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Europe Calls for Foreign Talent: 42 Essential Jobs Open to Skilled Migrants in 2025
Advertisements The European Union has identified 42 urgent job roles across member states, opening the door for skilled professionals outside the bloc to step in. From healthcare to logistics, and construction to digital services, among other jobs...

EU announces 42 high-demand jobs for foreign workers in 2025
The European Union (EU) has announced 42 high-demand occupations for skilled foreign professionals in 2025, spanning sectors like healthcare, transport, IT, and construction. This disclosure, according to Travelobiz, reflects Europe’s urgent need...

Nutritionists discover the difference between a U.S. and a European soft drink
The French TV channel TF1 conducted a simple, revealing experiment. It brought together two nutritionists – Arleija William and Mara Davis – to compare soft drinks sold in Europe with their US counterparts, highlighting the similarities and, more...

European Commission calls for cyber security proposals
The European Commission is making €145.5 million available to help small and medium-sized enterprises and public bodies to boost their cybersecurity, with specific help for hospitals and healthcare providers. It's launched two calls for proposals....

Poland finalising entry into EU’s AI gigafactory programme
The Polish Ministry of Digital Affairs has announced that Poland is finalising discussions with European Union partners about participating in the European Union’s (EU) AI Gigafactory building programme. After public consultations, it is expected...

Britain must be a magnet for the world’s best minds
After years of ceding ground to Silicon Valley and Shenzhen, Europe’s tech sector is waking up. Momentum is building. From the European Commission’s bold innovation agenda to the energy of VivaTech in Paris, the mood has shifted — from complacency...

EU approves mango and guava imports from Taiwan
The EU's Directorate-General for Health and Food Safety (DG SANTE) has approved Taiwan's application to export mangoes and guavas to the entire EU, following a lengthy suspension. The Ministry of Agriculture stated that Taiwan was previously...

Britain’s FSA Issues Warning on Jolly Rancher Products
The Food Standards Agency in Britain has issued a warning against consuming Jolly Rancher products from the US brand Hershey, deeming them “unsafe to eat.” The agency highlighted the presence of mineral oil aromatic hydrocarbons (MOAH) and mineral...

Spain heatwave alert for British tourists as temperatures soar to 43C from this date
Brits planning a getaway to a favoured holiday hotspot have been cautioned to brace for sweltering conditions, with the mercury set to soar as high as 43C in Spain. The country is gearing up for a scorching heatwave that's expected to deliver...

Germany hands Syrian doctor life for torturing dissidents, media report
By Riham Alkousaa FRANKFURT (Reuters) -A German court sentenced a Syrian doctor found guilty of torturing dissidents in Syria to life in prison on Monday, local media reported, the latest win for victims of the Assad regime under universal...

European tech weekly recap: More than 60 tech funding deals worth over €1.1B
Last week, we tracked more than 60 tech funding deals worth over €1.1 billion, and over 5 exits, M&A transactions, rumours, and related news stories across Europe. 📊 The top three industries that raised the most were healthtech (€237 million),...

EU allocates N900 million to combat malnutrition in North-east
The European Union (EU) has announced the allocation of €500,000, approximately N900 million, to tackle the growing malnutrition crisis in North-eastern Nigeria. According to a statement from the EU on Friday, the funding will provide emergency...

Tern launches first European distribution office
Urban mobility specialist Tern has announced that Tern ZE GmbH, the company’s first European distribution office, will officially begin operations on Tuesday, July 1, 2025. Based in Cologne, Germany, Tern ZE will mark the launch with appearances...

Emerging blueberry areas in Europe and global opportunities
For over a decade, Marco R. Butera has worked as a consultant specializing in the cultivation and technical management of berries, particularly blueberries, in international production contexts. His work spans from the Mediterranean basin to the...

FIFA Club World Cup 2025: The Champions of Europe PSG crush Atlético Madrid
The champions of Europe, i.e. PSG have continued their bright form as they crushed Atlético Madrid in theif FIFA Club World Cup’s first game. The 4-0 scoreline says about their gameplay and tactics of Luis Enrique. The team is getting stronger and...

EFJ to organise workshop on journalists’ wellbeing and mental health in Namur, Belgium
On 16-17 June 2025, the European Federation of Journalists (EFJ) will be hosting a workshop entitled “Mental wellbeing: an invisible crisis in journalism” in Namur, Belgium, as part of the Stand up for Journalism (SUJ) project in partnership with...

Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: CDC Vaccine Committee Layoffs, Diet-Related NCDs in Kenya, and Deforestation Progress in the Amazon
Each week, Food Tank is rounding up a few news stories that inspire excitement, infuriation, or curiosity. New Data Show Regenerative Practices Outperform Conventional Farming in Europe A new study by the European Alliance for Regenerative...

U.K. healthcare real estate transactions hit $3.71b last year, in highest record since 2020
Healthcare real estate transactions in the United Kingdom reached £3.2 billion ($3.71 billion) in 2024, the highest figure seen since 2020, according to property adviser Knight Frank. Against a backdrop of macroeconomic uncertainty, 2024 saw...

Warning as 43C heatwave 'not normal' for June to hit Spain from this date
Spain is bracing for an extreme heatwave that will see temperatures in the region soar to 43C. Holidaymakers heading to Spain are being cautioned to prepare for scorching temperatures, with the mercury set to soar up to a sizzling 43C. The country...

Royal Ascot looms after a weekend of big races from France to Japan
1 of 2 | Meisho Tabaru wins Sunday's Grade 1 Takarazuka Kinen at Hanshin Racecourse, earning "Win and You're In" spots in both the Breeders' Cup Turf at Del Mar and the W.S. Cox Plate in Australia. Photo by and courtesy of Katsumi Saito June 16...