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Vietnam Scraps Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rates
Vietnam abolished its two-child policy on Tuesday, aiming to reverse declining birth rates (1.91 children per woman in 2024) and mitigate the pressures of an aging population, with concerns over a shrinking workforce and increasing elderly care costs.
Vietnam Scraps Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rates
Vietnam abolished its two-child policy on Tuesday, aiming to reverse declining birth rates (1.91 children per woman in 2024) and mitigate the pressures of an aging population, with concerns over a shrinking workforce and increasing elderly care costs.
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40% Bias Score
UN Population Count Likely Underestimated by Billions
A new study reveals that the UN's population estimate of 8.2 billion is likely far too low, potentially undercounting the global population by hundreds of millions or even billions due to inaccurate census data in less developed regions, significantly impacting resource management and policy.
UN Population Count Likely Underestimated by Billions
A new study reveals that the UN's population estimate of 8.2 billion is likely far too low, potentially undercounting the global population by hundreds of millions or even billions due to inaccurate census data in less developed regions, significantly impacting resource management and policy.
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48% Bias Score
Northern Cyprus: Headscarf Controversy Exposes Secularism-Conservatism Divide
A headscarf controversy in Northern Cyprus schools has ignited a debate over secularism versus increasing conservatism, dividing the population and leading to protests and a government amendment allowing high school students to wear headscarves; however, ongoing teacher strikes continue. This reflec...
Northern Cyprus: Headscarf Controversy Exposes Secularism-Conservatism Divide
A headscarf controversy in Northern Cyprus schools has ignited a debate over secularism versus increasing conservatism, dividing the population and leading to protests and a government amendment allowing high school students to wear headscarves; however, ongoing teacher strikes continue. This reflec...
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48% Bias Score
Barcelona's Population Growth Driven by Immigration and Rise in Single-Person Households
Barcelona's population reached 1.7 million in 2024, with a 26.4% foreign-born population and 31.6% single-person households, exceeding the Spanish average, primarily driven by immigration and increased female workforce participation.
Barcelona's Population Growth Driven by Immigration and Rise in Single-Person Households
Barcelona's population reached 1.7 million in 2024, with a 26.4% foreign-born population and 31.6% single-person households, exceeding the Spanish average, primarily driven by immigration and increased female workforce participation.
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32% Bias Score
Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70, Germany Considers Similar Reforms
Denmark raised its retirement age to 70, effective for those born after 1970, passing 81-21 in parliament to address pension system sustainability; Germany considers similar reforms due to its aging population and underfunded pension system.
Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70, Germany Considers Similar Reforms
Denmark raised its retirement age to 70, effective for those born after 1970, passing 81-21 in parliament to address pension system sustainability; Germany considers similar reforms due to its aging population and underfunded pension system.
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36% Bias Score
Russian Pension Reform Proposal Sparks Debate
A proposal to abolish state pensions in Russia for those born after 1995, backed by prominent figures like Konstantin Malofeev, sparks debate about declining birth rates and the sustainability of the pension system, raising concerns about the potential social and economic consequences.
Russian Pension Reform Proposal Sparks Debate
A proposal to abolish state pensions in Russia for those born after 1995, backed by prominent figures like Konstantin Malofeev, sparks debate about declining birth rates and the sustainability of the pension system, raising concerns about the potential social and economic consequences.
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68% Bias Score
Vietnam Abolishes Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rate and Gender Imbalance
Vietnam's National Assembly abolished its two-child policy, aiming to address a declining birth rate (1.91 in 2024, down from 2.11 in 2021) and an aging population, allowing couples to freely decide family size; the government also plans to increase penalties for sex-selective abortions to counter a...
Vietnam Abolishes Two-Child Policy Amid Declining Birth Rate and Gender Imbalance
Vietnam's National Assembly abolished its two-child policy, aiming to address a declining birth rate (1.91 in 2024, down from 2.11 in 2021) and an aging population, allowing couples to freely decide family size; the government also plans to increase penalties for sex-selective abortions to counter a...
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44% Bias Score
Rising Retirement Ages: A Global Trend Requiring Comprehensive Policy Reform
Denmark's recent legislation raising its retirement age to 70 by 2040 highlights a global trend driven by increasing longevity and declining birth rates, but requires parallel employment reforms to prevent increased economic insecurity for older workers.
Rising Retirement Ages: A Global Trend Requiring Comprehensive Policy Reform
Denmark's recent legislation raising its retirement age to 70 by 2040 highlights a global trend driven by increasing longevity and declining birth rates, but requires parallel employment reforms to prevent increased economic insecurity for older workers.
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36% Bias Score
Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70
The Danish parliament raised the retirement age to 70 for those born after 1970, a decision that is prompting discussions about similar changes in other countries facing aging populations and potential pension shortfalls.
Denmark Raises Retirement Age to 70
The Danish parliament raised the retirement age to 70 for those born after 1970, a decision that is prompting discussions about similar changes in other countries facing aging populations and potential pension shortfalls.
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40% Bias Score
Paris Population Decline Accelerates: 2,600 Households Lost Annually
Paris is projected to lose 2,600 households annually for the next 25 years, primarily due to high housing costs and changing family structures, potentially leading to a population under 2 million by 2060.
Paris Population Decline Accelerates: 2,600 Households Lost Annually
Paris is projected to lose 2,600 households annually for the next 25 years, primarily due to high housing costs and changing family structures, potentially leading to a population under 2 million by 2060.
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48% Bias Score
Europe Raises Retirement Age: Denmark to Lead at 74 by 2060
Currently, the EU's statutory retirement age varies from 60 to 67, but many countries are raising the age due to increasing lifespans; by 2060, Denmark is projected to have the highest retirement age at 74, while gender gaps will mostly disappear.
Europe Raises Retirement Age: Denmark to Lead at 74 by 2060
Currently, the EU's statutory retirement age varies from 60 to 67, but many countries are raising the age due to increasing lifespans; by 2060, Denmark is projected to have the highest retirement age at 74, while gender gaps will mostly disappear.
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20% Bias Score
Japan's Record-Low Birth Rate Fuels Fears of National Decline
In 2024, Japan recorded its lowest birth rate since the late 19th century, with 720,988 births—a 5% decline—and over two deaths per birth, fueling concerns about the nation's shrinking and aging population and its economic viability. A proposed 'single tax' to fund family support is facing protests.
Japan's Record-Low Birth Rate Fuels Fears of National Decline
In 2024, Japan recorded its lowest birth rate since the late 19th century, with 720,988 births—a 5% decline—and over two deaths per birth, fueling concerns about the nation's shrinking and aging population and its economic viability. A proposed 'single tax' to fund family support is facing protests.
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60% Bias Score
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