Economic Hardship
More people than in previous years turned to Sweden's city missions for help during Christmas 2025 due to rising poverty. The organization reports that over 17,000 children and 5,200 households received support, a significant increase compared to 2024. The number of people in economic vulnerability has nearly doubled since 2021, according to Statistics Sweden.
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In Havana, blackouts at day's end plunge the city into oppressive darkness, evoking a war without bombs. Veronica Vega describes how residents adapt with kiosks lit by mobile phones and await electricity's return to resume fragile normality. This situation highlights everyday resilience amid persistent adversity.