Saints & Stars takes state to court; Labor Inspectorate seeks to impose €324,000 in fines

Groene Hart could still open to wind turbines next year

The South Holland provincial government has temporarily withdrawn its plan to install wind turbines in the Groene Hart region but may reconsider opening up to twelve potential sites next year. Further technical research will be conducted over the coming months to determine which locations are suitable for the project.

Is there a future for shared bikes in Amsterdam? Neighborhood hubs struggle to reach even one ride per day

Australians smoking more despite rising cigarette prices

Smoking in Australia has increased since 2017, despite government anti-smoking policies that tripled cigarette prices. The rise in tobacco use is primarily attributed to a significant increase in the illegal cigarette trade.

YouTube overtakes Netflix in average daily watch time worldwide

YouTube has surpassed Netflix in average daily viewing time worldwide, according to industry analysts. This shift is largely attributed to more users watching YouTube on television screens, creating a growing rivalry between the two streaming platforms.

Cabinet approves nearly 400 million euros extra for emergency and development aid

The Dutch cabinet has reached an agreement to allocate an additional 328 million euros for emergency and development aid this year. Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma brokered the deal with the GroenLinks-PvdA opposition to secure necessary support for the budget in the Senate.