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Ryanair boss calls for morning alcohol ban at airports

Ryanair CEO Michael O'Leary is calling for a ban on early morning alcohol sales at airport bars to reduce the number of intoxicated passengers on flights. He questioned the necessity of serving beer a...

Tata plant still emitting excessive chromium-6 after trial run

Tata Steel has delayed the restart of its casting-rolling plant after trial runs revealed that chromium-6 emissions remain too high. The company is continuing to investigate the cause of the excessive...

Zelensky: Hungary has returned contents of value transports

Hungary has returned seized assets, including $40 million, €35 million, and 9 kilograms of gold, to Ukraine's Oschadbank. The contents and seven bank employees were originally detained in early Marc...

Four French CEOs in quick succession: why Dutch companies choose ‘decisiveness from Paris’

Major Dutch corporations including ABN Amro, AkzoNobel, ASML, and Ahold Delhaize are increasingly appointing French executives to top leadership positions. This trend reflects a growing preference for...

Thailand to crack down on unruly tourists

The Thai government is tightening oversight of tourist behavior to ensure it aligns with local cultural values. New measures include increased inspections at bars and clubs, with potential prosecution...

Four arrested for millions in COVID support fraud

The Netherlands Labour Inspectorate arrested four individuals from The Hague for allegedly defrauding the government of 8 million euros in COVID-19 relief funds. These funds were originally intended t...

Court blocks farmers from spreading more manure in areas with polluted ditches

A Dutch judge ruled on Wednesday that farmers are not permitted to increase the amount of manure spread in areas with high nitrogen levels. The decision aims to address poor water quality in these reg...

No trains at station Zuid for five days next week, limited access to A4 and A10 South

Telecom providers have made it easier to cancel subscriptions

Nine telecom providers have simplified the process for customers to cancel their mobile and fixed phone subscriptions. Users can now cancel online and will no longer receive follow-up phone calls afte...

Deposit collector Verpact surprised by Amsterdam alderman’s remarks: ‘Around 20 million euros already goes to Amsterdam’

AEX hits new record as oil prices plummet following Trump's Iran remarks

The Amsterdam AEX index reached a new record high as global oil prices fell following U.S. President Donald Trump's comments regarding progress in negotiations with Iran. Despite the drop in oil price...

Housing priority in Haarlem for healthcare, education, and childcare staff falls short: scheme used only 9 times

Since 2023, a priority housing scheme for healthcare, education, and childcare workers in Haarlem has resulted in only nine successful placements, significantly lower than the anticipated eighty. The ...

Fewer hotel rooms booked than expected in US World Cup cities

Hotels in American host cities for the upcoming World Cup are experiencing lower demand for rooms than initially anticipated. A survey conducted across eleven host cities revealed that booking numbers...

New Moerdijk coalition insists on clarity and compensation

Six parties in the new Moerdijk coalition have released their governing agreement, focusing on clarity regarding industrial and energy infrastructure expansion plans. The coalition emphasizes the need...

Paracetamol for 4.75 euros in Berlin, 64 cents in Amsterdam: why do Germans pay so much more?

Medicines in Germany, such as paracetamol and cancer treatments, are up to 76 percent more expensive than in the Netherlands. The article examines the reasons behind this significant price disparity a...

'Budget shopping is booming' and Jeltje shows women how to look stylish on a budget

As the cost of living continues to rise, budget shopping has become a growing trend with many women seeking practical fashion advice on social media. Influencer Jeltje addresses this need by providing...

Philips sells more healthcare equipment and benefits from Hormuz blockade

Philips reported an increase in sales of hospital equipment, such as scanners and remote care systems, during the first months of the year. This growth is partly attributed to supply chain disruptions...

Unions: major fears of cuts at KLM

Unions at KLM have expressed significant concern regarding potential reorganizations and interventions as the airline begins developing a new strategic plan for the period after 2030. The workforce fe...

Consumers spend more, especially on durable goods

Dutch consumer spending increased by 0.9% in March compared to the previous year, according to Statistics Netherlands (CBS). This growth follows consecutive declines in January and February, signaling...

Netherlands heading for stagflation horror scenario: 'Costs us purchasing power and jobs'

Experts warn that the Netherlands and Europe are heading toward a period of stagflation, characterized by a stagnant economy and rising prices. This economic scenario could result in a significant los...

Albert Heijn parent Ahold Delhaize to appoint Thierry Garnier as new CEO in 2027

Ahold Delhaize, the parent company of Albert Heijn and Bol.com, has announced that Thierry Garnier will succeed Frans Muller as CEO in April 2027. Muller, who has led the company since 2018, will reti...

Norway reopens three gas fields for European gas supply

Norway's Ministry of Energy has announced the reopening of three decommissioned gas fields in the North Sea to bolster Europe's energy supply. Production at these sites is scheduled to resume in 2028.

Disappointed swimmers at closed gates: Amsterdam-East pool only open from noon this season

Swimmers in Amsterdam-East are frustrated as the Flevoparkbad outdoor pool has shifted its weekday opening time from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The municipality implemented the change to reduce costs due t...

Lula to meet Trump in Washington on Thursday

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is scheduled to meet with Donald Trump in Washington this Thursday. A White House official stated that the two leaders will focus their discussions on ec...

Opinion: ‘Higher tourist tax in Amsterdam? Then they’ll just find a hotel in Zaandam, Diemen or Almere’

Tax system sometimes increases economic inequality between households

New research from the CPB indicates that the Dutch tax system is exacerbating economic inequality between households rather than reducing it. The findings show that wealthy households are increasingly...

Chance of cash prizes to entice people to return more deposit bottles

Starting next Monday, the packaging organization Verpact will launch a lottery to encourage consumers to return more deposit bottles and cans. Participants have the chance to win cash prizes of up to ...

More people travel further for work in Amsterdam: Friesland and Drenthe also popular places to live

Milieudefensie director to join Tata Steel

Donald Pols is stepping down as the director of Milieudefensie to join Tata Steel Nederland. As a result, he is leaving the environmental organization with immediate effect to transition into his new ...

Remarkable career switch: Milieudefensie director moves to Tata Steel

Donald Pols, the general director of Milieudefensie, is leaving the environmental organization to join Tata Steel in June. Milieudefensie has dismissed Pols immediately, stating that his new career mo...