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🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

The West Bank, up against the wall: Illegal Palestinian workers face exploitation and danger

Palestinian workers are risking their lives by illegally crossing into Israel for work due to stringent permit restrictions and an economic crisis in the West Bank.

Mar 20 • 11:45 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Trump tried to silence the Voice of America radio station, but the court ordered journalists back to work

A federal judge ruled that the Trump administration's efforts to silence Voice of America were illegal, allowing over 1,000 journalists to return to their jobs.

Mar 19 • 14:17 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

USA, Voice of America Returns. A Judge Blocks the Dismantling of Maga: 1000 Return to Work

A federal judge has ruled that the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for Global Media, which oversees Voice of America, was illegal, allowing about 1000 employees to return to work.

Mar 19 • 06:55 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

This is how the tests of the anti-drone shield against attacks by illegal armed groups in Colombia will work

Colombian authorities will begin testing the National Anti-Drone Shield to enhance the military's defensive capabilities against drone attacks by criminal organizations.

Mar 16 • 14:52 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Landmark ruling by the Supreme Court: Employee dismissal due to retirement is illegal

The Supreme Court of Greece ruled that an employee cannot be dismissed solely due to retirement, affirming the rights of retirees who continue to work.

Mar 12 • 16:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

Over 50 worked illegally on protected object

Over 50 individuals without work permits were employed in the expansion of the Rya combined heat and power plant in Gothenburg, a protected facility, leading to an investigation for violations of immigration law.

Mar 12 • 11:38 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
🇩🇪 SZ
Crime & Justice

Three Arrests: Suspicion of Illegal Work – Customs Seizes Millions

German customs conducted a major operation against illegal work in Bavaria, resulting in three arrests and the seizure of assets worth approximately 2.5 million euros.

Mar 6 • 16:16 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

‘We achieved the safest border in history’: What new job did Trump give Kristi Noem?

Donald Trump thanks Kristi Noem for her work in reducing illegal immigration and announces her reassignment after the controversial deportation campaigns.

Mar 5 • 22:24 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Britain Tightens Asylum Policy, Will Withdraw Support from Illegally Employed

The UK government plans to tighten its asylum policies, targeting those who work illegally by withdrawing financial support.

Mar 5 • 20:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Is it illegal to work freelance alongside a job? What do the rules say?

The article discusses the legality of freelancing while being employed, clarifying that it is not outright illegal but subject to company policies and contractual obligations.

Mar 5 • 09:35 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

The reckless guide is not an isolated case: "Not paying taxes, not paying obligations"

A British man of Chinese descent has been banned from returning to Iceland for two years after illegally working as a tour guide without a permit.

Mar 4 • 18:05 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Crime & Justice

Unique Court Case: Recruited Polish Men from Soup Kitchen to Black Construction

A unique legal case in Sweden involves the conviction of a man for human trafficking after he recruited vulnerable men from a soup kitchen in Poland to exploit them for illegal construction work.

Mar 3 • 17:17 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

69 hours of work per week: feeling "exploited", undocumented employees occupy a Parisian hair salon

A group of undocumented workers occupied a Paris hair salon to protest against their working conditions, including excessive hours and illegal practices by their employer.

Mar 3 • 13:09 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

A Normal Day at Work...

Seasonal employees in a well-known tourist destination in Greece face potential exploitation and illegal working conditions despite an anonymous complaint to the Labor Inspection.

Mar 1 • 05:12 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Illegal immigrant arrested after showing up to Florida Border Patrol office for contract IT work

An illegal immigrant was arrested at a Florida Border Patrol office when it was discovered he was a tourist visa overstay while attempting to do IT contract work.

Feb 28 • 00:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

I will remove the deficiencies in the house construction. The opposition did not remove the Český Krumlov councilor Kozlová due to an alleged illegal construction

Českobudějovice councilor Kozlová remains in her position despite opposition claims of illegal construction work.

Feb 23 • 12:12 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sections 301 and 122: Here’s How Trump’s Plan B on Tariffs Could Work

Donald Trump is considering new powers to impose tariffs in response to a Supreme Court ruling that deemed previous tariffs illegal.

Feb 20 • 18:51 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
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: South Africa Is Sending in the Army to Fight Crime (Again). Does It Ever Work?

South Africa is deploying military troops alongside police to combat gang violence and illegal mining, a move met with mixed reactions from political entities and experts.

Feb 19 • 10:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Not Steel Fabrication, Instead... The Operator is Seen Making Children Work in the Video

A shocking truth has emerged following a devastating explosion in Bhivadi, Rajasthan, where illegal firecracker production was taking place under the guise of a steel fabrication unit.

Feb 18 • 10:48 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Police Suspects: Stolen Bicycles Sold at Oulu Work Training Center - Linked to Bike's Patrullen Case

Oulu police are investigating two employees of a work training center for their involvement in a case linked to the illegal handling of stolen bicycles.

Feb 11 • 07:15 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

41 candidates involved with illegal funds win; former losers also succeed, says Prime Minister "I will work hard"

41 candidates from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, linked to a slush fund scandal, were elected in the latest House of Representatives elections in Japan.

Feb 9 • 22:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
World

Trump meets with the president of Honduras and states they work together to combat drugs and illegal immigrants

Donald Trump met with Honduran President Nasry Asfura to discuss cooperation in combating drug cartels and illegal immigration.

Feb 8 • 03:51 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Labor inspectorate found no violations in national broadcaster

The Labor Inspectorate conducted a thorough investigation and concluded that there were no signs of illegal or undeclared work by the national broadcaster, LRT, following the review of documents and data collected during the inspection.

Feb 7 • 05:27 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

Labor exploitation in bakeries of Palencia: five arrested for having 12 migrants in endless workdays and extreme heat

The National Police dismantled a gang that exploited 12 migrants, forcing them to work up to 17 hours daily under extreme heat and unhygienic conditions, arresting five individuals in the process.

Feb 6 • 11:06 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

LAT: There are no signs of administrative offenses in the activities of Vytautas Jasutis regarding illegal work

The LAT reported on a case questioning the legal relationship of work and service provision involving Vytautas Jasutis, who was penalized for illegal work despite not formalizing contracts with individuals serving as hosts during the European Figure Skating Championships.

Feb 5 • 17:43 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Crime & Justice

President of the Lithuanian Skating Federation acquitted – no illegal work found

The Lithuanian Skating Federation's president was acquitted of charges related to illegal work, as the court found no evidence of wrongdoing regarding employment contracts during the European Figure Skating Championships.

Feb 5 • 14:25 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

The state has tightened control over fictitious entrepreneurs and expects millions more from it

The government has implemented stricter regulations on assessing dependent work to combat fictitious entrepreneurship and increase penalties for illegal work, aiming to enhance revenue.

Feb 5 • 08:46 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
Crime & Justice

Ministers: new amendments to combat smuggling with balloons are being prepared

Lithuanian Minister V. Kondratovičius announced upcoming amendments aimed at simplifying law enforcement work and enhancing the identification of illegal enrichment and crime prevention.

Feb 5 • 06:48 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
World

Spain legalizes over half a million migrants

The Spanish government's decision to grant residence and work permits to at least half a million illegal migrants has been met with both jubilation and sharp criticism, following pressure from the left-wing Podemos party on Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.

Feb 2 • 12:31 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

The state finally pays million-euro compensation to the entrepreneur it illegally prohibited from working?

Croatian authorities have been given ten days to negotiate with entrepreneur Boško Cabunac, whose illegal work ban by customs cost him nearly two million euros, as a potential compensation agreement looms.

Jan 15 • 16:00 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Crime & Justice

A businessman questions whether Jordi Pujol Ferrusola acted as an intermediary in operations for which he was paid

A businessman involved in payments to Jordi Pujol Ferrusola has challenged the legitimacy of his role as an intermediary in economic operations for which he received commissions considered illegal by prosecutors, although others defend that he did perform the work.

Jan 14 • 15:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

New judicial setback for anti-A69 activists, construction continues

Opponents of the A69 construction faced a legal defeat as the Toulouse court ruled against their request to halt the work, which they claimed encroached on illegal land.

Jan 12 • 16:28 UTC
🇩🇪 taz
Crime & Justice

Prevention Work Before New Year's Eve: How to Use Firecrackers

Street workers and firefighters are educating youth about the dangers of illegal firecrackers while also promoting mutual understanding.

Dec 31 • 08:00 UTC

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