The gross domestic product (GDP) fell 6.4% across the European Union (EU) and 6.8% in the Eurozone in 2020, according to preliminary data published Tuesday by Eurostat. The contraction, as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, ended seven years of growth in both areas.
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UNCTAD — Global FDI Plummets
Foreign direct investment, affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, plummeted 42% globally in 2020, the United Nations Conference for Trade and Development (UNCTAD) said on Sunday. UNCTAD indicated that the recovery from this indicator would be likely be delayed until 2022.
Amazon to Pass Spanish Tax on to Users
Amazon Spain is going to pass the 3% tax that will be levied on income from digital services of large technology companies on to the companies that sell through its platform. The e-commerce company has communicated to external sellers by email that as of April 1st, it will increase the commission charged to them for intermediation by 3%.
Russia Withdraws From Open Sky Treaty
The Russian government decided to withdraw from the Open Sky Treaty. The Open Sky Treaty is an important tool for the intelligence gathering purposes by the signatory nations, which include military inspections from the air. The Treaty was signed in Finland in the 1992 by the 27 members.
Coronavirus, Brexit Catch British Travelers in Spanish Red Tape
Citizens from the United Kingdom, with a residence in Spain, have been stopped from flying to Spain this weekend. Spain has strict COVID-19 regulations that prevented some Britons from flying to and from Spain. Several travelers have had trouble returning to their home countries after airlines refused to accept their proof of national travel cards.
Brexit, Actually: UK, EU Officially Break Up
The UK’s Brexit transition period came to an end on the last day of 2020, which means that the UK will completely break away from the European single market and customs union. Big Ben in London rang at midnight when Britain officially left the European Union, symbolizing the opening of a new chapter in British history.
Self Care Tips for Self Employed and Freelancers in 2021
Self-care does not mean taking sweet foods and wearing protecting clothes like face masks, but it means setting aside enough time to put the focus, energy, and resources on yourself. This is important mostly for freelancers who do churn out eye-catching work and usually end up against unresponsive clients and low rates.
You Are Not Powerless in Your Job Search During Covid-19
You probably never dreamed you’d be in search of a job during a global pandemic. Talk about challenges, right? Okay, before you get down and think your chances just slid to the floor, let’s look at what you can do to make the most of your time, and how you can land that next job interview.
One of the first things to consider is how you present yourself to others. Have you evaluated your personal brand lately? What makes you a valuable candidate to prospective employers? How will you stand out in a crowded marketplace? What transferable skills do you have? What are your strengths and how can you amplify them? Consider what courses are available to help you stay competitive in your industry. By evaluating your personal brand, you’ll get an overarching view of how potential employers see you.
Spain Anti-Coronavirus Quarantine and Violent Protests
In the cities of Spain, radical youth are violently protesting against tough quarantine measures and in their opinion the lack of proper government assistance to the unemployed. The most violent clashes with the police against the Spanish quarantine measures took place in Barcelona.
Armenia Asked Russia for Help
Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan has asked the Russian president for help in securing his country. The Armenian Foreign Ministry announced on Saturday (October 31st) that Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan had officially asked Russian President Vladimir Putin to launch an “urgent consultation” on ensuring Armenia’s security.
Leopoldo Lopez Leaves Spanish Embassy in Caracas, Goes to Madrid
The Venezuelan opposition leader Leopoldo Lopez yesterday left the residence of the Spanish ambassador in Caracas, where he had been a guest since April 30, 2019, when he led a civic-military uprising with Juan Guaido that sought to overthrow Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro.
Lagarde: New Coronavirus Cases Pose “Clear Risk” to Economy
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said on Tuesday that the unexpectedly accelerated growth of new coronavirus poses a “clear risk” to the economic outlook. This statement is a sign that policymakers will step up to adopt more monetary stimulus measures.
World Reacts with Surprise, Worry at Trump-Biden Brawl
Many newspapers at home and abroad reacted overnight to the first presidential debate between President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden, held in Cleveland, Ohio. Almost unanimously, the papers analyzed it as one marred by chaos, confusion, and insults.
US Open 2020: Tough Draw for Dominic Thiem
Despite the global coronavirus pandemic putting an end to much of this year’s Tennis tour, including Wimbledon – which was cancelled for the first time since World War II – the US Open is underway at the illustrious Flushing Meadows, albeit behind closed doors, due to several COVID-19 restrictions being still in place.
The draw for the North American Grand Slam, which is held in New York, took place last week ahead of the tournament, and it’s safe to say that it didn’t go in second seed Dominic Theim’s favour.
Online Gigs Going Global
With today’s global world, having an ongoing income, self created inside your home, is now more important than ever. If your kids are staying home or the business where you work is closed, what are some of your options? Most economists are not looking at a fast recovery from the global pandemic as it has been roughly six months and little with COVID-19 has changed.
Seville Defeats Inter Milan, Crowns Its Sixth European League Title
Spain’s Sevilla won the European League title for the sixth time in its history, by beating Inter Milan, Italy, after an exciting match late on Friday evening, August 21, 2020. The final that was held in the German city of Cologne without fans due to the repercussions of the emerging coronavirus. The fans watched the game remotely.
How to Take Advantage of Free Time
Many people like to spend their free time relaxing at home or with friends. They do this to unwind from their 40-hour a week job.
However, you should consider sacrificing a portion of your free time to invest in your career, especially during the global COVID-19 outbreak. Many of you are working remotely during the pandemic, giving you the extra free time you can allocate towards learning a new skill.
Barca Hire Koeman, Sevilla Back in Europa League Final
FC Barcelona sacked manager Quique Setien three days after the Spanish giants suffered an 8-2 defeat at the hands of German champions Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals in Lisbon. Current Dutch National Team coach Ronald Koeman has been appointed to fill the vacancy.
Spain Confirms Former King Juan Carlos in UAE
The Spanish Royal Palace confirmed that the former King, Juan Carlos, who decided in early August to reside in exile due to suspicions of corruption, is in the United Arab Emirates. A spokesman for the Royal Palace made the announcement, but did not give further details.
Barcelona Sack Setien After “Humiliating” Defeat
FC Barcelona, the Spanish top-flight club, announced the dismissal of its coach, Quique Setien. The decision came three days after the team was knocked out of the Champions League quarter-finals in humiliating fashion, 8-2 against German champions Bayern Munich.
Coronavirus — Spain Bans Smoking, NZ Locks Down Auckland
The increase in the number of COVID-19 cases in Spain has forced the Spanish government to enact new safety measures on Friday across the country. As announced by the nation’s health minister, the new measures include a ban on public smoking, as well as the closure of all nightlife venues– such as bars and clubs.
Gigs for Sale – A Way to Increase Your Freelance Gigs Revenues
Do gig sellers receive enough sales? At Freelance Global Gigs (FGG) Low Cost Marketplace we think that answer is no, but what makes us different is that we are working hard to do something about it. That is why we work so hard to help promote the gigs that post on our low cost platform. Now we have two distinct services to get your name out and digitally market your services globally.
5 Best IP Trackers to Identify IP Addresses With Ease
“The Internet was meant to make the planet a smaller place.” As indeed quoted by Max Waters, this unbelievable invention initiated the journey to digitalization and created a new perspective on virtual intelligence that facilitated a connection beyond geographical boundaries, anywhere on this planet.
Coronavirus — Infections Rising in Europe, Indigenous Leader Dies
France announced that 1,695 new cases of new coronavirus have been confirmed in the last 24 hours. It became the highest daily total of infections in two months. In all, COVID-19 has killed more than 30,000 people in France, making it the third-largest in Europe, after Britain and Italy.
Embattled Ex-King Juan Carlos Leaves Spain
After opening investigations against him on suspicions of corruption and receiving money from Saudi Arabia, the former Spanish King Juan Carlos decided to leave the country and live in another country he did not specify. Juan Carlos indicated that his decision came in order not to influence his son, Felipe VI.
Can We Help You “Sell Your Gigs” Worldwide?
Freelance Global Gigs (FGG) Low Cost Marketplace is now publishing both global news about freelance gigs, and also (just now launched!) individually based gig news in almost every country– providing each country and major city basic services and information, in several local organic languages.
Top 5 Best Free Antivirus Software
Anti-virus software is also referred to as anti-malware, a computer virus to prevent, detect, and take away malware. They are used for real-time protection, on-access scanning, background guard, resident shield, auto protects, and other synonyms asked for by the automated protection provided by most anti-virus, anti-spyware, and other anti-malware programs.
Top 10 SEO Strategies to Perform in 2020
SEO is the process of planning, outlining and implementing strategies to get more organic web traffic. There is continuous growth in SEO strategies from advanced promoting, new patterns to new updates, and devices that upgraded our procedures and systems and perform better by and large but there is always more space for development.
The Stabilization of Crypto – Literally!
The year 2009 might seem quite close and quite far from different perspectives but when it comes to the field of technology, there is no question that 2009 is quite distant! It was a time when smartphones were very slowly beginning to trickle in the market and Uber was just a small startup in California. The field of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology is one of the many fields that have grown by leaps and bounds in terms of expertise, acceptance, and relevance.
Top 10 Ethereum Wallets in 2020
Etherum is the second most preferred wallet in the crypto world. It is because of its wallet infrastructure. The Etherum wallet has unique software that works on a decentralized platform and it is secured by the blockchain technology. As the Bitcoin prices are shooting up year after year, people are preferring Ethereum as their choice to invest or to trade with. In this article, let us discuss the top 10 Etherum wallets in the year 2020.
EU Passes Historic Deal After Marathon Talks
In the early hours of Tuesday morning, European Council President Charles Michel announced an historic agreement in a Twitter post. The talks between the leaders of the EU member states lasted a total of more than four days, longer than any other great conference of this union.
Post Gigs – Design Your Online Gig Post So It Will Make More Money
If you’re in design, graphics, a content creator or engineer, and you published online content, you can provide and post global gigs. Posting your services online allows you to make money and with some websites, such as Freelance Global Gigs (FGG) Low Cost Marketplace, even more money as a percentage of sales. Most people in the gig world start out simply, doing it part time, and eventually work full time into a career.
EU Recovery Plan Receives Positive Boost
The economic recovery plan within the European Union has received a strong indication of the possibility of reaching an agreement among members, after the Netherlands responded positively to the proposal put forward by Charles Michel, President of the European Council.
EU Resumes Summit Talks on Coronavirus Aid
It was past midnight when the leaders of the EU member states left the meeting on economic and financial aid to deal with the consequences of the Coronavirus crisis without result. The meeting is considered to be the first non-virtual meeting after the coronavirus outbreak in Europe.
6 Tips for Selling Gigs on Freelance Global Gigs Low Cost Marketplace – It’s Never Been Easier!
At Freelance Global Gigs (FGG) Low Cost Marketplace we want you to sell your gigs globally on our discounted freelance gig platform. First we made it very easy to sell your gigs. You go to our green button that says Sell Gigs and this takes you to the page to register as a Seller. You need to list the required information– we made it as easy as possible, so it only takes a few minutes and there is no cost.
What to Look for When Buying a Business Laptop?
A business laptop is a computer specially constructed to tolerate heavier workload and prolonged usage, making it particularly ideal for business work. They are built stronger, lighter, and are more efficient for rougher times and hectic situations. Some of them are also more secure and tougher than regular laptops for personal usage because a business laptop has more confidential files and cannot be afforded to be broken easily.
Why SEO is Essential During a Time of COVID-19
The biggest advantage of the internet is that it is always open for business. Regardless of stay-at-home restrictions and shut-downs, people have been able to acquire information, supplies and just about every other essential service they need thanks to the web in 2020. The coronavirus has impacted virtually every industry and cost businesses millions of dollars in revenue; the natural response may be to scale back marketing efforts in an effort to preserve the existing budget, but SEO and digital strategy is more important than ever during COVID-19.
Coronavirus — Catalonia Confines 200,000
Spain’s north-eastern region of Catalonia has enforced a new lockdown measure today on more than 200,000 residents of Lérida, due to the multitude of outbreaks of the new coronavirus registered in the region. “We have decided to confine Segria due to data that confirms too significant a growth in the number of COVID-19 infections,” Catalan regional president Quim Torra told a news briefing.
Why You Should Convert Your Blog to PDF
The PDF was introduced by Adobe to make it stress-free to share files between different devices. Sharing files and documents was time-consuming and difficult back in the 1990s as documents would not preserve original formatting during transfer.
With PDF, the original formatting of texts and images is maintained so that the user can easily view the files. Because of this reason and many other reasons, we prefer to convert everything to PDF.
Coronavirus — OECD Forecasts Severe Recession, UK Hardest Hit
The United Kingdom is most likely to be hardest hit by the COVID-19 recession among major economies, a leading economic organization warns. The British economy is likely to fall by 11.5% by 2020, plummeting further than other developed economies, such as Germany, France, Spain, and Italy.
Freelance Gigs and News Worldwide Offering Free and Low Cost Services to Help Build Sustainable Living
Communal News (CN) and Freelance Global Gigs (FGG) Low Cost Marketplace platforms allow readers to post their freelance work on a news and gig platform– all for free– with unrestricted readership and possibly the lowest total cost global gig marketplace. CN and FGG Low Cost Marketplace have witnessed robust growth, while providing the poorest global readers in the most secluded counties unfettered open access to news, information and services, even in their own languages.
George Floyd — Anti-Racism Protests Go Global
Thousands of protesters continue to grace various city streets across the globe as they denounce racism, following the murder of an African-American, George Floyd, by a white policeman in Minneapolis, Minnesota. In Madrid, Spain, about 3,000 people gathered around noon in front of the United States Embassy in protest over the killing.
France, Spain Deny Venezuelan Opposition Leaders Hiding in Embassies
Venezuela’s foreign minister is accusing France of having given refuge to opposition leader Juan Guaidó at its embassy in Caracas, a charge that Paris denies. “Mr Juan Guaido is not at the French residency in Caracas. We have confirmed this to the Venezuelan authorities several times,” French foreign ministry spokeswoman Agnes von der Muhll said.
Coronavirus — EU Presents Largest Ever Recovery Plan
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen presented an exceptional aid plan on Wednesday, valued at €750 billion, to support the European economy affected by the COVID-19 epidemic. The Commission suggested the figure to finance the recovery plan, according to European Commissioner for Economic Affairs, Paolo Gentolini.
Spain’s Vox Protests Lockdown as Sanchez Announces Easing
Thousands of supporters of Spain’s far-right Vox party protested against the government’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic. The protestors called on the Prime Minister, Pedro Sanchez, and his deputy, Pablo Iglesias, to resign for the poor handling of the global pandemic.
Almost Every Global Language and Country Now Has Access to Low Cost Freelance Gigs
FGG Low Cost Marketplace have been around for about a year with very strong (almost exponential) growth in visitors, posts, and global penetration. With their low cost and global market, FGG Low Cost Marketplace allows a growing number of freelance gig Buyer and Sellers to save and make more money.
EU Warns Israel Against West Bank Annexation
In conjunction with the announcement of five European countries on the UN Security Council, rejecting Israel’s intention to annex lands in the West Bank, the French Foreign Minister announced a “European move” in response to the move that Israeli government intends to take.
How to Ship Perishables and Keep Them Fresh During Transport
Shipping perishable foods is an emerging market. Those working from home are ordering more frozen foods because they are easier to handle and cook. Here’s how to ship perishables if you’re thinking about starting this business.
Before you ship a perishable product, you have to ensure that the packaging is well-insulated. The package has to keep heat away from the product to prevent it from going bad. Here are a few shipping solutions for temperature-sensitive products:
The Low Cost Freelance Gig Marketplace is Here
When selecting or working with a gig platform or marketplace, whether buying or selling gigs, you need to understand: what is the total cost? You should always try to compare the total cost of a gig platform so you know what you’re dealing with. Often the higher percentage the gig provider takes or charges, the more confusing or complicated they make it in presenting those costs; so if it’s hard to understand the total cost on a platform, that means they are often very high and don’t want to openly disclose the costs.
Coronavirus — Second Wave Hits as Countries Open Up
The number of people infected with COVID-19 worldwide has exceeded four million. The easing of quarantine restrictions in some countries has contributed to the spread of the virus. Authorities in South Korea have closed restaurants again as the number of people infected with the virus continues to rise.
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