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Can Tata receive 2 billion euros in government support? Summary proceedings on Wednesday

Petrol rose 22 cents in two weeks but is now slowly dropping: why?

Petrol prices rose by 22 cents in two weeks but are currently decreasing at a much slower rate than they increased. Economic reporter Saskia van Westhreenen explains the disparity between rapid price ...

Train traffic in Germany resumes after communication failure

Train traffic in Germany has resumed following a nationwide halt on Tuesday evening. The disruption was caused by a radio communication failure, according to reports from German media outlets.

Insurer Allianz estimates 1,150 ships stuck in the Gulf

German insurer Allianz estimates that 1,150 ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf despite a preliminary agreement to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. The total value of the strand...

Simple tasks disappear, a third of employees expect AI to make jobs more mentally demanding

A study by TNO indicates that while most Dutch workers do not fear AI will eliminate their roles, many expect their jobs to become mentally more demanding as simple tasks disappear. About one-third of...

No trains until 8 AM, followed by a hot and busy morning for travelers

A nationwide strike will halt all train services in the Netherlands until 8:00 AM on Wednesday. Dutch Railways (NS) warns that commuters should expect overcrowded stations and uncomfortable conditions...

Barn nitrogen emissions 9 percent lower due to buyout scheme

According to the Netherlands Court of Audit, buyout schemes for farmers have led to a 9 percent reduction in nitrogen emissions from stables over the last six years. While successive agriculture minis...

'Can't keep up with demand'. Ice cream parlors in IJmond work overtime due to tropical heat

Ice cream parlors in the IJmond region are experiencing high demand and working overtime as a result of approaching tropical temperatures. Business owners are preparing for the heatwave by ensuring th...

Elsbroek doesn't want to lose its 'smiling delivery driver': Petition for Daniel signed over 1,500 times

Residents of the Elsbroek neighborhood in Hillegom have gathered over 1,500 signatures on a petition to keep their popular delivery driver, Daniel Tekeste, from being transferred. Tekeste has served t...

Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood IJmuiden goes completely gas-free as part of fishing group's sustainability push

Cornelis Vrolijk Seafood in IJmuiden has successfully transitioned to being gas-free as part of a broader sustainability initiative for the fishing company's facilities. This renovation follows simila...

Hospitality owners hope for busy Taste Market after horse race cancellation: ‘That would soften the blow’

Hospitality entrepreneurs in Beverwijk are hosting the Smaakmarkt food truck festival on Breestraat following the cancellation of the traditional horse racing event. Despite high temperatures, the wee...

Energy prices peak due to blasting AC units: dynamic rate hits 1.10 euros per kWh

High temperatures across Europe have driven up electricity demand for air conditioning, causing dynamic power prices to spike significantly. On Wednesday evening, the price is expected to reach 1.10 e...

Heatwave threatens European wheat harvest

Persistent heat and drought across Europe are threatening wheat harvests, causing concerns among traders in the grain market. On Monday, wheat prices reached their highest level in three weeks due to ...

Electricity prices below zero? You often still pay for your consumption

Households with dynamic energy contracts in the Netherlands are increasingly encountering negative electricity prices. However, consumers often still end up paying for their consumption because taxes ...

Special banknotes for Haarlem Pride: ‘The world’s first pride money’

Royal Joh. Enschedé in Haarlem has produced unique pink banknotes specifically for use during this summer's Haarlem Pride festival. Organizers claim the currency is a world first for a Pride event an...

NS to run fewer trains due to heat in coming days

Dutch national railway operator NS will reduce services on several routes starting Wednesday in anticipation of extreme heat. The decision aims to prevent train components from overheating as temperat...

Heemskerk home raid part of €20 million money laundering investigation: two suspects arrested

A police raid on a home in Heemskerk in early June has been revealed as part of a major money laundering investigation involving over 20 million euros. Two men were arrested during the operation on su...

Two men from Beverwijk and Landsmeer suspected of laundering €20 million: police seize real estate and luxury vehicle

Extra breaks and shorter routes for delivery workers due to heat

Delivery services and supermarkets are implementing safety measures, including extra breaks and increased water supplies, to protect employees from upcoming extreme heat. These adjustments allow deliv...

VUmc to cease to exist as a hospital; all care tasks eventually transferred to AMC

No night trains around Amsterdam Central this weekend

This coming weekend, no trains will run to or from Amsterdam Central Station during the nights of Saturday to Monday due to maintenance work by ProRail. Additionally, fewer trains will operate on seve...

From neighbors to brewers: Sebastiaan and Sem build Biertje Buur together

Childhood friends Sebastiaan Dooyeweerd and Sem Nooij from Beverwijk have turned a failed home-brewing experiment into their own craft beer brand, Biertje Buur. The duo continues to develop their loca...

ANWB deploys maximum roadside assistance until Sunday

The Dutch roadside assistance organization ANWB is deploying its maximum number of patrols through Sunday to handle increased demand during the predicted heatwave. The extra staffing is a proactive me...

Dettol apologizes for sexist ad in China about 'tainted' women

British cleaning brand Dettol has apologized for an advertisement in China that was intended to address sexism but was widely criticized for being sexist itself. The video drew backlash for comparing ...

Hand luggage in 2026: these are the rules per airline

New regulations are expected to simplify hand luggage rules by late 2027, allowing passengers to bring two items for free. Until these changes take effect, travelers must continue to follow the specif...

Attention travelers: Public transport strike to have major impact Wednesday, what you need to know

A public transport strike organized by unions FNV, CNV, and VCP will cause significant disruptions across the Netherlands on Wednesday morning. The strike affects buses, trams, trains, and metros, imp...

SpaceX plummets: Elon Musk's company records astronomical daily loss of 400 billion dollars

SpaceX's market value plummeted by 400 billion dollars in a single day following a mass sell-off by investors on Wall Street on Monday. This significant decline comes after Elon Musk's aerospace compa...

155 million euros in weather damage in 2025, storms the main cost factor

Extreme weather in the Netherlands caused over 155 million euros in insured damage in 2025, which is approximately half the amount recorded the previous year. According to the Dutch Association of Ins...

Haarlem pays hundreds of thousands less than feared to Tax Authority over 'illegal' freelancers

The Haarlem city council expects to pay approximately 400,000 euros less in back taxes than originally budgeted for misclassified self-employed workers. The city had initially set aside 600,000 euros ...

Heineken appoints Brazilian coffee executive as new CEO

Heineken has nominated Rafael Oliveira, the former CEO of JDE Peet's, as its next Chairman and CEO starting October 1, 2026. Oliveira will lead the Dutch brewing company following his previous experie...