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The UK’s demand for rosé continues to strengthen, with the market currently valued at more than £712 million and expected to reach £928 million by 2035. Industry experts say the continued growth is being shaped by premiumisation trends, changing consumer preferences and increasing interest in lighter, more versatile wines. Despite the dominance of Provence rosé and its iconic branding, the wider rosé category offers significant stylistic diversity, presenting retailers and hospitality operators with opportunities to broaden their ranges and introduce consumers to alternative styles. Neil McAndrew, wine consultant and advisor to the EU’s More Than Only Food & Drink campaign,…
A multiple traffic accident that occurred on a road in Villa de Vallecas, in Madrid, has left a woman, in her 50s, seriously injured, who had to be rescued by firefighters, as reported by Emergencies Madrid on Tuesday night.Continue reading
The labor market for HR professionals remains tense. The number of advertised positions increased slightly from the fourth quarter of 2025 to the first quarter of 2026 – 5,420 positions were open compared to 4,644. This emerges from the current Hays skilled worker index. But this alone does not indicate a recovery in the labor market. Because in the corresponding period there is a seasonal upswing almost every year. At the same time, a good 3,500 fewer job advertisements were recently registered for HR positions than in the first three months of 2025.Nevertheless, according to Sebastian Georg, Senior Department Manager…
At the end of May, Berlin’s former culture senator Joe Chialo was to be questioned by the investigative committee about the funding scandal. Nothing comes of it at first because he apparently received the invitation too late. The chairwoman criticizes sharply.
The elections to the Fiscal Council held this Tuesday have yielded the same balance of power that was already reflected by the consulting body formed in the time of Dolores Delgado, according to provisional results. The Association of Prosecutors (AF) – the majority in the prosecutor’s career – has renewed its six seats, while the Professional and Independent Association of Prosecutors (APIF) has kept the one it had, thereby maintaining the critical majority that they have between them. For its part, the Progressive Union of Prosecutors (UPF), chaired by the current attorney general, Teresa Peramato, has managed to retain the…
The former president of the Government José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero is listed as being investigated in a corruption case in the hands of the National Court. The news made headlines on Tuesday and sparked reactions across the political spectrum. These are the questions that fly over and the answers to what is known so far about an investigation that has remained secret for months. Continue reading
Is Germany a country of the sick or of the blue-washers? There has been a heated debate between these two poles for some time. But what does it actually look like? This is the subject of a new study by the Institute for Employment and Employability (IBE) at Ludwigshafen University. For the study “Dealing with and developing absenteeism in companies” by Prof. Dr. Jutta Rump and Anna-Maria Ogermann asked around a thousand managers, HR managers and members of company management about their assessments. One thing is clear, the study authors conclude: the way we deal with health problems has changed,…
The EU Parliament stops the investigation against the influential CSU woman Niebler. The public prosecutor’s office is bringing charges against the Tengelmann boss. And Chancellor Merz swears the SPD faction to remain loyal to the coalition. This is the situation on Tuesday evening.
Human resources management: Which companies are interested in company bike leasing?Stefan Page: Company bike leasing is generally suitable for companies of all sizes and industries. The offer is currently in particularly high demand in sectors with high employer competition and a focus on modern benefits – for example in industry, medium-sized businesses, the public sector or the healthcare sector. Do employee structure and company size play a role?Even more than the industry. Companies with a high proportion of commuting employees or a strong focus on sustainability particularly benefit. At the same time, practice shows that company bike leasing is now…
The alleged plot of Plus Ultra case He came to Dubai. The judge of the National Court in charge of the investigation maintains that the supposed “stable and hierarchical structure of influence peddling” led by the former president of the Government José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero created “at least” a company off-shore in the United Arab Emirates by order of the former socialist leader himself. The company would have a business plan worth $3 million over five years and would serve to channel part of the funds being investigated.Continue reading