'Amsterdam kicks its guests in the crotch': hotel chief Remco Groenhuijzen on the new tourist tax hike

China threatens measures after France bans advertising for SHEIN and Temu

China has expressed dissatisfaction with France's decision to ban advertisements for fast fashion retailers like SHEIN and Temu, labeling the move as trade protectionism disguised as environmental policy. Beijing has threatened to implement retaliatory measures in response to the French regulation.

Dozens of reports of safety issues on Pieter Calandlaan in recent years

Over the past five years, the municipality of Amsterdam has received over 70 complaints regarding unsafe traffic conditions on the Pieter Calandlaan in Nieuw-West, including speeding and dangerous driving. The concerns gained urgency after a 13-year-old boy recently died in a traffic accident, prompting planned safety improvements such as additional pedestrian crossings and traffic calming measures.

Thuisbezorgd charges hidden fees for your food but counters Consumentenbond criticism

The Dutch Consumers' Association is demanding compensation from Thuisbezorgd.nl due to unexpected service fees and packaging costs added to orders. While the consumer organization criticizes these hidden charges, Thuisbezorgd has rejected the claims and declined to answer further questions on the matter.

Tata Steel must pay two 100,000 euro fines within a month for raw coke production

KPN sees number of mobile customers grow

Dutch telecommunications company KPN reported an increase in its mobile and broadband customer base during the last quarter. The growth occurred across both consumer and business sectors.