Volkswagen is reportedly preparing for what could become the largest workforce reduction in the company's history. The automaker currently employs approximately 657,000 people worldwide. According to reports, the company's management board is aiming to cut 100,000 jobs globally. The reported figure is twice as high as previously estimated, marking a significant increase over earlier expectations. Source: Dünya Gazetesi

Could the discovery of 82 pit houses, identified as a 1,000-year-old textile production site, near the Danish city of Aarhus reshape our understanding of history? It appears that the Vikings were not solely a warrior society. In Søften, a small village in the Central Jutland region north of Aarhus, archaeologists have uncovered the remains of an exceptionally large craft settlement. The complex dates from the 7th to the 10th centuries and covers an area of approximately 100,0

Germany's governing coalition parties, CDU/CSU and SPD, led by Chancellor Friedrich Merz, have reached an agreement to abolish the practice of issuing sick leave certificates by telephone and to require employees to submit a medical certificate from the first day of illness. The decision follows a significant rise in sick leave across companies after the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting the government to tighten the existing system. Speaking at a press conference in Berlin, Merz

As of 1 July 2026, Germany has introduced a new social assistance system for unemployed and financially vulnerable individuals. The Citizen’s Benefit (Bürgergeld) has been replaced by the Basic Security Allowance (Grundsicherungsgeld). Under the new system, unemployed recipients will face stricter obligations, while benefit reductions for rule violations will be imposed more quickly. Although the monthly basic allowance of €563 for a single recipient remains unchanged from th

A survey commissioned by career portal Indeed and conducted by the Appinio Institute was carried out in May among 1,000 employees living in Germany, aged 16 to 66, with an equal number of male and female participants. One-third of respondents have already taken concrete steps toward finding employment abroad. 📍According to the survey, higher-income earners are particularly likely to consider working abroad. Nearly half of respondents with a net household income exceeding €6,

Although employees report that their job satisfaction has increased due to artificial intelligence, they also note a rise in their cognitive load. "The first wave of AI focused on individual productivity," said Vinciane Beauchene, managing director and partner at BCG and co-author of the report. "The next wave will need to transform collective work. Everyone is talking about AI replacing jobs, but in reality, it is truly about rethinking the human value-add within them." Sour

Jack Clark, co-founder of Anthropic, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) is approaching a point where it can advance without human input, and has called for a slowdown in its development. Speaking to BBC’s Newsnight program, Clark stated, "You want to have the option to take your foot off the gas and press the brake." "Right now, the AI industry has an accelerator pedal, but it does not have a brake pedal." Clark emphasized that humans must retain control over AI sys

Millions of Europeans still apply for jobs without knowing the salary. Across much of Europe, employees continue to have limited information regarding how much specific jobs pay and how their salaries compare to others performing similar work. The EU's Pay Transparency Directive aims to change this situation by requiring employers to be more transparent about salaries and helping to reinforce the principle of equal pay for equal work. While EU member states are required to im

The unrest was triggered by an attack carried out by a Sudanese national in his 30s, who holds Irish citizenship, which left an Irish man in his 40s losing his left eye, suffering damage to his right eye, and sustaining injuries to his neck and back. The reaction to the attack and the ethnicity of the perpetrator sparked protests across several parts of Northern Ireland on Tuesday evening. Masked groups set fire to homes, a bus, and vehicles, predominantly in Belfast, forcing

The spark for the unrest in Belfast, the capital of Northern Ireland, was lit on Monday night when 30-year-old Hadi Alodid, a Sudanese national granted asylum status three years ago, stabbed and seriously injured an Irish man in his 40s. Following the incident, demonstrators gathered in various cities and towns across the country, primarily in Belfast, taking to the streets to protest against immigrants. Wearing black hoodies and masks, the rioters targeted immigrants in diff

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth spoke in Normandy, 82 years after allied forces landed on French beaches in 1944 to liberate Nazi-occupied Europe. Criticizing European nations over immigration, Hegseth stated that these countries were permitting what he characterized as an "invasion" on their shores. “Tragically, today different European shores are being overrun by different dangerous ideologies. The shores in Spain, Italy, Greece, and Bulgaria. The boats and the men are

This statement by British Prime Minister Starmer has caused widespread shock. Warning that the United Kingdom must strengthen its defenses in response to the threats posed by Russia, Keir Starmer stated, "According to our intelligence assessment and the assessments of other nations within NATO, Russia could launch an attack on NATO as early as 2030." The US Secretary of State had previously announced that the upcoming NATO summit, which is set to begin on July 7 in Türkiye an

A childless family has invested in a £1 million house located on Devon's rugged and remote Hartland Peninsula to avoid being isolated in the future, and has begun searching for a like-minded community to join them. They now live alongside 17 individuals whose ages range from 4 to 70. According to the UK Cohousing Network, cohousing is steadily gaining popularity in the United Kingdom, as issues such as loneliness, the housing crisis, and expensive care in the post-pandemic wo

Germany is set to take its first step toward moving away from purely voluntary military service by targeting military reservists. The draft law mandates that reservists participate in military exercises. In the event of war, compulsory military service obligations are envisioned up to the age of 60. The new regulation eliminates the option for reservists to refuse participation in military exercises. Employers will only be granted the right to "request a deferral." The prepar

While the global employee engagement rate stands at around 20 percent, the European continent has recorded the weakest employee engagement for the sixth consecutive year. Employees report feeling less motivated, less connected, and less committed to their work. The lowest employee engagement rates were observed in Croatia (7 percent), Poland (7 percent), France (8 percent), Switzerland (8 percent), Luxembourg (9 percent), Ireland (9 percent), and Austria (9 percent), followed

The latest "City Costs Barometer" report published by Post Office Travel Money has revealed the European cities offering travelers the best value for money upon arrival. What are the cheapest European city breaks for 2026? Based on 12 itemized tourist expenses in the barometer, Sarajevo has secured the top spot for the first time as Europe’s best-value city break for 2026, with a total cost of €287. The capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina is joined in the top five by Bucharest,

The European Commission has announced a proposal aimed at simplifying train travel for Europeans. Under the "one ticket, one journey, full rights" initiative, passengers will be able to book multiple connecting journeys with a single ticket and benefit from new rights. Recent data indicates that 43% of European citizens avoid multi-leg train journeys, and 25% experience issues related to current ticketing and booking systems. Currently, it is not possible to book cross-border

As the number of people moving abroad for work continues to rise, a new study has revealed the most suitable cities for educated immigrants. Today, according to the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs, more than 300 million people live outside their country of birth—a figure that has nearly doubled since 1990. Following the pandemic, there has been a significant surge in the number of remote workers and digital nomads, who join the ranks of retirees and t

The research, conducted by a walking tour company, is based on approximately 500,000 verified user reviews for 3,600 tours organized in more than 800 cities over the past 12 months. Numerous European cities, ranging from Rome to Madrid and Prague to Lisbon, ranked at the top of the "world's best walking cities" list for 2026. Here are the top 10 cities featured on the world's best walking cities list: 1. Rome, Italy Topping the list with nearly 2,800 years of history, Rome st