Volkswagen Group reported a 44 percent drop in profits to 6.9 billion euros, marking its worst performance since the emissions scandal. Despite the financial decline, the company remains stable, and consumers are expected to benefit from lower car prices.
Amazon plans to increase its investments in Europe, which is expected to create 25,000 new jobs across the continent in the coming years. This expansion will add to the company's current European workforce of 230,000 employees.
Police discovered an illegal hookah tobacco production site in an Amsterdam warehouse on Tuesday, seizing over 3,100 kilograms of tobacco. The FIOD and Customs destroyed the production equipment, and it is currently unknown if any arrests have been made.
The number of Dutch travelers contracting dengue fever is reportedly declining after a recent peak, though experts warn the disease is spreading globally. Survivors like Mai Lin Muis highlight the severity of the illness, which can cause extreme physical distress and life-threatening symptoms during travel.
The Dutch VVD party faced opposition from both left and right-wing parties in the House of Representatives regarding proposed cuts to social security, specifically disability benefits. VVD MP Ingrid Michon-Derkzen argued that these measures would encourage more people to seek employment, a position that met significant resistance from other political groups.
A technical glitch following a failed update caused account balances to appear empty for customers of ASN Bank and SNS on Thursday morning. The banks announced that the issue will be resolved overnight between Thursday and Friday, ensuring that all funds are safe and correctly displayed.