Female freelancers in the Netherlands have reached a milestone by earning a higher average hourly wage than their male counterparts. While the gender pay gap persists in traditional employment, it is significantly less pronounced among the self-employed.
Jerney Kaagman, the lead singer of the band Earth & Fire and a former Idols judge, has passed away at the age of 79. She had been suffering from Parkinson's disease for several years.
As WorldPride Amsterdam nears its conclusion, major events continue to attract large crowds. Smaller local initiatives, such as the inclusive red carpet event on the Zeedijk, highlight the ongoing celebrations across the city's neighborhoods.
In late July, two women were assaulted and knocked off their bicycles on the Weteringschans in Amsterdam after a confrontation with another female cyclist. One victim sustained injuries, and the suspect further damaged a victim's phone before fleeing the scene. Police are currently seeking witnesses, including a man who picked up the discarded phone, to assist with the investigation.
American investment firm Apollo Global Management has reached an agreement to acquire the British airline easyJet for 6.6 billion euros. The acquisition was reported by Bloomberg on Thursday.
Gold prices reached their highest level since late June on Wednesday. This increase was driven by disappointing employment data and hopes regarding the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.