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A wave of youth protests sweeps Europe: from Paris to Tirana

Students and schoolchildren are taking to the streets en masse in France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Greece, Serbia and Albania. The triggers are education, housing and the cost of living, but experts see behind the protests an accumulation of unresolved crises. Governments are responding with arrests and measures against rioters, and elections could reshape the political landscape. Students and school pupils are taking to the streets en masse in France, Spain, Italy, Belgium, Greece, Serbia and Albania. The triggers are education, housing and the cost of living, but experts see an accumulation of unresolved crises behind the protests. Governments are responding with arrests and measures against rioters, and elections could change the political landscape.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
Economy

Household incomes of young Europeans: France in 11th place, gap with the rest of the population growing across 28 countries

Euronews, based on Eurostat data, compared the median equivalised household income of Europeans aged 18–24: in France it stands at €23,850 against an EU average of €21,482. In 28 of 34 countries, young people live in households with an income below the national median level, and experts warn that the figures distort reality due to late moving out from parents. Euronews, based on Eurostat data, compared the median equivalised household income of Europeans aged 18–24: in France it stands at €23,850 against the EU average of €21,482. In 28 of 34 countries, young people live in households with an income below the national median level, and experts warn that the figures distort reality due to young people moving out of their parents' homes late.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

IMI Media Academy and the Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation launch a five-year program to train 29,000 young Arab media professionals

The Al Ghurair Voice Lab partnership is designed for five years and covers seven programs — from basic media skills to internships and employment. It expands the collaboration under the Nomu Al Ghurair Siraj program, which has trained 450 graduates. The launch is in the UAE, with further regional expansion planned.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
World

Israeli far right finds support among first-time young voters

Ahead of Israel's general election, polls show that more than 16% of first-time voters plan to support the far-right parties of Itamar Ben-Gvir or Bezalel Smotrich. Analysts link this not only to the October 7 attacks but also to a long-term shift of youth to the right. The opposition is responding with social media and young candidates.

Javlon Tursunov
4 min read
World

Number of young people addicted to ketamine rising sharply: Welsh rehabilitation centres report referrals growing from 2 to 112 in five years

The charity Kaleidoscope reports a sharp rise in referrals to the Birchwood detox centre in Wales: from two people in 2021 to 112 in 2026, with most clients aged 18–24. The University of South Wales is researching the specific needs of this group, as harm from chronic ketamine use develops faster than from alcohol or Class A drugs.

Sevara Azamova
4 min read