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Euroviews. Is digitalisation ignoring socio-economic rights?

Without measures to tackle this issue, the digital divide will continue to exacerbate existing inequalities, further marginalising those who are already vulnerable, Juliana Santos Wahlgren and Susana Anastácio write.

The Big Question

The Big Question: How can AI help you climb the career ladder?

KPMG’s Global Head of AI speaks to Euronews Business about his optimistic outlook on the applications of AI.

Earth News

Summer AC after winter heating leaves millions unable to pay bills

A significant proportion of European homes are very difficult to keep cool in summer due to the way they are designed.

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Protests In Nigeria against worst cost-of-living crisis in generation

Amnesty International's Nigeria office said at least nine people were killed by security forces in Nigeria during mass protests against the economic crisis gripping the country.

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WATCH: Protests erupt as Milei holds soup kitchen supplies

Social movements in Argentina protested outside a government food depot after a judge ruled that five million kilos of stored food must be distributed to soup kitchens.

Real Economy

Homes, training and jobs: what’s the reality of Social Europe?

In partnership with The European Commission

What is Social Europe? How can social rights enhance the well-being of EU citizens while addressing economic growth challenges ? In this episode of Real Economy we travel from Romania to France to meet people whose lives have taken a new turn, thanks to solidarity projects.

South Africa

South Africa's controversial former president Jacob Zuma holds rally

Former South African President Jacob Zuma launched his newly formed uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party's manifesto at a rally in Johannesburg on Saturday.

Europe News

Period poverty still a problem within the EU despite tax breaks

In some countries, costs remain high for women despite tax breaks with many not being able to buy their product of choice.

Europe News

Single mothers at greater risk of poverty and social exclusion

The European Anti-Poverty Network report points to fairer taxation as a tool to avoid marginalisation.

Culture news

Celebrity meets Business meets Politics for Global Citizen NOW summit

Michelle Yeoh, Hugh Jackman, Danai Gurira and Dakota Johnson are amongst the celebrities attending the May event, seeking to find workable solutions to address issues of food insecurity and climate change.

Travel News

83-year-old Italian man moves out of airport after 9-month stay

Airport staff became 'like family' to Arnaldo.

Europe News

Quarter of Romanian youth suffering from material, social deprivation

Romania also has the highest rate of rate young people not working or in training.

Real Economy

Tackling homelessness in Europe: a more 'radical' approach

In partnership with The European Commission

In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews Reporter Paul Hackett discovers how providing the homeless with housing as a starting point rather than an end goal, is transforming lives and fast becoming a long-term solution.

Economy

A 'torrid' time for UK regions as they level down, not up

The average UK citizen is £10,200 poorer than they were as a result of the "Great Recession", says a new report by the Centre for Cities.

United Kingdom

UK records 4,950 excess winter deaths amid cost of living crisis

New official data shows that a significant amount of people lost their lives last winter - and it seems as is a lack of governmental legislation and poor insulation could be to blame.

Germany

Invisible poverty: homelessness is on the rise in Germany

Experts believe the government won't keep its promise to end homelessness in Berlin by 2030.

United Kingdom

Londoners face ‘eat or heat’ Christmas crisis despite lower inflation

As cold weather begins to bite, the higher cost of food will leave many in London struggling to put a meal on the table and heat their homes at the same time.

Slovenia

Slovenia is showing Europe how to tackle child poverty

The central European country topped the charts of UNICEF's latest report, while countries such as the United Kingdom, Spain, and France dropped to the bottom.

Economy

Health and wealth: Where in Europe are medical bills driving poverty?

A new report from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that millions of people in Europe are struggling to pay their medical bills.

World News

Europe's wealthiest countries have high child poverty rates

The United Kingdom ranked almost last in the list of wealthy countries fighting child poverty, coming in just above Columbia and Turkey. Slovenia topped the rankings.

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