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Vera van Stapele tried everything to limit the queues at her cookie shop: ‘I Googled how to get fewer customers’

Bargain hunters lured by 90 percent discounts at Fonq, but it turns out to be a trap

Scammers are using fake advertisements on TikTok and Instagram to lure bargain hunters with claims of 90 percent discounts due to a supposed bankruptcy of the webshop Fonq. The Dutch Fraudehelpdesk ha...

Netherlands-based company behind taxi app fined 100 million euros for leaks to Russia

The Netherlands-based company MLU, which operates the taxi app Yango in Norway and Finland, has been fined 100 million euros for insufficient security when transferring user data to Russia. The fine f...

Mandatory in new cars as of July 1, 2026: black box, new brake lights, and driver monitoring camera

New European safety regulations taking effect on July 1, 2026, will make features like black boxes and driver-monitoring cameras mandatory in all new cars. While intended to improve road safety, these...

Painful for Nintendo and a blow for fans: Switch 2 to be slightly more expensive

Nintendo is increasing the price of the Switch 2 in Europe by approximately 30 euros, bringing the total cost to 500 euros. Additionally, the company expects to sell fewer units this year compared to ...

Reaal customers agree to investment insurance settlement; payouts can begin

Over 90 percent of Reaal customers involved in the usury policy claim have accepted a personal compensation settlement. This agreement allows for the finalization of the deal and the payout of tens of...

Heavily secured transport full of valuables from Municipal Pawnshop

On Sunday, April 19, a heavily secured transport moved 45,000 valuable items from the Stadsbank van Lening's Bijlmerplein branch in Amsterdam to other locations. The operation, which involved police e...

Toyota expects lower profit due to Middle East unrest

Toyota expects its profit for the current fiscal year to decrease by 20% due to supply chain disruptions and rising costs. The Japanese automaker cited the ongoing conflict in the Middle East as the p...

More than half of job postings say nothing or are vague about salary

Data from job site Indeed reveals that only 48 percent of job vacancies currently provide a salary indication, despite approaching European transparency regulations. Salary information is particularly...

Kruidvat employees from Velserbroek back from Paris after winning prize: ‘Dining on the Seine was a magical experience’

Employees from the Kruidvat store in Velserbroek recently returned from an all-expenses-paid three-day trip to Paris. The trip was a reward for the team being named the best Kruidvat branch in the Net...

US court: Trump's import tariffs illegal

A U.S. trade court has ruled that President Donald Trump's 10 percent import tariffs on the majority of goods entering the country are illegal. The decision issued on Thursday marks a significant lega...

Trump gives EU until July 4 for trade deal, threatens tariffs

US President Donald Trump has issued a deadline of July 4 for the European Union to implement a trade deal with the United States. He threatened to increase import tariffs on the trade bloc if the agr...

Harrods compensates dozens after abuse by businessman Al Fayed

British department store Harrods has compensated more than 75 victims following sexual abuse allegations against its late owner, Mohamed Al Fayed. The individuals received full compensation after fili...

Municipalities concerned about DigiD platform takeover. ‘This shows the dependency of municipalities on national choices’

Dutch municipalities are expressing concern over the potential takeover of digital service platforms like DigiD and MijnOverheid by non-European companies. While acknowledging a long-standing dependen...

Cruise line: proper procedure followed after first death

Cruise company Oceanwide Expeditions has stated that proper procedures were followed after the natural death of a 69-year-old Dutch passenger aboard the ship Hondius. The statement comes in response t...

Talpa cancels new season of Massa is Kassa due to Peter Gillis lawsuits

Talpa has suspended production of new seasons for the reality show 'Familie Gillis: Massa is Kassa' following legal convictions against star Peter Gillis. Gillis was recently sentenced to prison for t...

Tense two-week wait for Tomassen Duck-To: Judge holds fate of duck slaughterhouse in their hands

Tomassen Duck-To is currently in a legal dispute with the municipality of Ermelo regarding its operating permits. A judge is expected to rule within two weeks, which will determine if the duck slaught...

NOS and Talpa reach World Cup deal: highlights to be shown on VI and Oranjezomer

NOS and Talpa Network have reached an agreement regarding this summer's FIFA World Cup, allowing Talpa to broadcast highlights of all 104 matches on programs like Vandaag Inside and Oranjezomer. The N...

North Holland appeals Zandvoort race circuit permit

The province of Noord-Holland is appealing a court ruling regarding the environmental permit for the Zandvoort race circuit. The court previously decided that the province, rather than the municipalit...

Nostalgic Nibb-it rings discontinued: 'Our childhood'

Cheetos has announced it is discontinuing its iconic Nibb-it chip rings in natural, salami, and curry flavors. The manufacturer noted that while generations grew up with the snack, they are now removi...

Halsema on removed picnic tables at Café ’t Sluisje: city must ‘draw a line somewhere’

Shareholders profit from high oil prices, motorists pay the bill

Surging oil prices linked to tensions between Iran and the U.S. have led to record profits for major oil companies, including Shell, BP, and Total. The significant earnings growth has prompted calls f...

McDonald's reports higher Q1 profit driven by larger burgers

McDonald's reported an increase in global profits and sales for the first quarter of the year. The fast-food giant attributed this growth to the popularity of larger burgers and special promotional it...

Roos’s bitterballen such a hit at Zandvoort beach club they are now being professionally produced

After gaining popularity at the De Haven van Zandvoort beach club, Roos's specialty bitterballen are now being mass-produced by a professional manufacturer. The establishment recently reopened for the...

Two more World Cups of Panini stickers before competitor takes over

Italian company Panini will produce official football stickers and cards for only two more World Cups before its 60-year partnership with FIFA ends. Starting in 2031, the American company Topps will t...

Peter Gillis sentenced to prison for tax fraud and community service for assaulting ex

Dutch real estate entrepreneur Peter Gillis has been sentenced by a court in Den Bosch to 18 months in prison, with six months suspended, for tax fraud. Additionally, Gillis received 60 hours of commu...

Business owner in Waarderpolder? Complete the survey

Entrepreneurs in the Waarderpolder are invited to complete a short noise production survey between May 7 and June 18, 2026, to update administrative records. The initiative aims to reconcile actual no...

Heavy smoke from major fire at data center in Almere

Shell reports significant profit due to Middle East war

Shell reported a first-quarter profit of nearly $6.9 billion, driven by a significant increase in oil prices. The price surge is attributed to market volatility caused by the ongoing conflict in the M...

Pear drink without pears and smaller chocolate bars: these are the most misleading products of 2026

The 2026 nominations for the Gouden Windei award highlight the year's most misleading food products, such as pear juice primarily composed of apple juice and cheddar sauce with minimal cheese. Other n...