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Threat of new strikes looms over Madrid airport after security staff walkout

Madrid-Barajas Airport, Spain’s busiest hub, faces renewed threats of industrial action as another group of workers considers striking just days after a three-day stoppage by security staff caused severe delays and disrupted thousands of passengers. The SICA union, which represents airport operation......

Higher education union stages nationwide strikes over stalled negotiations

The National Union of Higher Education Staff and University Residences, affiliated with the Democratic Labor Confederation, has announced a series of strikes and sit-ins to protest the Ministry of Higher Education's alleged marginalization and refusal to engage in dialogue. The union claims the ministry......

Morocco denies claims of chronic disease medication shortages

The Moroccan Medicines and Health Products Agency (AMMPS) has rejected reports suggesting a nationwide shortage of over 600 chronic disease medications. In a detailed statement, the agency clarified that such claims are not supported by national data and that no significant disruptions to the healthcare......

Hunger and violence claim more lives in Gaza as aid remains scarce

At least 40 Palestinians were killed on Monday by Israeli gunfire and airstrikes in Gaza, including 10 people seeking aid at distribution sites, according to Gaza’s health authorities. The deadly incidents come amid a dire humanitarian crisis in the enclave, with another five Palestinians succumbing......

UNRWA chief calls Gaza aid airdrops “ineffective” amid worsening crisis

The head of the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) has condemned the resumed humanitarian airdrops over Gaza as an “ineffective” response to the deepening humanitarian crisis gripping the territory. “Airdrops will not stop the worsening famine. They are expensive, ineffective,......

Moroccan farmers face labor shortages despite high unemployment rates

Moroccan farmers are encountering significant difficulties in securing agricultural workers, a situation that seems paradoxical given the nation's high unemployment rates across various sectors, including agriculture. Recent insights from Hortdaily reveal that this issue represents a new form of......

Ryanair warns of significant flight delays in Spain this summer

Low-cost airline Ryanair has raised alarms regarding a potential increase of up to 20% in flight delays for routes to and from Spain during the upcoming summer months. The airline attributes this worrying forecast to a shortage of air traffic controllers (ATCs) within the country. The airline has publicly......

The Strain on U.S. Wildland Firefighters: A Crisis of Pay and Conditions

In 2001, the Thirtymile Fire in Washington state highlighted critical flaws in wildfire management, such as inexperienced personnel, inadequate leadership, and poor safety measures. Tragically, four firefighters lost their lives due to a failure in coordination and safety protocols, revealing deep issues......

Quebec’s Immigration Freeze Sparks Concern Among Expats  

Canada’s province of Quebec has recently made a controversial move by imposing an unexpected freeze on its permanent immigration programs. The decision, which came without prior notice, has left many expatriates and aspiring immigrants deeply unsettled. Two key initiatives are directly affected:......