RAI Amsterdam cautious amid challenges, but growth plans remain on the table: ‘I am trying to entice Amsterdam’

World's largest meat processor significantly lowers climate targets

JBS, the world's largest meat processor, has abandoned its goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, citing the target's complexity. Instead, the company has announced a new commitment to reduce emissions by up to 70 percent over the next 25 years.

Plus-size people face faster job rejection or worse: ‘Slimmer women get higher salaries’

Research by the knowledge institute Movisie indicates that employees with a larger body size frequently face discrimination, bullying, or wage disparities in the workplace. Researchers express concern that weight-based discrimination is currently not officially recognized as a form of prejudice in the Netherlands.

Amsterdam tech firm Mews cuts 15 percent of jobs due to AI

Empty shelves at Jumbo supermarkets due to distribution center issues

Jumbo supermarket chain is experiencing supply chain issues originating from its distribution center in Veghel. Consequently, customers in the southern part of the Netherlands are facing product shortages on store shelves.

Gas and oil prices back to pre-peace talk levels

Gas and oil prices have returned to the levels seen prior to recent peace talks between the United States and Iran following a collapse in diplomatic negotiations. Consequently, stock markets in New York opened with significant losses as the geopolitical situation in the Middle East remains unresolved.