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🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Heili Griffith: Every young person deserves good hobby education and youth work

Heili Griffith emphasizes the importance of quality hobby education and youth work, noting that despite growing participation in these areas, environments for youth are decreasing.

Mar 3 • 07:26 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Fraud of 2.1 million in the name of New Zealand work visa, youth trapped by Instagram advertisement

A 27-year-old man from Bharuch, Gujarat, was defrauded of 2.1 million rupees under the pretense of securing a job in New Zealand after responding to an Instagram advertisement.

Mar 2 • 07:24 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Must send young people home from work at nine – the system is too rigid

Norwegian political parties Høyre and Frp support a proposal allowing 16-year-olds to work in bars until midnight, while LO and Ap oppose it, arguing it's irresponsible.

Feb 27 • 20:59 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Ridiculous to Talk About a Ridiculous Approach in Icelandic Sports Work

The article critiques the current approach to sports administration in Iceland as absurd and ineffective.

Feb 27 • 08:22 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

A more flexible law encourages young people to try working earlier

The Estonian government has approved changes to the employment contract law that simplify the rules regarding youth employment, aimed at providing better opportunities for young people to gain work experience and establish work habits.

Feb 27 • 05:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Let’s go to sleep, Katherine

The article discusses the work-life balance changes in investment banking, highlighting a new policy that limits work hours and provides mandatory rest periods for employees.

Feb 27 • 04:59 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

In Oslo West, it is known that many parents have a liberal attitude towards drugs. This complicates our work.

Concerns have been raised in Oslo West regarding liberal parental attitudes towards drug use and the existing party culture among youths.

Feb 26 • 22:21 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

TOMORROW ESTONIA ⟩ Triinu Raie: We do not fear work – we fear that our efforts will not bring stability

Triinu Raie, a 24-year-old, reflects on her vision for Estonia, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and the desire for a society where young people can freely pursue their dreams without apology or explanation.

Feb 26 • 18:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Number of young people in UK not in work or education rises closer to 1m

The number of young people in the UK not in work or education has reached nearly a million, raising concerns about their future prospects.

Feb 26 • 13:02 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Government allows demanding more working hours from children

The Estonian government plans to change laws to require children to work more hours and receive less time off.

Feb 26 • 10:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

J. Olekas on the Proposal to Prohibit Children from Using Social Networks: Bans Do Not Always Work

Lithuanian parliament leader J. Olekas argues that bans on social media for children may not be effective and emphasizes the importance of parental involvement.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Frenchman settled in Lithuania found meaning by working with youth: he has one piece of advice for our country

Cedric Raffier, a Frenchman living in Lithuania for 18 years, discovered purpose through his work with youth and offers a piece of advice for the country.

Feb 24 • 14:45 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Mattarella by helicopter to Niscemi. The embrace of the displaced families and the appeal to 'get to work'

President Sergio Mattarella visited Niscemi to meet with displaced families affected by recent landslides, emphasizing the need for collaboration and support for youth in the recovery process.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Aurina Delgado de Torres and Fátima Muguiro, founders of Hállate, which turns every teenager into a volunteer: 'They are committed and well-prepared generations, but they need a push'

Aurina Delgado de Torres and Fátima Muguiro discuss their social enterprise Hállate, which engages teenagers in volunteer work and emphasizes the importance of support for youth development.

Feb 23 • 23:02 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Dongduk Women's University Selected as an Operating Institution for the 2026 Overseas Work Experience (WELL) Support Project

Dongduk Women's University has been selected for the second consecutive year as an operating institution for the 2026 Overseas Work Experience Support Project (WELL) organized by the Korea Industrial Personnel Corporation.

Feb 23 • 01:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Overburdened Healthcare, Aging Workforce, and Unmotivated Youth: The Perfect Storm That Triggers Increased Sick Leaves

In Spain, a significant increase in work-related absences due to illness has been noted, attributed to an overburdened healthcare system, an aging workforce, and low motivation among younger employees.

Feb 22 • 04:45 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Lacking Qualifications: More and More Young Foreigners Work Without Training

In Hesse, the number of young workers without vocational or academic qualifications is increasing, with a significant portion being foreigners who may have had training in their home countries.

Feb 20 • 12:53 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Students on shopping trips. How participatory school budgets work

The article discusses participatory school budgets in Poland and their impact on students and educational environments.

Feb 20 • 11:29 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Raising the Youth Age Threshold to 30 Years

Latvia's parliament has approved amendments to the Youth Law, extending the definition of youth from 25 to 30 years old and enhancing local government responsibilities for youth work.

Feb 19 • 12:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Support for native Finns should also be required to work, suggests the National Coalition Youth – Criticism aimed at Pura

The National Coalition Youth in Finland proposes that all able-bodied recipients of social support should be required to work in exchange for their benefits, responding to a controversial model suggested by Finance Minister Riikka Pura that applies this requirement solely to immigrants.

Feb 17 • 05:44 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

Team Defined to Work Towards the Youth World Taekwondo Championship

A youth taekwondo team was selected during the 2026 Youth Selection Event in San Luis Potosí, Mexico, to prepare for the upcoming Youth World Championship in Tashkent, Uzbekistan.

Feb 16 • 22:50 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The Youth of the National Coalition Party Wants All Benefit Recipients to Work

The National Coalition Party Youth advocates that all capable benefit recipients should be required to work for their benefits, not just immigrants.

Feb 16 • 16:30 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

Rick Westhead on the difficult truth about abuse in youth hockey

Rick Westhead discusses the pervasive issue of abuse in youth hockey as highlighted in his recent investigative work and bestseller 'We Breed Lions.'

Feb 16 • 11:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

From a simple family to acceptance at a federal university: see what is known about the young man who got into medicine and thought it was a dream

17-year-old Fernando Abreu Miranda from Itaporã has successfully been accepted into the medicine program at the Federal University of Tocantins after a challenging dual life of work and study.

Feb 14 • 11:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

China: What if the young generation no longer wants it?

In China, the younger generation is losing faith in the promises of upward mobility and success offered by the Communist Party, questioning the value of hard work in a changing socioeconomic landscape.

Feb 13 • 15:29 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Malawi: Pride Is Expensive - Bushiri Tells Malawi's Youth to Drop Ego and Work Hard

Shepherd Bushiri urges Malawian youth to abandon pride and actively seek work opportunities amid rising unemployment and living costs.

Feb 13 • 07:23 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Was Machado de Assis a Carnival Reveler? Understand the Relationship Between the Writer's Life and Work with Carnival

The article explores the unexpected connection between the renowned Brazilian writer Machado de Assis and his involvement in Carnival festivities during his youth.

Feb 13 • 06:00 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Adolescence writer hopes Australia's social media ban spreads across world

Jack Thorne advocates for global adoption of Australia's social media ban for children under 16, seeing it as crucial in addressing issues raised by his work.

Feb 13 • 01:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Youth work 'black holes' in half of all council areas in England, study finds

A recent study reveals that almost half of English council areas lack adequate youth services despite high deprivation and antisocial behavior levels.

Feb 12 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Registrations open for 6,000 internship vacancies in the Young Work Program 2026 in MA; find out who can apply

The Government of Maranhão is offering 6,000 paid internship opportunities for youth aged 17 to 25 as part of the Young Work Program 2026, encouraging job market entry.

Feb 11 • 16:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Young man who worked on the farm and succeeded in medicine at the federal university studied up to 10 hours a day

Fernando Abreu Miranda, a 17-year-old from Itaporã, Brazil, successfully gained admission to the highly competitive medical program at the Federal University of Tocantins after dedicating ten hours daily to studying while working on his father's farm.

Feb 11 • 09:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Marek-Erich Grosberg: We are raising a generation that does not believe that effort pays off

Marek-Erich Grosberg highlights the growing skepticism among Estonia's youth regarding the value of hard work, despite the country's advancements in digital technology.

Feb 10 • 10:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Young men who destroyed trails in Jizera Mountains by drifting have worked off their act and are repaying the damage

A group of young men responsible for damaging trails in the Jizera Mountains through drifting will repay the damage and have already begun to work off their offense.

Feb 10 • 08:09 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Rent Bonus 2026, All Measures: Who Is Entitled and How They Work

The Italian government is introducing new measures to support rental payments, particularly for separated or divorced parents, low-income youth, and workers relocating for jobs, starting in 2026.

Feb 9 • 10:25 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Manual work needs a revival

The article discusses the complexities of the labor market in Italy, highlighting the need for a cultural shift towards valuing manual labor.

Feb 9 • 06:33 UTC
🇸🇪 SVT Nyheter
National & Local

Shorter Working Days to Attract Social Workers to Luleå

Luleå's social workers in the child and youth administration will receive a daily 'recovery hour' to improve working conditions and attract staff amid low staffing levels.

Feb 9 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Young people could get a massive pay boost in 'totemic' wage case

A significant wage case could lead to increases in pay for young Australians employed in sectors with 'junior' rates, amidst concerns from businesses about potential employment impacts.

Feb 8 • 18:42 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Roman on gymnastics: Performance pressure weighs nothing

The article discusses the structural abuse in the world of gymnastics as portrayed in Son Lewandowski's debut work, 'Die Routinen.'

Feb 6 • 15:14 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
Life & Tech

First Week in Welding... I Fell Asleep in the Entrance

A young man reflects on the challenges of learning skilled trades like welding, tile work, and carpentry, highlighting the difficulties in acquiring these skills in a competitive labor market dominated by non-structured apprenticeships.

Feb 5 • 10:19 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Gordon Schnieder: "Unfortunately, much is lost in public squabbling"

Gordon Schnieder, a CDU candidate for Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, discusses concerns about climate goals, the debate on 'lifestyle part-time work', and youth social media usage.

Feb 5 • 05:50 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Gordon Schnieder: "Much unfortunately gets lost in public squabbling"

Gordon Schnieder, a CDU candidate for Minister-President of Rhineland-Palatinate, discusses perceived shortcomings in public discourse on climate goals, lifestyle part-time work, and social media use among youth.

Feb 5 • 05:50 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Youth sets three parked cars on fire at once, they burned fiercely

A young man set three cars on fire late at night in Noida, causing panic among nearby residents as police investigate the incident and work to identify the suspect.

Feb 5 • 03:06 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
National & Local

Social Work at Kottbusser Tor: The Senate Cuts Where Money Is Truly Needed

The Berlin Senate is ending funding for a youth assistance project at Kottbusser Tor, prompting outrage from the Gangway organization that provides mobile social work services in the area.

Feb 4 • 17:43 UTC
🌍 Africanews
World

2026 World Governments Summit: Can Africa’s next decade work for its young people?

African leaders are discussing the challenges and opportunities for the continent's youth at the World Governments Summit in Dubai, focusing on whether the next ten years can be beneficial for them amidst issues like high unemployment and rising debt.

Feb 4 • 10:38 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Life & Tech

Noor Ben Yessef: "What gives people the most courage is that you don't position yourself in their place. The Moroccan wants to take me to Morocco and the Spaniard wants me to Spain"

Noor Ben Yessef discusses the balance of luck and hard work in achieving success, especially among the youth, while expressing concerns about their challenges.

Feb 1 • 23:06 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
World

Iran on the brink, youth without work and record trade surplus of China

The podcast discusses ongoing protests in Iran, where over 2,000 casualties have been reported amid concerns of U.S. intervention, alongside economic issues like youth unemployment and China's trade surplus.

Jan 15 • 06:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
Crime & Justice

The message from Stavroula from 'Smile' to Laura: We will listen to you without judging, you will be safe

Stavroula's message to 16-year-old Laura emphasizes support and safety during a critical time after her disappearance.

Jan 14 • 19:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
World

The UN warns of a global stagnation in working conditions and fears a worse future

The UN warns that global working conditions are stagnating, with real wages not recovering from the inflation crisis and youth employment threatened by AI, while irregular work grows amidst global uncertainty without an increase in unemployment.

Jan 14 • 07:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Controversial issues on the agenda are increasing

The President of the Althingi expects an increase in agenda items as parliamentary work resumes, with calls for cross-political cooperation on children's and youth issues.

Jan 13 • 12:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
Crime & Justice

Two teenagers stole floodlights from a football field near Našice

Police completed an investigation into an 18-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man suspected of stealing nine floodlights from a football field in Đurđenovac after they were left on the ground during replacement work.

Jan 3 • 08:48 UTC

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