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Schiphol cargo worker arrested over alleged data leak

The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee arrested a cargo handling employee at Schiphol Airport last Tuesday for allegedly leaking company data to criminals. The arrest was announced on Wednesday following ...

SpaceX to become the largest IPO ever, if the planets align

SpaceX is potentially headed for the largest initial public offering in history, provided market conditions are favorable. Investors would need to pay a high price and accept limited control, betting ...

Number of bankruptcies decreased by 12 percent in April

The number of company bankruptcies in the Netherlands decreased by 12 percent in April compared to the same month last year. A total of 293 businesses went bankrupt, representing a decline of 39 cases...

More passengers via Eindhoven Airport despite Middle East unrest and rising fuel costs

Eindhoven Airport recorded its busiest first quarter ever, seeing a significant increase in passenger numbers despite higher kerosene prices and Middle East unrest. While Schiphol faces setbacks, the ...

Sales of petrol and diesel cars fall in the Netherlands

Sales of new gasoline-powered cars in the Netherlands halved last month compared to the same period last year. This data was released by the European automobile manufacturers' association, ACEA.

Samsung employees can expect millions in bonuses

Samsung and labor unions have reached an agreement on substantial employee bonuses for the coming years. This deal has successfully averted a planned 18-day strike at the South Korean technology giant...

Ster expects record advertising revenue during World Cup despite unfavorable kick-off times and Trump effect

Ster, the advertising arm of the Dutch Public Broadcasting (NPO), expects record-breaking revenue during the upcoming football World Cup in North America. Despite challenges such as unfavorable kick-o...

Commercial waste in East ends up in household bins far too often

Authorities in the Amsterdam-Oost district are implementing stricter enforcement against business owners who dispose of commercial waste in household containers, leading to littered shopping streets. ...

Overveen water treatment plant to reopen in a few years as water conservation trend stalls

PWN is set to reactivate its historic drinking water purification site in Overveen within a few years to address stagnating water conservation trends. The facility, which originally opened in 1898 to ...

Number of homes worth at least a million increases significantly

The number of homes in the Netherlands valued at one million euros or more reached 273,000 in 2025. This marks a significant increase of nearly 50,000 homes compared to the previous year.

A €150,000 prefab home for first-time buyers? ‘At Landal you see the most beautiful cottages’

Knowledge organization Platform31 is advocating for factory-built homes as an affordable and rapid solution for starters in the housing market. The group suggests that allowing individuals to purchase...

Hundreds of residents desperate as heating systems fail for years in Haarlem and Amstelveen

Hundreds of residents in Haarlem and Amstelveen have faced persistent failures with their gas-free heat and cold storage (WKO) systems for years, leaving many without heating or cooling. The issues hi...

Forgot to reserve a loaner car? No problem at Garage Majoor

Garage Majoor offers loaner cars to customers bringing their vehicles in for repairs, even if they have forgotten to make a prior reservation. The service aims to provide a positive experience for cli...

Trade associations ignore Castricum's request to ask members to stop using weed killer

The branch organizations LTO Noord and KAVB have refused a request from the municipality of Castricum to ask their members to stop using the herbicide glyphosate. The local government made the request...

KLM flight to Amsterdam refuels in French Guiana due to fuel shortage

KLM flight KL714, traveling from Paramaribo to Amsterdam, was forced to divert to French Guiana to refuel shortly after departure on Tuesday. The unscheduled stop occurred due to a fuel shortage befor...

From intern to owner of EP René: IJmuiden local René Berends celebrates anniversary at electronics store

René Berends is celebrating his 40th anniversary at the electronics store EP René, where he rose from the position of intern to owner. Throughout his career in the industry, the IJmuiden resident ha...

Haarlem residents revive 't Scheepje brewery: 'We make modern beer with a strong historical twist'

Paul Rutte and Lex Wertien are reviving the historic 17th-century brewery 't Scheepje in Haarlem at its original location on Houtmarkt 7. The duo plans to produce modern beers with a historical twist,...

Zeeman closes dozens of stores and exits Portugal and Austria

The Dutch retailer Zeeman has announced plans to withdraw from the Portuguese and Austrian markets and close 51 stores across France, Spain, and Germany this year. The company stated in its annual rep...

KLM further postpones flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia

KLM has extended the suspension of its flights to Dubai and Saudi Arabia due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Flights to Dubai, which were previously cancelled through June 28, will now rem...

Amsterdam asked Environmental Service four times if new Music On festival tent was approved, but received no response

Tenant demands replacement home after explosion, housing association refuses because 'house was targeted'

A tenant is suing the Eigen Haard housing corporation after being denied alternative housing following an explosion that destroyed her home on Herculesstraat in Amsterdam. The corporation refuses to p...

Mango owner suspected in father’s death temporarily steps down

The owner of the Spanish fashion chain Mango has temporarily stepped down from his position after being linked to the death of his father in December 2024. The investigation into his involvement in th...

Oil giant BP dismisses chairman over 'serious concerns' about performance

British oil giant BP has dismissed its chairman, Albert Manifold, effective immediately due to serious concerns regarding his performance. This decision contributes to ongoing leadership instability w...

Verstegen mild paprika powder 'tops the list' for banned pesticides; toxins also found in rice and tea bags

A Foodwatch report reveals that consumers are frequently exposed to banned pesticides found in common products like rice, tea, and spices. Verstegen's mild paprika powder was highlighted as containing...

Iranian hack of payment provider puts central bank president on alert: 'Gamechanger'

An Iranian cyberattack on payment provider Verifone in March has put De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB) on high alert regarding the security of the national payment system. Bank officials warned that AI-driv...

Subsidy for restoration of historic facades in Zandvoort

Entrepreneurs and property owners in Zandvoort can apply for subsidies to restore historical facades. The scheme offers financial support of up to 10,000 euros for mid-terraced buildings and 12,500 eu...

The Harbour Club in Amsterdam-East granted temporary suspension of payments

Burnt-out transport escort vehicle in Velsen-Noord belongs to entrepreneur Hidde: 'We are in the dark about the cause'

A transport escort vehicle belonging to IJmond Exceptioneel Transport Begeleiding was completely destroyed by fire in Velsen-Noord on Monday night. Owner Hidde Mossinkoff stated that the cause of the ...

State Secretary blocks US takeover of company behind DigiD

State Secretary Aerdts has blocked the acquisition of Solvinity, the IT company responsible for the DigiD identity system, by the American firm Kyndryl. The Dutch government cited national security co...

Gas and oil prices rise again after new US attacks on Iran

Natural gas and oil prices increased on Tuesday following a decline the previous day. The price hike was triggered by new United States military attacks against Iran on Monday evening, which have dimm...