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Scotland makes period products free while prices surge in Turkey
In Scotland, menstrual products such as sanitary pads and tampons are now available free of charge. In Turkey, however, the cost of the same products has risen sharply over the past decade. According to UNWomen, period poverty is the lack of access to menstrual products, education, and sanitation facilities, affecting millions globally. Photo: Pexels.com/ @karola-g The menstrual cycle — more commonly known as menstruation or a period — is a biological process fundamental to h


The hidden inflation at the supermarket: What is “shrinkflation”?
The rise of the price tags is the visible face of inflation. But there is another, quieter form of price increase happening at the same time: Packages are getting smaller while prices stay the same, or even rise. According to U.S. Government Accountability Office, c onsumers often pay 12% to 32% more for products (e.g., snacks, paper goods) because of the shrinkflation/ Photo: Reuters Where there is inflation, the products you buy from the market don't just get more expensive
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