To help offset inflation, Germany’s government has subsidized cheap train passes this summer. While many feared chaos and overcrowding on an overburdened system, it has been a relatively smooth ride.
Tag: Economic Conditions and Trends
Russia’s Economy Contracts Sharply as War and Sanctions Take Hold
The country’s gross domestic product from April through June declined 4 percent from a year earlier, new government data shows.
Russia’s economy contracts sharply as war and sanctions take hold.
The country’s gross domestic product from April through June declined 4 percent over last year, new government data shows.
You Just Can’t Get the Staff
Australia’s labor and skills shortage has affected almost every sector. Signs of it are everywhere.
For Ukrainians Abroad, War Has Also Meant a Flowering of Identity
Italy already had the biggest Ukrainian community in Western Europe before the war, but in recent months the diaspora has taken on new prominence and visibility.
For Ukrainians Abroad, War Has Also Meant a Flowering of Identity
Italy already had the biggest Ukrainian community in Western Europe before the war, but in recent months the diaspora has taken on new prominence and visibility.
How Argentines Cope With Inflation That’s 64% and Rising
With the world grappling with rising prices, a tour through Argentina reveals that years of inflation can give rise to a truly bizarre economy.
Germany, Facing Energy Crisis, Gives Nuclear Another Look
For three decades, nuclear power was one of Germany’s most divisive debates. But with Russia cutting gas, Germans are revisiting their political energy taboos.
As Latin America Shifts Left, Leaders Face a Bleak Reality.
All six of the region’s largest economies could soon be run by presidents elected on leftist platforms. Their challenge? Inflation, war in Europe and growing poverty at home.
Germans Tiptoe Up the Path to Energy Savings
Local leaders find themselves at the front line of Europe’s conservation efforts, fearing a Russian gas cut. It’s not an easy place to be.