Public transport operator GVB is considering a trial to reduce the number of ferry operators from two to one per vessel to address persistent staff shortages. The plan has sparked strong criticism from employees and the works council, who have raised significant concerns regarding maritime safety.
Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social, reported a loss of $238 million between April and June. This figure represents a significant increase compared to the company's financial losses during the same period last year.
According to final figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics, the cost of living in the Netherlands rose by an average of 3.2 percent in July compared to the same month last year.
Printing company Simian has confirmed a data breach resulting in the potential exposure of personal information belonging to Dutch and Belgian customers. A smaller subset of these customers also had their credit card details compromised during the incident.
Amsterdam Alderman Melanie van der Horst withheld information about a massive cost increase for the proposed Oostbrug project until after the March 2026 municipal elections. Documents reveal that the administration was aware the budget could rise from 325 million to 850 million euros months in advance but chose to use outdated figures in official reports to avoid public disclosure before voters went to the polls.
Scammers are sending fraudulent letters posing as Talpa Network boss John de Mol to falsely promise recipients financial support. A spokesperson for Talpa Network has confirmed that these deceptive letters have been circulated on multiple occasions.