A nationwide survey reveals that nearly 150 youth welfare offices in Germany struggle to ensure child protection due to overwhelming caseloads and staff shortages. Many social workers, like Sophie Schöttler from Gelsenkirchen, report managing far more cases than recommended, leading…

Ballet dancers at the Paris Opera suspended their strike on December 11 while ensuring evening performances would proceed. The strike, initiated by the CGT union over inadequate compensation for preparation time, led to the cancellation of several shows, including ‘Paquita’…

Amid a dramatic rise in juvenile delinquency cases, the Greek Association of Juvenile Court Counsellors has reported severe understaffing in juvenile services. In 2024 alone, around 1,500 new cases have emerged within the Athens Juvenile Counselling Department, which operates with…