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Togo's Internet Restrictions Cause \$648,000 Daily Economic Losses

Internet restrictions in Togo since June 2025 protests have caused daily economic losses estimated at \$648,000, severely impacting businesses, particularly SMEs and startups reliant on digital services, and hindering Togo's digital transformation.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Germany's Fertility Rate Hits Record Low in 2024

Germany's fertility rate fell to a near two-decade low of 1.35 children per woman in 2024, a 2% drop from 2023, with the rate among German citizens hitting a record low of 1.23, raising concerns about long-term demographic impacts.

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No Poverty
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Wetland Loss to Cost $39 Trillion by 2050

The Ramsar Convention reports a 22% global wetland loss since 1970, with a projected 20% loss by 2050 costing $39 trillion; primary causes include agriculture, pollution, invasive species, and climate change impacts.

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Life Below Water
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Disrupted Train Routes: Germany's Railway Crisis

Due to consistent delays of German trains reaching the Swiss border since 2022, four direct train routes from Germany to Switzerland have been suspended, forcing passengers to change trains in Basel; this reflects a broader crisis within the German railway system due to decades of underinvestment in...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Trump's Tariffs Fuel US Inflation Surge

US consumer prices increased 2.7% year-on-year in June, exceeding expectations and fueled by President Trump's tariffs on imported goods and the Israel-Iran conflict's impact on energy prices.

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Reduced Inequality
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Russia's Declining Birth Rate: A Consequence of Past Trends, Not Just War

President Vladimir Putin's statement on July 14th, 2025, regarding a "shortage of women" in Russia reflects a decline in women of childbearing age, resulting in decreased birth rates and a population decrease of at least 524,000 in 2022. Experts attribute this primarily to the 1990s demographic down...

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Reduced Inequality
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Record Heatwaves Devastate European Economy

2023 was Europe's and the world's warmest year on record, exceeding previous levels since 1850; heatwaves caused economic losses between 0.3% and 0.5% of the EU27, UK, and EFTA GDP in specific years (2003, 2010, 2015, 2018), and these losses are projected to significantly increase in coming decades,...

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Climate Action
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China's Relaxed Visa Policies Fuel 30.2% Surge in Foreign Tourism

During the first half of 2025, China experienced a 30.2% rise in foreign visits (38.05 million trips), primarily due to relaxed visa policies, including 13.64 million visa-free entries (a 53.9% increase), resulting from new agreements and unilateral extensions to visa waivers with numerous countries...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Italy's Flat Tax Fuels Real Estate Boom, but Challenges Remain

Italy's flat tax regime, increased to €200,000 in 2024, is attracting thousands of high-net-worth individuals, significantly boosting Italy's real estate market and driving urban regeneration projects, but challenges regarding affordability and infrastructure remain.

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Reduced Inequality
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Berlin and Brandenburg Report Decreases in Births and Marriages in 2024

In 2024, Berlin and Brandenburg witnessed decreases in births and marriages compared to the previous year: Berlin recorded 33,749 births and 37,686 deaths, resulting in a death surplus; Brandenburg had 15,154 births and 35,254 deaths, causing a significant death surplus; and both regions saw a decli...

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No Poverty
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South America Faces $4% GDP Loss from Non-Communicable Diseases

A new PAHO report projects a 4% GDP loss across South America from 2020-2050 due to NCDs and mental health issues, with Brazil, Chile, and Argentina facing the most significant impacts (4.5%, 4.4%, and 4.4% GDP loss respectively).

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Good Health and Well-being
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US Employers to Shift More Healthcare Costs to Workers in 2026

Over half of US employers plan to increase employee cost-sharing for health insurance in 2026 due to rising healthcare expenses, including the cost of new medications, impacting employee access to care. This follows a 4.5% increase in 2024 and an anticipated 6% rise in 2025.

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Good Health and Well-being

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