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🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Shame on riders, new slaves (of the algorithm)

The article discusses the plight of delivery riders in Italy, highlighting their exploitation and the harsh conditions they endure as they work under algorithmic management.

Feb 28 • 11:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Oksana Pikul has taken on a new challenge: 'This is black work'

Three pastry chefs must prove that creativity is independent of tools, and true mastery emerges only under uncomfortable conditions.

Feb 28 • 09:27 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Leo Zodiac Sign

The daily horoscope for Leo indicates favorable conditions in work and finances on February 28, 2026.

Feb 27 • 20:32 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Hospital Doctors: Double Mobilization on March 11 and 18 with Work Stoppage and 24-hour Strike

Hospital doctors in Greece are planning a double mobilization on March 11 and 18, featuring a work stoppage and a nationwide strike to demand better working conditions.

Feb 27 • 19:47 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

BR-365, BR-452 and four other highways in the region have stop-and-go systems until Sunday; check the sections

Six highways in the Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba regions of Brazil will be undergoing construction work until Sunday, implementing a stop-and-go traffic system for safer travel conditions.

Feb 27 • 18:19 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Non-stop work led to hospitalization, actress's experience makes Bharti sweat

Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone's demand for 8-hour work shifts has led to her exit from two films, sparking discussion among celebrities about work conditions in the industry.

Feb 27 • 15:00 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Equal pay for equal work. The Supreme Court changed the conditions for employee benefits

The Czech Supreme Court has altered the regulations governing employee benefits to ensure equal pay for equal work.

Feb 27 • 14:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Law for medical postgraduate studies

The article discusses the troubling conditions faced by medical postgraduate students in Ecuador, particularly those who are self-funded and have to manage excessive work hours without proper compensation.

Feb 26 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Medications: How Well Does Each Weight Loss Drug Work?

The article discusses the recent advancements in weight loss medications available in Germany since 2023, emphasizing their effectiveness and potential to reduce related health conditions.

Feb 26 • 12:38 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
Life & Tech

Justina PartikÄ— was shocked after seeing a lodging place in Dublin: 'What a dump I ended up in'

Justina PartikÄ— shares her shocking experience with poor lodging conditions during her work-related trip to Dublin, highlighting the difficulty of finding suitable accommodations.

Feb 26 • 12:20 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Even soldiers do not see as much death as rescuers on the front. I've never seen such bravery, says Swedish filmmaker

A Swedish filmmaker highlights the extraordinary bravery of military medics on the Ukrainian front, emphasizing their increasingly dangerous work due to evolving battlefield conditions.

Feb 26 • 11:07 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Ancient exploitation mechanisms. Often accidents are hidden

The organizing of work for delivery riders is based on ancient mechanisms of exploitation, according to Andrea Borghesi of Nidil-Cgil, highlighting why riders' conditions continue to deteriorate.

Feb 26 • 00:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Pisces

Today's horoscope for Pisces indicates improvements in work conditions and increased leadership abilities, while also advising on stress management and the benefits of travel and business efforts.

Feb 25 • 20:54 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Aries Zodiac Sign

Today's horoscope for Aries indicates the completion of pending work, gaining respect, resolution of disputes with relatives, and improvements in business conditions.

Feb 25 • 20:20 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Application for both employers and employees: in this case, work must be paid at a higher rate

The article discusses the legal definition of overtime and conditions under which it can be claimed in Lithuania.

Feb 25 • 17:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Nurses have found a way to earn – "You can achieve the same monthly salary with significantly less work"

In Finland, nurses are increasingly seeking alternative employment due to poor working conditions, with some devising innovative ways to maximize their income without heavy workloads.

Feb 25 • 15:03 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Deliveroo: Under judicial administration in Italy - 12-hour work for 1,000 euros per month

Deliveroo has been placed under judicial administration in Italy due to accusations of labor exploitation and inadequate wages for its delivery workers, who face challenging working conditions.

Feb 25 • 14:19 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Flexible work harms health. But its ban would harm employees

A discussion reveals that atypical employment conditions can negatively impact mental health, but banning them might not necessarily improve workers' well-being.

Feb 25 • 13:23 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Ban on sitting at work. The ministry responded to the issue

The Polish Ministry of Family, Labor, and Social Policy addressed concerns regarding mandatory standing work conditions following a parliamentary inquiry.

Feb 25 • 08:49 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

DWP disability employment support plans for 2026 and beyond

The UK Department for Work and Pensions has unveiled new initiatives to enhance employment opportunities for disabled individuals and those with long-term health conditions.

Feb 25 • 05:05 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal Elections: Lyon Mayor Grégory Doucet 'can work' with LFI 'under certain conditions'

Lyon's Mayor Grégory Doucet stated he could collaborate with LFI candidate Anaïs Belouassa Cherifi, but only under strict conditions, including maintaining the municipal police's authority.

Feb 24 • 21:14 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Justice maintains Volkswagen's conviction for work akin to slavery in Pará

Brazil's justice system upheld a conviction against Volkswagen, ordering the company to pay R$ 165 million for past labor conditions resembling slavery in Pará.

Feb 24 • 17:51 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Employees Get Days Off from DSB as Compensation After Criticism

DSB has decided to grant days off to train conductors and staff as compensation for breaches of the employment contract due to criticism of a new IT system and workplace conditions.

Feb 24 • 16:40 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Winter Olympics investigation launched after man collapsed and 'froze to death'

A man died while working at a Winter Olympics venue, prompting a manslaughter investigation into the circumstances surrounding his death.

Feb 24 • 14:04 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Speaker of the Seimas: When the moment X arrives, MPs should work in safer premises

The Speaker of the Seimas, J. Olekas, emphasized the need for safer working conditions for parliamentarians in light of potential emergencies during a closed meeting.

Feb 24 • 08:44 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Significant shortcomings in the working conditions of berry pickers

A recent report highlights major deficiencies in the working conditions of berry pickers in Finland, particularly regarding wages, working hours, and travel reimbursements.

Feb 24 • 08:19 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

VDI warns: clearing snow from roofs and removing icicles are among the most dangerous winter jobs

The State Labour Inspectorate of Lithuania warns that clearing snow from roofs and removing icicles poses significant risks due to the potential for falls and hazardous working conditions.

Feb 24 • 07:27 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Even thousands of Finns may be entitled to disability pension – they just don’t know it themselves: "For many, the diagnosis is a shock"

A significant number of Finns may be eligible for a disability pension due to undiscovered conditions affecting their ability to work, as highlighted by a specialist's observations of patients facing similar struggles.

Feb 24 • 04:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Hytalo Santos: hearing on allegations of analogous to slavery work has been scheduled

A hearing related to claims of human trafficking and work conditions akin to slavery against influencer Hytalo Santos and his husband Israel Vicente is set for March 20 in João Pessoa, Brazil.

Feb 23 • 17:59 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

"When you work, it's warm": grave diggers talked about how graves are dug in winter

Grave diggers in Lithuania face significant challenges during winter, dealing with frozen ground as they attempt to dig graves.

Feb 22 • 11:11 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Climate change will shake the labor market. "Well-paid positions will suffer"

The article discusses the potential impact of climate change on the labor market, particularly affecting outdoor workers and job productivity.

Feb 20 • 14:57 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

More precariousness, fewer births: the paradox of labor reform

Argentina's labor reform under Javier Milei's government exacerbates precarious working conditions, particularly for women, by increasing job insecurity and deepening existing inequalities.

Feb 20 • 10:55 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Know today's lucky number

The video discusses the favorable conditions for work and travel, indicating new opportunities and financial gains ahead.

Feb 20 • 06:49 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Hello Iftar: Free Meals Delivered to Homes in Istanbul Throughout Ramadan

The Iskenderun municipality in Istanbul has launched a program called "Hello Iftar" to deliver free iftar meals to families unable to prepare food during Ramadan due to work or health conditions.

Feb 19 • 00:39 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Leo Zodiac Sign

The horoscope for Leo on February 19, 2026, predicts success at work, fulfillment of desires, family support, control over expenses, good health, and an improvement in business conditions.

Feb 18 • 20:32 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Interview Experience Surprises Labor Inspectorate: Several Demands Are Not in Compliance with the Law

A young man's unsettling experience during a job interview at a logistics company in Estonia has raised questions regarding labor laws and practices.

Feb 18 • 08:30 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Major Renovation: The Railway Gives in to Winter

The Deutsche Bahn announced an indefinite extension of service disruptions on the Hamburg-Berlin route due to ongoing winter conditions hindering repair work.

Feb 17 • 20:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Little-known issue could mean medications stop working on holiday, GP warns

An NHS GP warns that medications for blood pressure, diabetes, or respiratory conditions might not work effectively at high altitudes, urging individuals to consult their doctors before skiing.

Feb 17 • 05:47 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
National & Local

Civil servants in Greenland get the same terms as in Denmark

Around 230 civil servants in Greenland will now work under the same conditions as their colleagues in Denmark, including reduced working hours and improved benefits.

Feb 16 • 17:57 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Garage burned down, chimneys ignited due to overheating

Overheating and poor chimney conditions led to fire incidents in Tartu and Jõgevamaa, causing significant work for local firefighters over the weekend.

Feb 16 • 11:55 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Revolution in the National Labor Inspectorate: New Law and an Avalanche of Complaints

The chief labor inspector discussed the new law aimed at simplifying the labor inspection process, which includes a revised checklist and a need for more inspectors due to the surge in complaints.

Feb 16 • 11:40 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

The sailors recruited to work on ghost ships targeted by sanctions: 'Modern slavery'

Sailors reporting from ghost ships have described severe working conditions and mistreatment, sparking concerns over modern slavery practices.

Feb 16 • 09:39 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

WSJ: Helping in the Restoration of Ukraine's Energy Infrastructure Among the Ruins of the Winter

The article highlights efforts from elite teams in Ukraine as they engage in restoration work on energy infrastructure amid challenging winter conditions.

Feb 16 • 09:13 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Sock drawers and hats - this is where the Olympic medals are stored

Athletes often work tirelessly to earn Olympic medals, but many are surprised to find that their storage conditions are not always perfect, as reported by recipients in a New York Times article.

Feb 15 • 21:48 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'If it doesn't work in theaters...', OTT's new conditions have changed the game! Taapsee exposed

In a recent event, Taapsee Pannu discussed how new conditions set by OTT platforms are shifting audience behavior and cinema consumption.

Feb 15 • 12:20 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Icebreaking "Varma" has a lot of work in the Baltic Sea

The icebreaker "Varma" is actively engaged in assisting other ships navigate through ice-covered waters in the Baltic Sea, as ice conditions remain challenging.

Feb 14 • 16:28 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

A Kaunas resident about working in the cold: the quality will be 'fantastic'

A resident of Kaunas expresses frustration over the poor work conditions and quality of city maintenance during extreme cold weather.

Feb 13 • 17:02 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Capricorn

Today's Capricorn horoscope suggests increased respect and the need for hard work to achieve financial gains, with an improvement in work conditions and benefits from travel, along with good health and a call to increase effort in business matters.

Feb 12 • 20:48 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
National & Local

Are they going on strike? Workers at the National Cinematheque announce a work stoppage due to lack of contracts

Workers at the National Cinematheque in Mexico announced a potential work stoppage due to precarious labor conditions and lack of contracts.

Feb 12 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Early Retirement: How It Works and How Much It Penalizes Retiring Early

The article discusses the conditions and consequences of early retirement in Spain, including potential penalties for retiring before the legal age.

Feb 12 • 04:30 UTC

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