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National & Local

Most Prague taxi drivers are foreigners, mandatory Czech may raise prices

A majority of taxi drivers in Prague are foreigners, and a new requirement for mandatory Czech language skills could lead to increased fares.

Feb 27 β€’ 17:30 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The concern behind Florida's decision on driver's licenses and the requirement for English

Florida has implemented a new rule requiring all driving tests to be conducted in English, raising concerns about accessibility for non-English speakers.

Feb 25 β€’ 09:56 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» LSM
National & Local

The State of First-Graders' Knowledge of the Latvian Language Varies. How Strictly Do Kindergartens Adhere to the Requirement to Work in Latvian

The article discusses variations in first-graders' knowledge of the Latvian language and how strictly kindergartens enforce language education standards.

Feb 20 β€’ 04:32 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

The Government of Illa makes Catalan a mandatory requirement for immigrants renewing their residency

The Catalan government has mandated that immigrants renewing their residency must study Catalan as a requirement for their permit renewal.

Feb 19 β€’ 13:31 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

A new requirement for foreigners sparked passions: "And now you speak Lithuanian, understood?"

A new mandate requiring foreigners to provide services in Lithuanian has caused various complications and sparked public debate in Lithuania.

Feb 18 β€’ 17:11 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

Kalev Stoicescu: the language requirement does not exempt from military service

Kalev Stoicescu argues that establishing a language requirement for military service does not actually exempt individuals from serving in the Estonian Defense Forces.

Feb 16 β€’ 07:15 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
National & Local

If you want to hire Black people, don’t require them to speak fluent English

The article discusses the unnecessary requirement of fluent English in Brazilian corporate job postings, which disproportionately impacts Black candidates and reinforces socio-economic disparities.

Feb 15 β€’ 01:00 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ ERR
National & Local

The Defense Committee is Firm on the Requirement of Estonian Language for Conscripts

The Estonian Defense Committee is advancing a requirement for conscripts to have a B1-level proficiency in the Estonian language, with mandatory language courses provided by the state for those lacking proficiency.

Feb 11 β€’ 19:01 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Driver's License in Florida: Passed the Exam in Spanish, They Made Her Retake It in English, but a Detail Saved Her

A woman in Florida who initially passed her driving test in Spanish was told she had to retake it in English, but a transitional provision allowed her to forgo the requirement.

Feb 10 β€’ 22:13 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

It is official: the I-765 requirement that many migrants are unaware of in the U.S. and causes automatic delays in their EAD

USCIS advises migrants not to overlook a key language requirement when processing their Employment Authorization Document (EAD).

Feb 7 β€’ 00:26 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 10:40 UTC
πŸ‡­πŸ‡· 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 β€’ 10:51 UTC

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