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A homeless man sleeps near his belongings at the Jorge Newbery international airport, commonly known as Aeroparque, in Buenos Aires, Argentina, Thursday, April 6, 2023.

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Travel News

83-year-old Italian man moves out of airport after 9-month stay

Airport staff became 'like family' to Arnaldo.

22/03/2024

Irish government under fire over asylum seeker crisis

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Ireland

Irish government under fire over asylum seeker crisis

The Irish government is being accused of leaving refugees in inhumane and degrading conditions, with some recent arrivals forced to live without basic necessities.

21/03/2024

A homeless man sleeps on a bench at a bus stop on the outskirts of Kyiv, June 2022

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Ukraine

Euroviews. There is so much more we could do for those experiencing homelessness

Homelessness is solvable. Yet, it remains the most pressing social issue without meaningful international recognition, coordination or funding, Matthew Carter OBE writes.

23/02/2024

Tackling homelessness in Europe: a more 'radical' approach

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Real Economy

Tackling homelessness in Europe: a more 'radical' approach

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE EUROPEAN COMMISSION

In this episode of Real Economy, Euronews Reporter Paul Hackett discovers how providing the homeless with housing as a starting point rather than an end goal, is transforming lives and fast becoming a long-term solution.

31/01/2024

A man smokes near tents during the evacuation of a makeshift camp on June 16, 2016 in Paris.

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Paris Olympics: What's happening to the homeless population?

The French government has established 10 temporary regional centres to relocate the homeless from the streets of Paris. More than 60 French organisations have condemned it as "social cleansing" and an attempt to boost the city's image ahead of the 2024 Olympics, at the expense of the homeless.

11/12/2023

Braverman speaks at the Conservative Party conference in October

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United Kingdom

UK Home Secretary wants to ban homeless people from living in tents - calling it ‘lifestyle choice’

Suella Braverman is proposing new laws to restrict the use of tents by homeless people, taking to X - formerly Twitter - to say many see it as a mere lifestyle choice.

04/11/2023

A rough sleeper in Manchester, where the Mayor, Andy Burnham, promised in his 2017 election campaign to rid the city of homelessness

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United Kingdom

It's a wealthy European country, so why is homelessness on the rise?

In new data, it’s been revealed that overall spending on homelessness has increased by 10.5% since 2021/22 and a majority of councils have reported their costs have gone up.

22/10/2023

Host Méabh Mc Mahon With Dorthe Nielsen, Petros Fassoulas and Kait Bolongaro

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Brussels, my love?

Brussels, my love? Europe's housing dilema highlighting inequalities

In this edition of our talk show Brussels, my love?, we dive into the complex housing crisis touching most EU countries today and hear about a new media law to protect journalists against interference.

07/10/2023

Tents are set up in close confines at a makeshift camp for homeless families, near the Porte de La Villette in Paris, Monday, Aug. 26, 2019.

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Uncovering Europe

Migrants in France can be moved out of Paris. Here's what happens next

In May, the French government introduced a new plan to move migrants out of Paris. The idea has garnered both praise and criticism. The question is what's happening in practice.

29/09/2023

Prince William wants to end homelessness in the UK.

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United Kingdom

Britain's Prince William inspired by Europe in bid to end homelessness

Prince of Wales uses Finland as a case study as he launches new five-year campaign

26/06/2023

A man sits under an umbrella to shelter himself from the sun while begging for money in the street during hot weather in Madrid, Spain, Saturday, July 16, 2022.

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United Kingdom

Europe's homeless in 'stark' danger during heatwaves, warn charities

Those without homes are especially vulnerable to high temperatures, struggling to access shelter, cold water and suncream.

13/06/2023

Abuse was shouted at volunteers as they tried to help the refugees move.

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Ireland

Homeless charity in Ireland targeted with abuse after helping refugees

Charity volunteers threatened after trying to help refugees whose camp was burned down by anti-immigration protesters

17/05/2023

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Czech Republic

Brno blaze: Eight people killed in abandoned building fire

Police and firefighters are investigating a fire which claimed the lives of eight people in the Czech Republic's second largest city, Brno.

04/05/2023

Aisha Ornella Aniotrih completes her Ramadan by giving charity to homeless children

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Meet the Ugandan woman who cooked up a feast for homeless children during Ramadan

IN PARTNERSHIP WITH MEDIA CITY

In partnership with Media City Qatar During Ramadan, some Muslims go the extra mile by performing additional prayers, reading the Quran, or squashing negative tendencies like eating junk and gossiping. For Aisha Ornella Aniotrih cooking for the homeless children completes her Ramadan.

24/04/2023

FILE: Homeless person in London, UK, March 2020

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United Kingdom

'Crisis' as one homeless person dies every 6.5 hours in UK

Charities say a toxic cocktail of cuts, criminalisation, and crackdowns is making life even harder for the UK’s most vulnerable people.

24/04/2023

There have been repeated protests against temporary housing in London.

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United Kingdom

'Rabbit hutch living': Homeless children at risk in UK housing crisis

“The housing crisis is a political choice,” said one campaigner. “It is possible to make sure everyone has a safe and secure home, if the government want to."

22/03/2023

Modular housing units in Cambridge run by the homelessness charity Jimmy's.

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Design

What are modular homes and can they help solve homelessness?

Modular homes have been floated as a low-cost, high-quality housing solution to help people experiencing homelessness transition to a permanent home.

16/03/2023

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France

Homelessness and poor quality of living is on the rise in France

The new report will be presented to the government today.

01/02/2023

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Culture news

London is giving the homeless free theatre tickets

To get out of the cold and enjoy the arts, charities and arts venues have teamed up to create a free ticket system for those going without next year.

14/12/2022

Pedestrians pass homeless people sleeping in front of a closed retail unit in London, 13 April 2022 (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth)

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United Kingdom

'Breaking point': Record numbers at risk of homelessness in UK

A surge in 'no fault' evictions at the start of 2022 has left a record number of people at risk of homelessness in the UK.

28/07/2022

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The Museum of Homelessness finds a home in North London

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Meet the Ugandan woman who cooked up a feast for homeless children during Ramadan

'Crisis' as one homeless person dies every 6.5 hours in UK

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What are modular homes and can they help solve homelessness?

Homelessness and poor quality of living is on the rise in France

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