Economic systems
Greek Social Security in the vortex of insurance risks
In the public debate on the social insurance in Greece, the fact that the insurance risk contained in an insurance system is equated with the investment risk of the financial markets and the capital markets raises questions and concerns.
Another Party Joins "We Continue the Change"
The Social Democrats are joining "We Continue the Change" to run together in the November 14 parliamentary elections.
Talks to join the coalition are also being held with other parties, which would recognize the main political goals and priorities of "We Continue to Change" and are ready to abide by the principles set out in the agreement, they said.
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Graft Warnings in North Macedonia over ‘Hypocritical’ Highway Plan
North Macedonia's ruling Social Democrats face accusations of hypocrisy as they pursue a direct deal for the construction of much-needed highways, circumventing regular tender rules.
Slovenia on CIVICUS watchlist for restricting fundamental rights
Ljubljana – CIVICUS, an international alliance of NGOs, on Wednesday placed Slovenia on its list of countries to be monitored for a decline in fundamental civil liberties. Under Janez Janša’s government, civil society organisations have been undermined by funding cuts and journalists and the national press agency have been targeted, they wrote.
Mitsotakis at Europe 2021: The pandemic did not stop our reform plan
“We used it as an opportunity to offer a range of digital services to citizens – We will invest €32 billion in transforming the economy”
Draft law for making full use of fuel inflow-outflow systems
The government is aiming at putting an end to the loss of billions of euros in state revenues due to illegal trading, mainly in the fuel sector, through a bill that will reach Parliament next month.
Uber ceases operations in Colombia
Uber announced on Jan. 11 it will cease operations in Colombia beginning Feb. 1.
The decision comes after the Colombian Superintendence of Industry and Trade ordered the platform last month to stop engaging in unfair competition practices.
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Thousands of pirate taxis operate across Istanbul
Hundreds of pirate taxi stations have mushroomed across Istanbul, especially after Uber was banned, the chamber of taxi merchants has said.
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Germany to employ Turkish care workers for its elderly
The Arbeiterwohlfarht (AWO), or Workers Welfare Institution, a service organization dedicated to promoting worker welfare in Germany, will hold job interviews with Turkish care workers in Istanbul starting this month to care for the country's aging population.
#Romania2019.eu/EU introducing new rules offering businesses more transparent, fair, predictable online platform environment
The EU is introducing new rules offering businesses a more transparent, fair and predictable online platform environment, as well as an efficient system for seeking redress.