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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spaniards Give Way to Foreigners Driving Trucks

The shortage of Spaniards interested in truck driving has led companies to hire foreign drivers from countries like Peru, Morocco, and Colombia.

Mar 23 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Yle's information: Popular restaurant monitored employees with surveillance cameras - owners suspected of serious crime

Police are investigating the owners of a popular ethnic restaurant chain in Finland on suspicions of exploiting foreign workers.

Mar 21 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐ŸŒ RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Morocco: Agadir, the third city in the country that hosts the most foreign residents

Agadir, Morocco's third city in terms of foreign residents, is increasingly becoming a melting pot of European retirees and workers from Sub-Saharan Africa, reflecting a diverse demographic shift in the region.

Mar 20 โ€ข 23:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
National & Local

Not just tariffs: Foreign nations profited off of us โ€” now Trump is striking back

The Trump administration is actively countering international trade practices that it views as harmful to U.S. workers and industries.

Mar 20 โ€ข 09:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Not only anti-aircraft batteries protect the Arab coasts of the Gulf

Millions of immigrants continue to work in the Arabian Peninsula monarchies despite the threat of Iranian missiles and drones.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

"We saw the missiles above us": Agricultural workers from Thailand lost a friend in a war that is not theirs

In a tragic incident, a Thai agricultural worker named Chawat Valanil was killed by a missile strike in Israel, highlighting the dangers faced by foreign laborers in conflict zones.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

It is #FAKE that BYD hired 10,000 Chinese to form a 'city' in Bahia

A report claims that the Chinese company BYD has not hired 10,000 workers from China for its factory in Camaรงari, Bahia, contradicting recent social media posts.

Mar 19 โ€ข 20:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

The Crisis of the Gulf Countries' 'Safety Myth': Iran's Attacks Shake Foreign Workers

Gulf countries face a crisis in their perception of safety due to ongoing Iranian attacks following US and Israeli military action.

Mar 17 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Do entrepreneurs comply with requirements when employing citizens from third countries?

Latvian officials are investigating compliance with labor laws concerning the employment of foreign nationals, citing many reports of violations including low wages and excessively long working hours.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
Crime & Justice

Prosecutor: Foreign workers exploited in restaurants in Oulu

Three foreign restaurant workers in Oulu are reportedly owed โ‚ฌ402,000 in unpaid wages and allowances, as per charges raised by the Northern Finland prosecutor.

Mar 17 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

It is official: Donald Trump eases the hiring of migrant workers to face the agricultural labor shortage

The Trump administration has decided to facilitate the hiring of foreign agricultural workers to address the growing labor shortage in the U.S. agricultural sector.

Mar 17 โ€ข 11:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Managing Diversity is No Longer an Asset, but a Necessity

The article discusses the increasing necessity for diversity management in the Polish job market due to rising demographic changes and a record number of older and foreign workers.

Mar 15 โ€ข 18:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Saskatchewan industries brace as temporary foreign worker permits set to expire

Saskatchewan's industries are preparing for significant disruptions as over 1.3 million temporary foreign worker permits are set to expire by the end of the year, impacting sectors like hospitality and agriculture.

Mar 14 โ€ข 01:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

TRAPPED AND WITHOUT SALARY โŸฉ Dubai foreign workers left to fate after the disappearance of tourists

Foreign workers in Dubai's tourism sector are facing financial crises due to a decline in tourists linked to conflict in the Middle East.

Mar 13 โ€ข 15:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Low Wages in Shipbuilding are Due to Not Working More' - Ulsan Mayor Kim Doo-gyeom's Fallacious Claims

Ulsan Mayor Kim Doo-gyeom claimed that low wages in the shipbuilding industry are partly due to domestic workers' reluctance to work, while advocating for a visa program that allows foreign workers to fill labor gaps.

Mar 12 โ€ข 06:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

โ€˜The shine has been taken offโ€™: Dubai faces existential threat as foreigners flee conflict

Dubai is grappling with a significant crisis as conflicts in the region cause foreign workers to flee, threatening its image as a haven of luxury and consumerism.

Mar 11 โ€ข 16:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น Il Giornale
National & Local

Hire even if the residence permit is about to expire

The Milan Tribunal has ruled that companies must no longer consider the expiration date of residence permits during hiring, highlighting discrimination issues faced by foreign workers.

Mar 10 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

Agencies: Train traffic between China and North Korea resumes after six years

Train services between China and North Korea have resumed after a six-year hiatus, initially allowing only foreign workers and students in North Korea to travel.

Mar 10 โ€ข 09:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Czechia Needs Foreigners. Otherwise, There Will Be a Shortage of One Hundred Thousand People Annually in Hospitals and Construction, Warns Rafaj

A Czech report warns that without an influx of foreign workers, the country faces a critical shortage of personnel in crucial sectors such as healthcare and construction.

Mar 9 โ€ข 07:34 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

Salvation for the Czech economy. Without foreigners, healthcare and social services would collapse

The article highlights the critical role of foreign workers in the Czech Republic's economy, particularly in manual labor sectors such as hospitality and healthcare.

Mar 8 โ€ข 17:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Prosecutors Drop Case of Human Exploitation at Novo Construction

Prosecutors in Denmark have decided to drop the case concerning alleged human exploitation involving foreign workers at Novo Nordisk's construction site in Kalundborg.

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"Companies No Longer Want Foreigners": Japan Torn Between Welcoming and Hostility Towards Immigration

Japan is experiencing a divide regarding its openness to immigration, as evidenced by a recent controversial initiative from a local governor to reward the identification of illegal foreign workers.

Mar 8 โ€ข 08:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Person Who Brings 'Light' to the Faces of Migrant Workers

Dohanna, a counselor for migrant workers in Korea, has dedicated 14 years to supporting foreign laborers through various challenges including wage disputes and legal issues.

Mar 7 โ€ข 22:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

Campinas goes from negative balance to 610 jobs for foreigners between 2020 and 2025

Campinas, Brazil, has seen a positive shift in employment for foreigners, with 610 new jobs created between 2020 and 2025, particularly in the services sector.

Mar 7 โ€ข 18:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

After drone attacks in Iraq, oil companies begin evacuating foreign staff, sending them to Kuwait

Oil companies have initiated the evacuation of foreign staff from Iraq following drone attacks, relocating them to Kuwait for safety reasons.

Mar 7 โ€ข 10:22 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Reward System for Reporting Illegal Employment of Foreigners Explained by Ibaraki Governor as Targeting 'Businesses'

The Ibaraki governor explained that the new reporting reward system for illegal employment of foreigners targets businesses that facilitate this issue, addressing concerns over potential human rights violations.

Mar 7 โ€ข 01:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

โ€˜Cripplingโ€™: Sechelt could lose 300 temporary foreign workers, mayor says

The mayor of Sechelt warns that the community could face serious consequences if it loses 300 temporary foreign workers due to federal restrictions.

Mar 7 โ€ข 00:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

The Brand of Dubai is Crumbling

A commentator argues that Dubai's reputation for safety, which has been central to its economic growth, is deteriorating due to rising threats and attacks.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Urgent Call for Swift Investigation into Labor Exploitation at Goheung Oyster Farm

Human rights organizations are urging a rapid investigation into labor exploitation cases involving foreign workers at an oyster farm in Goheung, South Korea, amid concerns of possible evidence destruction.

Mar 6 โ€ข 07:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
National & Local

Spain exceeds half a million foreign self-employed workers for the first time: 'It has not been easy at all'

Spain has reached a historic milestone of over half a million foreign self-employed workers, primarily driven by significant growth among foreign affiliates in recent years.

Mar 6 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Ron DeSantis won: a new measure in Florida affects migrant workers until January 2027

A new measure in Florida, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, will suspend the hiring of foreign workers under the H-1B visa program until January 5, 2027, impacting public universities in the state.

Mar 6 โ€ข 02:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Croatia on Serbia's list of unsafe countries, and Serbs among the largest foreign workers

The Serbian Ministry of Foreign Affairs has categorized Croatia as an orange risk country for travel due to recent security incidents, despite many Serbian workers residing there.

Mar 5 โ€ข 16:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Work permit does not always allow for the employment of foreigners

The article discusses the complexities and limitations surrounding work permits in Poland, specifically focusing on their implications for hiring foreigners.

Mar 5 โ€ข 04:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Outback mine recruits foreign workers, despite pay criticism

Glencore has announced the recruitment of nearly 30 foreign workers at Mount Isa Mines amidst ongoing negotiations for pay increases with domestic staff.

Mar 4 โ€ข 21:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

G. Nausฤ—da proposes immigration restrictions: foreign workers must leave Lithuania

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausฤ—da has proposed a new immigration policy that would restrict foreign workers to specific employers and limit their ability to settle in Lithuania permanently.

Mar 4 โ€ข 10:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

"Salary of 230,000 Won under CCTV Surveillance"... The 'Nightmare' of Foreign Workers in Oyster Farms Over Three Months

Foreign workers in a South Korean oyster farm faced exploitation, reportedly receiving a meager salary of 230,000 won while being subjected to severe working conditions and surveillance.

Mar 4 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

12 Workers Died in 14 Months at Daebul Industrial Complex... "The Death March Must Stop"

A foreign worker died at the Daebul National Industrial Complex in Jeollanam-do, leading to renewed criticism of safety practices in the region.

Mar 1 โ€ข 02:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
National & Local

Quebec company charged with hiring 21 unauthorized foreign workers

A Quebec company and its directors have been charged with hiring unauthorized foreign workers over a two-year span, following an investigation by the Canada Border Services Agency.

Feb 27 โ€ข 16:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Finland Attracts Top Talent with New Flat Tax Rate for High Earners

The Finnish government has introduced a new flat tax incentive to attract highly educated and high-earning foreigners to the country.

Feb 26 โ€ข 15:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Dennรญk N
National & Local

Czechia relies on Ukrainian muscles and Slovak brains

The article discusses the demographic shift in Czechia, highlighting the increasing numbers of foreign workers, notably from Slovakia and Ukraine, and the wage disparities between these groups.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

What to Pay Attention to When Hiring a Foreigner?

The article discusses considerations for hiring foreign workers in Poland, highlighting necessary precautions and legalities.

Feb 26 โ€ข 04:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The growth of employment in Finland has relied on foreigners throughout the 2020s, a collapse in Finnish employment

A report discusses how the growth in Finnish employment during the 2020s has predominantly depended on foreign workers, highlighting the challenges faced by Finnish employees.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฑ Haaretz
National & Local

Israel Imports Massive Numbers of Foreign Workers. A Visit to Ben Gurion Airport Reveals Our Future Image

The influx of foreign workers into Israel amidst ongoing conflicts is reshaping the workforce, particularly in agriculture and construction, as observed at Ben Gurion Airport.

Feb 24 โ€ข 11:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The Language Inspection Received About 60 Complaints in Two Months Regarding Foreigners Who Do Not Speak Lithuanian

Lithuania's Language Inspection reports receiving around 60 complaints in two months about service providers who do not speak Lithuanian, emphasizing the need for public involvement.

Feb 23 โ€ข 06:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
Crime & Justice

N.S. foreign worker โ€˜coercedโ€™ and โ€˜threatened,โ€™ Ontario man facing human trafficking charge

An Ontario man has been charged with human trafficking and extortion after a foreign worker in Nova Scotia was reportedly coerced into excessive labor and threatened.

Feb 20 โ€ข 15:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Discussion Begins at the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare on the Employment of Foreign Workers: Considering an 'Orderly Symbiotic Society'

The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare in Japan has commenced discussions on the employment of foreign workers, in line with the government's vision of creating an 'orderly symbiotic society' with foreigners, focusing on preventing illegal work and reviewing rules for employers.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
World

The Workers' Party Congress has begun in North Korea

North Korea's Workers' Party Congress has commenced with around 5,000 delegates discussing the future economic, military, and foreign policy direction of the country, including hints about its nuclear program and potential dialogues with the US and South Korea.

Feb 20 โ€ข 08:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Pregnant Woman Miscarriages While Fleeing Immigration Control... Human Rights Commission Says It's Human Rights Violation Without Employer's Consent

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea has ruled that immigration control against undocumented foreign workers without prior consent from their employers constitutes a violation of human rights, following a case where a pregnant worker miscarried during a raid.

Feb 20 โ€ข 03:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Altinget
National & Local

The government's wish to bring in foreign social and health care workers is causing concern in the election campaign

Denmark's government plans to invest a significant amount to recruit foreign social and health care workers due to a projected shortage in the coming decade, raising concerns about reliance on foreign labor.

Feb 19 โ€ข 00:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ RUV Frettir
National & Local

Waiting about nine months to obtain a work permit

An individual has been waiting for approximately nine months to receive their work permit in Iceland.

Feb 18 โ€ข 21:19 UTC

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