Tag #Social Impact

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Greece Mandates Electronic Rent Payments, Penalizing Landlords for Tenant Non-Compliance

Starting January 1, 2026, Greece mandates electronic rent payments for residential properties; landlords face a 5% tax penalty if tenants don't comply, irrespective of tenant reasons for delay.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
pda.kp.ru
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ROADA's Controversial Proposal to Increase Taxes on Older Cars in Russia

The Russian Automobile Dealers Association proposes increasing taxes on cars over 15 years old and requiring more frequent inspections to boost sales, facing criticism for disproportionately impacting low-income citizens and legal challenges due to regional tax variations.

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56% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
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Cellphone Inventor Predicts AI-Powered Medical Revolution

Marty Cooper, the inventor of the cellphone, at age 96, reflects on its evolution and predicts a future where AI-powered cellphones fueled by human calories will revolutionize medicine by enabling early disease detection and prevention; however, concerns remain about the impact of near-constant scre...

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44% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality
theguardian.com
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NSW Gambling Audit: Rising Losses and Inadequate Harm Reduction

An audit of New South Wales's gambling regulation reveals a concerning lack of progress in reducing harm, despite increased gambling losses totaling $8.6 billion annually, and rising calls to a gambling helpline. The report highlights the absence of targets to reduce harm and insufficient evaluation...

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64% Bias Score

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Former Siri Engineer Launches Stepful, Transforming Healthcare Workforce

Edoardo Serra, an Italian engineer formerly with Apple's Siri team, co-founded Stepful, a US-based online school providing short, affordable healthcare training to underserved communities, securing over $40 million in funding and recognition from Time.

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52% Bias Score

No Poverty
theguardian.com
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Wembley to Soweto Foundation Expands Photography Program to Chicago

The Wembley to Soweto Foundation uses sports to train disadvantaged youth in photography, expanding from Los Angeles to Chicago, resulting in international exhibitions and partnerships.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
kathimerini.gr
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EU Carbon Tax to Hike Greek Fuel Costs by €800 Million Annually

The EU's ETS2 regulation, effective January 1, 2027, will increase fuel costs for Greek households and businesses by an estimated €800 million annually, impacting vulnerable households disproportionately; the EU's Social Climate Fund aims to partially offset these costs.

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52% Bias Score

Climate Action
dw.com
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Mali Curfews Disrupt Businesses and Services

Curfews in Kayes and Segou, Mali, from 9 PM to 6 AM and sunset to sunset respectively, impact small businesses and access to services, causing economic hardship and affecting education, healthcare access, and daily life.

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40% Bias Score

No Poverty
elpais.com
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Fundación Luckia: Bridging the Digital Divide Through Training and Arts Initiatives

Fundación Luckia, a Spanish foundation, has trained nearly 3,000 people in digital skills and professional development through 45 programs, partnering with leading institutions and integrating arts initiatives in healthcare to improve emotional well-being.

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40% Bias Score

Quality Education
jpost.com
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War's Shadow Falls on Israeli Dating Scene

Amidst Israel's war, the dating scene faces unprecedented challenges: combat trauma, unpredictable schedules, and societal focus on soldiers' families leave many singles feeling isolated and struggling to form relationships; the Eden Center is hosting a conference to address this.

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32% Bias Score

No Poverty
elpais.com
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Egypt's Rent Control Law Overturned: Millions Face Displacement

Egypt's constitutional court struck down a law freezing decades-old rents, impacting 3.3 million families and potentially causing mass displacement unless the parliament amends the law by June 2024; the government proposes a 20-fold rent increase over five years.

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48% Bias Score

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dw.com
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Belarus to End Utility Subsidies by 2029

Belarus plans 100% cost recovery for housing and utilities by 2029, ending subsidies that cost the budget \$250 million annually; tariffs will increase quarterly starting in 2026, with targeted support for vulnerable citizens.

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60% Bias Score

Reduced Inequality

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