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Major fraud at sports company SRO, manager of facilities in Haarlem, Velsen and Zandvoort: Five million euros concealed

A five-million-euro fraud involving falsified invoices and work hours has been uncovered at SRO, a sports facility management company co-owned by the city of Haarlem. While the malpractice appears cen...

Postdocs and PhD students no longer have to pump during research time

Dutch trade unions and universities have reached a preliminary collective labor agreement to improve working conditions for female researchers. The agreement ensures that time spent on breastfeeding o...

Netflix to release new version of One Piece anime series next year

Netflix has announced a new seven-episode version of the long-running Japanese anime series One Piece. The streaming service stated that the new series will be available to viewers starting in Februar...

Local residents demand more say in court over billions in aid for Tata Steel

A group of residents living near the Tata Steel plant in IJmuiden has taken legal action to demand more influence over the Dutch government's potential multi-billion euro support for the company. They...

Haarlemmermeer considered for small nuclear plant: alternative to Zeeland or Groningen sites ready

The Dutch cabinet is currently focusing on large nuclear power plants in Zeeland or Groningen, but grid operator TenneT has proposed an alternative plan for six smaller reactors. One of the potential ...

Shipbuilder Damen loses multi-billion contract to German rival

The German government has canceled an 18 billion euro contract with Dutch shipbuilder Damen Naval for the construction of six frigates. Instead, the German Ministry of Defense has decided to award the...

Tata executives get €110,000 ‘bonus’: steel company says ‘no precedent’, union says ‘impossible to explain to workers’

Four board members at Tata Steel have received a special bonus of over 110,000 euros, a move the company defends as a one-time payment despite ongoing budget cuts. The FNV union has criticized the bon...

Liberty Global takeover of VodafoneZiggo approved in Europe: ‘No competition concerns’

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Dutch internet and television provider VodafoneZiggo by Liberty Global for 1 billion euros. The commission stated that the deal raises no compet...

Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself

Residents living near the Tata Steel plant argued in a The Hague court that the Dutch State is prioritizing industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that the government risks repea...

Plaintiffs in Tata case: prevent history from repeating itself

Concerned residents living near the Tata Steel plant have appeared in court in The Hague, claiming the Dutch government prioritizes industrial interests over public health. Their lawyer warned that th...

No Haarlem funding for TommyTomato for now

The Haarlem municipality has not yet confirmed an investment in the lunch box company TommyTomato, with director Bas Turk stating the deal remains optional. Any potential funding is not expected to be...

Private jets cannot simply be excluded from EU ‘green’ list

A European judge ruled on Wednesday that private jets cannot be arbitrarily excluded from the European Union's list of sustainable investments. The ruling forces the European Commission to re-evaluate...

FNV sees high willingness to take action across all public transport sectors

A public transport strike on Wednesday morning was successful, with the FNV Spoor union reporting high participation across the sector. Union official Henri Janssen noted a strong willingness among wo...

Uniqlo and Adidas reprimanded for misleading ads

The British Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) has banned advertisements from adidas, Calvin Klein, and Uniqlo for potentially misleading consumers about the use of recycled materials. The watchdog...

Ministry: Schiphol temporarily returns to passport control only to avoid long queues

The Dutch Ministry of Justice will temporarily suspend biometric controls at Schiphol Airport this summer to prevent long queues and manage expected holiday crowds. This decision responds to warnings ...

Playmobil bids farewell to Germany after 50 years

German toy manufacturer Playmobil is ending production in its home country after 50 years by closing its factory in Dietenhofen, Bavaria. The company plans to move its manufacturing operations to more...

First trains and buses depart in Utrecht after public transport strike

Public transport services in the Netherlands began resuming operations after 8:00 AM on Wednesday following a national strike. Dutch Railways (NS) expects the train schedule to be largely restored to ...

Two dreams clash in court: ’t Teylertje faces closure

The owner of the Haarlem-based lunchroom 't Teylertje and its tenant appeared in court on Tuesday to resolve a dispute over the termination of the establishment's lease. The property owner seeks to co...

NS: empty stations everywhere due to public transport strike

Dutch railway operator NS reports that train stations across the country are deserted due to a public transport strike. Travelers remained well-informed of the disruptions and largely stayed away from...

Many train cancellations at Arriva due to strike as well

Transport company Arriva has reported widespread cancellations of train and bus services across several Dutch provinces due to a strike. While some regions maintain partial service, others are experie...

Health economists on the closure of VUmc: 'I think this will cause a lot of unrest in the organization'

Can Tata receive 2 billion euros in government support? Summary proceedings on Wednesday

Petrol rose 22 cents in two weeks but is now slowly dropping: why?

Petrol prices rose by 22 cents in two weeks but are currently decreasing at a much slower rate than they increased. Economic reporter Saskia van Westhreenen explains the disparity between rapid price ...

Train traffic in Germany resumes after communication failure

Train traffic in Germany has resumed following a nationwide halt on Tuesday evening. The disruption was caused by a radio communication failure, according to reports from German media outlets.

Insurer Allianz estimates 1,150 ships stuck in the Gulf

German insurer Allianz estimates that 1,150 ships remain stuck in the Persian Gulf despite a preliminary agreement to end the conflict between the United States and Iran. The total value of the strand...

Simple tasks disappear, a third of employees expect AI to make jobs more mentally demanding

A study by TNO indicates that while most Dutch workers do not fear AI will eliminate their roles, many expect their jobs to become mentally more demanding as simple tasks disappear. About one-third of...

No trains until 8 AM, followed by a hot and busy morning for travelers

A nationwide strike will halt all train services in the Netherlands until 8:00 AM on Wednesday. Dutch Railways (NS) warns that commuters should expect overcrowded stations and uncomfortable conditions...

Barn nitrogen emissions 9 percent lower due to buyout scheme

According to the Netherlands Court of Audit, buyout schemes for farmers have led to a 9 percent reduction in nitrogen emissions from stables over the last six years. While successive agriculture minis...

'Can't keep up with demand'. Ice cream parlors in IJmond work overtime due to tropical heat

Ice cream parlors in the IJmond region are experiencing high demand and working overtime as a result of approaching tropical temperatures. Business owners are preparing for the heatwave by ensuring th...

Elsbroek doesn't want to lose its 'smiling delivery driver': Petition for Daniel signed over 1,500 times

Residents of the Elsbroek neighborhood in Hillegom have gathered over 1,500 signatures on a petition to keep their popular delivery driver, Daniel Tekeste, from being transferred. Tekeste has served t...