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Pope Leo XIV recalled that “wealth often makes us blind” in his speech at the Las Palmas de Gran Canaria stadium this Thursday. The Pontiff added that those who “have the presumption of being self-sufficient, of knowing everything” find themselves “stunned by the roars of a pompous ‘I’.” The Pontiff has arrived in Gran Canaria with a harsh message for “those who have decisive responsibilities in their hands” to manage migration. His first stop was the port of Arguineguín, a symbol of the failure of migration management in Europe and where he met with migrants and the volunteers and workers…
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The dismissal of an employee with a severe disability during the waiting period was heard at the Federal Labor Court (BAG). The result is clear from the recently published judgment: Although the special protection against dismissal had not yet come into effect and the approval of the integration office was not necessary, the termination was still ineffective. The reason: In the case of such terminations, deadlines must be adhered to and the representatives of the severely disabled (SBV) – if available – must be properly heard. In the most recent case, this was not done correctly. An ambiguous form and…
The urbanization works on Barcelona’s Gran Via and the doubling of the tram tracks – between Badajoz and Bilbao streets – will cause cuts on the three Trambesòs lines (T4, T5 and T6) during this summer. The interruptions to the tram service will be carried out in stages between July 3 and September 13 and will affect the majority of the route that this rail transport takes in the city of Barcelona. In fact, according to data from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (ATM), last year – in the same period of time – between 2.6 and 2.8 million trips were…
Some don’t get into the job, others should get out. And those who stay have to cut back: contracts are limited, bonuses and home offices are canceled. Even those who achieve a lot can no longer feel safe. The SPIEGEL cover story.
Human Resources Management: Ms. Lutz, you are the initiator of the Impact of Diversity Awards (IOD), which honors personalities and projects that promote diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) in companies. What trends have you seen in submissions this year?Barbara Lutz: AI and diversity was a clear trending topic among the submissions. Almost every third submission dealt with this. For example, Alicare (an outpatient care service, editor’s note) applied with a project that uses AI to cushion biases in their nursing care processes. It is imperative that so many diversity managers focus on AI transformation. Why?If we leave AI development to…
Shock in the Majorcan town of Calvià (53,700 inhabitants) due to the death of two people in a fire that broke out early this Thursday morning in a well-known apartment building located in the tourist center of Magaluf. The mayor of the town, Juan Antonio Amengual, has confirmed the death of two people due to smoke inhalation and the admission to the Son Espases reference hospital in Palma of a third person in serious condition. At least twenty people have been affected by the event. The Civil Guard judicial police are investigating the causes of the fire, which started on…
The US military has launched attacks on Iran for the second night in a row. The military leadership in Tehran reacted immediately: the Strait of Hormuz was closed to all ships. Anyone who tries to pass through them will be attacked.
Air alerts are part of everyday life in Tel Aviv. People quickly seek shelter. Ricarda Pasch, who works with start-ups to develop innovative product solutions for Volkswagen, quickly came to terms with the situation. Not just thanks to exemplary security measures. The calmness of the locals also helps expats keep their fears at bay. “My parents are more worried than I am,” says Pasch, who despite all the risks wants to stay until July.Risk rating as a basis for travel and assignments
Leo XIV’s trip through Spain will conclude in the Canary Islands, with visits to Gran Canaria and Tenerife. Given the forecast of a large influx of public, the councils of both islands have asked the Canary Islands Government to suspend classes and have recommended prioritizing teleworking during the days of the visit. In addition, administrations have enabled park and ride facilities and special bus services to facilitate travel and reduce the use of private vehicles.Continue reading