Spain Moves to Slash Working Week to 37.5 Hours Table of Contents Spain Moves to Slash Working Week to 37.5 Hours Spanish Ministers Agree to Cut Legal Working Week to 37.5 Hours Spain: Options for Paid Leave and ‘à la Carte’ Working Hours Are Broadened and Other Employment Measures Shock Between Economy and Work for … Read more
The Rise of Slow Fashion in Switzerland: A Sustainable Revolution Switzerland, known for its precision and quality, is also one of the world’s largest consumers of clothing. On average, each swiss citizen buys 60 new garments annually, totaling a staggering 100,000 tonnes for the entire country. This consumption frenzy is largely driven by the … Read more
Swiss Surveillance Technology Fuels Serbian Government’s Crackdown on Dissent In a revelation that has sparked international concern, a Swiss company provided the Serbian government with advanced geolocation and listening systems in 2023. The Confederation approved the sale of IMSI-Catchers, devices worth two million francs, to Serbian government services. The Federal Department of Economy, Training and … Read more
Empowering the Next Generation: Vantage Foundation Partners with SOS Children’s Villages Philippines In a groundbreaking move to uplift disadvantaged children and families, the Vantage Foundation has announced a strategic partnership with SOS Children’s Villages Philippines. This collaboration aims to strengthen communities and provide a brighter future for children in need. Established in 1967, SOS … Read more
In 2024, a critically important data breach exposed the sensitive information of 800,000 electric vehicle owners, including 22,000 registered in Switzerland. The incident, detailed by the German newspaper Spiegel, revealed that precise location data, along with names and contact details, remained accessible on an Amazon cloud for several months. This “gift” data for hackers has … Read more
Anna Thalhammer: A Trailblazer in Journalism and Leadership at “Profil“ As march 1, 2023, Anna Thalhammer has been steering teh helm of Profil as its editor-in-chief, marking a historic milestone for the magazine.Not only does she oversee the editorial direction,but she also leads a team dedicated to self-reliant and critical journalism. Recently, the Supervisory … Read more
n### The Euribor’s First Monthly Climb Since April 2024: What it Means for Mortgages The Euribor, the benchmark interest rate for most mortgages in Spain, is on the brink of its first monthly climb as April 2024. After months of downward trends that brought great discounts on quotas for homeowners, the rate has stalled in … Read more
nThe iconic Jelmoli department store, a cornerstone of Zurich’s retail history, is set to close its doors permanently on February 28, 2025. This marks the end of an era for Switzerland’s first department store, which once boasted 230 locations across the country and employed over 5,000 people. As the final days approach, a wave of … Read more
Orfali Bros Bistro Crowned #1 at Middle East & North Africa’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 Abu Dhabi, UAE – The culinary world gathered in Abu Dhabi on January 28, 2025, for the prestigious Middle east & North Africa’s 50 Best restaurants awards. In a dazzling ceremony held in partnership with the Department of Culture and … Read more
Electricity Prices Skyrocket on January 29, 2025: What You Need to Know The light price in Spain has taken a dramatic turn on January 29, 2025, surging by a staggering 196% to an average of 48.79 euros per Megavatio Hora (MWh).At certain times of the day, prices have even exceeded 100 euros, making it the … Read more