Keywords: EMPLOYMENT


Spain surpasses 500,000 foreign self-employed workers in historic milestone

The number of foreign self-employed workers in Spain has surpassed a historic milestone, exceeding 500,000 registered contributors to the national Spanish Social Security System for the first time. According to figures released by the Ministry of Labour and Social Economy of Spain, the country currently......

Government plans cuts to apprenticeship hiring subsidies

The French government is preparing new reductions to financial incentives granted to companies hiring apprentices, as part of a broader effort to curb public spending. According to information released by the Ministry of Labor, the amounts paid to employers for recruiting apprentices pursuing higher-level......

Turkey records historic low unemployment rate of 7.7% in December

Turkey’s unemployment rate fell to a historic low of 7.7% in December, marking the lowest level recorded since official data tracking began in 2005, according to figures released by the Turkish Statistical Institute. The decline represents a sharp improvement compared with November, when unemployment......

Amazon announces the elimination of nearly 16,000 jobs

U.S. technology giant Amazon announced on Wednesday a major workforce reduction, revealing plans to cut close to 16,000 positions as part of a broader organizational overhaul. In an official statement, the company explained that the decision aims to streamline its internal structure by reducing management......

Turkish Airlines unveils a new 100 billion lira investment strategy

Turkish Airlines has announced a major investment initiative aimed at strengthening Türkiye’s aviation infrastructure and reinforcing the carrier’s global competitiveness. The strategy, aligned with the airline’s long-term Vision 2033, represents a total investment exceeding 100......

Continuing education: Sekkouri announces major reform by late January

Rabat, January 7, 2026 – Morocco’s Minister of Economic Inclusion, Small Business, Employment and Skills, Younès Sekkouri, announced that a comprehensive reform of the country’s continuing education system is expected to be finalized by the end of January. Speaking during oral......

Chinese Group sunrise launches textile factory project in Fez with 1.4 billion MAD investment

The Chinese industrial giant Sunrise has announced the launch of a new textile factory in Fez, Morocco, through its subsidiary Euwen Textile. The project, located in the Bensouda industrial zone, represents an investment of 1.4 billion Moroccan dirhams (MAD) and is scheduled for completion in the third......

Somasteel expands steel production capacity in Nouaceur

Moroccan steel producer Somasteel has inaugurated the expansion of its production site in Nouaceur, marking a major milestone for the national steel industry. The ceremony was held under the chairmanship of the Minister of Industry and Trade, Ryad Mezzour. The extension includes the installation of......

Microsoft commits $17.5 billion to accelerate AI adoption across India

Microsoft has unveiled a transformative $17.5 billion investment in India, marking its largest in Asia to date. This ambitious commitment aims to advance India's cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, workforce skilling, and digital sovereignty from 2026 to 2029. The initiative builds......