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Brussels approves Dutch state aid package to reduce cow numbers

The European Commission has approved a state aid package of over 600 million euros for the Netherlands to support dairy farmers who voluntarily reduce their livestock. The funding will be distributed ...

Lufthansa staff strike again, many delays and cancellations expected

Lufthansa cabin crew members are scheduled to strike this Wednesday and Thursday to demand improved working conditions. The industrial action is expected to lead to significant flight delays and cance...

Significant drop in oil demand expected, more risks for Dutch economy

The International Energy Agency expects oil demand to experience its largest decline since the pandemic. Meanwhile, Dutch regulators are warning that these global trends pose increased risks to inflat...

Amsterdammers wanted to be seen at Van der Eerden’s beach club (1955-2026)

X must give privacy researcher Mekić access to his data

The Amsterdam Court of Appeal has ruled that social media platform X must provide entrepreneur and privacy researcher Danny Mekić with access to his personal data. This decision upholds a previous lo...

Record passenger numbers at Eindhoven Airport as revenue increases

Eindhoven Airport saw a record-breaking nearly seven million passengers travel through its gates last year. This increase in passenger volume resulted in higher turnover and profit for the airport.

Same Ziggo network, different label: hollandsnieuwe enters fixed internet and TV

Dutch provider hollandsnieuwe has expanded its services to include fixed internet and television via the Ziggo cable network. This move introduces a second brand to the cable infrastructure, utilizing...

Founder of Chinese real estate giant pleads guilty to fraud and bribery

The founder of the Chinese real estate giant Evergrande has pleaded guilty to charges of fraud and bribery. He is accused of fabricating billions in revenue prior to the company's 2021 collapse, an ev...

Oil price does not yet reflect severity of crisis, says energy agency chief

The Director of the International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that current oil prices do not yet reflect the full severity of the global energy crisis. He expects this situation to change soon and ...

This company hired nearly a hundred female technicians in a short time: ‘It was quite simple’

Technical service provider Hoppenbrouwers has successfully recruited nearly 100 female technicians, addressing the significant gender gap and labor shortages in the Dutch technical sector. While women...

Revenge of the province? Bloemendaal businessman waits years for hidden documents

Businessman Jan de Jong is accusing the province of Noord-Holland of retaliating against him for his legal battles against Tata Steel's pollution. Despite three court rulings, the province has yet to ...

Security at De Pijp seaport delayed, Beverwijk seeks cooperation with IJmuiden

Security upgrades for the De Pijp seaport in Beverwijk are facing delays according to a municipal progress report. Due to the upcoming retirement of the current harbor master, the municipality is also...

EU imposes higher import tariffs on steel from outside the union

The European Union has agreed to implement higher import duties and lower quotas on steel imported from outside the bloc. These measures, finalized by the European Parliament and Council, are designed...

Pressure mounts due to Germany, but additional excise duty cut seems far off

The Dutch government is currently resisting calls from gas station owners to lower fuel excise duties, despite recent tax cuts in neighboring Germany. While political pressure is mounting, the cabinet...

Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis demands rectification from Volt leader Broersen in court

Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis has taken Volt politician Juliet Broersen to court, demanding a rectification after she compared him to Andrew Tate during a city council debate. Melis argues the...

Real estate entrepreneur demands retraction from Amsterdam Volt leader in court

Real estate entrepreneur Marcel Melis has filed a lawsuit against Amsterdam Volt leader Juliet Broersen, demanding a rectification after she compared him to Andrew Tate during a city council debate. M...

Iran warns of energy crisis escalation due to US blockade

The Iranian Ministry of Defense warned that the global energy crisis could escalate due to the U.S. blockade of seas surrounding Iran. A spokesperson stated that President Donald Trump's actions are f...

Booking.com and Basic-Fit hacked; can we still trust companies with our data? 'A new arms race is coming'

Booking.com and Basic-Fit have experienced data breaches that resulted in the leak of customer information to unauthorized third parties. The identity of the hackers remains unknown, and experts sugge...

Telecom store in Haarlem robbed again in broad daylight

A telecom store in Haarlem was robbed by four young suspects on Tuesday, marking the fourth such incident at the same location in three months. The perpetrators used pepper spray to threaten staff bef...

Hengelo company and German defense giant to build missiles together

German technology group Rheinmetall and the Hengelo-based company Destinus have partnered to establish a joint venture for the large-scale production of modern missiles. The weapons will be manufactur...

Hollywood stars oppose Warner Bros. takeover in letter

Over a thousand members of the American film and television industry, including several Hollywood stars, have signed a letter opposing the takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The...

Volt leader Juliet Broersen got ‘Andrew Tate vibes’ from real estate boss Marcel Melis’s videos, and he didn’t take it well

French cement company found guilty of financing terrorism in Syria

The French cement company Lafarge has been found guilty of financing terrorist organizations, including ISIS, by paying 5.6 million euros during the Syrian civil war. This landmark ruling represents t...

Telecom store in Haarlem targeted by robbery again

A telecom store on Barteljorisstraat in Haarlem was robbed on Monday afternoon, marking the second robbery at the location following a similar incident on Saturday. Police are currently searching for ...

Castricum wants farmers to stop using glyphosate over potential health risks

The municipality of Castricum has requested that the farmers' organization LTO urge its members to stop using the herbicide glyphosate due to potential health risks. While LTO Noord has agreed to dist...

Club Stalker owner and music pioneer Felix van der Eerden (1955-2026) was not an entrepreneur who happened to end up in music: ‘We don’t want to be just a mindless straight club’

Felix van der Eerden, the founder of the influential Dutch nightclub Club Stalker, passed away on April 7, 2026, at the age of 71. Since opening in Haarlem in 1983, the venue became a significant hub ...

Booking.com hackers did not steal payment details and addresses

A data breach at Booking.com compromised customer contact information, email addresses, and certain booking details, though financial and payment data remained secure. A company spokesperson confirmed...

Payment details and addresses not leaked in Booking.com hack

Booking.com has confirmed that a recent security breach exposed customer contact information, including email addresses and phone numbers, as well as certain booking data. The company stated that no f...

Cyber expert: data breaches are never completely preventable

Cyber expert Gina Doekhie warns that data breaches, such as those recently impacting companies like Booking.com and Odido, cannot be entirely prevented. She explains that even with strong security, th...

European Commission to unveil package to tackle high energy prices next Wednesday

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced that a package of measures to address high energy prices will be presented next Wednesday. The proposal follows consultations with all Euro...