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Young people in Poland feel comfortable in Europe, but some are increasingly sceptical about EU membership. ADVERTISEMENTA whole new generation of people has grown up in Poland without experiencing their country outside the European Union.Twenty years after Poland joined the bloc, freedom of movement and access to European institutions feel normal for young people.But scepticism is rising in some quarters. Watch the full report in the player above. Source link

Two countries within the European Union have no females leading any listed company. ADVERTISEMENTThat’s according to new research carried out by Bloomberg, which highlighted which countries on the continent are lacking female leadership at the top.It named Ireland and Luxembourg as the two countries in the less-than-flattering position, which comes as a reminder that there is still progress to be made for women to have equal opportunities in top jobs. For Ireland, the retirement of Margaret Sweeney, the chief executive of Irish Residential Properties REIT, resulted in all 31 companies listed on Euronext Dublin being led by men.Bloomberg also highlighted a broader…

Similar protests at universities in the US have been broken up by law enforcement and faced suppression. ADVERTISEMENTAround 100 students have protested in support of Palestine near the prestigious Sorbonne University in Paris.Taking their cue from the university campus protest movement across the United States, students in Paris chanted slogans in support of Palestinians in Gaza amid Israel’s continued offensive. “I’m inspired by the students in Columbia, in Harvard and in MIT that are very strong and that are saying they want to fight for justice and for the peace in Palestine but also for the liberation of Palestine and I’m…

Apple is poised to release its earnings for Q2 fiscal year 2024 after the US market closes on 2 May. Investors will be watching for key metrics that shape its stock trajectory. Source link

The monarch returned to public duties on Tuesday after several months receiving treatment in private. Source link

The opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not represent in any way the editorial position of Euronews. Instead of constantly expanding the workforce through external hires, companies are increasingly focusing on upskilling and retraining the talent right under their noses, to meet evolving business needs, René Janssen writes. ADVERTISEMENTIn today’s fast-paced business environment, maintaining a steady headcount while simultaneously investing in the professional development of existing staff has become a concern for many organisations. Enter “quiet hiring” — a sign of the times that allows employers to bridge talent gaps while achieving both objectives.Quiet hiring is gaining…

Center-Right CDU/CSU in Germany leads the voting intentions, as the far-right gets a boost by the electorate. The AfD overtakes the Social-Democrats, according to the Euronews Poll Center Source link

Of the refugees who arrived in 2015, 64% of them are employed. However, there are many more women who are without work. Source link

For years, the general population has believed that people with flat feet are more likely to develop future pain and musculoskeletal issues. The Cube takes a look at a study claiming that this isn’t the case after all. ADVERTISEMENTThe idea that having flat feet inevitably leads to pain or other musculoskeletal problems goes back centuries.It was revived during the second half of the 1900s, when US podiatrists popularised the notion of having ‘normal’ feet.This included the theory that not having a well-defined arch or a straight heel would make your feet abnormal and more prone to injury, because they would…

Amazon delivered strong first-quarter earnings owing to robust growth in its cloud business, AWS. ADVERTISEMENTAmazon reported robust first-quarter earnings that surpassed market expectations as its cloud computing service, Amazon Web Services (AWS), experienced accelerated growth, buoyed by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). The e-commerce giant’s shares rose by more than 1% in after-hours trading, despite a broad selloff on Wall Street.Overall strong quarterly earningsAmazon exceeded market expectations, reporting earnings per share of 98 pence on revenue of $143.3 billion, surpassing estimates of 83 pence and $142.5 billion, respectively. Its overall sales revenue increased by 13% from $127.4 billion in the same…