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๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Strikes paralyze public transport in Hamburg

A 24-hour strike organized by the German union "Verdi" has halted metro services and severely restricted bus operations in Hamburg.

Mar 21 โ€ข 14:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Paรญs
Life & Tech

The 'Shitification' of the Internet: What Can We Do to Avoid Navigating in a Garbage Dump

The article discusses the deterioration of internet services, termed 'shitification', and criticizes the legislative environment in Europe that enables the proliferation of poor-quality online content.

Mar 20 โ€ข 04:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Strike in Munich Begins โ€“ These Buses and Subways Are Still Running

A strike organized by the Verdi union in Munich has begun, affecting local public transportation, although some services remain operational.

Mar 18 โ€ข 10:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท Folha (PT)
National & Local

Injection of union resources into the Post Office may be postponed until 2027, says management minister

The Brazilian government is likely to delay injecting funds into the ailing postal service, Correios, until at least 2027, according to Management Minister Esther Dweck.

Mar 17 โ€ข 23:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

App motorcyclists protest against bill regulating category in Rio Branco

App motorcyclists in Rio Branco protested against a bill that regulates private motorcycle transport services during a demonstration organized by the union representing these drivers.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Multi-day Warning Strike Paralyzes Dachau Bus Services

Bus services in Dachau are severely disrupted due to a multi-day warning strike called by the Verdi union affecting local drivers.

Mar 17 โ€ข 14:05 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ด VG
National & Local

All air traffic to and from Berlin suspended on Wednesday due to strike

Air traffic to and from Berlin has been halted on Wednesday due to a strike organized by the Verdi union, affecting critical services.

Mar 16 โ€ข 16:42 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

European companies ask the EU to fine Google for favoritism in search

European editors and tech firms are urging EU regulators to conclude their nearly two-year investigation into Google for allegedly favoring its own services in online searches.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

MVG: Strike in public transport: Munich affected even on three days - including the FC Bayern game

Public transport users in Munich face disruptions due to a strike called by the Verdi union, impacting multiple days of services including an FC Bayern game.

Mar 16 โ€ข 15:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Buses and Trains: New Strikes in Local Transport in Bavaria, NRW, and Other Regions

The Verdi union has announced further strikes in public transport across Germany that are expected to disrupt services in several regions including Bavaria and North Rhine-Westphalia.

Mar 16 โ€ข 10:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

UPSC has released notification for CMS exam, apply before last date

The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) has announced the notification for the Combined Medical Services (CMS) examination, with applications open until March 31, 2026.

Mar 13 โ€ข 04:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ ABC News AU
National & Local

Union pushes for change to misconduct reporting in government-owned corporations

The Services Union in Australia is advocating for reforms that would allow workers in government-owned corporations to report misconduct directly to the Crime and Corruption Commission.

Mar 12 โ€ข 21:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The DYPA as a reference point in the European employment network

The Public Employment Service (DYPA) of Greece has emerged as a key reference in the European employment services network, recognized for its expertise and modern tools that connect businesses and workers.

Mar 12 โ€ข 13:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ป TVNET
National & Local

Europe's Digital Agenda: What Is Left Outside It?

The article discusses the challenges of digital transformation in Latvia amidst the European Union's digital ambitions, particularly emphasizing the digital divide affecting certain societal groups.

Mar 12 โ€ข 11:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

Birmingham bin workersโ€™ strike: why did it start and when will it end?

The strike by Birmingham's bin workers, ongoing for over a year, began over proposed pay cuts and role changes, leading to a significant disruption in waste collection services in the city.

Mar 11 โ€ข 19:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Guardian
National & Local

After-hours work emails should mean Australians get a four-day work week, union tells government

The Australian Services Union is advocating for a four-day work week and expanded annual leave as part of a review of national employment standards in Australia.

Mar 9 โ€ข 14:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
National & Local

Glasgow Central station shut after major Union Street fire as services suspended

Glasgow Central station is closed to passengers due to a significant fire in a shop on Union Street, resulting in the suspension of all train services.

Mar 9 โ€ข 04:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

JHL joins the private social services sector agreement โ€“ strikes in the field are canceled

The JHL trade union has joined the private social services sector agreement, resulting in the cancellation of all strikes in the sector.

Mar 6 โ€ข 12:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

mObywatel is launching in Europe this year

The Polish government is expanding its mObywatel application to be usable throughout the European Union, adding new functionalities to help Polish citizens abroad.

Mar 4 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

JHL's strike is canceled - an agreement reached

The JHL labor union cancels its planned strike after reaching a negotiated agreement with the employer association Hali regarding the private social services sector dispute.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

JHL's strike tomorrow cancelled - an agreement reached in negotiations

The JHL union has cancelled all planned strike actions for this week after reaching an agreement with the employers' association Hali ry over a dispute in the private social services sector.

Mar 2 โ€ข 14:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Today it will be revealed whether JHL's strike in the private social services sector can still be avoided

Today, the national conciliator is assessing if a strike by the JHL union in the private social services sector can still be averted.

Mar 1 โ€ข 23:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡น La Repubblica
National & Local

Death in the tram, circulation resumed. Unions to Atm: "Now let's discuss safety"

After a tram derailment in Milan resulted in a death, tram services have resumed while unions demand a safety discussion with the transport company.

Feb 28 โ€ข 05:00 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Strikes in Public Transport: 'I wonder how well I can handle this at 50 or 60'

Public transport in Munich faced disruptions due to a strike called by the Verdi union, but operations were less affected than expected, with many services running normally.

Feb 27 โ€ข 14:01 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

After the VRK check - decision: The National Union violated the law

The Lithuanian National Union has been found to have violated laws regarding membership fees by accepting payments through non-bank services.

Feb 27 โ€ข 10:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท To Vima
National & Local

Germany: Chaos on the Roads, Public Transport Paralyzed

Public transport services in Germany are disrupted due to warning strikes called by the Verdi union, causing frustration among many workers.

Feb 27 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Public Transport: Strike in Munich: These U-Bahns, Buses, and Trams Are Still Running

A public transport strike in Munich, called by the Verdi union, is affecting U-Bahn, bus, and tram services in the city as part of a labor conflict in Bavarian cities.

Feb 27 โ€ข 07:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น Lrytas
National & Local

In Germany โ€“ paralysis: public transport stopped almost nationwide due to strike

A nationwide strike has halted public transport across Germany, initiated by the Verdi union at the Berliner Verkehrsbetriebe (BVG) and affecting many local transport services.

Feb 27 โ€ข 06:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

EU: Paves the Way for Funding Access to Safe Abortions

The European Union has announced that member states can use existing resources to support citizens seeking access to safe abortion services, a decision welcomed as a 'victory for women.'

Feb 26 โ€ข 21:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡น 15min
National & Local

The EU will respond to the petition for abortion support

The EU prepares to respond to a petition advocating for enhanced access to abortion services for women in member countries where these services are restricted.

Feb 26 โ€ข 11:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Collective Bargaining: Verdi Brings Buses and Trains to a Standstill on Friday and Saturday

The Verdi union has called for warning strikes in public transport across Germany on February 27th and 28th, causing major disruptions to bus and train services.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช FAZ
National & Local

From Friday: Verdi calls for nationwide warning strikes in local transport

The Verdi union has announced nationwide warning strikes in the German public transport sector starting this Friday, affecting services in nearly all federal states.

Feb 24 โ€ข 09:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Iltalehti
National & Local

Massive Strike Warning โ€“ Nearly 1,500 Targets: See the Full List

A union has issued a significant strike warning affecting nearly 1,500 entities in Finland's private social services sector amid ongoing collective bargaining negotiations.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:59 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

JHL: third strike warning

The JHL union has issued a third strike warning, planning a work stoppage in the private social services sector from March 10 to March 12, demanding wage increases.

Feb 23 โ€ข 11:27 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Ukrainska Pravda
National & Local

Zelenskyy urges EU to impose sanctions on maritime services used by Russia

President Zelenskyy calls for the European Union to include maritime services used by Russia in their next sanctions package.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
National & Local

X Network Appeals Against 120 Million Euro Fine. It Received It for Violating Content Rules

Social network X, owned by billionaire Elon Musk, has appealed a 120 million euro fine imposed by the European Commission for violating digital content regulations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 16:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท Le Figaro
National & Local

The social network X has appealed the European fine of 120 million euros

The social network X, formerly known as Twitter, has appealed a 120 million euros fine imposed by the European Union for multiple violations of the Digital Services Act regulations.

Feb 20 โ€ข 12:47 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Narod.hr
National & Local

Paul Coleman from ADF International: Saving democracy through censorship is a dangerous paradox

Paul Coleman discusses the paradox of censorship as a means to save democracy and the widening gap between European elites and citizens, amid increasing regulatory measures like the Digital Services Act in the EU.

Feb 19 โ€ข 15:55 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

General strike by the CGT: one by one, the paralyzed services and the sectors that are operating

Argentina's CGT union called a general strike, leading to widespread disruptions in services across various sectors.

Feb 19 โ€ข 13:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

CGT Strike: Banks Promise In-Person Service, But La Bancaria Confirms Support

The banks have promised to maintain services during the CGT strike, but La Bancaria union has confirmed its participation against the labor reform bill being debated in Congress.

Feb 18 โ€ข 23:10 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The UTA joins the CGT strike and buses will not operate this Thursday

The UTA union has decided to join a strike called by the CGT, leading to the suspension of bus services in Argentina this Thursday.

Feb 18 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

CGT Strike: Buses, Subways, Trains, and Flights Affected by the General Strike on February 19

The CGT labor union in Argentina has announced a general strike on February 19 against labor reform, impacting essential services.

Feb 18 โ€ข 15:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Global News
World

EU investigates Shein over sale of child-like sex dolls and weapons

The European Union is formally investigating Shein for potentially failing to restrict the sale of illegal products and protect users under the Digital Services Act.

Feb 17 โ€ข 20:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The European Union will investigate Shein for illegal products and addictive design

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into Shein, a Chinese online retailer, over illegal product sales and concerns about addictive site design.

Feb 17 โ€ข 19:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ท Clarin (ES)
National & Local

After the scandal over sex dolls, the European Union threatens to ban the Chinese platform Shein

The European Union has launched an investigation into China's Shein, potentially leading to its prohibition in Europe due to concerns over illegal products and addictive service designs.

Feb 17 โ€ข 18:16 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Germany and France Call for Simplifying Financial Rules in the European Union

Germany and France proposed measures to simplify financial regulations in the EU, urging the European Commission to present an ambitious package to ease the burden on companies.

Feb 17 โ€ข 17:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ง๐Ÿ‡ท G1 (PT)
National & Local

EU investigates Shein for selling illegal products and addictive design

The European Union has launched a formal investigation into the Chinese online retailer Shein for selling illegal products and concerns over potentially addictive design.

Feb 17 โ€ข 13:50 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ El Mundo
National & Local

The EU opens an investigation against Shein for selling weapons and child-like sex dolls

The European Union has launched an investigation into Shein over the sale of illegal products, including weapons and sex dolls resembling children.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:14 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช SZ
National & Local

Verdi Expands Strikes in Local Transport: All-Day Strikes in Augsburg, Regensburg, Passau and Landshut

The union Verdi is set to disrupt local transport services in several Bavarian cities with all-day strikes this Thursday and Friday.

Feb 17 โ€ข 11:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ฎ Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The strike began on Tuesday in various parts of Finland - 'This strike watch is at least ready to strike.'

A strike in Finland's private social services sector commenced on Tuesday, initiated by union JHL and rejecting a mediator's proposal.

Feb 17 โ€ข 09:23 UTC

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