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A bicycle courier dies in the latest episode of 'Tatort' from Ludwigshafen, leading to feelings of guilt for profiler Johanna Stern, while the episode reflects on the life and struggles of couriers.

Wolt is starting change negotiations in Finland that will affect around 30 job roles but will not impact its 10,000 couriers.

Wolt couriers were ruled as contractors and not employees by the Borgarting Court of Appeal in a recent decision.

Reports have emerged about courier vehicles in Lithuania taking to the streets without clearing snow from their roofs, raising community safety concerns.

A 27-year-old man has been remanded in custody until March 18 in connection with hundreds of cases of fraud across Denmark.

Five men from Brabrand and Tilst near Aarhus have been arrested and charged in a significant fraud case involving false bank couriers.

There is a growing dispute regarding the working conditions and wages of Wolt couriers in Iceland, following criticisms from the Icelandic Confederation of Labour.

Food delivery service Foodora is ceasing operations in Finland, prompting concerns and hopes among couriers for increased competition in the market.

The Service Union PAM has resumed negotiations with platform company Wolt regarding the employment terms for couriers, notably involving a representative from the newly established couriers' union chapter.

Wolt's CEO, Marianne Vikkula, stated that courier work is better suited as part-time employment due to fluctuating demand, as many couriers pay significant fees to work.

Wolt's CEO, Marianne Vikkula, expresses surprise at the high rental rates for courier accounts, which can go up to 900 euros monthly, attributing this issue to a poor job market in Finland.

Wolt has hired its first couriers as employees following a ruling from Finland's highest administrative court, setting them apart from previous contractor arrangements.

A report from the PAM union has revealed that the actual pre-tax hourly wages for Wolt couriers can be as low as under four euros, based on data gathered from their logged hours and compensation.

A study by the Service Sector Professionals Union PAM reveals that the hourly wages of Wolt couriers can be as low as a few euros, raising concerns about fairness in compensation.

In contrast to the situation in Finland, Foodora couriers in Sweden benefit from employment contracts that guarantee earnings, even during times without deliveries.

As icy conditions persist, Berlin's couriers continue to deliver food despite rising accidents, drawing criticism from the Lieferando Workers Collective about insufficient safety measures from the companies.

The article explores the rapid rise of courier companies in Poland, the impact of AI and social commerce on the industry, and potential future scenarios for Orlen Paczki.

In recent weeks, FedEx has partnered with Żabka and DPD Nederland with Budbee, leading to an expansion of FedEx's distribution points in Poland to 16,000, enhancing convenience for consumers.

The domestic market experienced single-digit growth throughout most of the year, with a notable uptick in consumer activity in the second half, according to Alsendo's Michał Wójcik.