population views the USA as the greatest threat to global peace, reflecting a marked change in sentiment compared to previous years.
Lithuania's Birth Rate - In Dangerously Deep Hole: 'Here is already a cold tea - this should have been done a long time ago'
Lithuania's birth rate has drastically declined, with only 17,500 babies born last year, leading to concerns from scientists and politicians about the implications for the country's future.
Asks whether the next step will be to generally place the elderly in nursing homes
A discussion has emerged in Iceland regarding the potential next steps for elderly care, centering on whether the elderly should generally be placed in nursing homes.
Discussion on Pension Reform: Merz Wants to Hand Over Pension Plans to Capital Market
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz announced plans to reduce state pensions in favor of private savings, claiming this will instigate a significant shift in pension policy, benefiting the capital market more than the population.
More than half of the Basque population now lives in areas where rent increases are limited by law
Over half of the Basque population resides in areas with legally capped rent increases, with 14 municipalities designated as 'tensioned residential market zones' to combat rising rental prices.
More than half of the Basque population now resides in areas where rent increases are legally limited
More than half of the population in the Basque Country now lives in regions with legally capped rent increases, as 14 municipalities have been declared 'tensioned residential market zones' to control excessive rental prices.
"We have reached the tipping point, the productive members are leaving the country"
A discussion between WELT publisher Ulf Poschardt and economist Daniel Stelter highlights tensions between the treatment of welfare recipients and the working population regarding taxation in social democracy.
Child Allowance, with up to 20,000 won more for non-metropolitan areas
The South Korean government plans to provide an additional monthly child allowance of 5,000 to 20,000 won for children living in non-metropolitan and population-declining regions.
Social Policy: New Poverty Figures Ignite Debate on the Welfare State
New figures on poverty in Germany have sparked debate over potential cuts to the welfare state, revealing that approximately 13.3 million people live below the poverty risk threshold, translating to 16.1% of the population.