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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Eeli Nuutinen, 17, studies a field that artificial intelligence will not replace – labor shortage in infrastructure construction

Seventeen-year-old Eeli Nuutinen is studying construction, a field that artificial intelligence is not expected to replace, amidst ongoing labor shortages in the industry.

Feb 26 • 07:34 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Young bearing the brunt of UK tax and wage changes, says BoE economist

A Bank of England economist highlights that recent tax and wage adjustments disproportionately affect young workers, leading to rising unemployment in this demographic.

Feb 24 • 19:07 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Lacking Qualifications: More and More Young Foreigners Work Without Training

In Hesse, the number of young workers without vocational or academic qualifications is increasing, with a significant portion being foreigners who may have had training in their home countries.

Feb 20 • 12:53 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Is it due to women's lack of 'effort'? [Wise Journalist Life]

The South Korean National Assembly has passed amendments to the school meal law, legally defining school meal workers and addressing their health and safety measures, while a survey reveals a stark contrast in gender wage perception between young men and women.

Feb 19 • 20:25 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Time When Eating Together Becomes Education [After the Incident of Kwon Kim Hyun Young]

A recent law amending the legal status of school meal workers in South Korea promises enhanced protection and rights for those in this field, highlighting long-standing issues of labor conditions and discrimination.

Feb 19 • 10:25 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
World

India pushes young workers to aging Europe - expert reveals shortcomings

India aims to send young workers abroad amid rising youth unemployment, with experts cautioning against potential political manipulation of labor.

Feb 17 • 03:30 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Yo-jong: “It’s fortunate that Jeong Dong-young expressed regret over the drone incursion… Attention must be paid to prevent recurrence”

Kim Yo-jong, the deputy director of North Korea's Workers' Party, praised South Korean Minister of Unification Jeong Dong-young's expression of regret over a recent drone incident, demanding measures to prevent recurrence.

Feb 13 • 00:39 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Minister of Labor Kim Young-hoon sends letter of apology to the family of deceased migrant worker Sok Heng: "I will remember Sok Heng's name"

Minister Kim Young-hoon assured the family of Sok Heng, a Cambodian migrant worker who tragically died in a greenhouse, that he would strive to improve labor conditions for foreign workers in South Korea.

Feb 12 • 10:34 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Life & Tech

Paulina Szewioła: Young Workers in the Network – On the Dangers of Sharenting

The article discusses the risks associated with 'sharenting', where parents share information and images of their children online.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Stunning images: this is the sudden exodus of hundreds of missionary youths heading to Brazil to work

Recent viral images depict long lines of young missionaries crossing the Uruguay River to harvest grapes or apples in Rio Grande do Sul, highlighting the economic crisis affecting yerba mate producers in Misiones.

Feb 2 • 16:38 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
World

The ILO warns of the risks of AI for the employment of highly qualified youth

The International Labour Organization (ILO) has warned about the risks that artificial intelligence (AI) poses for highly qualified young workers, particularly those seeking their first job, as outlined in its 2026 report on Social and Employment Trends.

Jan 14 • 07:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
National & Local

Most proposes six-hour workday for parents of young children

Most MP Ante Kujundžić presented a proposal for legislative changes to allow parents of children up to eight years old the option of a voluntary six-hour workday with full legal protection for workers and reduced burden for employers.

Jan 13 • 11:10 UTC
🇭🇷 Večernji List
National & Local

Croatian with a salary of 1100 euros admitted he is thinking of escaping Zagreb and asked for advice: 'Osijek seems ideal to me'

A Croatian worker considering relocating from Zagreb due to high living costs and stress has sought advice on moving to Osijek from Reddit users.

Jan 12 • 11:57 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

How much will salaries actually increase in 2026

The article discusses the expected salary increases in Greece for various groups, detailing net increases ranging from 40 to 120 euros per month, along with changes in tax deductions.

Jan 11 • 15:36 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Jobs That Don't Provide a Living

The article discusses job precarity, difficulties in accessing social security in the U.S., and how many young workers are unable to sustain a living due to low wages and unpaid overtime.

Jan 10 • 04:30 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Young people trapped in the probation period: "They don’t give you any explanation, just goodbye"

The article discusses the alarming rate of young workers being dismissed during their probation period without explanation, with over 860,500 such cases reported in Spain within ten months of 2025.

Jan 6 • 21:42 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Job creation in 2025 was concentrated in workers over 50 years old, with nearly double the new affiliates compared to young people

In 2025, job growth in Spain saw a 2.4% increase in Social Security affiliations, predominantly among workers over 50, totaling 506,451 new affiliations.

Jan 5 • 21:43 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
Crime & Justice

What caused the tragic fire at a Swiss bar? One theory is a phenomenon similar to a fireball

Rescue workers in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, describe one of the worst tragedies in the country's history, where at least 40 young people died in a fire during New Year's celebrations at the local bar Le Constellation, with many survivors suffering severe injuries.

Jan 2 • 10:30 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The university of contract workers

The debate over the state of the Italian university system highlights the significant responsibilities held by various stakeholders in shaping the future of young leaders.

Dec 28 • 09:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Not only on New Year's Eve: Violence against emergency services has become alarmingly normal

The article discusses the rising violence against emergency service workers, emphasizing the need for efficient prosecution of the mostly young offenders to restore respect for those who serve in these roles.

Dec 28 • 07:10 UTC

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