Following the acquisition of Unilever's food division by the American company McCormick, it remains unclear whether jobs will be lost in the Netherlands. Additionally, the company's shares have experienced a decline on the stock market.
Life-saving equipment was stolen from a fire station in Amsterdam-Oost on Sunday night, marking the third such burglary in the city in three weeks. Fire officials expressed outrage and concern over the theft, while responding by implementing additional security measures as part of a broader nationwide trend of break-ins at fire stations.
Lisa Volkers has developed a privacy-focused menstrual tracking app that now serves 50,000 users. She created the platform to provide an alternative to existing apps that often sell user data to third-party advertisers.
New European regulations now require skippers of open canal boats to pass a practical examination to ensure safety on the water. While experienced skippers can apply for exemptions based on their logged sailing days, the new certificate must be obtained by June 2028.
Visitors to the Veerplas in Haarlem are on high alert following two unprovoked assaults that took place last Thursday. Police are currently investigating the incidents, which left two victims with serious injuries, but no arrests have been made despite witness statements and the review of security footage.
The AEX index reached a new closing record on Tuesday, driven by strong performance from chip companies and a decrease in oil prices. The gains were supported by better-than-expected earnings results from technology firms in the United States.