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🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Today begins the strike of air traffic controllers across the country: it will affect all airports and will last five days

Air traffic controllers in Argentina are commencing a five-day strike across all airports in response to demands for better salaries.

Feb 26 • 12:24 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Transparency of salaries is coming to companies

The article discusses the introduction of salary transparency in Polish companies, emphasizing a new trend towards openness in wage structures.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

It is clear who paid the highest salaries in January: among the largest employers and the GMP service

In January 2026, the GMP service had approximately 2,770 employees, while Danske Bank's Lithuanian branch and Energijos skirstymo operatorius saw significant increases in median salaries.

Feb 26 • 06:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Centrão wants to avoid voting on a project that regulates additional payments if the government does not get involved in the debate

Centrão is seeking to postpone the discussion in Congress on regulating extra payments and inflated salaries, conditioning any debate on the direct involvement of President Lula's government.

Feb 26 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

From Ornament to Cow Bell

The article discusses how certain elite public servants in Brazil manipulate the Constitution to unlawfully increase their salaries through various forms of financial 'ornaments.'

Feb 26 • 01:10 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

The bankers of the Ibex raise their salaries by 12% since the rate hike: Botín, Torres, Oliu and company earned 55 million euros last year

Spain's top bankers have seen salary increases due to record profits from major banks, driven by a rise in interest rates.

Feb 25 • 21:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT defends voting in the Chamber on a project that regulates extra payments and high salaries

The Brazilian Workers' Party (PT) plans to request the Chamber of Deputies to vote on a bill regulating high salaries and additional payments amid a Supreme Court push for legislative regulation.

Feb 25 • 19:07 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Two key union allies of Kicillof strike against Milei, whom they blame for low salaries in Buenos Aires

Two major unions in Buenos Aires are protesting against President Javier Milei, blaming his government for the province's inability to improve salaries.

Feb 25 • 18:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

5 of the most unbelievable 'additional perks' of Brazilian civil service

The Brazilian Supreme Court is set to decide whether to uphold a suspension on extra salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling, affecting a minority of civil servants with inflated paychecks.

Feb 25 • 18:05 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Ana Botín's salary increased by 2.5% in 2025, reaching 14.78 million euros

Ana Botín of Banco Santander has received a 2.5% salary increase for 2025, totaling 14.78 million euros, linked to the achievement of performance goals.

Feb 25 • 17:21 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

John Obi Mikel reveals hidden financial secrets about the lives of football players

Former Chelsea star John Obi Mikel discusses the financial pressures faced by professional footballers, particularly regarding family support and the management of substantial salaries.

Feb 25 • 16:50 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

News Overview: These are the News of the Day

Today's news highlights from Munich include discussions on local government salaries, housing plans, tourism, and voter turnout ahead of upcoming elections.

Feb 25 • 16:23 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Good news for minimum wage earners: a further increase is promised

The Lithuanian Government is planning to increase the minimum wage to address the rising cost of living and support wage growth amid concerns from the business sector.

Feb 25 • 15:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Uncertainty about the future of one of the country's leading dairy companies: it accumulates rejected checks for $13.6 billion and its 3 plants are paralyzed

Lácteos Verónica, a major dairy company in Argentina, faces critical challenges as its operations have come to a halt, resulting in substantial debt and unpaid salaries for employees.

Feb 25 • 11:42 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Ideflor-Bio opens positions with salaries of up to R$ 2,186 in Pará

The Instituto de Desenvolvimento Florestal e da Biodiversidade do Estado do Pará (Ideflor-Bio) has announced a new recruitment process offering 14 immediate positions with salaries ranging from R$ 1,337.05 to R$ 2,186.87.

Feb 25 • 11:38 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'A Crisis is Coming for Salaries in Bihar', Says Bhai Virendra

RJD leader Bhai Virendra warns that a crisis may soon impact the salaries of salaried employees in Bihar.

Feb 25 • 10:22 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Local Election: What the Mayor and City Councillors in Munich Earn

The article discusses the salaries of key political figures in Munich ahead of the upcoming local election, highlighting whether they are attractive enough to draw engaged individuals into public service.

Feb 25 • 09:57 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Job in this bank will fetch a salary of 50 lakh rupees, notification released for 116 positions

Candidates wishing to build a career in banking have an excellent opportunity as the State Bank of India has invited applications for Specialist Officer positions, offering substantial salaries and various roles.

Feb 25 • 09:20 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Pernambuco opens selection with 387 job vacancies at UPE and salaries up to R$ 12,3 thousand

The government of Pernambuco has announced a simplified selection process for 387 job vacancies at the University of Pernambuco's hospital complex, offering salaries ranging from R$ 1,621 to R$ 12,366.

Feb 25 • 09:01 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Employees of this company earned almost 10 thousand euros in hand salary in January: what business is it engaged in?

Transocean Lithuania, a representative of the Japanese shipping company Ocean Network Express, reported an average pre-tax salary of 15,900 euros for its employees in January, translating to about 9,600 euros after taxes.

Feb 25 • 08:16 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

UPE opens simplified selection for doctors with salaries of R$ 12,300; learn how to apply

The University of Pernambuco has announced a hiring process for doctors with a salary of R$ 12,300, with online applications opening on January 25th.

Feb 25 • 08:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Up to R$ 140 thousand: magistrates punished for accusations involving sexual crimes receive amounts boosted with perks

Magistrates punished with mandatory retirement due to serious offenses continue to receive salaries that exceed the constitutional ceiling due to additional perks and allowances.

Feb 25 • 05:00 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Less taxes on paychecks for contract renewals, night shifts, and holidays: the 2026 tax updates

The 2026 Italian tax overhaul introduces reductions on employee salaries under certain conditions, particularly benefiting those working night shifts and on holidays.

Feb 25 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

The Spanish village with just over 100 inhabitants ideal for living near Madrid without the hustle of the city

A flight attendant from Emirates discusses the benefits of working for the airline, including the lack of rent expenses.

Feb 25 • 02:19 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

By March, a roadmap is expected not only to change sectoral salaries but also to improve conditions by sector

By March, Ecuador's Ministry of Labor plans to establish guidelines to update sectoral minimum wages and improve working conditions across various sectors.

Feb 24 • 21:15 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

How much do commerce employees earn in March 2026

Commerce workers in Argentina received fixed contributions to their salaries in March 2026 as part of a collective agreement between unions and employers.

Feb 24 • 20:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

State courts spend 67% of their budget on staff, and expenses grow faster than revenue

State judicial institutions in Brazil allocated over R$ 62.5 billion for salaries in 2024, which accounts for 67% of their total budgets.

Feb 24 • 18:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

How much does a judge earn? Check the salaries of magistrates in RN

Judges in the Rio Grande do Norte state of Brazil reported gross earnings exceeding R$100,000, surpassing the constitutional salary ceiling.

Feb 24 • 18:20 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
National & Local

12,000 Ikea employees will not receive their salaries

12,000 Ikea employees in Sweden will not receive their salaries on payday due to a payroll system error.

Feb 24 • 17:30 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

The most educated women, but penalized in work. Salaries 25% lower and pensions 44% lower

Despite being more educated, women in Italy continue to face significant wage disparities in the workplace, with salaries averaging 25% lower than men's and pensions 44% less.

Feb 24 • 14:32 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Tocantins government opens selection process to hire specialist doctors with salaries up to R$ 22,500

The Tocantins government in Brazil has initiated a selection process to hire specialist doctors for its healthcare facilities, offering salaries ranging from R$ 7,500 to R$ 22,500 based on work hours.

Feb 24 • 13:32 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

If I resign, do I also receive the fourteenth salary in Ecuador?

Workers in Ecuador are eager for additional yearly bonuses, specifically the thirteenth and fourteenth salaries, which are distributed at different times throughout the year.

Feb 24 • 12:21 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

How to become an AI engineer, where vacancies are booming on LinkedIn!

The article discusses the growing demand for AI engineers in India, particularly highlighted on platforms like LinkedIn, emphasizing the lucrative salaries and career opportunities in this field.

Feb 24 • 11:36 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Sodra calculated who received the biggest salary increases and who must only envy

Lithuania's average salary increased by 8.2% over the past year, influenced by a rise in minimum wage and varying growth rates across different economic sectors.

Feb 24 • 10:15 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Lagarde, golden salary in defiance of ECB rules

Christine Lagarde is facing criticism for receiving a dual salary package that exceeds ECB regulations while calling for moderation in salaries.

Feb 24 • 06:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Up to 2500 euros net per month: the best-paying manual jobs after short training

A report reveals that numerous manual professions accessible after short vocational training can offer salaries reaching up to 2500 euros net monthly, challenging the notion that only long studies guarantee high incomes.

Feb 24 • 05:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

STF is likely to confirm Dino's ruling on salary perks to clean image

The Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) is expected to uphold a ruling by Minister Flávio Dino that suspends additional perks on public servant salaries, amid concerns about the method used for the decision.

Feb 24 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New York vs. California: what is the minimum wage for a migrant working 8 hours a day in February and March 2026

The article discusses the minimum wage differences for migrants working in New York and California comparing their salaries during February and March 2026.

Feb 24 • 01:09 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Alberta to boost doctor spending by 22% as detail of upcoming budget shared

The Alberta government plans to increase physician spending by over 20% in its 2026 budget, allocating $7.7 billion mainly for salaries and recruitment.

Feb 23 • 21:51 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The siege on super salaries is part of the adjustment in the justice system

The suspension of indemnity payments without legal provisions in the public service addresses excessive payments within Brazil's judicial system, which are estimated at R$ 20 billion annually.

Feb 23 • 21:31 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Learn when you can take time off work without pay deduction

The article discusses circumstances under which workers in Brazil can take time off work without having their salaries deducted, including legal provisions and personal situations.

Feb 23 • 19:42 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

Chad: Will striking teachers of February receive their full salary?

The Chad government has decided to cut salaries for striking teachers, leading to ongoing tensions between the government and the teachers' union.

Feb 23 • 17:54 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Sanremo 2026: from Carlo Conti to Laura Pausini, the salaries of all the Festival's hosts

As the Sanremo Festival approaches, expectations rise regarding the hosts and performers, particularly focusing on the anticipated salaries of the presenters, including Carlo Conti and Laura Pausini.

Feb 23 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Here the government is giving jobs to cow herders... This will be the salary!

The Rajasthan government has launched the 'Gaon Gwala Yojana', appointing cow herders and providing them with salaries as part of a strategy to revive ancient traditions.

Feb 23 • 13:41 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Norway seeks Spanish-speaking workers: salaries up to 5,000 euros a month without needing to know the local language

Norway has reopened job opportunities aimed at Spanish speakers, offering salaries that can reach 5,000 euros per month in various sectors.

Feb 23 • 07:01 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

EPFO has given good news... this facility for higher pension has been reinstated!

The Employees' Provident Fund Organization (EPFO) has reinstated the facility for higher pension contributions based on actual salaries, allowing certain employees to choose more pension contributions again.

Feb 23 • 06:22 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Super salaries and perks need to come to an end

The article discusses the issue of exorbitant salaries and illegal perks received by some federal employees in Brazil, highlighting a broader problem of mismanagement of public money.

Feb 23 • 01:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

One by one: when the air traffic controller strikes will affect flights starting this Thursday

Air traffic controllers in Argentina are set to strike, impacting flights nationwide due to labor disputes regarding salaries and working conditions.

Feb 22 • 22:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Impact on purchasing power: In eight years, a formal private employee lost 16 salaries and a public employee, 21

A report reveals that formal private employees in Argentina have lost 16 monthly salaries and public employees 21 due to rising inflation over the past eight years.

Feb 22 • 21:46 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

With salaries of up to R$ 21,000 and nearly 70 vacancies, Lagoa da Prata City Hall opens a public competition

The Lagoa da Prata City Hall announced a public competition offering 67 job vacancies across various education levels with salaries reaching over R$ 21,000.

Feb 22 • 19:48 UTC

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