Greece’s Six-Day Workweek: A New Labor Landscape
Starting July 1, 2024, Greece will introduce a six-day workweek for industries with continuous operations
July 8, 2024Section
Europe and Russia
Europe is where the old industrial order is being reordered – by an energy shock, a two-speed split between a sunlit south and an open north, trade friction and a shifting security map from Ukraine to the UK. The Rio Times covers Europe for the emerging-market reader: the economies, markets, energy transition, trade and politics that move global capital and set the terms Latin America trades on. This hub gathers our daily Europe coverage and links it to the wider Global South story.
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Political Upheaval in France: Left-Wing Victory Shakes the Establishment
In a surprising turn, voters in 506 French districts saw the left-wing coalition New Popular Union (NUP) emerge as Parliament's...
July 8, 2024
French Elections: Left Coalition Challenges Macron and Le Pen
In an unexpected shift a leftist coalition is close to winning the most seats in the French legislative elections. Analysis...
July 7, 2024
German Industrial Production Declines Sharply in May 2024
In May 2024 Germany's industrial production dropped by 2.5% surpassing economists' expectations of a 0.2% decline. Analysis from The Rio...
July 5, 2024
U.K. Pioneers Ethical Framework for Embryo Research
The UK has introduced the first guidelines for research on lab-grown human embryo models. Coverage and analysis from The Rio...
July 5, 2024
Modi’s Calculated Move: A Strategic Visit to Russia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's upcoming trip to Russia marks a significant chapter in India's foreign policy. Coverage and analysis from...
July 5, 2024
Labour Landslide Ends 14 Years of Tory Rule in the U.K.
Exit polls indicate the Labour Party will secure a landslide victory in the recent UK general election. This shift. Analysis...
July 5, 2024
Portugal Revives Tax Incentives for Foreign Residents Amid Controversy
The Portuguese government plans to reintroduce tax incentives for foreign residents, previously criticized for raising housing prices, revealed Finance Minister...
July 4, 2024
Hong Kong Voters in U.K. Election: A New Force
The UK general election on Thursday marks a crucial moment for over 144,000 new voters from Hong Kong
July 4, 2024