JBS, the world's largest meat processor, has abandoned its goal of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2040, citing the target's complexity. Instead, the company has announced a new commitment to reduce emissions by up to 70 percent over the next 25 years.
During the first half of 2026, the number of car thefts in the Netherlands decreased compared to the same period last year, resulting in lower insurance claims. However, there was a recorded increase in the theft of mopeds.
The Dutch central bank has fined ABN AMRO 8.5 million euros due to significant shortcomings in its anti-money laundering controls. The regulator specifically cited failures in monitoring clients categorized as high-risk.
The Dutch Central Bank (DNB) has imposed an 8.5 million euro fine on ABN Amro for structural shortcomings in its anti-money laundering controls regarding high-risk clients. The bank failed to properly implement necessary compliance measures to detect and prevent financial crimes.
Research by the knowledge institute Movisie indicates that employees with a larger body size frequently face discrimination, bullying, or wage disparities in the workplace. Researchers express concern that weight-based discrimination is currently not officially recognized as a form of prejudice in the Netherlands.
