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Government did not want to buy Solvinity itself, company claims

Government did not want to buy Solvinity itself, company claims

Solvinity, the manager of the DigiD platform, approached the Dutch government with an offer to be acquired, but the government declined the proposal. Lawyers representing the company disclosed this information during a court hearing in Rotterdam.

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The Dutch tech company ASML is increasingly caught in the geopolitical rivalry between the United States and China. The U.S. is reportedly pressuring the Netherlands to implement a near-total ban on the export of ASML's advanced chip-making machines to China.

200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced

200-meter wind turbines must be 400 meters from homes, new government standard announced

The Dutch cabinet has proposed a new national distance standard for onshore wind turbines. Under this regulation, the distance between a wind turbine and residential homes must be at least twice the turbine's total tip height.

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.

Urgent advice: Tax authorities must do more to prevent lawsuits with citizens

Urgent advice: Tax authorities must do more to prevent lawsuits with citizens

The first independent advocate for taxpayers has advised the Dutch Tax and Customs Administration to prioritize conflict resolution to avoid lawsuits with citizens and entrepreneurs. The report also recommends that citizens should not incur costs if a legal case proceeds.

Investors cheer record figures from US chipmaker Nvidia, driving ASML, ASMI and Besi higher

Investors cheer record figures from US chipmaker Nvidia, driving ASML, ASMI and Besi higher

Investors responded enthusiastically to Nvidia's record-breaking earnings, which were driven by high demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure. This positive market sentiment also led to a rise in share prices for Dutch tech companies ASML, ASMI, and Besi.