Italian Unions Secure €205 Salary Increase Over Four Years in New Contract

After intense negotiations, Italian metal worker unions Fim, Fiom, and Uilm successfully signed a renewed National Collective Labour Agreement (NCLA) with employers’ associations. The agreement, which covers over 1.5 million workers, guarantees a €205 (approx. US$237) increase on minimum contractual salaries over four years. This victory is crucial for protecting workers’ purchasing power against rising…

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Germany Announces Global ‘Skills-for-Climate’ Education Fund

Germany has launched the $1 billion “Global Skills-for-Climate Education Fund,” a new international development initiative aimed at training workers in developing and emerging economies for the jobs of the future linked to climate action. The fund will support vocational training and higher education programs focused on renewable energy installation, green building construction, electric vehicle maintenance,…

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Russian President Vladimir Putin calls his “friend,” PM Modi, a “wise and balanced leader”

Russian President Vladimir Putin has praised Prime Minister Narendra Modi, criticized the United States for trying to compel New Delhi to stop importing energy from Russia, and firmly supported India’s choice to keep trading oil with Moscow. Putin was speaking at the Valdai Discussion Club in Sochi when he hailed Prime Minister Narendra Modi as…

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TikTok agreement announced by President Trump and China

US President Donald Trump declared that TikTok would be permitted to continue functioning in China after an agreement was made with the government. “The United States of America’s and China’s major trade meeting in Europe has gone VERY WELL!. Additionally, an agreement was reached on a “certain” enterprise that our nation’s youth fervently desired to…

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Imphal celebrates International Dance Day with breathtaking performances

The Department of Art and Culture in Imphal East district marked International Dance Day with a spectacular celebration at the Chandrakirti Auditorium, Palace Compound. The event showcased various forms of Manipuri dance, captivating the audience with their stunning and impressive performances. Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the event, Deputy Director of Art…

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