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New wave of strikes from ambulance workers in England
Many industry workers, whose salaries have become inadequate due to rising inflation in the UK, continue to strike. Emphasizing that the government has not responded to their previous demand for a salary raise and the resolution of their…
Bakers takes to streets in France
While reactions towards the pension reform in France continues, bakers, who state having a difficult time due to increased electricity and raw material prices, compulsory premiums and taxes, gathered in the Place de la Nation in the capital…
teachers protest low salary in portugal
Thousands of teachers took to the streets in Portugal's capital city of Lisbon to demand better working conditions and higher salaries. Being on strike since the beginning of December, the teachers stated that their salaries, which is…
Food prices rise in Czech Republic
Despite a decline in retail sales in the Czech Republic over the past 7 months, food prices have continued to rise, according to data from the Czech Statistics Office. In November, there was a 9.6% decrease in retail sales of non-food…
Türkiye records 3.67 billion USD current account deficit in november
Türkiye recorded a current account deficit of 3.67 billion U.S. dollars in November last year, according to data released by the Turkish central bank on Wednesday. The country's 12-month rolling deficit, which ended in November last year,…
Malaysian palm oil stocks fall 4.09 percent in December
Malaysia, the world's second-largest producer of palm oil, reported lower palm oil stocks in December, according to official data released Tuesday. Malaysian palm oil stocks fell 4.09 percent to 2.19 million tons in December 2022, according…
more people appeal for food aid in germany
The high cost of living, high inflation and high energy prices in Germany, caused by epidemic and the war in Ukraine and Russia, have placed those with low income, low pensions, and medium and small businesses. Food aid queues across the…
Paris’ landmarks are darkened earlier to save energy
The energy crisis continues after Russia cut off gas to some European countries that imposed sanctions on Moscow for its attacks on Ukraine. As part of the austerity steps in France, the lights in the symbolic locations of the capital…
freelance doctors protest low wages in france
Thousands of French freelance doctors rallied in Paris to demand higher wages and improved working conditions on Thursday.
The French government harshly criticized the strike, calling it "very irresponsible" since it raises "pressure on…
Amazon fires more than 18,000 employees
Amazon, US-based e-commerce company, is planning to fire more than 18,000 employees on January 18, according to a memo from CEO Andy Jassy shared with employees. " We are working to support those who are affected and are providing packages…