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'Aggressive' home battery sellers exploit fear of power shortages: 'Consumers are being blindsided'

'Aggressive' home battery sellers exploit fear of power shortages: 'Consumers are being blindsided'

Regulators at the ACM are reporting an increase in complaints regarding aggressive telemarketing tactics used to sell home batteries to Dutch consumers. Salespeople are allegedly exploiting fears of power shortages and financial concerns among solar panel owners to pressure individuals into making purchases.

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From Copenhagen to Paris, this is how international rail travel from Amsterdam is growing

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International rail travel from Amsterdam is experiencing growth as new carriers introduce services to destinations like Copenhagen, Paris, and Berlin. However, further expansion faces significant hurdles, including limited track capacity, technical differences between European rail systems, and challenges in coordinating information for travelers.

Ajax pubs angry at Ziggo for not broadcasting match: "I'm already paying a fortune"

Ajax pubs angry at Ziggo for not broadcasting match: "I'm already paying a fortune"

Owners of Ajax-themed cafes in Amsterdam and Haarlem are upset with Ziggo Sport for not securing the broadcast rights to the upcoming Ajax match against FC Sion. Because the game will only be available via a pay-per-view streaming service, cafe owners face extra costs and technical concerns, leading to frustration regarding the increasing commercialization of football broadcasting.

I expected it to be more impoverished: we took the controversial budget train to Germany and this is what we noticed

I expected it to be more impoverished: we took the controversial budget train to Germany and this is what we noticed

Budget train operator GoVolta has faced criticism following its announcement of low-cost rail travel to Berlin. A reporter tested the service, comparing the experience to the standard ICE trains to determine if the negative feedback regarding the provider is justified.

The greenhouse | Regional products are not just fun for holidays

The greenhouse | Regional products are not just fun for holidays

In his weekly column, climate reporter Jeroen Kraan encourages consumers to prioritize the origin of ingredients over prices in supermarkets. He argues that shifting towards local and sustainable food choices is a crucial step for individuals to support more sustainable agriculture.

Saving points at MediaMarkt takes five times longer due to new terms

Saving points at MediaMarkt takes five times longer due to new terms

MediaMarkt has updated its loyalty program terms, effective from the end of September. Customers will now need to collect five times as many points as before to earn rewards.