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🇮🇹 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 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 09:41 UTC
🇨🇿 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 • 07:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.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 • 17:52 UTC
🇩🇰 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 • 08:14 UTC
🇫🇷 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 • 08:00 UTC
🇧🇷 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 • 18:48 UTC
🇮🇳 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 • 10:22 UTC
🇯🇵 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 • 01:30 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

‘Crippling’: 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 • 00:39 UTC
🇳🇴 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 • 07:59 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 07:48 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
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 • 04:30 UTC
🇦🇷 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 • 02:09 UTC
🇭🇷 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 • 16:10 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 04:00 UTC
🇦🇺 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 • 21:07 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

G. Nausėda proposes immigration restrictions: foreign workers must leave Lithuania

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda 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 • 10:23 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 08:15 UTC
🇨🇦 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 • 16:59 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 15:08 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník 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 • 11:53 UTC
🇵🇱 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 • 04:20 UTC
🇫🇮 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 • 03:58 UTC
🇮🇱 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 • 11:46 UTC
🇱🇹 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 • 06:32 UTC
🇯🇵 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 • 08:53 UTC
🇰🇷 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 • 03:27 UTC
🇮🇸 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 • 21:19 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

"Pure Fraud" - MTV: New Minister Wille Rydman Plans to Address Foreign Caregivers' Language Skills

Finland's new Minister of Social Affairs and Health, Wille Rydman, intends to tackle the language proficiency of foreign caregivers, citing patient safety concerns.

Feb 18 • 18:36 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Caregivers, domestic workers, babysitters: today is the last click day, here's how to send the request

Today, Italy's click day for the Decreto Flussi allows employers to apply for permits to hire foreign caregivers and domestic workers.

Feb 18 • 10:49 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Farmer Søren is tired of politicians complaining about the internship scheme: 'I would love to have such a politician here to show how we do it'

Farmer Søren expresses frustration over politicians' criticism of the internship scheme, asserting its benefits for agriculture and inviting politicians to learn firsthand.

Feb 16 • 06:03 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Exile Act: the bill that seeks to eliminate H1-B work visas granted to migrants in the U.S.

A new bill in the U.S. aims to eliminate the H1-B work visa program used by companies to hire foreign workers for specialty occupations.

Feb 14 • 14:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Half of Spain's economic growth in the last three years is explained by foreign workers

A study reveals that nearly half of Spain's economic growth over the past three years can be attributed to foreign workers contributing to the labor market.

Feb 12 • 16:51 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Minister of Labor Kim Young-hoon sends letter of apology to the family of deceased migrant worker Sok Heng: "I will remember Sok Heng's name"

Minister Kim Young-hoon assured the family of Sok Heng, a Cambodian migrant worker who tragically died in a greenhouse, that he would strive to improve labor conditions for foreign workers in South Korea.

Feb 12 • 10:34 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Companies Lack Workers and Bring Them in from the Philippines. Each Costs 85 Thousand

Czech companies are resorting to hiring workers from the Philippines due to local labor shortages, with each imported worker costing around 85,000 CZK.

Feb 12 • 07:40 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta pauses health-care coverage change for some international work permit holders

The Alberta government has temporarily halted a policy that would cut health coverage for certain temporary foreign workers, following public and employer concerns.

Feb 10 • 17:44 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

New Gastarbeiters Will Rise. Havlíček is Looking for Workforce

The article discusses the search for new foreign laborers by Czech officials as the country faces labor shortages.

Feb 10 • 16:30 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Malaysia plans direct hiring of foreign workers

The Malaysian government is launching a digital platform for direct hiring of foreign workers to eliminate reliance on recruitment agents.

Feb 10 • 11:09 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Standards for Changing Workplace for Foreign Workers Revised, but Controversy Over 'Sabotage' Penalties

The South Korean government plans to revise the criteria for foreign workers changing jobs but faces criticism due to potential penalties for 'sabotage'.

Feb 10 • 11:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Altinget
National & Local

The government will spend a quarter of a billion on foreign caregivers

The Danish government plans to invest a quarter of a billion kroner to recruit a few hundred caregivers from India and the Philippines by 2029.

Feb 9 • 06:20 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Immigration and the Employment of Spaniards

The article discusses the complex relationship between immigration and the employment of Spaniards, highlighting that a significant portion of new job creation in Spain is by foreign workers and that Spaniards are moving towards higher-value occupations.

Feb 8 • 04:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Analyst: There is very little room for increasing Croatian salaries

Economic analyst Predrag Bejaković highlights the ongoing challenges in the Croatian labor market, particularly in finding seasonal workers ahead of the tourist season.

Feb 7 • 19:38 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Foreign workers are 'essential' and support care and construction fields, even in rural areas

This article highlights the critical role of foreign workers in Japan's care and construction sectors, particularly focusing on a Vietnamese caregiver contributing significantly at a nursing home in Shimonoseki.

Feb 6 • 22:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Foreign workers must know the basics of Croatian after a year

Foreign workers staying in Croatia for at least a year will be required to pass a basic Croatian language test according to proposed amendments to the Law on Foreigners.

Feb 6 • 10:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

"Subsidies for Employing Foreigners" Misinformation on Social Media Affects Political Parties' Appeals

False information circulating on social media regarding government subsidies for employing foreigners is influencing public opinion and political party appeals amid debates on foreign worker policies in the election.

Feb 5 • 21:30 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

New requirement for foreign workers: They will have to learn the Croatian language

Foreign workers in Croatia must learn Croatian to extend their work permits, as mandated by new government legislation to align with EU regulations.

Feb 5 • 10:51 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Government: Foreign workers will have to learn Croatian if they want to extend their permit

The Croatian government has proposed amendments to the Foreigners Act that will require foreign workers to learn the Croatian language as a condition for extending their work permits, while facilitating easier employer changes.

Feb 5 • 10:51 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Record number of foreign workers, critical raw materials and outflow of ESG capital

A record number of foreign workers in Poland has increased by 96,000 in 2025 despite a decline in employment in the corporate sector and rising unemployment.

Feb 5 • 06:00 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Foreigners Filling Gaps in the Labor Market. A New Record Has Been Set

By the end of 2025, nearly 1.29 million foreigners were legally employed in Poland, marking an 8% increase from the previous year despite a rise in the unemployment rate.

Feb 5 • 03:05 UTC

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