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๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Workers decry Whirlpoolโ€™s job cuts amid offshoring, praise of Trumpโ€™s tariffs

Workers at Whirlpool are protesting job cuts in Iowa while the company increases production in Mexico, despite support for Trump's tariffs.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Seznam Zprรกvy
National & Local

The Ministry of the Environment wants to lay off employees from the hydrometeorological institute

The Czech Ministry of the Environment plans to reduce staff at the hydrometeorological institute, indicating potential budget constraints.

Feb 26 โ€ข 10:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Ocado to cut 1,000 jobs in ยฃ150m cost-saving drive

Ocado announces a reduction of 1,000 jobs as part of a ยฃ150 million cost-saving strategy, primarily affecting its UK operations.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Revitalization Centers and KEHA Center to Reduce Workforce

The KEHA Center and revitalization centers in Finland are initiating nationwide layoffs due to budget constraints, potentially affecting up to 296 jobs.

Feb 26 โ€ข 08:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

WPP to merge ad agencies and cut jobs in radical shake-up to counter AI threat

WPP is planning a significant reorganization, including merging its ad agencies and cutting jobs, to adapt to the challenges posed by AI in the advertising industry.

Feb 26 โ€ข 07:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

HS: Nokia begins to reduce jobs in Finland

Nokia announced on Wednesday that it will cut up to 156 jobs in Finland, particularly in its mobile network business.

Feb 26 โ€ข 06:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

HS: Nokia to reduce jobs in Finland

Nokia is set to reduce up to 156 jobs in Finland as it initiates change negotiations to streamline its operations in response to market needs and advancements in AI.

Feb 26 โ€ข 01:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Majority of jobs to go at popular soft drink firm in huge blow to staff

A majority of jobs are at risk at Fentimans following its acquisition by AG Barr, with proposals for 37 job cuts that could shut down the Northumberland site.

Feb 25 โ€ข 21:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Protest Against Job Cuts: 'We Are the Future of the Railway'

IT employees of Deutsche Bahn protest against job cuts, warning that layoff plans could negatively impact passenger services.

Feb 25 โ€ข 16:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Punch
National & Local

Man Utd financial results show profit increase after job cuts

Manchester United reports a significant profit increase due to job cuts and operational changes under CEO Omar Berrada.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Romania will eliminate 10% of public sector jobs

Romanian Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan has announced plans to cut 10% of public sector jobs in order to reduce the national budget deficit.

Feb 25 โ€ข 15:33 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Finnish Sugar to Reduce Operations - 40 Jobs at Risk

Finnish Sugar Company plans to initiate change negotiations affecting 112 employees at its Porkkala factory, putting 40 permanent jobs at risk.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:25 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Trump's tariffs hit luxury car manufacturer hard

Aston Martin is laying off a fifth of its workforce due to increasing losses attributed to global tariffs and declining demand in key markets.

Feb 25 โ€ข 13:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป LSM
National & Local

Romania will eliminate 10% of public sector jobs

Romania's Prime Minister has proposed cutting 10% of public sector jobs, affecting approximately 13,000 employees by 2027.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Survey: Companies Plan to Cut More Jobs Despite Improved Economic Conditions

Despite positive economic signals, companies in Germany are increasingly planning job cuts, as indicated by a recent survey by the Ifo Institute in Munich.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

"The world has changed": the giant SEB facing the challenge of recovering from its descent into hell

The global leader in small appliances, SEB, has seen a 25% drop in its operational results and is now focusing on accelerating new product launches while saving โ‚ฌ200 million by the end of 2027, leading to the elimination of 2100 jobs mainly in Germany and France.

Feb 25 โ€ข 12:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Aston Martin to Cut Up to a Fifth of Jobs Due to Tariffs and Weak Demand in China

Aston Martin plans to lay off up to 20% of its workforce in response to tariffs and declining demand in the Chinese market.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Aston Martin to cut 20% of workforce in effort to save ยฃ40m

Aston Martin is cutting 20% of its workforce to save ยฃ40 million after reporting significant financial losses.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Aston Martin to axe hundreds of jobs as luxury carmaker looks to save ยฃ40million

Aston Martin plans to reduce its workforce by up to 20% in an effort to save ยฃ40 million amid significant financial losses.

Feb 25 โ€ข 09:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

WiseTech to slash 2,000 jobs as AI ends era of 'manually writing code'

WiseTech Global is set to cut 2,000 jobs due to shifts in the software logistics industry driven by advancements in artificial intelligence.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

Seb plans to cut 2,100 jobs worldwide, including 500 in France to "restore profitability"

Seb is planning to cut up to 2,100 jobs globally, with potentially 500 job losses in France, as part of a cost-saving strategy to restore profitability amidst competition.

Feb 25 โ€ข 07:08 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

Telefรณnica will pay 1.2 billion in compensation to former employees this year

Telefรณnica is set to disburse approximately 1.2 billion euros in compensation to former employees in 2023 amid ongoing negotiations to avoid forced layoffs.

Feb 25 โ€ข 00:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Bank fires 47 employees in new cut after merger

AL Sydbank is set to cut 47 jobs and significantly alter employment conditions for an additional 20 employees following a merger with Sydbank, Arbejdernes Landsbank, and Vestjysk Bank.

Feb 24 โ€ข 22:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

AI Has Arrived in the Company, the Whole Team Went... The Founder Describes the Most Painful Phase of His Career

The founder of a startup shares the emotional toll of downsizing his team from 14 to 5 due to the impact of artificial intelligence on work processes.

Feb 23 โ€ข 04:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

The government's new tightening hits the poorest: 'Working only makes sense for charity'

A man from Jyvรคskylรค ceased his part-time job due to government cuts making it unprofitable, leaving him with a drastically reduced income.

Feb 21 โ€ข 14:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
National & Local

Telia scales back in Finland: layoffs affect hundreds of positions

Telia has completed negotiations for a reorganization of its Finnish unit, resulting in significant job cuts but also the creation of new positions under a new strategy.

Feb 21 โ€ข 12:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Smokejumper and union leader aims to win in Montana by focusing on workers

Sam Forstag, a smokejumper and union leader, is advocating for the rights of Forest Service workers in Montana following significant job cuts.

Feb 20 โ€ข 13:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Economy: What the Job Cuts at Linde Mean for Pullach

The announced job cuts at Linde have created uncertainty in Pullach, with hundreds of jobs at risk and local workers expressing frustration towards government policies.

Feb 20 โ€ข 10:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Almost every second job: A radical cure for the freight sector of the railway

The German railway's freight division, DB Cargo, is undergoing significant cuts, with approximately 6,000 of its 14,000 jobs being eliminated as part of a restructuring plan aimed at saving one billion euros.

Feb 19 โ€ข 16:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

End of Telia's restructuring negotiations โ€“ Net reduction of 168 jobs

Telia announced a net reduction of 168 jobs in its Finnish operations following restructuring negotiations that began in January.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Telia's Change Negotiations Conclude: 168 Positions End

Telia Finland's change negotiations have concluded, resulting in the termination of 251 positions and the creation of 83 new ones as part of an organizational restructuring strategy.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:35 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Deutsche Bahn: DB Cargo cuts nearly every second job

The new head of the troubled rail freight division DB Cargo believes that significant job cuts are necessary for the company's survival and profitability.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Online trade: Otto plans to cut nearly 460 full-time positions

The German online retailer Otto is planning to eliminate nearly 460 full-time positions, primarily in Hamburg, as part of a restructuring effort to simplify internal processes and reduce costs.

Feb 19 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Good Morning Britain star reveals show future after ITV cuts 'quiet couple of months'

A star from Good Morning Britain discusses the uncertainties surrounding the show's future following significant job cuts at ITV.

Feb 19 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Retailers in the UK plan to cut staff hours and jobs amid rising employment costs

UK retailers are set to reduce staff hours and jobs due to increased employment costs and a negative economic outlook.

Feb 19 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Because the federal government is cutting: Deutsche Welle has to save 21 million

Deutsche Welle faces a significant budget cut from the German government, requiring savings of 21 million euros, resulting in job losses and reductions in service offerings.

Feb 18 โ€ข 18:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Is Highguard about to go the way of Concord? Things not looking good for hero shooter

Highguard, a hero shooter from Wildlight Entertainment, faces a grim future after significant job cuts following a disappointing launch.

Feb 17 โ€ข 12:41 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Consequences of Job Cuts: Marburg Capitalists

Three pharmaceutical companies in Marburg are cutting hundreds of jobs, though it may not negatively impact the city's finances.

Feb 17 โ€ข 08:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

Business Ticker: German Industry Cuts More Than 120,000 Jobs

The German industry has seen a significant job reduction, with over 120,000 positions cut amid economic struggles in 2025.

Feb 17 โ€ข 07:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Global Big Tech Workers Being Laid Off Due to AI โ€“ January Job Cuts Ten Times Higher than Last Year

The rise of AI technologies is leading to significant layoffs among Big Tech workers, with January 2023 witnessing ten times more job cuts than the same period last year.

Feb 17 โ€ข 02:39 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Protestant Church: Cutbacks Announced for Protestant Media

The Protestant Church in Bavaria has announced significant funding cuts to their media organization, affecting many employees and raising concerns about the future of key publications.

Feb 16 โ€ข 13:43 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Sky News
National & Local

'Despondent, even mutinous' mood at UK's foreign office as government plans cuts

The UK Foreign Office faces significant internal discontent as a new restructuring plan threatens 2,000 job losses amid a backdrop of global uncertainty.

Feb 16 โ€ข 00:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
World

The bleeding of the humanitarian sector eliminates tens of thousands of jobs and leaves millions without aid

The humanitarian sector is experiencing a crisis that has led to massive job losses and a significant reduction in aid for millions.

Feb 15 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Job Cuts and Losses Accelerate Will Lewis's Departure

Will Lewis, CEO of The Washington Post, resigned unexpectedly after significant layoffs, following internal dissatisfaction over his public appearance during the cuts.

Feb 13 โ€ข 19:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด NRK
National & Local

High metal prices gave Hydro a boost

Norwegian company Norsk Hydro reported a fourth-quarter operating profit of 5.6 billion kroner, buoyed by high metal prices and production records, though it continues a workforce reduction plan into 2026.

Feb 13 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡จ El Universo (ES)
National & Local

CBS News considers job cuts to strengthen its video transmission strategy and increase audience

CBS News is contemplating job cuts affecting up to 15% of its workforce as part of a strategy to focus on video streaming and increase viewership.

Feb 13 โ€ข 00:20 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The labor negotiations in the Kainuu welfare area have ended - 46 jobs at risk

Labor negotiations affecting all employees in the Kainuu welfare area have concluded, with up to 46 positions threatened due to cost-saving measures.

Feb 12 โ€ข 14:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Beer giant to reduce thousands of jobs

Dutch brewing giant Heineken plans to cut between 5,000 and 6,000 jobs over the next two years as part of a cost-saving initiative.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:45 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

The US labor market surprised. After this data, the Fed may halt cuts

The recent US labor market data reveals surprising job growth and a decrease in unemployment, leading to speculation about the Federal Reserve's next steps on interest rates.

Feb 11 โ€ข 15:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Heineken will cut 6,000 jobs due to weak global beer demand

Heineken announced a reduction of up to 6,000 jobs globally due to weak beer demand and lowered its profit growth expectations for 2026.

Feb 11 โ€ข 13:58 UTC

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