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On life in Russian society

Report on a successful private initiative for the homeless

by Mikhail Danilov and Elena Danilova,* Krasnodar, Russia

(21 Mai 2021) This analysis is the result of observations and reflections on the issue of individual initiative in Russia. We do not claim to cover the whole issue, but we endeavour to present the facts and contexts in an objective way. We would like to invite discussion and we are looking forward to an exchange of experiences in relation to individual initiative in Russia or in other countries.

Minimum quotas for the country's foodstuffs

^{Czech Republic}

(24 January 2021) According to the Czech Food Act, the supply to grocery shops of a certain size will have to consist of 55% of domestically produced food from 2022 onwards. By 2028, the share of these products is to be gradually increased to 73%.

Food security: food shortage alert

^Lebanon

(3 February 2021) The Lebanese Union of Food Importers claims that the food supply of the country's population is threatened due to the severe economic crisis and the strict restrictions imposed as a result of covid-19.

Running a household economically in times of crisis

by Elisabeth Willi, home economics teacher and psychologist

(5 February 2021) Even in prosperous Switzerland, people can become unexpectedly unemployed due to company closures, wage cuts or illness. Previous crises and today's Corona crisis leave many traces. Through no fault of their own, household income no longer covers expenditure, bills can no longer be paid and the family budget gets overstretched. Strokes of fate such as separations or deaths also often reduce income.

How about consumer protection?

(30 January 2021) jw. When buying a new electronic device, you might just be in for an unpleasant surprise. Does any of this sound familiar to you?

The value of life

by Ursula Cross

(30 January 2021) In a writing competition on the topic of "Generations", the text below won 1st prize in the "Children's" category. The text by the 11-year-old boy truly warms the heart. A welcome treat in these unpredictable and, for many, very stressful times.

Human relationships are and remain paramount to our well-being, no matter what age. Children in particular are dependent on true human relationships for learning and developing empathy. But older people also suffer from the lack of human encounters.

The text below radiates the value of human relationship at every age. A deserved winner.