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Greece Faces Mounting Social Strain as 2.8 Million Residents Risk Poverty

                                        Athens, Greece Greece is once again confronting a troubling social reality: an estimated 2.8 million people—more than a quarter of the country’s population—are now at risk of poverty or social exclusion. Despite signs of economic recovery in recent years, the benefits have not reached everyone, leaving many households struggling to keep up with rising living costs, stagnant wages, and persistent unemployment. The latest figures highlight widening inequality, particularly among young people, single‑parent families, and the long‑term unemployed. Inflation has intensified the pressure, eroding purchasing power and pushing vulnerable groups closer to the edge. Social organizations warn that the situation is becoming unsustainable, with increasing demand for food aid, housing support, and community services. While the government ha...

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Qatar to Make Major Investments in Canada

 

Carney says Qatar will make 'significant' investments in Canada's major projects.


A New Wave of Global Capital Flows Into Canadian Projects

Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that Qatar is preparing to make significant investments in several of Canada’s major national projects, marking a notable deepening of economic ties between the two countries.

Speaking during his visit to Doha, Carney described the agreement as a strategic partnership that will help accelerate infrastructure development, support energy-sector growth, and create new employment opportunities across Canada. The investment is expected to target large-scale, long-term projects that align with Canada’s national priorities.

Beyond financial commitments, both governments signaled their intention to strengthen cultural and economic cooperation. Plans to expand direct air travel between Canada and Qatar were highlighted as a key step toward boosting tourism, business travel, and broader people‑to‑people connections.

Carney framed the partnership as part of Canada’s broader effort to diversify its global economic relationships and attract stable, long‑term investment from international partners.


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