Now playing Next Economy Nearly 1 in 12 Italians live in ‘absolute poverty’, report finds There are now over 5.6 million Italians who cannot afford the cost of bare essentials like food, shelter, education and healthcare, according to a recent report by ISTAT. 27/10/2023
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Now playing Next no comment WATCH: Dozens die in Johannesburg apartment building fire Over 70 people are known to have died in a blaze which swept through a rundown apartment building in Johannesburg, occupied by some of the city's most impoverished residents 31/08/2023
Now playing Next Italy 'Poor eat better than rich': Italian minister's comment sparks outrage The Italian minister Francesco Lollobrigida claimed that poor people in the country "eat better" because they shop directly from farmers and producers. 25/08/2023
Now playing Next Turkey Life on the breadline: Just how bad is poverty in Turkey? The Turkish economy was a success story of the 21st century, but now things aren't so rosy. 08/08/2023
Now playing Next Europe News Millions in the EU still unable to afford internet Millions of EU citizens were last year unable to afford a connection to the internet, according to new data released on Tuesday by Eurostat. 01/08/2023
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Now playing Next Europe News People in the EU unable to afford a proper meal on the rise - Eurostat In 2022, 8.3% of people in the EU were unable to afford a meal containing meat, fish or a vegetarian equivalent every second day, according to new Eurostat data. 10/07/2023
Now playing Next Europe Decoded Austria has a period poverty problem. Here’s why Sanitary products are too expensive for many women while sexual education is also too outdated, NGOs say. 23/06/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom Millions skipping or cutting down on meals Rampant food inflation and poor state support are forcing people in Britain to make impossible choices, says the Joseph Rowntree Foundation. 20/06/2023
Now playing Next world news Controversial Operation "Wuambushu" to resume on French island of Mayo The controversial French policy aims to clear slums, including razing makeshift settlements, and sending illegal migrants back to the neighbouring Comoros. 18/05/2023
Now playing Next Culture news London's diverse communities prepare for King Charles III's coronation Feelings are mixed across multicultural London ahead of the King's coronation amid the UK's cost-of-living crisis. 01/05/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. Facing global crises, the West has to put its money where its mouth is For progress, architects of the world order need to take a hard look in the mirror, Dr Markus Engels writes. 27/04/2023
Now playing Next United Kingdom 'Crisis' as one homeless person dies every 6.5 hours in UK Charities say a toxic cocktail of cuts, criminalisation, and crackdowns is making life even harder for the UK’s most vulnerable people. 24/04/2023
Now playing Next Greece Orthodox Christians in Greece struggle to afford Easter goodies The cost of living crisis is hitting the Easter holiday hard in Greece, as some Orthodox Christians struggle to afford holiday goodies. 12/04/2023
Now playing Next world news Young Europeans at increased risk of falling into poverty trap Young people in Europe are at a greater risk of falling into poverty compared to the general population, a study shows. 10/04/2023
Now playing Next world news Euroviews. The number of children without child benefits is simply inexcusable Today, three-quarters of the world’s children — 1.77 billion — lack access to critical social protection, Natalia Winder-Rossi and Shahra Razavi write. 30/03/2023
Now playing Next France Rising period poverty: France announces free sanitary products Charities have welcomed the move but say it could also be extended to older women or single mothers who are not immune from period poverty. 10/03/2023
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