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Belgium and the Netherlands registered the highest job vacancy rates among EU countries in the last three months of 2024, with 4.1% of jobs in their labour markets currently unfilled, according to the latest Eurostat figures.Austria followed these two countries at 3.6%.On the other hand, Bulgaria, Poland, and Romania had the lowest rates for job openings, all at 0.7%, with Spain following at 0.9%. When comparing this quarter to the same quarter of the previous year, the job vacancy rate increased in four EU countries, remained stable in six, and decreased in 17 EU countries.  The largest increases were observed in Denmark,…

The boos from a crowd wanting more action were growing again when Jake Paul dropped his gloves before the final bell, and bowed toward 58-year-old Mike Tyson.Paying homage to one of the biggest names in boxing history didn’t do much for the fans that filled the home of the NFL’s Dallas Cowboys on Friday night.It was the former heavyweight champion’s his first sanctioned pro bout in almost 20 years.All the hate from the pre-fight buildup was gone, replaced by boos from bewildered fans hoping for more from a fight that drew plenty of questions about its legitimacy long beforehand.The fight…

A European trade union federation representing 7 million service workers across the continent has called for European institutions to reassess public procurement contracts awarded to US companies, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), in light of the ongoing trade spat between the two sides of the Atlantic.With reports that US President Donald Trump is set to announce a comprehensive set of ‘reciprocal’ tariffs on EU exports on 2 April, UNI Europa “believes it is imperative that Europe take decisive steps to safeguard its economic sovereignty, democratic values and workers’ rights,” according to the statement published on Wednesday. On 1 April, European Commission President…

Who has sold the most tickets to a single concert?  Michel Jackson? Coldplay? Taylor Swift?  All fine guesses, but up until recently, it was Italian pop-rocker Vasco Rossi – also known mononymously as Vasco – who had the most attended ticketed concert in the world. Rossi’s record was set in 2017, when he performed in front of 225,173 fans at his concert at the Parco Enzo Ferrari in Modena. Now, Croatian singer Marko Perković – known professionally as Thompson and who has a song which opens with the chant “Za dom spremni!”, the Croatian version of the Nazi salute “Sieg Heil” – is…

Trump is due to make his tariff announcement, which he has styled as U.S. “Liberation Day,” at 4 p.m. in Washington D.C. That’s 10 p.m. in Brussels. While details remain sketchy, Brussels expects Trump to announce tariffs as high as 20-25 percent on all EU exports to the U.S. — a level of protectionism unseen since the Great Depression of the 1930s that threatens to disrupt global trade, hit economic output in America’s trading partners, and raise the cost of goods for U.S. consumers. The Commission is finalizing two lists of countermeasures that would be worth a combined €26 billion to respond…

The double-digit drop is likely due to a combination of factors, including its aging lineup, competition from rivals and a backlash from Musk’s embrace of right wing politics. It also is a warning that the company’s first-quarter earnings report later this month could disappoint investors.Tesla reported deliveries of 336,681 globally in the January to March quarter. The figure was down from sales of 387,000 in the same period a year ago. The decline came despite deep discounts, zero financing and other incentives.Analysts polled by FactSet expected much higher deliveries of 408,000.Dan Ives of Wedbush said in a note to clients…

The much-awaited 2 April—dubbed “Liberation Day” by the Trump administration – has arrived, with Washington poised to unveil sweeping new tariffs on its major trading partners, placing the European Union directly in the firing line.Latest reports suggest the new duties could reach as high as 20% on all imports, targeting a wide range of sectors from cars to pharmaceuticals. If enacted, the move would mark a sharp escalation in transatlantic trade tensions, and potentially deliver a heavy blow to Europe’s already sluggish industrial momentum.But just how severe could the economic fallout be for Europe and which countries would be hit…

For nearly three decades, Eurostar has been the only rail operator running through the Channel Tunnel, connecting the UK with mainland Europe. But recent shifts in regulation and burgeoning demand for lower-carbon travel options have boosted interest from competitors.Companies from the UK and Europe are eagerly eyeing a share of the market, but starting services hasn’t been easy. Expensive trains, limited space for them to be serviced, maintained, and stored, and Eurostar’s dominance have conspired to maintain the monopoly. But things are starting to change.A new report commissioned by the Office of Road and Rail has ruled that Eurostar must…

On the front foot: The PM insisted Labour was taking decisive action by “rolling up our sleeves” to help. Natch, Starmer flew the flag for policies including the minimum wage increase. He also, here’s a new one, ripped into the Tories, claiming public services were left “on their knees” on their watch. Back to basics: Badenoch, as usual, wasn’t taking it, claiming the “only mess is the one he made in his budget.” She accused the government of breaking people’s trust, highlighting the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR) said working families could be up to £3,536 worse off in this parliament.…