Alex Kroes new vice-chairman of Ajax partner club LASK

Company behind DigiD appeals takeover ban

Solvinity, the company responsible for the DigiD authentication system, is appealing a government decision to block its acquisition by the American firm Kyndryl. State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts prohibited the takeover last month citing concerns over digital sovereignty and national economic interests. The legal challenge was confirmed by a government spokesperson following initial reports by the NRC newspaper.

25 years of accessible art in an Amsterdam law firm's windows: 'I see them as gifts for passers-by'

Terraces in the middle of Breestraat. Business owners join forces for hospitality square during Beverwijk City Festival: ‘Keep it going if it’s a success’

Beverwijk is celebrating its 750th anniversary of market rights with a city festival from June 19 to 27. The event will feature music, sports, and a new initiative by local entrepreneurs to set up large pop-up terraces in the middle of the Breestraat.

'Fifty guilders from nursing home for Hollandse Nieuwe': Playful stunt by Waasdorp fishmonger at start of herring season

Fish shop Nico Waasdorp in IJmuiden celebrated the start of the herring season by selling 'Hollandse Nieuwe' for one Dutch guilder each, approximately 45 euro cents. The promotion is a playful response to the high prices of herring in cities like Amsterdam, where the fish currently costs around 4.50 euros.

Nitrogen plans leaked: fewer cows and stricter measures near nature reserves

The Dutch government plans to implement stricter nitrogen regulations requiring livestock farms within one kilometer of major nature reserves to significantly downsize. This measure aims to address national nitrogen issues and will impact areas such as the Peel, Veluwe, and Utrechtse Heuvelrug.