A building permit has been issued for the first tower of a major Equinix data center in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, as the application preceded a local construction moratorium. While the facility is slated for future expansion, the project faces ongoing concerns regarding its significant electricity and water consumption amidst grid capacity constraints in the region.
Former State Secretary Mona Keijzer has criticized the Dutch cabinet's decision-making process during the COVID-19 pandemic, claiming a small group of men ignored broader societal perspectives. Despite her public disagreement with the policy, she acknowledged that she did not resign from her position at the time.
Jumbo supermarket chain is experiencing supply chain issues originating from its distribution center in Veghel. Consequently, customers in the southern part of the Netherlands are facing product shortages on store shelves.