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15 million extra for electric tractor and machinery subsidies

Dutch Agriculture Minister Jaimi van Essen has allocated an additional 15 million euros to fund subsidies for electric tractors and agricultural machinery. This increased budget aims to allow more far...

NPO broadcasts poor quality World Cup footage due to costs: 'Dutch jersey does not fit within standard color palette'

The Dutch public broadcaster NPO is intentionally broadcasting World Cup matches at a lower image quality than the available 4K resolution to save on costs. Viewers have reported visual issues, includ...

Nearly a quarter million young people want to work more hours

Nearly a quarter of a million young employees in the Netherlands want to work more hours than their current contracts allow. While over two-thirds of workers under the age of 30 prefer full-time emplo...

Retailers see higher turnover, especially from online sales

Retailers in the Netherlands saw a 2.2 percent increase in turnover during the first quarter compared to the previous year. According to data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), this growth was primari...

Young farmers warn minister: ‘People are fed up with the flip-flopping in The Hague’

Merel Straathof, representing young farmers, warned the Dutch government that leaked nitrogen plans lack a clear future perspective for the sector. She specifically criticized proposed buffer zones ex...

How much skin is too much at work? Summer office attire is a recurring issue

The article explores the challenges of navigating workplace dress codes during hot summer weather as employees often struggle with the definition of "casual" attire. Experts provide insights on the ap...

Home values continue to rise: average assessed value more than 10 percent higher than last year

Dutch home values continue to rise, with the average WOZ-waarde reaching 439,000 euros this year. This represents a 10.3 percent increase compared to last year's average of 398,000 euros, according to...

Webshop withdrawal buttons still missing, which could benefit consumers

Starting June 19, webshops and apps are legally required to feature a clearly visible button allowing consumers to cancel purchases within 14 days. Many retailers have yet to comply with this regulati...

Rental market for the ‘happy few’: square meter prices double and supply plummets

The private rental market in the Netherlands has seen square meter prices double over the past fifteen years while the supply of available homes has drastically decreased. According to a report by ren...

Big business lawyer and idealistic social democrat: this is the new Finance alderman Hendrik Jan Biemond

Company behind DigiD appeals takeover ban

Solvinity, the company responsible for the DigiD authentication system, is appealing a government decision to block its acquisition by the American firm Kyndryl. State Secretary Willemijn Aerdts prohi...

Alex Kroes new vice-chairman of Ajax partner club LASK

25 years of accessible art in an Amsterdam law firm's windows: 'I see them as gifts for passers-by'

Terraces in the middle of Breestraat. Business owners join forces for hospitality square during Beverwijk City Festival: ‘Keep it going if it’s a success’

Beverwijk is celebrating its 750th anniversary of market rights with a city festival from June 19 to 27. The event will feature music, sports, and a new initiative by local entrepreneurs to set up lar...

'Fifty guilders from nursing home for Hollandse Nieuwe': Playful stunt by Waasdorp fishmonger at start of herring season

Fish shop Nico Waasdorp in IJmuiden celebrated the start of the herring season by selling 'Hollandse Nieuwe' for one Dutch guilder each, approximately 45 euro cents. The promotion is a playful respons...

Nitrogen plans leaked: fewer cows and stricter measures near nature reserves

The Dutch government plans to implement stricter nitrogen regulations requiring livestock farms within one kilometer of major nature reserves to significantly downsize. This measure aims to address na...

Borrowing instead of buying at Dille & Kamille: ‘We are implementing a different way of consuming’

The retail chain Dille & Kamille is launching a new initiative that allows customers to borrow household items, such as pasta machines, instead of purchasing them. This service is intended to promote ...

SpaceX overtakes Amazon to become world's fifth most valuable company

SpaceX's market valuation has briefly surpassed both Amazon and Microsoft, making Elon Musk's aerospace company one of the five most valuable firms in the world. The company is currently engaged in a ...

Stricter EU rules for meat substitute labels: 'steak' only for real meat

The European Parliament has approved new regulations to ensure that terms like steak, chicken breast, and bacon are used exclusively for animal-based products. These rules aim to create clearer labeli...

Saints & Stars sought court order to ban communication between journalists and Labor Inspectorate over investigation

Karremans questions Tesla's claim, but without consequences

Dutch Infrastructure Minister Vincent Karremans expressed doubts regarding Tesla's safety claims but clarified that the Netherlands Vehicle Authority (RDW) was not misled. The RDW's assessment process...

Gas storage now almost half of required winter level

Energy Minister Stientje van Veldhoven announced that Dutch gas reserves have reached approximately half the capacity needed for a typical winter. She confirmed that the process of filling the reservo...

Sale of old town hall in Oud-Velsen fails: Only bidder rejected

The sale of the old town hall in Oud-Velsen has failed after the local government rejected the only bid received for the property. Despite ten viewings, only one candidate submitted an offer, which wa...

European Parliament approves lower tariffs on US products

A majority of the European Parliament has voted to lower import tariffs on various American products. This decision is intended to prevent U.S. President Donald Trump from imposing new trade tariffs o...

Battle for extra days off at Albert Heijn: part-timers want ‘forbidden’ labor agreement rule

Five part-time employees at an Albert Heijn distribution center challenged a collective labor agreement rule that awards extra vacation days only to those working more than 32 hours per week. Although...

KLM cancels flights to Saudi Arabia and Dubai until August

KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to Riyadh, Dammam, and Dubai until August 9th due to ongoing unrest in the Middle East. The Dutch airline announced the decision on Tuesday in response t...

EU bans extra hand luggage fees

The European Union has reached an agreement to eliminate extra fees for small carry-on luggage on flights within member states. This deal between EU countries and the European Parliament aims to stand...

Nike x Patta World Cup collection sells out rapidly and resells for hundreds of extra euros

The Nike x Patta World Cup collection for the Dutch national football team sold out rapidly following its release on both the Patta and Nike websites. The high demand led to the items disappearing wit...

Court rules Temper workers are agency workers, not self-employed

The Amsterdam Court of Appeal ruled on Tuesday that individuals working through the platform Temper are temporary employees rather than independent contractors. This decision could have significant le...

Greylag geese cause €46 million in crop damage; wolves also contributing to rising wildlife claims

Financial damage caused by wildlife in the Netherlands has risen significantly, with payouts for wolf attacks on livestock quadrupling over the past two years. According to data from BIJ12, geese cont...