The number of part-time workers wanting to increase their hours rose in the first quarter, with an average desire for 8.5 additional hours per week. This trend is particularly noticeable among employees with higher education qualifications from vocational and research universities.
The global economy risks a recession if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed due to ongoing tensions between Iran and the United States. This situation threatens to increase costs for consumers in the Netherlands and across Europe, impacting both fuel prices and grocery expenses.
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded prison sentences of up to five years against two 31-year-old men from Amsterdam suspected of committing bank helpdesk fraud. The suspects allegedly targeted elderly victims by posing as bank employees to obtain payment details and bank cards.
Chip companies Besi, ASMI, and ASML saw a strong recovery on the stock market on Tuesday following several weeks of significant losses. This upward trend in technology stocks was also observed across the rest of Europe and on Wall Street.
Three men appeared in court on suspicion of kidnapping and extorting four victims by forcing them to withdraw cash at ATM machines. While one suspect will await his trial outside of prison, two brothers remain in custody for the incidents, which involved threats and alleged false claims of membership in the Satudarah motorcycle club.
Swiss International Air Lines has suspended two pilots after they were found to be under the influence of alcohol before a flight from Geneva earlier this year. The airline confirmed the disciplinary action on Tuesday.