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Opposition party Ons Beverwijk questions rental agreement between municipality and council candidate Klomp. ‘Conflict of interest?’

The opposition party Ons Beverwijk has raised concerns about a potential conflict of interest regarding a municipal lease for a Ukrainian refugee shelter. The city is paying 9,500 euros per month to e...

Uncertain energy market makes households hesitant about energy contracts

Fluctuating energy prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East are leading households to reconsider their energy contracts. Experts suggest there is no need for immediate action, as consumers wil...

Oil prices fall after news of possible US-Iran peace talks

Oil prices on international markets declined on Wednesday morning following reports of potential peace talks between the United States and Iran. The drop reflects market reactions to signs of easing g...

Will the unattractive Appeltjesmarkt near Marnixstraat become a ‘hub’ for transshipping goods from the water?

Dutch economy can 'take a hit' according to ABN AMRO

ABN AMRO economists report that the Dutch economy remains resilient despite slower growth and higher inflation caused by the conflict involving Iran. The bank's latest assessment suggests that while t...

Homeowner, have you learned nothing from the last energy crisis? ‘Make your home sustainable now’

An expert urges homeowners to prioritize making their houses sustainable to better withstand the ongoing energy crisis. They emphasize that 90% of owners can achieve this with neutral financing or imm...

OpenAI discontinues Sora, the AI video generation app

OpenAI has announced plans to discontinue Sora, its artificial intelligence application used for generating short videos. The company intends to reallocate the significant computing power required for...

Greenpeace projects ‘Tax oil companies’ war profits’ onto Eye Filmmuseum

How Takehiro Tomiyasu is having an immediate impact at Ajax and why he is more likely to leave than stay

Japanese left-back Takehiro Tomiyasu has made a significant impact since joining Ajax's starting lineup, but his future at the club is uncertain due to his expiring contract. Although he has performed...

Publishing house ‘In de Knipscheer’ to close after fifty years of pioneering: ‘We were always focused on unheard voices’

The Haarlem-based publishing house In de Knipscheer is closing this week after fifty years of operation. Known for promoting diverse and unheard voices, the publisher is ceasing activities following a...

Shell CEO: brace for gas and oil supply disruptions to Europe

Shell CEO Wael Sawan has warned that Europe may soon experience fuel supply disruptions similar to those currently affecting Asian markets. The instability is driven by the conflict in the Middle East...

Four ATM bombings in two weeks: ‘Criminals have found a gap in security’

Fortnite maker Epic lays off 1,000 employees: 'Sorry this is necessary again'

Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees in an effort to reduce costs. The American developer cited declining revenue from its flagship game, Fortnite, as a primary reason for the restructuring.

Bad Bunny seeks reimbursement for legal costs in plagiarism case

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny is seeking approximately €428,000 in reimbursement for legal fees following the dismissal of a plagiarism lawsuit against him. His attorneys filed a request with the co...

All toys gone from Intertoys Breestraat: store closes its doors

The Intertoys toy store on Breestraat in Beverwijk has permanently closed, with all merchandise removed from the premises on Tuesday. Customers are now being redirected to the chain's other location a...

Court: Zandvoort not allowed to set new noise rules for race track

The court in Haarlem ruled that the municipality of Zandvoort was not authorized to establish new noise regulations for its race circuit in May 2024. Following a lawsuit by local residents and interes...

Elan Wonen declines to join large-scale Belgiëlaan development: 'Our hands are full with other projects'

Housing corporation Elan Wonen has declined to join a large-scale new construction project on Belgiëlaan in Haarlem's Europawijk neighborhood, citing a full schedule of other commitments. The proposa...

Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 electric cars due to battery problem

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles globally due to potential issues with battery modules, as announced by the German transport authority KBA. In the Netherlands, approximately 4,...

Over 1,700 sign up for claim against Chemours

More than 1,700 people have joined a mass legal claim against the chemical company Chemours in Dordrecht. The PFAS Vrij Green Claim foundation is seeking an immediate halt to PFAS emissions and financ...

Construction of large commercial building in Waarderpolder may soon resume

Contractor Van der Worp has lost a summary judgment lawsuit against project developer Haarlem Business Center regarding a construction project in the Waarderpolder. This legal decision is expected to ...

'It sounded like a rocket impact': Badhoevedorp neighborhood jolted awake by ATM bombing

A powerful ATM explosion on Tuesday morning in Badhoevedorp woke residents and caused significant vibrations throughout the neighborhood. Two suspects were subsequently arrested in Amsterdam shortly a...

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

Deli and wine shop Amour Amer is as Provençal as its owner: ‘I fell in love with Amsterdam’

IKEA recalls candles due to risk of large flames

IKEA is recalling its SMÖJTRÄD candles due to a manufacturing defect that may result in multiple wicks, leading to dangerously large flames. The company warns that this defect poses a risk of fire a...

Flight tax not yet driving Dutch travelers to foreign airports

The higher flight tax introduced in the Netherlands in 2023 has not yet caused a significant shift of Dutch travelers to airports in neighboring countries. Recent data shows that both domestic and for...

Majority of large online stores inaccessible to customers with disabilities

A study by the Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) reveals that 61 percent of the largest webshops in the Netherlands are not digitally accessible. This lack of accessibility prevents customers wi...

Behind BridgeFund’s friendly facade lies a risky credit model: ‘Incomprehensible that they have a quality mark’

Dutch credit provider BridgeFund is facing scrutiny over its business model, which operates outside of traditional financial supervision despite its approachable marketing. Critics question the solidi...

Development bank FMO: food prices rising sharply due to higher gas prices, and that's not all

FMO CEO Michael Jongeneel reports that rising gas prices and the conflict in the Middle East are driving up food prices and impacting the bank's financed partners more than previous trade wars. Howeve...

Petrol and diesel cars increasingly less popular, electric vehicle sales also decline

New petrol and diesel car sales across the European Union saw a significant decline in February compared to the previous year. While electric vehicles are generally gaining popularity, sales in the Ne...

Reader question: Discount on full crates of beer but not individual bottles. Is that allowed?

This article addresses a consumer question regarding whether retailers are permitted to offer discounts on full crates of beer while excluding individual bottles from the same promotion. It clarifies ...