English

More about this topic

No Comment

Santa Claus for the poor in Argentina

Against a backdrop of growing poverty, a soup kitchen "Los Chicos de la Via" on the outskirts of Buenos Aires in Argentina is organising a special pre-Christmas party with Santa Claus and presents.

Spain

Spain unites in massive aid effort after devastating floods

As Valencia battles the aftermath of one of Spain's worst floods, young volunteers are using social media to organise aid, while food banks coordinate the distribution and collection of donations to support affected communities.

The Big Question

How will impact investing change the face of charitable finance?

Save The Children Global Ventures is aiming to raise $1bn in new forms of innovative funding for the charity’s mission by 2030. Here’s how.

Smart Regions

POWERTY: energising communities to combat poverty

In partnership with the European Commission

An EU-funded project is helping one of Spain's poorest neighbourhoods cope with energy costs and the endemic problems of poverty

ADVERTISEMENT

EuroVerify

Is the UK’s child poverty rate 10 times that of the Nordic countries?

A widely-seen social media post claims that child poverty in the UK is significantly higher than in the Nordic countries. However, the numbers don't appear to tell the truth.

Economy

How the 'banker to the poor' revolutionised financial inclusion

Integrating the 1.4 billion people around the world with no access to a bank account into the financial system is a top priority for governments around the world. Euronews Business looks at the role microlending can play and the legacy of Muhammad Yunus.

Economy

Denmark raises aid pledge to World Bank's low-income countries fund

Denmark, one of 52 countries funding development projects through the World Bank's initiative, is urging other countries to join it in tackling the 'most pressing development and climate challenges' facing the world today.

Europe News

A new chapter: Irish government to subsidise school books

As cost-of-living pressures continue to pile up, the Irish government has an ambitious new strategy to ease the pains for parents of young learners: subsidise the cost of school books.

Tech News

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.

Green 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.

No Comment

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.

No Comment

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.

Poverty