Nearly three-quarters of employees in the Netherlands report that their jobs require high levels of focus and attention. Teachers, lawyers, and managers are the professions most affected by these demands, although it typically does not lead to workplace problems.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats have agreed to display all mandatory service fees upfront following pressure from the Dutch Consumers Association regarding hidden costs and misleading discounts. To compensate customers for past issues, both companies will issue discount vouchers worth between 5 and 30 euros.
Meat consumption in the Netherlands has dropped by 12 percent over the last ten years, driven largely by the rising cost of beef and pork. Despite this national decline, specialized butcher shops remain stable by diversifying their product assortments and catering to customers who prioritize quality.
The anti-waste platform Too Good To Go is expanding its 'Magic Box' offerings beyond food to include items like plants, shampoo, and home goods. Since its launch in the Netherlands eight years ago, the company has saved 40 million meals and aims to further reduce retail waste through new retail partnerships.
Mijntje is a middle-aged woman seeking to re-enter the workforce after years of unpaid caregiving for her family. She is sharing her experience with Anne-Marije Buckens, a professional consultant who specializes in helping job seekers over the age of 50.
Germany and France are proposing to soften strict EU climate rules that would have banned new combustion engines by 2035, aiming to support the European automotive industry. Critics and industry experts warn that this decision risks delaying the transition to electric vehicles and leaves European manufacturers further behind global competitors like China.
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