China continues to develop advanced chips, despite U.S. efforts to prevent it. But the industry is not just based on technology, as geopolitical and financial factors also play an important role, as evidenced by the high cost and low efficiency of Chinese chip manufacturer SMIC.
New study by IND reveals low prevalence of stacked family reunification requests, undermining concerns raised by Rutte IV government during summer debate. However, opposition to increased restrictions for young adult refugees persists, despite only a few dozen such cases annually.
Ukrainian President Zelensky withdraws troops from front city Avdiivka, which is symbolically and tactically important to the Russians, but does not mean the front is collapsing after 10 years of bloody fighting.
Multiple police cars were set on fire during a clash between two groups of Eritreans in The Hague. Video footage shows people throwing stones and riot police using tear gas to restore order. The groups are armed with baseball bats and bike locks, and the confrontation started at a gathering in a local opera house.
NS employees represented by FNV union are unhappy with the results of last month's collective bargaining agreement, citing dissatisfaction with provisions for night shifts and a proposed 6.6% wage increase that fails to compensate for inflation. Both FNV and VVMC unions are pushing for new negotiations, but no strikes are planned at this time.
Opposition leader Navalny's death has sparked shock and outrage in the Western world, with multiple leaders holding Russia accountable. Concerns had been raised about his health, and demissionary Prime Minister Rutte has joined other political leaders in pointing the finger at the Kremlin. The US Secretary of State and the NATO Secretary-General have also expressed their deep concern and call for a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding Navalny's death.