21% of Children in Germany Live in Poverty

A man begs as pedestrians walk past at Wilmersdorfer shopping street in Berlin October 9, 2012.
FABRIZIO BENSCH/REUTERS
A man begs as pedestrians walk past at Wilmersdorfer shopping street in Berlin October 9, 2012. FABRIZIO BENSCH/REUTERS
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21% of Children in Germany Live in Poverty

A man begs as pedestrians walk past at Wilmersdorfer shopping street in Berlin October 9, 2012.
FABRIZIO BENSCH/REUTERS
A man begs as pedestrians walk past at Wilmersdorfer shopping street in Berlin October 9, 2012. FABRIZIO BENSCH/REUTERS

A study published on Monday showed that 21% of children in Germany have lived in poverty for a period of at least five years.

According to the study from the Bertelsmann Foundation, 10% of children in the country suffer from poverty intermittently throughout their life, reported the German News Agency (DPA).

Bertelsmann Chairman Joerg Draeger said: “Child poverty is a permanent condition in Germany. Poor people suffer from poverty for a long time. Only few families can escape from poverty.”

Children exposed to poverty in the country are those living with families whose income is less than 60% of Germany's average monthly income, or those who receive social benefits from the state.

The study, which was conducted by the Institute for Work and Employment Research (IWER), included data from a research project entitled "Indexes of Labor Market and Social Security", which has been conducted since 2006 and involved 15,000 people above 15 years of age.



Guinness World Records Recognizes Riyadh Drone Racing World Cup Edition as Largest

This is the Kingdom's hosting of the first-ever championship in the Middle East and North Africa  - SPA
This is the Kingdom's hosting of the first-ever championship in the Middle East and North Africa - SPA
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Guinness World Records Recognizes Riyadh Drone Racing World Cup Edition as Largest

This is the Kingdom's hosting of the first-ever championship in the Middle East and North Africa  - SPA
This is the Kingdom's hosting of the first-ever championship in the Middle East and North Africa - SPA

Riyadh has hosted the largest edition of the Drone Racing World Cup, held under the patronage of Riyadh Season and organized by the Saudi Federation for Cybersecurity, Programming, and Drones, in collaboration with the World Air Sports Federation, reflecting the Kingdom's ambitious aspirations and vision to enhance its global standing.
The Riyadh edition of the Drone Racing World Cup set a record in the Guinness World Records as the largest edition in terms of the number of participating countries, reinforcing the Kingdom's status as a global destination for hosting major sports and technology events, SPA reported.
The Kingdom's hosting of the first-ever championship in the Middle East and North Africa is a continuation of its strategy to promote innovation and support technical sports, aligning with the goals of Saudi Vision 2030, which aims to make the Kingdom a global hub for unique events and a destination for innovation and creativity.
The Kingdom's recognition in this edition further enhances its global standing in the field of technical sports, reaffirming its ongoing commitment to developing and organizing global events and reflecting its ambitious vision for leadership on the international stage.
The Guinness World Records, established in 1955, recognizes exceptional achievements and world records across diverse fields like sports, arts, technology, and science. Each record is carefully verified and registered according to strict criteria by a panel of experts.