The Dutch unions FNV, CNV, and De Unie have threatened industrial action at Schiphol Airport security firm I-SEC over unresolved scheduling issues. The company has been given one week to address these problems before actions are initiated at the airport.
The Saturday market at the Grote Markt in Haarlem will be relocated to Zijlstraat, Nieuwe Groenmarkt, and Krocht on August 1 and 15, 2026. This temporary move is necessary to accommodate the Haarlem Culinair and Haarlem Live events taking place on the Grote Markt.
The Russian economy is facing significant strain due to the high costs of the war in Ukraine and frequent drone attacks on critical infrastructure. Despite a widening budget deficit and internal turmoil, the country's economic system has not yet collapsed.
The online fashion retailer SHEIN has warned that its clothing prices in the United States may increase due to disappointing financial results and stricter import regulations. These regulatory changes are forcing the company to seek new revenue streams as it faces a decline in its American market reach.
Grid operator Liander provided 1,389 businesses with new or upgraded electricity connections during the first half of this year. Despite these efforts, the organization currently faces a growing backlog of over 8,900 pending applications for grid connections.