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Strike action over pensions once again brings cities in France to a standstill

Cities across France were brought to a near stand-still again in the latest strikes over pension reforms planned by President Macron's administration

Smart Regions

The success behind Brno's business-boosting hub

In partnership with the European Commission

Euronews explores how the success of the JIC business hub helped reinvent Brno from a former textile city, into an innovation ecosystem

Real Economy

Minimum income initiatives helping the EU's most vulnerable households

In partnership with The European Commission

New EU initiatives on minimum income aim to lift the most vulnerable households out of poverty and boost social inclusion.

Work

Spain probes 'Big Four' consultancy firms over excessive working hours

Some employees claim they were were forced to work up to 16 hours per day for Deloitte, PwC, EY and KPMG.

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Tech News

Spotify to cut hundreds of jobs as tech layoffs pile up

"In hindsight, I was too ambitious in investing ahead of our revenue growth," CEO Daniel Ek told employees.

Tech News

Google cuts 12,000 jobs as tech industry layoffs intensify

The news comes days after rival Microsoft said it would lay off 10,000 workers.

Tech News

Microsoft cuts 10,000 jobs worldwide as tech layoffs mount

The company says it will be laying off about 5 per cent of its total workforce.

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What is ‘career cushioning’ and should you be doing it?

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In times of change, coming up with a Plan B for your career could give you a leg up. Here’s how to do it.

Work

These jobs will get you hired in 2023, according to LinkedIn

LinkedIn’s latest ‘Jobs on the Rise’ list shows there are still bright spots in the European labour market.

Smart Regions

Return to work: How do you get back on track after a long illness?

In partnership with the European Commission

A European project has developed a method with patients, companies and caregivers for people who want to go back to work and have a long-term illness.

Euronews Witness

Is emigration bleeding the economic life out of Albania?

As Albania's youth travels abroad in search of a better life, their departure risks draining the economic lifeblood out of the country.

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Here are the perks of a four-day week for European companies

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As trials of a four-day work week pick up steam across Europe, we look at the benefits of working less.

Nature

The surprising profession that could save the planet

Giving nature a mandatory line in financial reports could help hold businesses accountable.

Travel News

Train strikes: Here's how much train drivers are paid around Europe

Train strikes over pay disputes are common. But what are train drivers actually paid?

United Kingdom

Postal workers are the latest to add to the wave of strikes in the UK

In the UK it’s the Royal Mail postal workers who are the latest to go on strike as the country faces a wave of industrial action. The strikers want their pay to rise with inflation, which is now at eleven point one percent.

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Young Europeans can expect to work longer than their parents

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As the retirement age rises in many European countries, the question of what career to pursue is more important than ever.

Ocean

Catch less, earn more: the reinvention of Mediterranean fishing

In partnership with the European Commission

Small-scale fishers in Croatia and Greece are finding new ways to face up to environmental and economic challenges.

Ocean

In the shadows: Small-scale fishers face growing challenges

In partnership with the European Commission

Small-scale fishers often have limited access to social protection programmes and financial services — and their catch is not always adequately monitored.

Tech News

'I'm free!': Majority of Twitter employees leave or stay reluctantly

42% of 180 Twitter employees said "taking exit option, I'm free!" while just 7 per cent opted to commit to "hardcore" Twitter.

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Why you should get a tech job in Zurich

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A city that's become nearly synonymous with banking, Zurich also has a bustling tech scene. We take a look different opportunities for tech workers.