Adidas reported a significant increase in revenue during the first quarter of the year, driven by strong demand for sportswear. The German manufacturer highlighted particularly high sales in its football, running, and training categories as it looks forward to the upcoming World Cup.
The Haarlem city council has approved the sale of its share of the Verweyhal national monument to the Raiola heirs to facilitate a full restoration of the historic building. The renovation, set to begin this year, will transform the site at the Grote Markt into a space featuring a shop and a public green roof terrace.
The heirs of late football agent Mino Raiola have purchased the monumental Verweyhal building in Haarlem from the local municipality. The city council approved the sale of the historic Grote Markt property to ensure its restoration after years of deterioration.
The European Commission has criticized Meta for failing to adequately prevent children under the age of 13 from accessing Facebook and Instagram. Despite the company's own terms and conditions, its lack of enforcement is viewed as a potential violation of European Union regulations.
France has introduced a roadmap to phase out fossil fuels, becoming the first country to present such a plan at a dedicated conference. The country aims to eliminate coal by 2030, followed by oil in 2045 and natural gas by 2050 within its energy sector.
