The production of recycled plastic in the Netherlands is declining as high energy prices prevent manufacturers from making essential investments. This slowdown threatens the country's transition to a circular economy and puts climate goals at risk.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Existing home prices in the Netherlands fell by 0.4 percent in September compared to August, though they remain 2.9 percent higher than the previous year. While the rate of price growth has slowed, houses are still significantly more expensive than they were during the peak in 2022.
The Dutch construction sector requires 73,000 new workers by 2030 to handle major infrastructure and housing projects. The industry faces significant challenges, including stiff competition from the defense sector for technical staff and a declining influx of foreign labor.
Dozens of Dutch organizations preemptively took their websites offline on Wednesday to address two critical security vulnerabilities. While the threat was global, the Netherlands exhibited a significantly more cautious response compared to other countries.
Regional transport strikes planned for Thursday have been canceled as employers and unions agree to resume negotiations for a new collective labor agreement. The unions have suspended all strike actions for two weeks, warning that they will resume protests on November 4 if a deal remains elusive.
Albert Heijn has resumed online ordering for some loyal customers after a cyberattack forced a temporary shutdown of its digital and supply chain systems. The supermarket chain reports that full delivery capacity is not yet restored, but stores are now fully stocked and further compensations are being offered to customers.
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