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🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

“I was poor” – three stories, different eras, same feeling

The article shares poignant personal stories of poverty in Estonia, revealing the emotional and educational implications of socio-economic inequality.

Feb 26 • 09:14 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

What Desolation in These Staves

The article critiques the emotional ineffectiveness and melodic poverty of the songs presented at the Sanremo Music Festival.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Deliveroo ends up under administration. Prosecutors: 'Twenty thousand underpaid riders'

Deliveroo has been placed under judicial administration in Italy amid accusations of exploiting approximately 20,000 riders, many of whom are paid below the poverty line.

Feb 26 • 04:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Welfare Begins the National Training Day of the FAIS 2026

The Secretary of Welfare, Ariadna Montiel Reyes, launched the National Training Day for the Social Infrastructure Contribution Fund (FAIS) 2026, aimed at enhancing the execution mechanisms of the fund to combat poverty and inequality.

Feb 26 • 00:02 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Research highlights the socioeconomic profile of women victims of violence in Sergipe

A recent study from the Federal University of Sergipe has delineated the socioeconomic characteristics of women victims of violence in the state, illustrating a troubling connection between violence and poverty.

Feb 25 • 14:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Do you agree with Gordon Brown that Reform will 'plunge kids into poverty'? Take our poll

Gordon Brown warns that a potential Reform government could reintroduce the two-child benefit limit, risking poverty for many children in the UK.

Feb 25 • 13:43 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Raúl Jalil defended the reform to the glacier law: "There is no more negative environmental impact than poverty"

Raúl Jalil, the governor of Catamarca, strongly supports a proposed reform to the glacier law ahead of Senate discussions, arguing that enabling provinces to manage their resources can reduce poverty without harming the environment.

Feb 25 • 11:52 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Deliveroo Placed Under Judicial Administration: "Exploits Riders, Wages 90% Below Poverty Line"

The Milan Public Prosecutor's Office has implemented urgent judicial control over Deliveroo for exploiting workers, with some being paid nearly 90% below the poverty line.

Feb 25 • 11:22 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Labor Exploitation: Judicial Oversight for Deliveroo - 20,000 Riders with Income Below Poverty Line

The Italian authorities have imposed judicial oversight on Deliveroo due to allegations of labor exploitation affecting 20,000 riders across the country, with many earning below the poverty line.

Feb 25 • 11:14 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Child poverty rising for third straight year in Canada, report says

Child poverty in Canada has increased for the third consecutive year, with a report highlighting significant setbacks in efforts to reduce poverty among children.

Feb 25 • 11:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Mexico: obstructed social mobility

A recent report reveals that only 2% of individuals born into the lowest income quintile in Mexico manage to reach the highest income bracket in adulthood.

Feb 25 • 07:08 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

China’s Xi Jinping declares defeat of extreme poverty in 2021 – SCMP archive

China's President Xi Jinping announced the country's success in eliminating extreme poverty, lifting 850 million people out of destitution, which he hailed as an unprecedented accomplishment.

Feb 25 • 05:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Born Poor. Became a Titan. And Sparked the Fuse of Panic

The article details the life and impact of Edward Henry Harriman, a significant yet controversial figure in American economics, who rose from poverty to dominate Wall Street and control the railroad industry.

Feb 25 • 04:34 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is Jitan Ram Manjhi against the liquor ban?

NDA leader Jitan Ram Manjhi has criticized the liquor ban, claiming that false cases are being filed against poor individuals, particularly in alcohol-related cases.

Feb 25 • 01:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gordon Brown's chilling warning on Reform in major intervention

Former Prime Minister Gordon Brown warns that Nigel Farage's Reform UK will revert Britain to policies that exacerbate child poverty, advocating for the abolition of a controversial benefit limit.

Feb 24 • 19:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gordon Brown: 'Reform will force children back to poverty - parents now have a choice'

Gordon Brown argues that proposed reforms by the Reform UK party could push children back into poverty while highlighting the positive impact of Labour's changes on families in the Gorton and Denton constituencies.

Feb 24 • 18:56 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Days of God: The Rulings on Gold Zakat and Savings in Times of Crisis

The article discusses the implications of rising gold prices on Zakat obligations amid global economic crises.

Feb 24 • 15:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

PRF rescues homeless man in a risky situation on BR-104 after trip from Rio de Janeiro to Caruaru

A 36-year-old man was rescued by the Federal Highway Police in Caruaru, Brazil, after traveling from Rio de Janeiro in search of relatives, facing vulnerabilities along the way.

Feb 24 • 15:45 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Energetic request from the Church to the Government not to halt works in popular neighborhoods

The Catholic Church has strongly criticized the Argentine government's reduction of budget for urban integration projects, warning of the consequences for marginalized neighborhoods.

Feb 24 • 15:29 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Elementary School Diploma at 89... 'Studying Was So Fun'

An 89-year-old grandmother graduated from a lifelong learning school in South Korea, fulfilling her dream of being a student after missing out on education in her youth due to poverty and historical circumstances.

Feb 24 • 10:12 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Report: After Four Years of War, Ukrainian Refugees in Israel Live in Deepening Poverty and Without Status

A new report reveals that about 23,000 Ukrainian citizens in Israel are living under temporary group protection without being recognized as refugees, resulting in worsening poverty and lack of essential social assistance.

Feb 24 • 09:18 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Now I Can Stand Up for Myself at the Office, Arrange Doctors for My Children. How Slovak Lessons Help People from Poverty

Mária Takáčová leads a language program aimed at empowering people in poverty in Slovakia, helping them to gain independence and secure employment.

Feb 24 • 08:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Uganda: Why School Fees Shouldn't Be a National Crisis

The article discusses the recurring issue of school fee payment crises in Uganda, highlighting the struggles of parents and schools in managing their financial dynamics.

Feb 24 • 07:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Bravo Murillo, the street in Madrid built as a social experiment with a poor side and a rich side... that is obvious

Bravo Murillo street in Madrid reflects a stark division between wealth and poverty, featuring significant disparities in public infrastructure and living conditions.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Between Honoring History and 'Romanticizing Poverty': How Recreating Dampness on Walls Has Become a Viral Phenomenon

The latest trend in home decor involves creating the illusion of damp, weathered walls, driven by social media and exemplified by a viral TikTok video from Argentina.

Feb 24 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

A report warns about the lack of services and infrastructure in the communes where most children live

A report highlights severe deficiencies in services and infrastructure in the poorest communes of Buenos Aires, where many children reside.

Feb 23 • 22:07 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Cuba: The Absurd Dual Economy

Cuba is facing a stark economic divide where the wealthy have access to luxuries while the poor struggle with basic necessities.

Feb 23 • 20:24 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Mauricio Macri, controversial: "A poor person today lives better than a king did 100 years ago"

In a recent podcast interview, former Argentine President Mauricio Macri sparked controversy by stating that the living standards of the impoverished today surpass those of past kings, as he prepares for the forthcoming PRO summit.

Feb 23 • 17:39 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

S criticizes proposal for stricter requirements for benefits

The Social Democrats criticize a proposal by the government and the Sweden Democrats that would require immigrants to live in Sweden for five years before receiving certain social benefits.

Feb 23 • 17:34 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mauricio Macri: "A poor person today lives just as well or better than a king from 100 years ago"

Former President Mauricio Macri comments on societal dissatisfaction and the impact of technological revolution on expectations during a podcast interview.

Feb 23 • 16:56 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

City: the poverty line basket jumped 5.6% in January

In Buenos Aires, the poverty line basket increased by 5.6% in January due to rising food prices, exceeding the average inflation rate for the month.

Feb 23 • 16:01 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Life & Tech

To support athletes' careers, more and more Olympians earn additional income by exposing themselves online

A growing trend among Olympians is leveraging their bodies on online platforms to sustain their careers amid financial difficulties.

Feb 23 • 09:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

From Poverty to Millionaire, This Actor Owns Luxury Homes and Cars

Faizal Sheikh, also known as Mr. Faisu, has transformed his life from poverty to becoming a millionaire, gaining fame through social media and now thriving in the television industry.

Feb 23 • 06:50 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

In 18 years, the paramo management plan faces the challenge of reducing poverty for locals: 'Many families prefer to migrate in search of better economic conditions'

Ecuador's paramo management plan, initiated 18 years ago, aims to restore ecosystems and alleviate poverty, but migration trends show persistent challenges for rural communities.

Feb 22 • 18:06 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Third Ramadan in a tent in Gaza: "There is only room for suffering"

Two-thirds of the population in Gaza live in miserable conditions in displacement camps, struggling to celebrate the holy month of Ramadan.

Feb 22 • 04:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Neurofibromatosis: mother and daughter in Paraíba live with a rare disease that spans generations: 'People distance themselves from us, but I entrust it to God'

A mother and daughter from Paraíba, Brazil, are facing the challenges of neurofibromatosis, a rare genetic condition that affects their lives and health.

Feb 21 • 23:38 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The government's new tightening hits the poorest: 'Working only makes sense for charity'

A man from Jyväskylä ceased his part-time job due to government cuts making it unprofitable, leaving him with a drastically reduced income.

Feb 21 • 14:15 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Started from a small house, spent childhood in poverty, now YouTuber has made a high-tech abode

YouTuber GamerFleet, whose real name is Anshu Bisht, transforms his life from humble beginnings in poverty to owning a lavish high-tech home through his YouTube earnings.

Feb 21 • 13:36 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
World

Four Months After the Ceasefire... Gazans Face Starvation and Siege

Four months after the ceasefire, residents of Gaza continue to struggle with hunger and ongoing blockade despite the political designation of peace.

Feb 21 • 08:48 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Chinese clean energy magnate warns that the AI boom will overload the global power grid

Chinese wind turbine magnate Zhang Lei warns that the increasing demand for electricity driven by artificial intelligence could push millions into energy poverty unless more investment is made in renewable sources.

Feb 21 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Poverty increased by 7% in Pakistan, decreased in South Asia, but why is Munir's country becoming poorer?

Poverty in Pakistan has risen sharply to 28.8%, contrasting with declining poverty rates in other South Asian nations.

Feb 21 • 03:06 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

The Real Reason I Hid Inside an Aircraft Wheel Well in 2013 – Edo Stowaway

Daniel Ohikhena recounts his dangerous stowaway attempt in 2013, driven by hardship and a desire to escape Nigeria.

Feb 21 • 00:18 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Blue sky over Beijing makes villagers shiver

Despite cleaner air in Beijing, rural residents struggle to heat their homes during the cold winter months due to low wages and the phase-out of coal.

Feb 20 • 19:11 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

In Germany, 1.9 million people with higher education are at risk of poverty

In Germany, approximately 1.9 million individuals with higher education faced poverty risks last year, according to data from the Federal Statistical Office.

Feb 20 • 18:36 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

UK migrant families face giving up vital in-work benefits to avoid being ‘punished’

UK migrant families are facing the prospect of relinquishing essential in-work benefits due to proposed government measures that could extend their path to settled status.

Feb 20 • 15:56 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Germany, an increasing number of highly educated people are at risk of poverty

The article discusses the rising risk of poverty among highly educated individuals in Germany, alongside increasing unemployment rates within this demographic.

Feb 20 • 12:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

In Germany, more and more people with higher education are at risk of poverty

In Germany, an increasing number of people with higher education are facing the risk of poverty, alongside rising unemployment among this demographic.

Feb 20 • 12:23 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Germany: 1.9 million university graduates face the specter of poverty

1.9 million university graduates in Germany are projected to face poverty by 2025, highlighting a disconnect between educational attainment and job opportunities.

Feb 20 • 09:44 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Last chance to apply for £150 energy discount - check if you need to claim

The article outlines the final opportunity to apply for a £150 energy discount under the Warm Home Discount program in the UK.

Feb 20 • 08:57 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

More than 15% of Amazon residents have left poverty, reveals research

A study by Fundação Getulio Vargas shows that over 15% of residents in Amazonas have escaped poverty between 2022 and 2024, reflecting a national trend of economic improvement.

Feb 20 • 01:59 UTC

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