Lycos Europe to cut 200 jobs

Ad euros still hard to come by

By Tony Hallett, 14 March 2002 08:00

NEWS Lycos Europe has announced it will shed 200 posts in an effort to break even this year. The lay offs come despite reporting a narrowing of losses for the six months ended 31 December 2001 and the internet portal cutting its workforce by 300 to 1,100 last autumn. However, advertising markets in Europe are still "very weak", according to company CEO Christoph Mohn, talking to the WSJ. Lycos Europe operates in 11 countries, is based in Holland and is listed on Germany's Neuer Markt and France's Nouveau Marche. Bertelsmann owns just under a third of the company.

Post your comment

In order to post a comment you need to be registered and logged in.

Log in or create your silicon.com account below

Will not be displayed with your comment

By signing up for this service, you indicate that you agree to our Terms and Conditions and have read and understood our Privacy Policy.

Questions about membership? Find the answers in the Membership FAQ