Tag #Economic Impact

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Scotland's Dying High Streets: Online Shopping and Government Policies Exacerbate Decline

The author's Christmas shopping habits, primarily online, reflect a broader trend of declining high street retail in Scotland, exacerbated by government policies and resulting in over 10,000 job losses.

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52% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
mk.ru
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South Korea's Super-Aged Society: A Demographic Crisis

South Korea's population aged 65 and older is now 20% of its 51 million people, exceeding the UN's threshold for a "super-aged society", due to a record-low 0.72 fertility rate in 2023, despite over \$200 billion spent on incentives since 2007.

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No Poverty
kathimerini.gr
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Climate Change to Critically Impact Greek Tourism in Coming Decades

A study by the University of Ioannina predicts a significant negative impact on Greek tourism due to rising temperatures and drought, with the most drastic changes expected within the next decade; the study used three climate scenarios and examined the Holiday Climate Conditions Index (HCI) for urba...

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Climate Action
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Tourism: Sustainability Concerns and Shifting Tourist Preferences

A recent survey of 1,314 Greeks reveals that 67.3% see tourism as vital but express concerns about its environmental and social effects, prompting calls for a sustainable tourism strategy. Climate change is also shifting tourist preferences, with nearly 30% avoiding destinations with extreme heat.

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12% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth
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Iconic Las Vegas Casinos Close, Reflecting Tourism Shifts

In 2024, two iconic Las Vegas casinos, the Tropicana and The Mirage, closed; the Tropicana was demolished for a baseball stadium, while The Mirage will be replaced by a Hard Rock Hotel. Additionally, several museums and a historic church closed due to various reasons, impacting tourism and cultural ...

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Sustainable Cities and Communities
jpost.com
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Israel Closes Embassy in Ireland Amidst Widespread Criticism

Israel closed its embassy in Ireland, a decision criticized by diplomats, political leaders, and the Irish Jewish community for its strategic shortsightedness and human cost; this contrasts with Israel maintaining embassies in countries with equally negative stances towards it, highlighting inconsis...

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
cbsnews.com
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Post-Christmas Sales Surge Amidst Retail Sector Instability

American holiday retail sales totaled between $979.5 billion and $989 billion in November and December, up 2.5% to 3.5% year-over-year; post-Christmas sales are now underway, offering deeper discounts than last year, yet store closures surged 69% year-over-year, amid looming tariff threats impacting...

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Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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Whyalla Steelworks Faces Closure, Threatening Australia's Construction Industry

The Whyalla steelworks, a crucial supplier of rebar steel for Australia's construction industry, is facing potential closure due to operational problems, prompting South Australian Premier Peter Malinauskas to warn of a "national disaster" and raise concerns about job losses and reliance on imported...

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Dutch Water Boards Face Rising Beaver-Related Costs, Urge National Policy

Dutch water boards spent over 30,000 hours managing beaver-related issues in 2023, up from 20,000 in 2022, prompting calls for a national policy due to concerns about damage to infrastructure and the potential for dike breaches.

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56% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
dw.com
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Iran's Energy Crisis: Sanctions, Mismanagement, and a Looming Energy Import Dependence

Iran's energy crisis, marked by widespread blackouts and school closures, is due to insufficient domestic natural gas supply, exacerbated by Western sanctions and the misallocation of oil revenues towards regional objectives, leaving the country reliant on polluting oil alternatives and facing poten...

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Affordable and Clean Energy
sueddeutsche.de
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Bayernheim Falls Short of Housing Targets: Only a Fraction of Promised Apartments to be Completed by 2025

Bayernheim, Bavaria's state-owned housing company, will likely complete far fewer than the 10,000 apartments promised by 2025, reaching only a four-figure number by year's end, despite an increase in construction pace and over 4100 apartments currently under construction, highlighting the challenges...

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48% Bias Score

Sustainable Cities and Communities
elpais.com
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Spain's 37.5-Hour Workday Plan Faces Uncertain Future

The Spanish government and unions reached an agreement to reduce the maximum legal workday to 37.5 hours by 2025, but the deal excludes employers and faces an uncertain path to parliamentary approval, with potential modifications and delays.

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36% Bias Score

Decent Work and Economic Growth

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