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    ‘Climate action is too costly’: how the far right and big business are weaponising social instability to block progress

    ‘Climate action is too costly’: how the far right and big business are weaponising social instability to block progress

    Shorouk Express Claim to be verified: “Climate policies are too costly,” is a reiterated mantra in the context of political discourse in Europe aimed at framing the ecological transition as burdensome and undesirable. They carry an even greater burden for society than the consequences of inaction, with associated claims of “elitism” and a strict focus…

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    Kazakhstan reports increase in pensions and social assistance since 2025-start

    Kazakhstan reports increase in pensions and social assistance since 2025-start

    Shorouk Express Finance Materials 24 July 2025 11:10 (UTC +04:00) Photo: Akimat (local government) of the Kazakhstan’s East region Kazakhstan has increased pension payments and enhanced social support measures since the beginning of the year. The government is focusing on assisting vulnerable groups, including families with children, by raising benefits and expanding targeted…

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    Azerbaijan’s revenues from mandatory state social insurance elevate in 5M2025

    Azerbaijan’s revenues from mandatory state social insurance elevate in 5M2025

    Shorouk Express Economy Materials 17 June 2025 23:35 (UTC +04:00) Azerbaijan saw stronger-than-expected performance in its social insurance collections during the first five months of 2025. Revenues from mandatory state social insurance exceeded forecasts by 187.2 million manat ($110.45 million), reflecting a 7.8 percent increase. Access to paid information is limited …

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    Turkic States sign joint communiqué on family and social policy…. (Update)

    Turkic States sign joint communiqué on family and social policy…. (Update)

    Shorouk Express BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 12.​ Leaders from the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) signed a joint communiqué following their second meeting of ministers and heads of institutions responsible for family and social policy matters in Azerbaijan’s Baku, Trend reports. The participants discussed the challenges faced by modern families, measures to strengthen the family institution,…

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    Watch: Robert Jenrick confronts TfL ‘fare dodgers’ in social media video

    Watch: Robert Jenrick confronts TfL ‘fare dodgers’ in social media video

    Shorouk Express Robert Jenrick has released a video of himself confronting alleged fare dodgers on the London Underground, as he claimed lawbreakers are “chipping away at society”. The shadow justice secretary visited Stratford station where he filmed several alleged fare dodgers appearing to break the law. The former Conservative leadership contender is also seen reporting…

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    Woman in mushroom murder trial told social worker her ex-husband was ‘controlling’

    Woman in mushroom murder trial told social worker her ex-husband was ‘controlling’

    Shorouk Express On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch A child protection worker in the Erin Patterson trial told the court that the accused described her relationship with her estranged husband, Simon Patterson, as “controlling” and…

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