New EU gig economy laws saved from oblivion by Belgian compromise
Directive aims to give taxi and delivery drivers such as those working for Uber and Deliveroo rights similar to employees New laws designed to improve...
Month : March 2024
Russia-Ukraine war live: Belarus starts major inspection of armed forces’ combat readiness; Zelenskiy hits back at pope
Belarus, a Russian ally, has provided logistical support to Moscow throughout the invasion; Ukraine president dismissed the pope’s ‘virtual mediation’ Kyiv said an Oscar awarded...
Switzerland searchers find bodies of five missing skiers
Sixth member of cross-country tour group still missing, authorities in Zermatt say Five cross-country skiers who went missing during a ski tour in Switzerland were...
Portugal election: polls tightening as counting passes 98% – live updates
With almost all votes counted, the Democratic Alliance is on 29.6% while Socialist party has 28.7% A first exit poll, carried out for SIC and...
Six people go missing during ski tour near Matterhorn in Switzerland
Police in Valais canton say emergency response is being hampered by ‘very bad’ weather conditions Police are searching for six people who have gone missing...
Russia-Ukraine war live: British foreign minister says he opposes sending western troops to Ukraine
David Cameron says placing foreign soldiers would provide targets for Russia, even if on training missions As Russians prepare to give President Putin another six-year...
Portugal’s far-right Chega party eyes kingmaker role as country goes to polls
Election triggered by resignation of prime minister António Costa could see scandal-hit Socialist party ousted by rightwing coalition The Portuguese left and right are braced...
Boris Johnson ‘held unofficial talks with president of Venezuela in February’
Former PM apparently met autocratic leader Nicolás Maduro over concerns he may supply weapons to Russia Boris Johnson flew to Venezuela in February for unofficial...
Olive oil becomes most wanted item for shoplifters in Spain
Gangs steal ‘liquid gold’ amid shortages and surging prices after extreme weather damages harvests Olive oil has become the most stolen product in supermarkets across...
Vote count begins after referendums to modernise Ireland’s constitution
Amendments will update references to makeup of a family and women’s ‘life within the home’ Ireland has begun counting votes after a double referendum on...
