Schiphol and other major airports warn of wait times of up to five hours due to new customs system

Working longer hours, layoffs and delayed bonuses: thousands of Mercedes employees protest

Thousands of Mercedes-Benz employees are protesting against planned cost-cutting measures, including increased working hours without salary increases. The demonstrations also address broader job losses across the German automotive industry, with the IG Metall union warning of further labor actions.

Virtual reality brings true-to-life frustration into our home

In November 2023, the author purchased a Meta Quest 3 VR headset for their teenage son for 550 euros. Despite the high expectations associated with the gift, the device has resulted in unexpected frustration within the household.

Ymere can evict tenants from social housing after 33 years: they own seven homes and five business premises

Ministry of Defence invests tens of millions in drone company and takes golden share option for the first time

The Dutch Ministry of Defence is investing tens of millions of euros into Intelic, an Amsterdam-based company specializing in drone control software. As part of this deal, the ministry will secure a 'golden share' in the company, marking the first time the military has utilized this ownership structure.

AI craze swallows chip factories and we feel it in our wallets: iPhone also getting expensive quickly

Apple has significantly increased the prices of its iPads and MacBooks due to a global shortage of memory chips. The surge in demand for AI technology is contributing to these rising costs, which analysts suggest may also impact future iPhone pricing.