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Trump Targets Fed Chair Powell Over Renovation Costs

  In a dramatic escalation of his long-standing feud with Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, former President Donald Trump has signaled a potential path to remove Powell from office—citing alleged mismanagement of a $2.5 billion renovation project at the Fed’s Washington headquarters. The renovation, which includes upgrades to aging infrastructure and removal of hazardous materials like asbestos, has ballooned in cost over the years. Trump and his allies claim the project includes extravagant features such as rooftop gardens, VIP dining rooms, and premium marble—claims Powell has publicly denied. The Fed insists the renovations are necessary and cost-effective in the long term, consolidating staff and reducing rental expenses. While the Supreme Court has affirmed that a president cannot dismiss the Fed chair over policy disagreements, Trump may be attempting to build a case for removal “for cause,” alleging Powell misled Congress about the renovation’s scope and budget. Criti...
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Greece Implements Six-Day Work Week, Pioneering EU Labor Reforms


Greece recently implemented a six-day work week, making it the first European Union country to do so.

 Under this new law, private businesses offering round-the-clock services can provide staff with the option to work an additional two hours each day or an additional eight-hour shift, with a 40% increase in daily wages. However, this initiative does not apply to workers in the food service and tourism industries. 

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has described the new work week as “worker-friendly,” aiming to ensure proper compensation for overtime while addressing undeclared work. It’s worth noting that Greek workers were already putting in an average of 41 hours per week, the highest in Europe.

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