Notícias · Recifes

Sick leave: Germany rising but not the worst in Europe

Sick leave in Germany has hit a new record, with workers taking an average of nearly 20 days off per year. As Chancellor Merz cracks down, how does the country's absenteeism compare to other countries?

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 2

Germany: Voters are skeptical of reform proposals

The German government is aiming to get the country back on track with a wide range of reforms. However, the latest Deutschlandtrend survey shows that the public remains unconvinced.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 2

Iran: Dignitaries arrive for Ayatollah Khamenei's funeral

Officials from China, Russia, India and other countries are in Tehran as Iran prepares to mourn the Supreme Leader, who was killed in an airstrike at the start of the US-Israeli campaign against Iran.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 3

Heat wave: European countries report 3,700 excess deaths

Thousands of excess fatalities have been recorded across Europe following last week's heat wave, especially among older people. In France, the prime minister is facing a no-confidence vote over the crisis.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 2

Welcoming the Taliban? — Germany's new Afghanistan policy

To facilitate the deportation of criminals to Afghanistan, the German government is allowing Taliban diplomats into the country.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 2

Iran: Pressure on persecuted Baha'i community intensifies

Arrests, torture, mock executions: War has seen the Iranian regime crack down on dissidents of all kinds. Members of the country's Baha'i faith have long been persecuted, but their situation is now worsening.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 3

Wildfires rage in Portugal, Greece, France and Spain

Six countries in southern Europe have been hit by wildfires. One of the blazes, in southwestern France, could affect Monday's third stage of the Tour de France, authorities warn.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 2

Chinese Tianwen-2 space probe reaches asteroid for sampling

After a yearlong flight of a billion kilometers, a Chinese space probe is set to take samples from an asteroid. The mission is part of what President Xi Jinping calls the country's "space dream."

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 2

Australia, Fiji sign defense pact to counter China in Pacific

Fiji, which had grown closer to Beijing under its former leadership, will now consult Canberra on security developments.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 2

Why migrants come to Germany for work and then leave again

Germany has long attracted skilled workers to its labor market. The country has been much less successful at retaining them. So what is Germany doing wrong?

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 3

Emmanuel Macron visits Syria, 18 months after Assad's fall

The French president landed in Damascus on Monday evening. He's the first EU leader to visit the country since Bashar Assad's sudden downfall and the rise of former militant turned President Ahmed al-Sharaa.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 3

Philippines' democracy tested by Duterte impeachment trial

Vice President Sara Duterte faces impeachment in a trial that could shape the 2028 presidential race and test public trust in the country's democratic institutions.

Admin Recifes 15/07/2026 2

Acompanhe as Notícias da Recifes