Tens of thousands of Samsung employees held a protest on Thursday to demand higher wages and bonuses. Labor unions have threatened an 18-day strike starting next month if the South Korean company does not meet their demands.
The Dutch Tax and Customs Administration is saving nearly 2 million euros in printing and mailing costs as fewer blue envelopes are being sent. This decrease is due to nearly four million citizens opting to receive their tax correspondence exclusively in digital format.
The parents of 14-year-old Raymi held a memorial in Durgerdam, Amsterdam, two years after he drowned in the Buiten-IJ while on vacation. Following investigations into communication issues that hampered rescue efforts at the time, a new radio transmitter has been installed to improve emergency response in the area.
Antonio L. confessed to killing his wife, Ilenia Panzolini, at their home in Amsterdam's Indische Buurt in April after calling the police himself. During a preliminary hearing, prosecutors questioned the defendant's claims of being poisoned by cookies and asserted there was no evidence of a struggle, as investigators continue to examine the scene and the suspect's mental state.
Ajax has reached an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers to sign striker Tolu Arokodare on a one-season loan. The deal includes an option for the Amsterdam club to purchase the 25-year-old player permanently by the summer of 2027.