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🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Lionel Jospin, the former French Prime Minister who was surpassed by Jean-Marie Le Pen, has died

Former French Prime Minister Lionel Jospin has passed away, known for his significant role in French politics and social reforms such as the introduction of the 35-hour work week.

Mar 23 • 08:24 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

She is Mexican and at 36, she moved from Chicago to work 16 hours a week: "You only live once"

A Mexican woman relocated from Chicago to Valencia, Spain, embracing a lifestyle change that allows her to work only 16 hours a week.

Mar 22 • 14:11 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

See the astrological forecasts for the week of March 22 to 28

The article discusses astrological predictions for the week of March 22 to 28, highlighting influences on work and personal life.

Mar 22 • 13:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Actor heading to Dubai amid rising tensions, unfinished house work in Burj Khalifa

Actor Ram Kapoor plans to travel to Dubai next week despite rising tensions and incomplete work on his house.

Mar 22 • 10:08 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

In Copenhagen, the family's cooperative apartment increased by 400,000 in value last week. In Assens, they went hunting for lasagna sauce on sale

A Danish family experiences contrasting daily routines as one family member wakes early for work while another family prepares for their day in the city.

Mar 22 • 07:04 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Book list week 12: Two newcomers, reading toil, romance, and a principled ruling.

This week's book list features two newcomers as well as themes of romance and the concept of reading as work.

Mar 20 • 14:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Craftsman Week is held by AVIL

The AVIL group celebrates Craftsman Day with a week-long event highlighting local artisans and their work in a shopping center in Brazil.

Mar 19 • 13:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEO ⟩ Some Asian countries switch to a four-day work week due to oil crisis

Several Asian countries are implementing various measures to cope with rising energy prices, including adopting a four-day work week in certain sectors.

Mar 19 • 12:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

These pensioners to receive £11 weekly boost from April

The UK Department for Work and Pensions will increase the state pension by £11 per week starting April 6, 2024.

Mar 19 • 10:52 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Impact of War: Four-Day Working Week in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan government has implemented a four-day working week due to fuel scarcity exacerbated by the ongoing war in West Asia.

Mar 17 • 16:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

The revealed problems do not affect the research work of the Sodankylä Observatory – the university believes the reputation will remain intact

The Sodankylä Geophysical Observatory continues its research work despite serious budgetary and management issues reported last week.

Mar 17 • 16:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

Shorter work week, gasoline rationing, and living light at home: The crisis in Iran has impacted life in Asia

The article discusses the effects of the ongoing crisis in Iran on various aspects of life in Asia, including work schedules and resource availability.

Mar 17 • 15:24 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Sri Lanka creates four-day work week to conserve fuel amid Middle East war

Sri Lanka has implemented a four-day work week to conserve fuel amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East, affecting both public and educational institutions.

Mar 17 • 10:23 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Tõnu Õnnepalu's New Hit Continues to Lead the Book Sales Chart for the Second Week

Tõnu Õnnepalu's new book 'Tööpäev' has topped the Apollo bookstore's weekly sales chart in Estonia for the second consecutive week.

Mar 17 • 07:25 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

New Rule to Save Fuel in Sri Lanka, Learn...

The Sri Lankan government has implemented a four-day work week for government offices, schools, and universities to conserve fuel amidst a crisis.

Mar 17 • 04:17 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

After Pakistan, Sri Lanka also surrenders to fuel crisis, extends holidays in offices

Sri Lanka has implemented a four-day work week in response to a severe fuel crisis exacerbated by ongoing tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 17 • 02:27 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Sri Lanka brings in four-day week to eke out stocks of oil and gas hit by Iran war

Sri Lanka is implementing a four-day work week to conserve fuel and gas reserves affected by ongoing conflicts in the Middle East.

Mar 16 • 18:52 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

This is the undoubtedly best remote working day, according to Finns

A recent survey reveals that nearly half of Finns work remotely at least once a week, with Friday being the most preferred day for remote work.

Mar 16 • 14:30 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Deminers destroyed several mines and grenades in a week

Last week, deminers in Southern Estonia responded to four calls, recovering and disposing of explosives including a shell found during excavation work.

Mar 16 • 11:20 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Next week, archaeologists promise to resume work exhuming the remains of Soviet soldiers from the center of Šiauliai

Archaeologists are set to resume excavation work in Šiauliai next week to exhume the remains of Soviet soldiers buried during World War II.

Mar 16 • 10:27 UTC
🇦🇺 Guardian Australia
National & Local

‘Cruel hoax’ or ‘work-life balance nirvana’: whatever happened to the four-day work week?

The article discusses the challenges and realities surrounding the implementation of a four-day work week in Australia, highlighting both its potential benefits and the backlash it has faced.

Mar 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Tomorrow the construction sites on Via Pellico will reopen. Disruptions for Easter and Design Week

Construction work on Via Pellico in Milan will resume tomorrow despite requests from local businesses and hotels to postpone until late April to avoid disrupting tourism during Easter and Design Week.

Mar 15 • 04:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Glasgow Central station closed until at least next week as demolition continues

Glasgow Central station remains closed due to ongoing demolition work on a fire-damaged building next door, with safety concerns leading to the shutdown until at least Wednesday.

Mar 13 • 16:52 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

From Politician to Lobbyist: Kevin Kühnert Now Has the Four-Day Week

Former SPD General Secretary Kevin Kühnert transitions from politics to a new role in the finance sector, embracing a four-day work week.

Mar 13 • 09:40 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Aspiring to be a 'Professional Baseball Player': Japanese Athlete Struggles in Australia with a 5-Day Work Week

A Japanese player, aspiring to become a professional baseball player, is balancing a demanding work schedule in Australia while pursuing his dream.

Mar 13 • 02:30 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Blood Hospital opens applications for 36 physiotherapist positions in Manaus; find out how to participate

The Blood Hospital in Manaus is accepting applications for 36 temporary physiotherapist positions from October 11 to October 13, with a salary of R$ 4,700 for a 30-hour work week.

Mar 11 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

"I come here for a week to work hard in New York, I wanted my wife to accompany me": Manuel Adorni defended his wife's trip on the presidential plane

Manuel Adorni, Argentina's Chief of Staff, defended his wife's presence on the presidential flight to New York, stating they did not use public funds for her travel.

Mar 11 • 10:32 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
World

Shorter work week with less consumption: this is how Asia reacts to the oil shock

Asian countries are implementing emergency measures, including shorter work weeks and fuel price caps, to mitigate the effects of the global oil crisis driven by tensions in Iran.

Mar 11 • 06:00 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

E134 at Fjæra will not open until next week

The E134 road at Fjæra in Etne, Norway, will remain closed until next week due to delays in cleanup work following a rockslide.

Mar 10 • 13:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

North and South Bypass Tunnels will have night closures for maintenance in North Coast of SP

The North and South Bypass Tunnels of the Tamoios Highway in the North Coast of São Paulo will undergo night closures this week for maintenance work.

Mar 9 • 18:33 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

With Milei and half the cabinet out of the country, the government operates remotely and Adorni has delegated functions to Pettovello

Argentine President Javier Milei and several cabinet members are currently out of the country for "Argentina Week," leading to a remote operational mode for the government.

Mar 9 • 15:49 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 14:00 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

The new work week will be sunny and warm

Latvia is forecasted to have warm, spring-like weather with mostly sunny conditions and little chance of rain in the upcoming week.

Mar 8 • 17:07 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
National & Local

Temperatures rise to +13 degrees! The work week will start with sunny and dry weather

The work week in Latvia will begin with sunny weather and temperatures reaching up to +13 degrees Celsius, according to meteorologists.

Mar 8 • 12:37 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

Dry and sunny weather expected on Monday

Monday will start the work week with dry and sunny weather, according to forecasters.

Mar 8 • 11:32 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Theater Premieres of the Week

This article discusses the new theater productions opening in Spain this week, including adaptations of Chekhov's work and a contemporary play by Johnna Adams.

Mar 6 • 11:56 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Gyeonggi Province “Proves Effectiveness of 4.5-Day Work Week... Productivity Up 2.1%”

Gyeonggi Province has reported a 2.1% increase in productivity following the implementation of a 4.5-day work week trial, reversing concerns about reduced working hours leading to decreased output.

Mar 6 • 01:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Most street vendors in SP work more than 44 hours and do not want to change professions, according to a new Dieese survey

A new survey reveals that the majority of street vendors in São Paulo work over 44 hours a week and have no desire to change professions despite facing significant challenges.

Mar 5 • 17:22 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

'They are not capable of coming for 2 consecutive days': A proposal for a 48-hour workweek for legislators

Mexican lawmaker Laura Ballesteros proposes a reform mandating federal representatives to work 48 hours a week after another recent legislative decision postponed the reduction of work hours for all workers until 2030.

Mar 5 • 02:41 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

State government in Australia will guarantee by law two days of remote work per week

Victoria's state government in Australia is set to pass a law requiring major employers to allow employees to work remotely for two days a week.

Mar 4 • 17:12 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Latin American country will reduce its work week to 40 hours

Mexico has taken a significant step towards reducing the work week from 48 to 40 hours, with gradual implementation planned from 2027 to 2030.

Mar 4 • 13:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Australia introduces mandatory smart working for two days a week

Australia is set to implement a law mandating remote work for employees two days a week, which has garnered enthusiasm from workers but concern from management.

Mar 4 • 11:46 UTC
🇲🇽 El Financiero (ES)
National & Local

40-hour work week with one day off is OFFICIAL: Decree published in the DOF

Mexico has officially reduced the workweek to 40 hours, starting with a gradual reduction published in the Federal Official Gazette.

Mar 4 • 02:38 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

69 hours of work per week: feeling "exploited", undocumented employees occupy a Parisian hair salon

A group of undocumented workers occupied a Paris hair salon to protest against their working conditions, including excessive hours and illegal practices by their employer.

Mar 3 • 13:09 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Lagos diverts traffic for 12 weeks on Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway

The Lagos State Government has implemented a 12-week traffic diversion plan due to reconstruction work on the Lagos-Abeokuta Expressway.

Mar 1 • 11:24 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Despite the slogan 6x1, the government's priority is reducing working hours to 40, says minister

Brazil's Minister of Labor, Luiz Marinho, emphasizes the government's shift from the 6x1 work schedule to a proposal for reducing the standard workweek from 44 to 40 hours.

Mar 1 • 02:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Domestic worker compensated after working 64 hours a week and having her rest and leisure affected in BA

A domestic worker in Salvador, Brazil, has won R$ 5,000 in compensation after the court ruled her excessive 64-hour work week violated her rights to rest and leisure.

Feb 27 • 19:26 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Traffic in Munich: Several tunnels on the Middle Ring and Old Town Ring closed

Drivers in eastern Munich and the Old Town should prepare for traffic disruptions due to multiple tunnel closures next week for maintenance work.

Feb 27 • 14:03 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

Tõnu Õnnepalu is a guest on Plekktrumm

Next week, writer Tõnu Õnnepalu will be featured on the show 'Plekktrumm' discussing work and its relation to love.

Feb 26 • 09:59 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Mexico, known for long working hours among OECD countries, approves gradual reduction of work hours to 40 hours a week by 2030

Mexico has approved a plan to gradually reduce the maximum work week from 48 to 40 hours by 2030, marking a historic change in labor policy.

Feb 26 • 09:44 UTC

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