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Homelessness and poor quality of living is on the rise in France

The new report will be presented to the government today.

Culture news

London is giving the homeless free theatre tickets

To get out of the cold and enjoy the arts, charities and arts venues have teamed up to create a free ticket system for those going without next year.

United Kingdom

'Breaking point': Record numbers at risk of homelessness in UK

A surge in 'no fault' evictions at the start of 2022 has left a record number of people at risk of homelessness in the UK.

World News

Good News: a break from climate anxiety and cheaper tech for Greeks

A break from bad news anxiety: here are five stories about what is going well in the world.

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French 'tiny houses' project giving the homeless a lifeline and a home

Participants in the project in Brittany take part in all aspects of the construction of the mobile homes and are given the keys afterward.

World News

Five positive news stories about what's going well in the world

A scientific breakthrough could see you charging your phone using the sun, the world's biggest animal crossing and brewing beer for Ukraine. We have five positive news stories for you.

Inspire Africa

The Piano with the first Black Steinway certified technician in Africa (INSPIRE AFRICA)

So I want to have more people living in Africa, being certified Steinway technicians and having nice careers in music and servicing all our pianos. We do have pianos; we have a lot of pianos. .. So if we have more people doing it, there's really less reason to not just tune pianos" Tshepiso Ledwaba

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These tiny houses are being built to reverse LA’s homelessness crisis

Villages made up of 8x8 ft houses are being built in Los Angeles as a way to tackle the city’s spiralling homelessness crisis.

Ireland

Ireland's Mica scandal: Owners of crumbling homes march in Dublin

The scandal, named after the mineral in bricks that caused walls to crack and crumble across Ireland, is estimated to have affected over 20,000 homes.

Spain

Spain begins vaccinating 30,000 homeless people

The homeless have been one of the groups most exposed to the virus in Spain, with limited access to face masks and hygiene. Vaccinating them has posed many challenges for health authorities. The Janssen vaccine which requires only one shot has made things easier.

United Kingdom

UK policy to deport EU rough sleepers condemned as 'inhumane'

The Home Office has published guidance on how to implement new immigration rules that could see non-UK nationals sleeping rough lose permission to remain in the country

World News

Flood waters recede in southern France but remain high in Paris

Prime Minister Jean Castex has promised support for farmers and residents whose land was devastated.

World

High infection rates and social marginalisation haunts Paris' homeless

Christophe Robert from the Abbé Pierre Foundation says “The crisis is like a ticking time bomb for all those that see their resources diminish and risk no longer being able to pay their rent.

World News

COVID helped cut homelessness in Europe. But what about post-pandemic?

“Many people have not been evicted because of eviction moratoria, but, at some point, that will be lifted and it will create a spike in homelessness.”

Bangladesh

More than 3 million affected by flooding in Bangladesh

Monsoon flooding has left millions homeless, with lost crops and livelihoods. More than 7.5 million more are at risk of flooding according to the National Need Assessment Working Group.

United Kingdom

Meet the EU nationals left homeless and hungry by London's lockdown

"They are living hand to mouth because they were fired straight away and were not put on unpaid leave or furloughed and that's a scandal."

World News

Euroviews. The COVID-19 pandemic has become a painful reminder of how poor mental health provision is ǀ View

For people with mental health problems, the challenges of COVID-19 are compounded by the disruption of services, barriers in accessing mental health care and a higher risk of falling victim to violence and discrimination.

France

France opens homeless self-isolation centres amid coronavirus pandemic

Sanitary isolation centres will open in Paris on Friday and in Toulouse as soon as Wednesday night, French authorities have announced.

The Cube

Housing crisis is key Irish election issue after homeless man injured

He was hospitalised after authorities removed his tent from near a Dublin canal while he was sleeping inside it.

Finland

Q: How do you solve a problem like homelessness? A: Speak to Finland

As governments around Europe grapple with how to tackle rising homelessness, one country stands head and shoulders above the rest.