European stocks fell on Friday, playing catch-up with a broad late-Thursday selloff on Wall Street, as inflation concerns continue to weigh on markets and oil prices have slid amid pessimistic demand expectations. The pan-European Stoxx 600 SXXP, -0.65% was 0.8% lower. London’s FTSE 100 UKX, -0.87%, the CAC 40 PX1, -0.83% in Paris, and Frankfurt’s DAX DAX, -0.89% were all … [Read more...] about European Stocks Decline as Inflation and Oil Demand Affects the Markets
Spain Changes Gig Economy as Delivery Drivers are Now Classified as Employees
On Thursday, the Spanish government announced legislation that classifies food delivery riders as employees of the digital platforms they work for, not self-employed, in a legal change that could have far-reaching consequences for Spanish businesses. The legislation also includes a groundbreaking requirement for companies operating the platforms, such as Glovo and Deliveroo, … [Read more...] about Spain Changes Gig Economy as Delivery Drivers are Now Classified as Employees
Greek Authorities Arrested Two Afghan Teens, Says They Are Responsible For The Fire in Moria
The Juvenile Court of Mytilene on the Greek island of Lesbos handed down the sentences late on Tuesday (March 9) after a six-hour session, the local bar association told AFP. According to the aid organization Legal Center, the two youths, A.A. and M.H., were found guilty of arson and will likely spend their terms in Avlona prison for minors and young adults on the Greek … [Read more...] about Greek Authorities Arrested Two Afghan Teens, Says They Are Responsible For The Fire in Moria
European Court of Human Rights Ruled Hungary Violated Rights of Asylum-Seeking Family
The European Court of Human Rights ruled on Tuesday that Hungary was responsible for multiple violations of a family of migrants' rights during their stay in the Röszke transit zone on the border with Serbia in 2017. During their stay in the transit zone from April to August 2017, the family claimed that the children did not get fed adequately, and there was no air … [Read more...] about European Court of Human Rights Ruled Hungary Violated Rights of Asylum-Seeking Family
Caritas Charity Director Shares Message of Being Kind After Criticizing EU’s Mishandling of Immigrants
The director of the Caritas charity in Bosnia and Herzegovina is now taking Europe to the task. His global Catholic charity has received very little support in its efforts to assist migrants. He is now appealing for more help from other organizations across Europe. In an interview with the KNA news agency last week, Tomo Knezevic said that most Caritas associations in Europe … [Read more...] about Caritas Charity Director Shares Message of Being Kind After Criticizing EU’s Mishandling of Immigrants