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Fire in La Bisbal: A radial and a powder keg a few kilometers from the Costa Brava

The La Bisbal d’Empordà (Baix Empordà) fire, which burns 2,300 hectares and has forced the confinement of some 10,000 people, began with the spark of a radio that quickly ignited the forest that crosses the road that connects La Bisbal with Calonge. The flames have found a real powder keg at the gates of the Costa Brava. The Firefighters describe a particularly dangerous scenario: a forest that had not suffered a major fire for decades, with an enormous accumulation of plant fuel and subjected to extreme behavior due to the combination of north winds and marinade winds.Continue reading

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A fire burns 750 hectares on the Costa Brava and forces 40,000 people to be confined

A large fire with different sources keeps the Generalitat firefighters in suspense this Friday in a dozen municipalities of Girona. The main focus began this morning in La Bisbal d’Empordà, but different sub-spots have affected neighboring municipalities, the protected area of ​​Les Gavarres and is forcing the confinement of a dozen municipalities on the Costa Brava, such as Platja d’Aro or Calonge. Firefighters estimate that 40,000 people are affected by mobility restrictions, those registered in the area. The objective of the extinguishing teams, of up to 225 people, is to limit the perimeter of the fire, since it is burning…

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Stricter attestation requirements: What does this mean and what options does HR have?

Chancellor Friedrich Merz (CDU) and the leaders of the coalition have announced a comprehensive reform package. A key point is the abolition of telephone sick leave and the requirement to provide a certificate from the first day of illness. The aim is to reduce, according to Merz, the “exorbitant increase in sick leave in companies”. Collective bargaining agreements or special company regulations should remain possible. This raises specific questions for employers and HR: Which existing regulations apply? What does the resolution mean as long as there is no draft law yet? Is there now a concrete need for action? Our…

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The Generalitat imposes three fines of 30,000 euros on large holders for failing to comply with the housing law

The Generalitat has imposed three fines of 30,000 euros on three large holders for non-compliance with the Housing Law, in a further step in the application of the sanctioning regime provided for by the regulations. As sources from the Ministry of Territory, Housing and Ecological Transition explained to Europa Press this Friday, and EL PAÍS has confirmed, there are also three other sanctions whose files are already closed, although those affected have not yet been notified.Continue reading

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Excellent work: “Three questions for…” Editor Frank Strankmann

What does the title “Special Media of the Year” mean to you personally – and what does human resources management stand for in your eyes? In your opinion, what are the ingredients for excellent HR journalism? For me, the award is proof that well-made specialist magazines not only still have a reason to exist, but also offer real added value for their readers. In human resources management, we have been working with passion, curiosity and expertise for many years to illuminate topics from all possible areas and perspectives – through very different channels. One of the most important ingredients, in…

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Lots to do – human resources management

“By 2030, HR will play a central role in shaping collaboration between people and technology, integrating climate and ethical aspects into workforce planning and developing flexible models that are more responsive to the needs of employees,” write the authors of a new white paper from the consulting firm Zalaris. To do this, they have identified nine key points that HR should keep an eye on over the next five years: 1. AI technologies are redefining HR interactions Over the next five years, HR interfaces will evolve from static dashboards and multi-level self-services to conversational, AI-powered solutions. 2. AI does not…

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A protest against the cutting down of palm trees and the construction of a new hotel in the touristy Botànic neighborhood

Several dozen people gathered yesterday Thursday in front of two buildings on Túria Street in Valencia, previously occupied by neighbors and now about to be converted into an 80-room hotel, to denounce the touristification suffered by the Botànic neighborhood, with the proliferation of tourist apartments and hotel establishments in recent years. In mourning, several neighbors and business owners stood in front of what was once the neighborhood daycare center – now closed – with signs that read “The Botanical in Struggle.”” or “El Botànico doesn’t sell”.Continue reading

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