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Here are the easiest countries to get a work visa

Here are the easiest countries to get a work visa

EU - Europe is well known for being a difficult place for non-European citizens trying to move in search of work. Some EU countries - tiny states like Liechtenstein and the Vatican, for example -

Worst rail disruption of year as workers walk out

Worst rail disruption of year as workers walk out

UK- Members of four unions staged a 24-hour strike over a longstanding dispute over wages, jobs and working conditions. More than 50,000 workers are taking part in the strike, which has resulted in the most

NI Housing Executive workers extend strike over pay by four weeks

NI Housing Executive workers extend strike over pay by four weeks

UK - Unione Unite said about 300 members were involved in the wage dispute. Repairmen from the Northern Ireland Housing Authority (NIHE) have extended their strike for another four weeks. The first four weeks of

Workers celebrating election victory of the independent union

Workers celebrating election victory of the independent union

UK - Unison and Unite said a majority of their members were in favor of the deal, which would see all employees gain at least £1,900. Council staff accepted an offer of pay increases after

Yorkshire Ambulance Service workers to vote on strike move in pay row

Yorkshire Ambulance Service workers to vote on strike move in pay row

UK - The GMB union said an advisory vote involving almost 1,500 members of the Yorkshire Ambulance Service (YAS) showed 90% were in favor of the strike. Ambulance workers in Yorkshire must vote to strike

Hurricane Ian heads toward Florida after slamming western Cuba

Hurricane Ian heads toward Florida after slamming western Cuba

US - Jan, a Category 3 storm with maximum sustained winds of 120 mph, passed over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico around 2:00 pm. The alien made landfall in Cuba early Tuesday morning in a

10 best jobs in the Philippines 2022

10 best jobs in the Philippines 2022

Philippines - In 2022, there has been a shift in in-demand jobs in the Philippines. Due to the pandemic, people are now looking for more online jobs than ever. Fortunately, many companies offer vacancies even

Flight cancellations possible as Italian airline staff plan strike 

Flight cancellations possible as Italian airline staff plan strike 

Italy - Flight attendants from budget airlines Ryanair and Vueling will go on strike across Italy on October 1st. Cancellations and disruptions are possible as pilots and flight attendants quit their jobs demanding higher wages

Odisha: NHRC asks for report on boat tragedies 

Odisha: NHRC asks for report on boat tragedies 

India - The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has directed the Chief Secretary to respond to the boat tragedy in Odisha within the next four weeks after expressing disappointment over the State government's lack of

ScotRail workers strike in October

ScotRail workers strike in October

UK - ScotRail workers will go on strike next month over a wage dispute. Members of the railroad, maritime and transport (RMT) union at ScotRail will leave on Monday, October 10, after rejecting a 5%