haarlemsdagbladJun 24, 2026, 11:30

Tata executives get €110,000 ‘bonus’: steel company says ‘no precedent’, union says ‘impossible to explain to workers’

Four board members at Tata Steel have received a special bonus of over 110,000 euros, a move the company defends as a one-time payment despite ongoing budget cuts. The FNV union has criticized the bonuses as unjustifiable to the workforce and called on the directors to waive the extra compensation.

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Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

Gas price hike unstoppable: 2 euros per cubic meter in sight

Natural gas prices in the Netherlands are climbing toward 2 euros per cubic meter due to international market pressures and rising costs. Consumers are increasingly seeking long-term fixed contracts to protect against further potential price hikes as winter approaches.

The insane week at Albert Heijn: ‘We grabbed things at random and sent them to stores’

Dutch supermarket chain Albert Heijn recently experienced a significant cyber incident that forced them to take many internal systems offline. The disruption impacted both warehouse operations and retail staff, who faced logistical challenges and increased stress while managing store supplies without standard digital tools.

Vacancy | NU.nl is looking for a social economy and healthcare reporter

NU.nl is hiring a reporter specializing in social economy and healthcare to produce original, investigative stories for its audience. The full-time position requires three years of experience and is based in Amsterdam-Duivendrecht.

Albert Heijn online grocery delivery unavailable until at least Tuesday, customer data appears safe for now

Albert Heijn has suspended all online grocery deliveries until at least Tuesday due to a cyber incident that also took down its websites and apps. While the supermarket reports no evidence of data theft, authorities are urging the company to file an official police report to support the ongoing investigation.

Buying cheap cigarettes in Germany? Excise duties are rising sharply there too

Germany has approved major increases to tobacco taxes and introduced new levies on sugary soft drinks and certain alcoholic beverages. These measures, aimed at improving public health and boosting government revenue, will significantly impact Dutch consumers who currently cross the border to buy cheaper products.