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Italy braces for record heatwave with red alerts in 22 cities

The highest warning level for extreme weather means that everyone is exposed to the risks caused by extreme temperatures, authorities say.

Work

Controversial six-day workweek begins for Greek businesses

The government hopes the new law will help tackle black market labour and boost employment.

Euronews Witness

Sex workers can now have regular job contracts in Belgium

The new rules allow them to sign job contracts with approved employers. It's an unprecedented effort to regulate the sector, but not everyone is convinced, as Euronews Witness reports.

Healthcare

Post-COVID interest in nursing declining especially in these countries

Interest in the nursing profession among teenagers has dropped in three out of four European countries following the COVID pandemic.

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Work

What to know about the rising trend of ‘quiet vacationing’

A recent Harris Poll survey reveals that quiet vacationing, the new workplace trend where employees take unofficial time off, is gaining traction among young workers.

Work

Protesters lay mock coffins in Milan over workplace safety in Italy

One of Milan's iconic squares, was filled with symbolic coffins by Italy's second-largest union to highlight the issue of workplace fatalities.

Climate Now

What are the health risks of working during a heatwave?

In partnership with Copernicus

From tourist guides to farmers, millions of employees have to work outdoors, even in a heatwave. What's happening inside our bodies, and what health dangers do we face?

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Climate change benefits are the next workplace trend. What are they?

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From electric vehicle (EV) leasing plans to accruing low carbon holidays, these are some of the benefits some companies are offering to workers.

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Why Milan is a great place to grow your tech career

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Milan has invested heavily in its tech ecosystem to become Italy's biggest hub. Here's why your next tech role should be in the world's fashion capital.

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How to navigate differing political opinions in the workplace

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How do you discuss or avoid potentially contentious opinions in the workplace with your colleagues? Here's what to do.

Croatia

Croatian retailers raise the alarm over effects of Sunday trading law

The summer's tourism season promises will test how much the country's economy relies on shops staying open all week.

wellbeing

Where is it hardest to live in Europe with a disability?

People with no disability are less likely to be at risk of poverty than those with a disability, according to data from 34 European countries.

Tech News

Inside the battle to maintain Ukraine's under fire mobile networks

Ukraine's engineers are working under fire to maintain mobile data service for their customers as they enter the third year of the Russian invasion.

Real Economy

Do the EU's new limits on toxic chemical exposure go far enough?

In partnership with The European Commission

Brussels is revising the limit values on lead exposure in the workplace for the first time in 40 years and also introducing new rules for a class of chemical compounds called diisocyanates. But will these new measures ensure workers' safety?

Switzerland

Forced labour profits rise 37 percent in past decade: ILO report

The International Labour Organization's latest report has revealed the dramatic increase in profits made through forced labour and the number of people being exploited.

Work

New four-day week plans announced in the US. This is how it would work

US senator Bernie Sanders has put forward a bill that would give workers an extra day off at the weekend, cutting the 40-hour workweek to just 32.

Work

This AI chatbot could help prevent sexual harassment in the workplace

The artificial intelligence (AI) chatbot aims to help people report sexual harassment and companies and universities better understand the situation.

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Mind the gap: Why is gender pay parity still out of reach?

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The gender pay gap is the persistent problem that evades a solution. Women are still paid on average 13 per cent less than their male counterparts.

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How to find your 'Goldilocks Zone' at work

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Finding the sweet spot balancing focus, collaboration, and downtime in your workday can be tough. Maybe take a leaf out of the famous fairytale.

Work

Revealed: The 10 best countries in the world to remote work in

A new report rated 108 countries based on societal and infrastructure factors and found that Europe was by far the best place to remote work in 2023.