German Auto Supplier Leoni Announces Layoffs in Romania

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Leoni, a major German manufacturer of wiring systems and components for the automotive industry, recently acquired by Austrian billionaire Stefan Pierer, is initiating layoffs in Romania. This decision follows the closure of a factory in Luduș, Romania, in May, which affected about 200 employees. The company, which operates in 27 countries with over 95,000 employees,

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UiPath Announces 10% Global Workforce Reduction to Manage Operational Costs

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UiPath, the first Romanian startup to be listed on the New York Stock Exchange, has announced plans to lay off 420 employees, representing 10% of its global workforce. This move aims to streamline operational costs and enhance efficiency. The company’s Board of Directors communicated the restructuring decision to investors, highlighting a renewed focus on operational

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EU Plans Customs Duties for Temu, Shein, and AliExpress

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The European Union (EU) is set to introduce customs duties on inexpensive goods purchased from Chinese online retailers such as Temu, AliExpress, and Shein. This initiative, reported by the Financial Times, aims to curb the influx of low-cost and often low-quality products from China, potentially altering the landscape of European e-commerce and impacting consumers’ wallets.

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Samsung Reports Spectacular Profit Growth in Q2

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South Korean tech giant Samsung has announced an extraordinary increase in its operating profit for the second quarter of 2023. The company estimates an operating profit of 10.4 trillion won (approximately $7.54 billion) for the quarter ending June 30, representing a remarkable 15-fold increase compared to the same period last year. This impressive growth has

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Growth in Car Registrations in Romania: June 2024 Analysis

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In June 2024, Romania witnessed a significant surge in new car registrations, marking an impressive increase of 62.13% compared to June 2023. The total number of new vehicles registered reached 21,358 units for the month. Year-to-Date Overview For the first half of 2024, new car registrations totaled 83.505 units, reflecting a 13.11% rise from the

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Following the Sun: Subsea Energy Interconnection, Linking Europe and North America

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Three European entrepreneurs propose a groundbreaking undersea energy interconnection to link Europe with North America. Touted as the world’s largest subsea energy interconnection, this ambitious project aims to transfer renewable electricity bi-directionally, leveraging the sun’s movement across the sky. Project Overview The proposed interconnection involves three pairs of high-voltage cables spanning over 3,200 kilometers across

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Volkswagen to Develop Low-Cost Electric Vehicle, priced around 20k, to Compete with Chinese Rivals

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Volkswagen AG, Europe’s largest automaker, announced plans to develop a low-cost electric vehicle (EV) to compete with Chinese manufacturers. This decision follows the collapse of partnership talks with Renault, as reported by Reuters. Volkswagen aims to produce an EV priced around €20,000 ($21,746), with a global debut planned for 2027. “This is about entry-level electric

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Potential Layoffs in Arad’s Automotive Sector Amid Industry Decline

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The director of the County Agency for Employment (AJOFM) in Arad, Marinel Hentes, has announced a significant potential impact on the local workforce, with approximately 450 employees facing layoffs. This development follows notifications from seven companies within the region. These potential job cuts are a direct result of a downturn in the automotive industry across

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Alphabet (Google) Faces Internal Morale Crisis Despite Record Earnings. All-Hands Meeting Report.

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During a recent all-hands meeting at Alphabet, Google’s parent company, executives faced tough questions from employees concerned about low morale, despite the tech giant achieving a market cap exceeding $2 trillion. Employees highlighted a “significant decline in morale, increased distrust, and a disconnect between leadership and the workforce,” questioning the steps leadership would take to

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Stack Overflow Faces Backlash Over Selling User Data to OpenAI

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Stack Overflow, the popular programming Q&A site, has sparked outrage among its user community after announcing a partnership to sell forum data, including user posts, to OpenAI to train ChatGPT. Many developers are now attempting to edit or delete their contributions to protest having their work used for commercial AI training without consent. However, Stack

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