Former Spanish Prime Minister José Zapatero is under investigation for money laundering and involvement in a criminal organization related to COVID-19 state aid for the airline Plus Ultra. The probe includes allegations of influence peddling and forgery, leading to searches of his office and his daughter's business.
Elon Musk has announced plans to take SpaceX public next month in what could be one of the largest initial public offerings in history. Despite being loss-making, the aerospace company's move to the stock market is expected to be a significant financial event.
A report from the National Mortgage Guarantee (NHG) reveals that the financial situation for Dutch homeowners is deteriorating, with 8.8% now unable to cover all their costs. Middle-income earners and younger homeowners are increasingly affected by these rising housing expenses and financial pressures.
Priya Dogra, the head of British broadcaster Channel 4, has apologized following rape allegations made by contestants during the filming of Married At First Sight UK. Dogra also denied reports that the upcoming season of the reality television series has been canceled.
Joeri Kapteijns, chairman of the Central Agency for the Reception of Asylum Seekers (COA), stated that 500 new reception spots are immediately necessary to normalize the situation at the Ter Apel registration center. Speaking on the program Nieuwsuur, Kapteijns emphasized that even more capacity will be required in the near future.
Supermarket chains ALDI and Albert Heijn are recalling unsalted cashew nuts due to the potential presence of metal particles. These fragments pose a risk of physical injury to consumers, and the retailers advise against consuming the affected products.