Tag #Poverty

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Munich Man's Struggle Highlights Need for Stronger Social Safety Net

Josef Müller, a 69-year-old Munich resident, describes his struggles with unemployment, mental health challenges, and financial hardship after a series of setbacks, highlighting the need for improved social support systems. Donations are requested to aid him and others in similar situations.

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24% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Argentina's Austerity Measures Drive Poverty to Two-Decade High

Under President Javier Milei's austerity measures, Argentina's poverty rate has soared to a two-decade high of 53%, impacting 18% in extreme poverty and more than 60% of children under 14, leading to widespread food insecurity and social distress in impoverished areas like Barrio Mugica and La Carol...

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68% Bias Score

No Poverty
welt.de
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Hamburg Poverty Rate: Housing Costs Reveal 26.8% Poverty

A study by the Paritätische Gesamtverband reveals that 26.8% of Hamburg's population (497,000) lives in poverty when housing costs are factored into calculations, significantly higher than the conventional 15% figure; this is based on data from the Federal Statistical Office.

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32% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
torino.repubblica.it
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Piedmont's Uneven Progress Towards Sustainable Development: Asvis 2024 Report

The 2024 Asvis report assesses Piedmont's sustainable development, revealing improvements in education and health but significant challenges in poverty, land use, and cybersecurity; only 32% of objectives are currently achievable or nearing achievement, with projections suggesting only 21% will be a...

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44% Bias Score

Good Health and Well-being
bbc.com
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"Milei's First Year: Economic Austerity and Soaring Poverty in Argentina"

"Argentine President Javier Milei's first year in office saw reduced inflation and a deficit, but at the cost of soaring poverty (over 50% of Argentinians are now poor, including two out of three children) amid Latin America's worst recession, despite IMF and World Bank growth predictions for 2025. ...

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36% Bias Score

No Poverty
elpais.com
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"Pobreza laboral en España: El impacto del SMI y la intensidad del trabajo"

"Un estudio revela que, si bien la subida del SMI de 2019 tuvo un impacto limitado en el empleo, el 14% de los trabajadores españoles aún viven en pobreza, siendo la baja intensidad laboral un factor clave."

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28% Bias Score

No Poverty
lentreprise.lexpress.fr
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Cyclone Chido Devastates Mayotte, Exposing Deep-Seated Systemic Issues

Cyclone Chido, the most intense to hit Mayotte in over 90 years, caused hundreds or thousands of deaths on December 14th, exposing the island's pre-existing poverty, inadequate infrastructure, and high cost of living, worsened by a rapidly growing population.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
mk.ru
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Russia Considers Nationwide Food Assistance Program Amidst High Inflation

Russia's State Duma considers expanding food assistance programs nationwide due to high inflation disproportionately affecting low-income families, with existing regional programs and international models informing the proposal.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
taz.de
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German Housing Crisis: 5.4 Million More at Risk of Poverty

A German report, "Wohnen macht arm," reveals that including housing costs in poverty calculations increases the number of at-risk individuals by 5.4 million, disproportionately affecting young adults, retirees, and single parents.

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60% Bias Score

No Poverty
dw.com
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Syrian Civil War Causes 85% GDP Collapse

The Syrian civil war has caused an 85% drop in Syria's GDP since 2011, from \$67.5 billion to \$9 billion in 2023, due to conflict, sanctions, and displacement of almost 5 million people. Key sectors like oil and agriculture are severely damaged.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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"England's Childcare Crisis: Two-Thirds of Poorest Families Miss Out"

"A new report reveals that two-thirds of the poorest families in England lack access to childcare, with significant regional disparities and a decline in childminders threatening to eliminate them by 2033, widening inequality."

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
sueddeutsche.de
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Economic Disparities: Why Some Regions Thrive While Others Fail

Paul Collier's "Aufstieg der Abgehängten" examines why some regions, like Sheffield, decline while others, such as Pittsburgh and Botswana, thrive, highlighting the importance of local control, collaboration, and responsible resource management.

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48% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality