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Travel News

German train strike: 50-hour Deutsche Bahn walkout called off

Deutsche Bahn workers have called off a 50-hour strike after reaching an agreement with the rail operator.

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Work

For Belarus' tech exiles, Poland's business visa is a vital lifeline

Once the talent driving Belarus' burgeoning tech scene, workers who fled Lukashenko's regime have now found a home and career in Poland.

19/03/2023

Work

Which countries go on strike the most in Europe?

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07/03/2023

Work

Greying but staying: The Europeans still working in their 70s

The EU’s average legal retirement age is 64, yet many Europeans are still working past the age of 65 and even 75.

22/02/2023

Work

Majority of companies in UK four-day week trial keep shorter week

The results of the biggest ever four-day week trial show the majority of companies saw their business performance and productivity maintained high.

21/02/2023

Green News

Companies warned people are willing to quit over climate inaction

The sentiment is even stronger among young people suggesting the trend could continue to grow.

17/02/2023

Work

Spain passes Europe’s first paid 'menstrual leave' law

The policy has sparked intense debate over whether it will help or hinder women at work.

16/02/2023

Brussels, My Love?

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11/02/2023

USA

Aerospace giant Boeing plans to cut about 2,000 jobs

Boeing plans to make staffing cuts in the aerospace company's finance and human resources departments in 2023, with a loss of around 2,000 jobs, the company said.

07/02/2023

Euronews Debates

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13/01/2023

Work

A major four-day week trial in the UK just ended. So, how did it go?

While the full results of the study will be released next year, some companies had strong opinions on whether the four-day week was a force for good.

30/11/2022

Work

A French man has won the right not to be 'fun' at work

The highest French court ruled that a Paris-based consultant was wrongfully fired after he refused to stick to the "fun" values of the company.

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Qatar

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Europe News

Thousands march across France in protest over rising cost of living

Deepening worker discontent in France and around Europe has seen those demonstrating saying they cannot make ends meet as the cost of living crisis hits the continent further.

10/11/2022

Work

Forget pizza parties: Here are the perks employees really want

A four-day work week, company-sponsored pensions and flexible work hours are among the most highly valued benefits among employees.

17/10/2022

Work

Most European companies are open to the four-day week, surveys suggest

Among hundreds of managers surveyed by staffing firm Robert Half, most were open to offering a condensed four-day week at full pay.

14/10/2022

France

Government forces striking employees back to work at Normandy refinery

Fuel shortages in France are set to continue after the CGT labour union vowed to continue industrial action and challenge the government's requisition in court.

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Travel News

Divided European aviation sector seeks cure to travel chaos

After a summer of widespread delays and disruption, industry leaders disagree over who is to blame.

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