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🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Renault Replaces Humans with Headless Humanoids – "True Breakthrough"

Renault plans to introduce a significant number of headless humanoid robots into their production lines by next year, which could reduce labor hours per vehicle by a third.

Mar 21 • 13:22 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Rescue of a dog from a cliff in England lasted eleven hours. Over 40 people helped

Over 40 people participated in an eleven-hour effort to rescue a dog stranded on a cliff in England.

Mar 15 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

In 24 hours, diesel prices rise up to R$ 0.40 in gas stations in Vale do Paraíba and some places are out of fuel

Diesel prices have increased by up to R$ 0.40 in the Vale do Paraíba region, with concerns rising among motorists about fuel availability.

Mar 14 • 18:25 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

After all, who works less than Brazil?

The Brazilian proposal to reduce the workweek from 44 to 40 hours is being debated, with critics claiming it could hurt the economy despite historical evidence suggesting otherwise.

Mar 14 • 18:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Miners prepare adjustments in response to the 40-hour workweek

The mining industry in Mexico is strategizing to adapt to the reduction of the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, mandated by a constitutional reform set to be gradually implemented by 2030.

Mar 13 • 08:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Workday: Labor Minister Explains in Seven Points the Agreement for Distribution of 40 Weekly Hours

Ecuador's Labor Minister Harold Burbano outlines a new agreement regarding the distribution of the 40-hour workweek aimed at strengthening workers' rights and promoting employment.

Mar 10 • 22:18 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs repatriation flight is delayed

The Finnish Ministry of Foreign Affairs reports that a repatriation flight from the Middle East is hours late, now expected to arrive in Finland at around 2:40 AM.

Mar 8 • 22:05 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Jordan to Lebanon... How a 40-minute flight turned into 2 hours, watch the report

A report from Aaj Tak discusses the increasing tensions in the Middle East and recent events impacting the region, focusing on a delayed flight from Jordan to Lebanon.

Mar 6 • 16:41 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Latin American country will reduce its work week to 40 hours

Mexico has taken a significant step towards reducing the work week from 48 to 40 hours, with gradual implementation planned from 2027 to 2030.

Mar 4 • 13:50 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Proposal to Reduce Foreign Students' Working Hours by Half

Lithuanian officials are proposing to reduce the maximum working hours for foreign students from 40 to 20 hours per week as part of legislation aimed at strengthening control over their employment.

Mar 4 • 11:48 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

40-hour work week with one day off is OFFICIAL: Decree published in the DOF

Mexico has officially reduced the workweek to 40 hours, starting with a gradual reduction published in the Federal Official Gazette.

Mar 4 • 02:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

"If you tell, I will kill you". Five years of interviews, 40 hours of conversation and a recurring threat: "Suárez Mason never regretted anything"

The article discusses journalist Gustavo Sammartino's new book revealing chilling confessions from Carlos Guillermo Suárez Mason, a key figure in Argentina's military dictatorship, known for his role in human rights violations.

Mar 3 • 15:06 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Companies Prepare for Reduction of Working Hours from 48 to 40: Anticipate 25% Increase in Labor Costs

A reform in Mexico is set to reduce the weekly working hours from 48 to 40, leading companies to anticipate significant increases in labor costs and make operational adjustments.

Mar 3 • 08:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
World

48 Leaders, 40 Commanders, 9 Naval Ships... How Much Damage Has Iran Suffered in 48 Hours of War?

Iran has suffered significant losses in 48 hours due to attacks from the U.S. and Israel, with reports of numerous Iranian leaders and military personnel killed.

Mar 2 • 04:24 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Pete Lattu from Salkkarit Practices Paragliding and Can be in the Air for 10 Hours Straight – Here's How Basic Needs are Managed in the Air

TV personality Pete Lattu shares his passion for paragliding, revealing how it transformed his life and perspective at age 40.

Mar 1 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Despite the slogan 6x1, the government's priority is reducing working hours to 40, says minister

Brazil's Minister of Labor, Luiz Marinho, emphasizes the government's shift from the 6x1 work schedule to a proposal for reducing the standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours.

Mar 1 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How does the approved 40-hour workweek in Mexico compare with the rest of Latin America? (and why Argentina is a separate case)

The Mexican Congress has approved a constitutional amendment to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, igniting a regional debate on labor hours in Latin America.

Feb 27 • 00:07 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Mexico approves project to reduce work hours to 40 by 2030

Mexico has approved a bill to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, amidst concerns about work-life balance and high informal employment rates.

Feb 26 • 14:35 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mexico, known for long working hours among OECD countries, approves gradual reduction of work hours to 40 hours a week by 2030

Mexico has approved a plan to gradually reduce the maximum work week from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, marking a historic change in labor policy.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 40-hour workday: between social justice and business reality

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies approved a historic reform to gradually reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, reflecting broad political consensus on expanding labor rights.

Feb 26 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mexico approves reduction of working hours to 40 hours per week

Mexico has approved a law to gradually reduce the weekly working hours from 48 to 40 by 2030, benefiting around 13.4 million workers.

Feb 25 • 21:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

In Mexico, the workweek will be shortened from 48 to 40 hours

Mexico is implementing a reduction of the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, marking a significant change in labor policy.

Feb 25 • 13:38 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

40-Hour Workday Advances: Deputies Approve Initiative Without Second Day Off

A reform to reduce Mexico's workweek from 48 to 40 hours has been approved by the Chamber of Deputies, though it does not include a second mandatory day off.

Feb 25 • 10:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Labor reform of 40 hours approved in commissions of the Chamber of Deputies; does not include 2 days off

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies has approved a labor reform to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, although it does not include a proposal for two mandatory days off per week.

Feb 24 • 15:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Commerce and services have 90% of workers with hours exceeding 40 hours, says sector

A study indicates that reducing the work week from 44 to 40 hours would impact over 90% of retail and service workers in Brazil.

Feb 23 • 22:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Labor Minister: 'Two extra hours that could be increased can be paid in money or with time'

The Ecuadorian Labor Minister announced a proposal that allows for two additional working hours to be compensated either financially or with time off, clarifying that the 40-hour workweek remains unchanged.

Feb 23 • 16:37 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Reduction of working hours to 40 hours a week could increase business costs by up to R$ 267 billion per year, says CNI

The Brazilian National Confederation of Industry estimates that reducing the workweek from 44 to 40 hours could raise formal employee costs by R$ 178.2 billion to R$ 267.2 billion annually.

Feb 23 • 15:56 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Four out of ten overtime hours go unpaid and save companies 3.243 billion a year

A report reveals that 40% of overtime hours worked remain unpaid, leading to significant savings for companies.

Feb 23 • 12:55 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Two hours of hits after four years of waiting: Montaner returned, sang with family, and reaffirmed the romantic throne

Ricardo Montaner, the iconic Argentine-Venezuelan artist, returned to the stage after four years, captivating over 40,000 fans with his timeless romantic songs and maintaining his artistic identity amidst contemporary pressures.

Feb 23 • 09:01 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Brazilians Work Less Than the Global Average; See Rankings

A recent survey reveals that Brazilians worked an average of 40.1 hours weekly, which is less than the global average of 42.7 hours.

Feb 22 • 02:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Bizarre experience with paid parking: a few hours of 'non-parking' and a 40-euro fine

An individual shared a frustrating experience with a paid parking system that resulted in a hefty fine.

Feb 21 • 08:00 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Marath Bolaños denies that the reduction of the workweek means less rest

Marath Bolaños, Mexico's Secretary of Labor, denies claims that the recent constitutional reform reducing the workweek from 48 to 40 hours will lead to less rest for workers.

Feb 16 • 19:43 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Concanaco Servytur requests gradual transition in reducing working hours to 40

The Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce, Services, and Tourism in Mexico advocates for a gradual implementation of the proposed reduction of the workweek to 40 hours to protect employment.

Feb 16 • 10:45 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
Crime & Justice

Thessaloniki: 40-year-old ordered to be detained for 10 burglaries in a few hours

A 40-year-old man has been ordered to be detained after allegedly committing ten burglaries in Thessaloniki, Greece, in a single night.

Feb 13 • 11:07 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Monreal announces date for the approval of the 40-hour workweek in San Lázaro

Ricardo Monreal has announced the scheduled date for the discussion and voting of a reform to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours in the Mexican Congress.

Feb 13 • 00:35 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Why did Morena 'freeze' the initiative to reduce working hours to 40 hours?

Mexican lawmaker Ricardo Monreal Ávila announced that the initiative to reduce the workweek to 40 hours will not be fast-tracked and will undergo thorough committee analysis before any further debate.

Feb 13 • 00:17 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

40-Hour Reform Does Not Guarantee 2 Days of Rest: 'Morena Betrayed Workers,' Criticizes MC

Jorge Álvarez Máynez, leader of Movimiento Ciudadano, criticized the Morena party for not including two mandatory days off in a labor reform that reduces the workweek to 40 hours, claiming it betrays workers' rights.

Feb 12 • 19:15 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Why Mexicans Work So Many Hours (and Why It's Difficult to Change with the Reduction of the Workday)

Mexican workers traditionally have long hours, but a proposed law in Congress may reduce the workweek to 40 hours.

Feb 12 • 17:00 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'We have fulfilled': Sheinbaum avoids talking about the 2 days off in labor reform of 40 hours

Claudia Sheinbaum refrains from supporting the explicit inclusion of two days off in the upcoming labor reform that reduces the workweek to 40 hours, raising concerns about workers' rights.

Feb 12 • 16:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Sheinbaum celebrates approval of the 40-hour workday: "It will be implemented gradually"

Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum hailed the Senate's approval of a reduction in the workweek to 40 hours, implementing it gradually in the coming years alongside an increase in the minimum wage.

Feb 12 • 15:10 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Reduction of the workday: How many extra hours can they work after the 40-hour reform?

The Mexican government has approved a constitutional reform to reduce the weekly work hours from 48 to 40, but its full implementation is still a long-term goal.

Feb 12 • 14:56 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Confirmed. Starting today, you will work two hours less thanks to the 40-hour workweek in Mexico

Mexico's Senate has approved a gradual reduction of the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, starting with a two-hour decrease in 2027.

Feb 12 • 14:27 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

It is official. The 40-hour work week in Mexico will come into effect on this DATE; here are the schedules

The reduction of the work week to 40 hours in Mexico is progressing, now set to be officially implemented on a specified date, following Senate approval.

Feb 12 • 14:21 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

What are the main modifications to the 40-hour workweek in Mexico? How it will affect underage workers

The article discusses the recent constitutional reform in Mexico that reduces the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, aimed at benefiting workers' well-being and productivity.

Feb 12 • 14:19 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Mexican Senate approves reduction of work week to 40 hours

The Mexican Senate unanimously approved a presidential proposal to reduce the legal workweek from 48 to 40 hours, which will now be debated in the Chamber of Deputies.

Feb 12 • 13:54 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

Deputies receive the labor reform that reduces working hours in Mexico; approval is expected

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies has received a labor reform bill aiming to reduce the workweek to 40 hours, following its approval in the Senate.

Feb 12 • 09:24 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Deputies authorize immediate referral to committees for the 40-hour workweek project

The Mexican Chamber of Deputies has approved an immediate referral to committees for a constitutional reform project to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours.

Feb 12 • 01:56 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

The 40-Hour Workweek Is Coming: Senate Approves Reduction of Work Hours

The Mexican Senate has unanimously approved a constitutional reform to reduce the workweek from 48 to 40 hours, to be implemented gradually by 2030.

Feb 11 • 23:17 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Senate approves the general 40-hour workweek; discussion continues on particular points

The Mexican Senate has unanimously approved a constitutional reform to reduce the weekly work hours from 48 to 40, benefiting approximately 65% of the population.

Feb 11 • 22:44 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Floriano Rodrigues Pinheiro Highway reopens after more than 40 hours of closure due to flooding in Taubaté

The Floriano Rodrigues Pinheiro Highway has reopened after being closed for over 40 hours due to flooding caused by the overflowing of a nearby stream.

Feb 11 • 19:58 UTC

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