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🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Company should not be compensated for worker to have a dignified working hours, says secretary

Brazil's National Treasury Secretary Rogério Ceron opposes any form of compensation to companies for abolishing the 6x1 work schedule, emphasizing that workers' rights are inherent and should not require indemnification.

Feb 26 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta expects to vote on 6x1 scale in May and compares proposal to end of slavery

The President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, plans to bring a constitutional amendment to vote that would abolish the 6x1 work schedule, equating its implications to the end of slavery.

Feb 26 • 15:03 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

SC Trade Federation says the end of the 6x1 schedule will eliminate 27 thousand jobs in the state

The Federation of Commerce of Santa Catarina warns that abolishing the 6x1 work schedule could lead to the loss of 27,000 formal jobs in the state's commerce, services, and tourism sectors.

Feb 26 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Republicans President says he warned Motta against ending the 6x1: 'Too much leisure is harmful'

Marcos Pereira, the President of the Republicans, expressed concerns to Chamber President Hugo Motta about a constitutional amendment that would abolish the 6x1 work schedule, arguing it would undermine Brazilian competitiveness.

Feb 26 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

CCJ of the Chamber chooses Paulo Azi as the rapporteur of the PEC that proposes the end of the 6x1 schedule

Federal Deputy Paulo Azi has been appointed as the rapporteur for the proposal to abolish the 6x1 work schedule in Brazil's Chamber of Deputies, a decision supported by key leaders within the legislative body.

Feb 25 • 10:52 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government fears losing control over the end of the 6x1 work schedule after Motta embraces the proposal

The Brazilian government is concerned about losing control over a proposal to end the 6x1 work schedule after House Speaker Hugo Motta adopted an alternative legislative text that cannot be vetoed by the president.

Feb 25 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ministers defend their own 6x1 scale project to maintain Lula's veto power

Brazilian ministers are advocating for legislation to end the 6x1 work schedule to preserve President Lula's ability to veto legislative proposals.

Feb 25 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Ending the 6x1 work schedule would raise company costs by up to R$ 267.2 billion per year, says CNI survey

Ending the 6x1 work schedule in Brazil could increase company costs significantly, according to a survey by the National Confederation of Industry (CNI).

Feb 24 • 21:17 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Water Supply Will Be Interrupted in the Neighborhood of Mogi das Cruzes This Tuesday; See Schedule

Residents of Vila Caputera in Mogi das Cruzes will experience a temporary interruption in water supply on Tuesday due to maintenance work by the local water service.

Feb 24 • 10:54 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

ACM Neto's ally will be the rapporteur of PEC 6x1 in the Chamber's commission

Deputy Paulo Azi has been appointed as the rapporteur for the PEC 6x1, a proposal that aims to abolish the 6x1 work schedule, a key initiative for President Lula's government.

Feb 23 • 19:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta will prioritize the amendment even if the government sends its own project about the end of the 6x1 schedule

Hugo Motta, president of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, announced that he will prioritize a constitutional amendment regarding the 6x1 work schedule, regardless of any project proposed by the government.

Feb 23 • 18:36 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Janne Ahonen: Cohabitation

Finnish ski jumper Janne Ahonen has moved in with his partner Henna and is adjusting to their new life together amidst a busy work schedule.

Feb 23 • 13:05 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Experts disagree on the impacts of ending the 6x1 work schedule on the economy

Debates among experts reveal contrasting views on the economic impact of abolishing the 6x1 work schedule in Brazil, which combines six workdays followed by one day off.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Businessmen prepare counterattack against the end of the 6x1 workday

Associations and business leaders in Brazil are developing a strategy to oppose the abolition of the 6x1 work schedule, which includes six working days followed by one day off.

Feb 22 • 15:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The wait is over! You will be able to schedule WhatsApp messages, here's how it will work

WhatsApp is introducing a long-awaited feature that allows users to schedule messages for automatic delivery at a specified time and date.

Feb 22 • 10:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

More time with family and hobbies: what readers would do with the end of the 6x1 schedule

The article discusses readers' responses about how they would utilize their time if the demanding 6x1 work schedule were abolished in Brazil.

Feb 21 • 23:30 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Anitta says she ended her relationship with Ian Bortolanza: 'I couldn't reconcile'

Brazilian singer Anitta has announced her breakup with boyfriend Ian Bortolanza, citing difficulties in balancing her love life with her demanding work schedule.

Feb 21 • 13:17 UTC
🇨🇳 South China Morning Post
National & Local

996 goes West: US AI start-ups adopt China tech’s controversial work schedule to get ahead

US AI start-ups are increasingly adopting China's controversial '996' work schedule to enhance productivity and gain a competitive edge.

Feb 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Attica Road: The section that was closed will be opened to traffic on Friday morning

The part of Attica Road from the entrance of Aspropyrgos to the entrance of Fylis Avenue is set to reopen to traffic on Friday morning after necessary technical work was completed ahead of schedule.

Feb 19 • 21:33 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consumer will reject the end of the 6x1 work schedule when they understand they will pay for it, says president of the association of bars and restaurants

Paulo Solmucci, president of the Brazilian Association of Bars and Restaurants, criticizes the debate over the end of the 6x1 work schedule, warning that consumers will resist the change once they realize the economic implications.

Feb 19 • 08:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The quiet end of the 6x1 work schedule

The article discusses the end of the 6x1 work schedule in Brazil, urging a nuanced debate around labor relations and productivity without alarmist reactions.

Feb 18 • 22:23 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Ramadan: Jigawa shortens work hours for civil servants

The Jigawa State Government has reduced official working hours for civil servants during the Ramadan period to accommodate the fasting schedule.

Feb 18 • 16:18 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The train schedule will change on the Tukums railway line from the end of February

Starting February 28, a new train schedule will be implemented on the Tukums railway line due to construction work.

Feb 18 • 13:48 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

The new border crossing schedule does not suit many cross-border workers

The Estonian government's decision to close the Koidula and Luhamaa border crossing points at night has created difficulties for many workers commuting from Petseri to Värska.

Feb 17 • 16:38 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

What would you do with your free time if the end of the 6x1 work schedule is approved?

The article discusses the ongoing debate in Brazil regarding the potential abolishment of the 6x1 work schedule, which involves six days of work followed by one day off, and its implications for labor costs and employee well-being.

Feb 16 • 13:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Boulos organizes assemblies in factories and in commerce for the 6x1 shift

Minister Guilherme Boulos is organizing worker assemblies across Brazil to advocate for the end of the 6x1 work schedule, which is a priority for President Lula.

Feb 11 • 12:08 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Lions and Suvi Minkkinen Start Olympic Work – Here’s the Day’s Schedule and Finnish Athletes

The Finnish Olympic team, featuring NHL stars, begins its competition at the Milan-Cortina Olympics, with their first match against Slovakia today at 17:40.

Feb 11 • 05:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Trade unions demand that the end of the 6x1 shift includes a reduction in working hours

Brazil's major trade unions are advocating for the reduction of the weekly work hours from 44 to 40 as the legislature considers changing the 6x1 work schedule.

Feb 10 • 17:45 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

The technology companies that advocate for '996 scale', with 12-hour shifts, 6 days a week

The Rilla tech company in New York promotes a demanding work schedule that requires 70 hours of work per week while offering attractive perks.

Feb 10 • 07:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

PT President tells businessmen that the end of 6x1 work schedule must be treated with care

The national president of the PT, Edinho Silva, emphasized the need for careful discussion regarding the end of the 6x1 work schedule during a lunch with business leaders in São Paulo.

Feb 9 • 21:39 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Boulos says he will discuss the processing of the project to end the 6x1 work schedule with Motta to expedite the process

Minister Guilherme Boulos plans to meet with Chamber President Hugo Motta to discuss a proposed constitutional amendment regarding the work schedule.

Feb 9 • 20:45 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: AB1 of Monday, February 9, 2026

Motta presents a proposal to abolish the 6x1 work schedule while various events and incidents, including a performance by Bad Bunny and the tragic death of a woman at a pool, capture the public's attention in Brazil.

Feb 9 • 19:22 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

VIDEOS: EPTV 1 South of Minas on Monday, February 9, 2026

A variety of topics were covered in the EPTV news segment from South of Minas, including a proposal to end a work schedule, a pilot arrested on suspicion of child abuse, and comments from Lula about Trump.

Feb 9 • 16:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Motta announces initiation of the PEC that ends the 6x1 work schedule

The President of the Chamber of Deputies in Brazil, Hugo Motta, announced the forwarding of a constitutional amendment proposal aimed at abolishing the 6x1 work schedule.

Feb 9 • 16:06 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Motta sends PEC that ends the 6x1 schedule to the CCJ and says that, later, the text will be debated in a special committee

President of the Chamber, Hugo Motta, has announced the submission of a constitutional amendment to abolish the 6x1 work schedule for the Commission of Constitution and Justice, with plans for further debate in a special committee.

Feb 9 • 15:37 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Subways: they confirmed when the Agüero station will reopen

The Agüero station on Line D will resume operations after integral conditioning work is completed, with the official schedule confirming the return of service.

Feb 6 • 18:26 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

End of the 6x1 work schedule: 'Business owners cause panic to continue exploiting workers,' says movement founder

The founder of a movement criticized business owners for creating panic over the end of the 6x1 work schedule, which allows employees only one day off per week, highlighting the legislative discussion around this issue led by the President of the Chamber of Deputies, Hugo Motta.

Feb 6 • 16:07 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Internal document on merger procedures... Democratic Party says ‘of course it is work for the working-level’ Innovation Party says ‘no problem’

The Democratic Party of Korea confirmed that it prepared a confidential document regarding the merger schedule and method with the Justice Party, while the Innovation Party claimed there was no prior communication about the document's contents.

Feb 6 • 00:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

End of the 6x1 Work Schedule Could Eliminate Over 600,000 Formal Jobs, Says Study

A study suggests that the elimination of the 6x1 work schedule in Brazil could increase business costs, reduce productivity, and result in the loss of over 600,000 formal jobs.

Feb 4 • 22:48 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Life & Tech

Why is a chef skiing for the sixth time in a row in the dark forest?

Indrek Kõverik, a chef since 1998, participates in the Alutaguse Night Marathon every year, despite his demanding work schedule that makes attending other races difficult.

Feb 4 • 18:45 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

What days are not worked due to Carnival holidays 2026

The article outlines the non-working days for the Carnival holidays in 2026, specifically on February 16 and 17.

Feb 4 • 12:13 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Angry Coronation Street fans work out 'obvious solution' as soap is pulled over sport

Coronation Street fans are upset about the show's removal from the schedule for football and believe they have a solution to appease both audiences.

Feb 3 • 15:08 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Government will send proposal to end the 6x1 work schedule to Congress after Carnival, says PT leader

Lindbergh Farias, the leader of the PT in the Chamber, stated that the government plans to urgently propose a bill to abolish the 6x1 work schedule after Carnival, a key priority for President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.

Feb 3 • 14:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Lula urges Congress to prioritize Mercosur-EU agreement and end 6x1 work schedule

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has called on the National Congress to prioritize issues related to the Mercosur-European Union agreement, the end of the 6x1 work schedule, and the regulation of app-based work.

Feb 2 • 20:04 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Adoption of the 5x2 schedule: employees report more free time and quality of life in the interior of SP

Employees in São Carlos and Araraquara, SP, report improved quality of life and increased free time as companies adopt the 5x2 work schedule model, shifting from the previous 6x1 model.

Feb 2 • 10:54 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

IU considers Sumar over and urges the formation of a space 'under the umbrella of a different name'

IU declares Sumar is no longer viable and calls for a new organizational agreement with democratic methods and a work schedule for upcoming general elections.

Jan 16 • 11:57 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The metrotramway starts early

Work on the decommissioning and redevelopment of the old Milan-Seregno tram line in Desio will begin in January 2026, two years ahead of schedule, following a meeting with local authorities.

Jan 13 • 04:00 UTC
🇪🇸 ABC
National & Local

Toscano defends the work of Pedro Sánchez's former advisor in Dos Hermanas: "He fulfilled his work schedule and had only one salary in the City Hall"

Former mayor Toscano defends Paco Salazar's role as an advisor, asserting he met his work obligations and challenges legal actions against him.

Dec 27 • 16:09 UTC

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