TL;DRIn Norway, almost all fathers take parental leave, in contrast to Germany where less than half do so. Norway offers models that have proven effective for encouraging paternal involvement in childcare.
TL;DRThe German federal government plans to introduce an early start pension, for which the Ministry of Finance has presented a draft law. The article answers questions about how the subsidy will function and who will benefit from it.
TL;DRFlorence has opened a center named Discover, focusing on the risks of digital misuse and serving as Italy's first facility against digital addiction. The article will compare Italian and European approaches to this issue.
TL;DRRussia's Duma has approved legislation allowing for the freezing of assets, confiscation of property, and suspension of consular services for Russians living abroad. Legal experts suggest this could effectively strip affected individuals, particularly activists and journalists, of their citizenship.
TL;DRThe number of completed apartments in Germany is expected to continue to decline, reaching approximately 185,000 in 2026. The ifo Institute anticipates little prospect of a recovery in construction activity.
TL;DRJordanian foundations are funding medical treatments for patients from Gaza in Jordan. However, some of the individuals receiving treatment feel neglected.
TL;DRFamily businesses in Kosovo, predominantly run by women, supply organic companies with medicinal plants for teas and medicines. This business sector was established after the war in Kosovo.
TL;DRThe wife of two German citizens is stranded in the Gaza Strip and cannot leave. The couple, the Doghmoshes, have filed a lawsuit against the German federal government over the situation.
TL;DRSocial spending in Germany increased last year. At the same time, the Citizen's Benefit saw a decrease.
TL;DRThe number of single parents in Germany saw a slight decrease over a ten-year period, reaching 1.62 million individuals in 2025. Mothers of children under 18 continue to be predominantly affected by this decline.