Tag: labour shortage

North Korean workers in Russia face slave-like conditions

International August 12, 2025 at 13:48

Thousands of North Korean workers in Russia are being sent to work in slave-like conditions to fill a huge labour shortage exacerbated by Russia's...

Cyprus facing labour shortages, turns to third countries

Cyprus June 25, 2025 at 15:01

Cyprus is experiencing a serious labour shortage, with the domestic workforce no longer able to meet the needs of a growing economy. As unemployment...

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Switzy Booker Prize snub sparks literary controversy

October 29, 2026 at 17:18

Climate change and urbanisation increase flood risk in Cyprus

Cyprus October 29, 2026 at 16:48

Cyprus faces a growing risk of flooding as climate...

DHS data breach exposes details of 41,000 US immigration agents

International October 29, 2026 at 16:46

DHS data breach exposes details of 41,000 US staff Details...

ON THIS DAY: China ends one-child policy after 35 years (2015)

On this Day October 29, 2026 at 16:46

On 29 October 2015, China announced it would end...

Social media age verification plans outlined by Ofcom

International October 29, 2026 at 16:28

Social media age verification plans outlined by Ofcom Ofcom has...