Nineteen regional departments of the Dutch real estate association NVM have expressed dissatisfaction with Funda's new policy. The group criticized the platform's decision to increase rates for placing property advertisements.
The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has launched an investigation into the measures taken by telecom provider Odido to protect customer personal data. The regulator is assessing whether the company is fulfilling its duty of care regarding data security.
A fire broke out at a supermarket in Heemstede this afternoon due to a faulty air conditioning unit on the roof. Emergency services contained the blaze quickly, and although nearby buildings were evacuated as a precaution, no injuries were reported.
The Dutch Council of State has heavily criticized plans to repeal the distribution law, which aimed to reverse forced asylum seeker reception. Despite this advice, the initiators, including the party JA21, intend to proceed with their proposal.
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume has indicated in an internal document that the automaker may cut an additional 50,000 jobs to reduce costs and maintain competitiveness. The company is taking these measures to improve its financial position against market competitors.
European Union member states have granted final approval to revised air passenger rights, which are set to take effect by mid-2027. This decision follows previous support from the European Parliament.