Former US President Donald Trump has called on major oil companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron to lower fuel prices. He argues that these corporations are profiting excessively from current high oil market rates.
The Dutch cabinet is facing significant pressure while preparing the upcoming budget ahead of Prinsjesdag. Ministers are struggling with financial shortages and a lack of support from the opposition.
Police conducted a reconstruction of a fatal accident on the Pieter Calandlaan in Amsterdam, where a 13-year-old boy was struck and killed by a scooter on May 24. The investigation, which included an officer of the public prosecutor, aims to clarify the circumstances surrounding the collision involving the 18-year-old rider.
Department store chain de Bijenkorf is experiencing significant shipping delays due to a cyberattack at their logistics partner, CEVA Logistics. Customers have been informed that orders placed currently will not be delivered until at least September 3.
Customers ordering from the Bijenkorf webshop must wait until at least September 3 for their packages. This delay follows a security incident at the company's logistics partner, Ceva Logistics.
Klaas Knot, the former president of De Nederlandsche Bank, is a strong candidate to become the next president of the European Central Bank. The Dutch Ministry of Finance has confirmed it would support a potential candidacy for Knot.