Data indicates that chronic poverty affects a significant portion of those at risk, with 7% of the total population having remained in poverty for at least four consecutive years. Women, the elderly, and individuals with lower levels of education are the groups most exposed to this persistent hardship.
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The government launched a 500,000-euro pilot scheme through ICNF to encourage additional wild boar culling across 65 mainland municipalities, offering 50 euros per male and 70 euros per female above historical averages, plus a 10-euro bonus for meat routed to approved game handling facilities. Pre-registrations opened Wednesday and applications run until May 31, 2027, with payouts capped at 2,000 euros per hunting area and subject to proportional reduction if funds run out.
European leaders are set to ask the European Commission for new proposals to curb rising energy prices. The issue will be discussed at the summit starting this Thursday, 2026-10-15, alongside negotiations over the EU budget. Ukrainian President Zelensky is scheduled to arrive in Brussels on Friday, 2026-10-16.
Police have issued a warning regarding an increase in fuel theft attempts, attributed to rising fuel prices, and advise drivers to be vigilant about where and how they park their vehicles overnight or in isolated areas.