The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned advertisements from adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo for potentially misleading consumers about the use of recycled materials. The watchdog determined that the brands' claims regarding 'recycled' clothing and footwear were deceptive.
A national train strike in the Netherlands left stations like Haarlem unusually quiet during a work stoppage between 4:00 and 8:00 AM on Wednesday morning. The strike disrupted travel for many commuters, including those attempting to reach offices in Amsterdam.
The Haarlem municipality has not yet confirmed an investment in the lunch box company TommyTomato, with director Bas Turk stating the deal remains optional. Any potential funding is not expected to be finalized until at least the end of this year.
A European judge ruled on Wednesday that private jets cannot be arbitrarily excluded from the European Union's list of sustainable investments. The ruling forces the European Commission to re-evaluate or provide stronger justification for its 2023 decision regarding the classification of these aircraft.
The Forum voor Democratie (FVD) primary school in Almere is set to reopen this August after securing government funding from the Dutch state. The school, known as the Renaissanceschool, had previously closed two years ago because it could not sustain itself through private donations alone.
A public transport strike on Wednesday morning was successful, with the FNV Spoor union reporting high participation across the sector. Union official Henri Janssen noted a strong willingness among workers to engage in labor actions regarding their employment conditions.