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Finnish Employers Face Stricter Compliance for Hiring Non-EU Workers

Finnish Employers Face Stricter Compliance for Hiring Non-EU Workers

Finnish Employers Face Stricter Compliance for Hiring Non-EU Workers
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As EU debates local-content rules, Chinese automakers are already adapting

As EU debates local-content rules, Chinese automakers are already adapting

By Nick Carey and Rachel More PARIS, Oct 13 (Reuters) - As Europe debates new local-content rules aimed at boosting local manufacturing, Chinese automakers are already building factories and supply chains across the continent, getting ahead of the measures before they have even been finalised.
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Amazon Music Seeks Senior Content Acquisition Manager for Global Label Licensing

Amazon Music Seeks Senior Content Acquisition Manager for Global Label Licensing

Amazon Music Seeks Senior Content Acquisition Manager for Global Label Licensing
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No signs of new EU debt crisis, but prudent fiscal policy is needed - Dombrovskis

No signs of new EU debt crisis, but prudent fiscal policy is needed - Dombrovskis

BANGKOK, Oct 14 (Reuters) - There are no signs of a new euro zone sovereign debt crisis, but governments need to be prudent as debt costs rise on higher sovereign and corporate borrowing and inflation expectations, European Economic Commissioner Valdis Dombrovskis said.
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Burnham says Russian meddling in Europe shows need for closer UK-EU ties as he seeks a Brexit reset

Burnham says Russian meddling in Europe shows need for closer UK-EU ties as he seeks a Brexit reset

Prime Minister Andy Burnham says Russia's attempts to meddle in European politics highlight why Britain must strengthen ties with the European Union
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Tensions flare over the EU’s next long-term budget ahead of unpredictable elections in 2027

Tensions flare over the EU’s next long-term budget ahead of unpredictable elections in 2027

Political tensions are rising over the European Union's next long-term budget
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Portugal Initiates High-Speed Rail Construction Between Lisbon and Porto

Portugal Initiates High-Speed Rail Construction Between Lisbon and Porto

Portugal has commenced construction on a new high-speed rail line designed to connect its two major cities, Lisbon and Porto. The initial phase of the project focuses on the section between Porto-Campanhã and Oiã in Aveiro. This ambitious infrastructure development is part of a broader national strategy that also includes enhancements to the country's airport network. The primary goal of the high-speed rail is to significantly reduce travel time between Lisbon and Porto, aiming for a journey duration of just 1 hour and 15 minutes. This project represents a substantial investment in modernizing Portugal's transportation system, with the Porto-Oiã section alone estimated to cost approximately €2 billion. The financing for this segment is being secured through contributions from the European Investment Bank and the Connecting Europe Facility, highlighting a collaborative European effort in funding major infrastructure projects.
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Namibia Confirms Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Zambezi Region, Imposes Livestock Restrictions

Namibia Confirms Foot-and-Mouth Disease Outbreak in Zambezi Region, Imposes Livestock Restrictions

Namibia has announced a new outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) in its Zambezi Region, marking the second affected area after an earlier outbreak in the southern ||Karas Region. Veterinary officials identified the disease on October 5 at Kalala Island in Kabe Constituency, where 20 cattle displayed clinical signs. Twelve samples from these animals tested positive for the FMD virus on October 7. In response, the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has initiated emergency vaccination in the affected zone and intensified surveillance efforts. Furthermore, the movement and export of all cloven-hoofed animals and their raw products have been suspended throughout the Zambezi Region. Livestock marketing activities, including auctions and other gatherings, have been halted, and slaughtering at local abattoirs and informal markets is temporarily suspended to contain the spread of this highly contagious viral infection. The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) was notified, and Nami...
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USTR Initiates Investigations into Manufacturing Overcapacity Across 16 Trading Partners

USTR Initiates Investigations into Manufacturing Overcapacity Across 16 Trading Partners

USTR Initiates Investigations into Manufacturing Overcapacity Across 16 Trading Partners
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China's September exports soar, putting $1 trillion trade surplus in sight

China's September exports soar, putting $1 trillion trade surplus in sight

By Yukun Zhang, Ellen Zhang and Liz Lee BEIJING, Oct 14 (Reuters) - China's trade surplus widened more than expected in September as exports surged, keeping the country on track to surpass last year's record surplus and likely intensifying trade tensions with major partners.
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Italian growth outlook brightens but slowdown ahead, business lobby says

Italian growth outlook brightens but slowdown ahead, business lobby says

ROME, Oct 14 (Reuters) - Italy's economy will grow by 1% this year, the country's main business lobby Confindustria forecast on Wednesday, hiking a previous 0.5% estimate made in March but warning that a renewed slowdown is expected in 2027.
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EU Finalizes Defense Industry Reforms, Implements 102-Day Permit Limit

EU Finalizes Defense Industry Reforms, Implements 102-Day Permit Limit

The European Union has officially approved a comprehensive package of legislative reforms aimed at enhancing its defense manufacturing capabilities and streamlining cross-border military transfers. The Council of the European Union adopted this legislation, known as Defence Readiness Omnibus V, on October 9. A key component of these reforms is the introduction of a maximum 102-working-day processing period for permits related to defense readiness projects. This means that if national authorities fail to issue a decision within this timeframe, applications may be considered approved, though member states can establish exceptions for serious public health or national security risks. The package also modifies rules for procurement contracts, raising financial thresholds to reduce administrative burdens for smaller contracts and introducing greater flexibility in framework agreements. Additionally, it establishes two new mandatory categories of general transfer licenses for manufacturers operating across multi...