Trump’s tariffs on China may raise costs for shoppers.

Trump’s tariffs on Chinese imports could trigger a trade war between the US and China, which might affect consumers and trade. The de minimis exception, which allows packages valued under $800 to be sent without customs duties, was crucial for the business model of Chinese e-commerce sites like Shein and Temu. The Trump administration removed…

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From January 2025, public transport in Belgrade is free.

Starting from January 1, 2025, public transportation in Belgrade will be free, but employers are still required to pay employees a transportation allowance. The Labor Law stipulates that employees have the right to compensation for commuting costs, equivalent to the price of a public transport ticket, unless the employer provides their own transportation. The Ministry…

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A fire at a senior home killed 8; safety rules were ignored.

An internal report by the Ministry of Labor, Employment, Veteran and Social Affairs revealed numerous irregularities and legal violations at the “Ivanović” nursing home in Barajevo, where eight people died in a fire. The irregularities include the absence of a social worker, inadequate employee documentation, and an excessive number of residents. Despite serious shortcomings, the…

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Actor Dejan Matić (61) passed away after illness.

Actor Dejan Matić, a member of the Belgrade Drama Theatre and the popular group “Kuguarsi,” passed away at the age of 61. He died after a long and serious illness, having suffered a stroke in 2015. He was born in Belgrade in 1963 and graduated in acting from the Faculty of Dramatic Arts in Belgrade….

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A retired surgeon in France is on trial for child abuse.

In France, the largest criminal trial for child abuse is beginning, where retired surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of molesting or raping 299 children between 1989 and 2014. The trial in Vannes comes after a detailed investigation that uncovered serious failures in preventing his crimes. Le Scouarnec has admitted guilt on some charges, while…

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Spain approves historic law to reduce workweek hours.

A draft law that could benefit 12 million workers has been approved by the Council of Ministers and welcomed by Pedro Sánchez’s government. Labor Minister Yolanda Díaz emphasized that this is the first reduction in working hours in Spain in the last 40 years. However, the main employers’ organization, CEOE, rejected the text and called…

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