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The social democratic magazine Kontrast.at covers current political events, both in Austria and in the rest of the world. We view society, state and economy from a progressive, emancipatory point of view. Kontrast casts the gaze of social justice on the world.

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Star economist Isabella Weber: “Companies use inflation as excuse to raise prices”

She is currently one of the most sought-after economists in the world: Isabella Weber is an expert on price trends and inflation - and...

Brazil: Deforestation of Amazon reduce by more than 30 Percent

For years, the Amazon rainforest was cut down. The concern: the unique ecosystem could collapse. The deforestation in Brazil is a huge environmental problem....

Portugal launches a 4-day week field trial

Last week sees the launch of a pilot trial of the 4-day week in Portugal. Thirty-nine companies are taking part, including 12 that have...

“Creating Prosperity Together”: How the social economy model saved the English city of Preston

For a long time, Preston was the centre of industry in England. But when the city's big companies decided to move production to low-wage...

Less hustle and loneliness: Supermarket in the Netherlands has “chatting checkouts”

The Dutch supermarket chain Jumbo has introduced slower checkouts for the first time in 2019. The idea is to give customers more time not...

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How Bradford’s Clean Air Zone Improved Health and Quality of Life

The British city of Bradford proves that environmental protection...

From Crisis to Comeback: The Aral Sea’s Recovery

The Aral Sea was once one of the largest...

120 Million Households: How Solar Energy Could Close Africa’s Electricity Gap

Power outages – hardly imaginable in many parts of...

62% Fewer Deaths: Why the Latest Findings on the HPV Vaccine Are Cause for Relief

80% of people will become infected with Human Papillomavirus...
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