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Homeowners considering a renovation in 2026 face a complex financial picture. Construction costs continue to be influenced by labour shortages and shifting material prices, making it essential to build realistic budgets before work begins. The Expert’s Advice Darren Drumm, Founder of Drumm Carpentry, Kitchens & Wardrobes, says there is no fixed renovation price because every project differs. Basic improvement works often cost between €800 and €1,200 per m² (£680-£1,020), while extensive retrofits and full-property renovations can range from €2,500 to €3,500+ per m² (£2,125-£2,975+). For a standard three-bedroom semi-detached property, homeowners should prepare for: Renovation costs of approximately €150,000-€250,000 (£127,000-£212,000).…
An emerging circus organisation dedicated to making creative movement activities accessible to people with additional needs is planning its next stage of growth following a successful launch earlier this year. Founded in February by Cindy Downey and Rosa Iddon Cooper, Circable offers travelling circus workshops, performances and wellbeing-focused sessions. The programmes are designed to accommodate a broad range of participants, including children and adults with special educational needs and disabilities. As part of its expansion plans, the company hopes to acquire a portable aerial rig that can be used by wheelchair users and individuals with restricted mobility. A…
For Lena-Josefin Miller it was 2023: no hiring, so no recruiter needed anymore. The company she worked for in Hanover even laid off employees after it got into trouble. Unlike colleagues in the “People & Culture” team who accompanied the restructuring, there was no longer a place for them at the proverbial table. A blessing in disguise: Miller was taken over by the parent company, where she was responsible for the employer branding from then on. Many recruiters felt the same way as you did that year. Not just in Germany, but in many parts of the world. Especially in…
In German labor law, there is generally no legal right to an interim certificate. The situation is different with employment references. In this case, employees have a legally defined claim when their employment relationship ends. This is clearly regulated in Section 109 of the Trade Code (GewO). However, a current ruling by the Cologne Regional Labor Court (judgment of the LAG Cologne dated March 4, 2026 – 5 SLa 495/25) now provides clarity as to the conditions under which employees can request an interim certificate and when there is a “valid reason” for this. The specific case before the Cologne…
“Welcome to the monastery, I am Fra Ramon de Bellpuig, monk, almoner and doorman of the Monastery of Sant Pere de Rodes, come closer…” Thus begins the virtual reality experience that takes the visitor to the 14th century, with the thread of a story documented through a wedding in the town of Santa Creu (Alt Empordà). The project The eyes of historyfrom the Department of Culture of the Generalitat, reaches the Monumental Complex of Sant Pere de Rodes, 520 meters high in the heart of the Cap de Creus Natural Park (Alt Empordà) and through an immersive experience explains the…
Sources from La Moncloa have assured this Friday that the President of the Government, Pedro Sánchez, “has never had a meeting or an encounter with Leire Díez”, contrary to what the former socialist militant wrote down in one of her notebooks. “Meeting with PS,” the PSOE plumber wrote in a notebook included in the case summary, in a possible reference to the head of the Executive and without developing the content of that alleged contact. This morning, Sánchez assured that he did not know what Díez was doing. “I have never been informed of Mrs. Díez’s adventures because I would…
TO All our colleagues at 60 FROM Lesley, Bill and Jon We have had a hard time deciding whether to stay at 60 Minutes. We’re still deeply upset by the firings of Tanya and Draggan, strong leaders who everyone respected. As far as we can tell – because no explanation has ever been offered, they were expelled because they fought for our 60 Minutes values and stood up to protect our independence and integrity. Newsrooms are not supposed to be run like dictatorships. Collaboration and argument are the way we have always worked at…
A 58-year-old worker died this Friday after being crushed by the blade of a crane at the housing construction site in the Madrid town of Alcalá de Henares, as reported by Emergencies of the Community of Madrid. The medical personnel have been unable to do anything to save his life.Continue reading
A drone exploded in the Romanian port city of Konstanza this morning. According to Kyiv, she came from Ukraine. It is the second time in a short period of time that Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has reached the EU country.
new video loaded: The Lasting Cost of Graduating Into a Tough Job MarketSydney Ember, a Times business reporter, has been speaking with recent college graduates struggling to find work. She explains how starting a career in a weak job market can leave lasting scars on wages and opportunities.By Sydney Ember, Nour Idriss and Stephanie SwartJune 5, 2026