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How Takehiro Tomiyasu is having an immediate impact at Ajax and why he is more likely to leave than stay

Japanese left-back Takehiro Tomiyasu has made a significant impact since joining Ajax's starting lineup, but his future at the club is uncertain due to his expiring contract. Although he has performed...

Publishing house ‘In de Knipscheer’ to close after fifty years of pioneering: ‘We were always focused on unheard voices’

The Haarlem-based publishing house In de Knipscheer is closing this week after fifty years of operation. Known for promoting diverse and unheard voices, the publisher is ceasing activities following a...

Shell CEO: brace for gas and oil supply disruptions to Europe

Shell CEO Wael Sawan has warned that Europe may soon experience fuel supply disruptions similar to those currently affecting Asian markets. The instability is driven by the conflict in the Middle East...

Four ATM bombings in two weeks: ‘Criminals have found a gap in security’

Fortnite maker Epic lays off 1,000 employees: 'Sorry this is necessary again'

Epic Games is laying off 1,000 employees in an effort to reduce costs. The American developer cited declining revenue from its flagship game, Fortnite, as a primary reason for the restructuring.

Bad Bunny seeks reimbursement for legal costs in plagiarism case

Puerto Rican singer Bad Bunny is seeking approximately €428,000 in reimbursement for legal fees following the dismissal of a plagiarism lawsuit against him. His attorneys filed a request with the co...

All toys gone from Intertoys Breestraat: store closes its doors

The Intertoys toy store on Breestraat in Beverwijk has permanently closed, with all merchandise removed from the premises on Tuesday. Customers are now being redirected to the chain's other location a...

Court: Zandvoort not allowed to set new noise rules for race track

The court in Haarlem ruled that the municipality of Zandvoort was not authorized to establish new noise regulations for its race circuit in May 2024. Following a lawsuit by local residents and interes...

Elan Wonen declines to join large-scale Belgiëlaan development: 'Our hands are full with other projects'

Housing corporation Elan Wonen has declined to join a large-scale new construction project on Belgiëlaan in Haarlem's Europawijk neighborhood, citing a full schedule of other commitments. The proposa...

Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 electric cars due to battery problem

Volkswagen is recalling nearly 100,000 electric vehicles globally due to potential issues with battery modules, as announced by the German transport authority KBA. In the Netherlands, approximately 4,...

Over 1,700 sign up for claim against Chemours

More than 1,700 people have joined a mass legal claim against the chemical company Chemours in Dordrecht. The PFAS Vrij Green Claim foundation is seeking an immediate halt to PFAS emissions and financ...

Construction of large commercial building in Waarderpolder may soon resume

Contractor Van der Worp has lost a summary judgment lawsuit against project developer Haarlem Business Center regarding a construction project in the Waarderpolder. This legal decision is expected to ...

'It sounded like a rocket impact': Badhoevedorp neighborhood jolted awake by ATM bombing

A powerful ATM explosion on Tuesday morning in Badhoevedorp woke residents and caused significant vibrations throughout the neighborhood. Two suspects were subsequently arrested in Amsterdam shortly a...

Saints & Stars takes state to court; Labor Inspectorate seeks to impose €324,000 in fines

Deli and wine shop Amour Amer is as Provençal as its owner: ‘I fell in love with Amsterdam’

IKEA recalls candles due to risk of large flames

IKEA is recalling its SMÖJTRÄD candles due to a manufacturing defect that may result in multiple wicks, leading to dangerously large flames. The company warns that this defect poses a risk of fire a...

Flight tax not yet driving Dutch travelers to foreign airports

The higher flight tax introduced in the Netherlands in 2023 has not yet caused a significant shift of Dutch travelers to airports in neighboring countries. Recent data shows that both domestic and for...

Majority of large online stores inaccessible to customers with disabilities

A study by the Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM) reveals that 61 percent of the largest webshops in the Netherlands are not digitally accessible. This lack of accessibility prevents customers wi...

Behind BridgeFund’s friendly facade lies a risky credit model: ‘Incomprehensible that they have a quality mark’

Dutch credit provider BridgeFund is facing scrutiny over its business model, which operates outside of traditional financial supervision despite its approachable marketing. Critics question the solidi...

Development bank FMO: food prices rising sharply due to higher gas prices, and that's not all

FMO CEO Michael Jongeneel reports that rising gas prices and the conflict in the Middle East are driving up food prices and impacting the bank's financed partners more than previous trade wars. Howeve...

Petrol and diesel cars increasingly less popular, electric vehicle sales also decline

New petrol and diesel car sales across the European Union saw a significant decline in February compared to the previous year. While electric vehicles are generally gaining popularity, sales in the Ne...

Reader question: Discount on full crates of beer but not individual bottles. Is that allowed?

This article addresses a consumer question regarding whether retailers are permitted to offer discounts on full crates of beer while excluding individual bottles from the same promotion. It clarifies ...

Microsoft executive opposes mandatory Windows account: ‘I hate it’

A high-ranking technical executive at Microsoft has publicly criticized the company's requirement for users to link a Microsoft account to Windows. His comments align with long-standing privacy concer...

Switch 2 sells worse than expected, Nintendo cuts production

Nintendo is reducing Switch 2 production by one-third following disappointing sales figures in the United States. This decrease marks a significant shift from last year, when the company had to increa...

DHL Express employees on strike again

DHL Express employees in the North-Netherlands are conducting a day-long strike on Tuesday organized by unions FNV and CNV. This action represents the fourth strike in a short period resulting from an...

Record new construction for housing associations, but still 10,000 homes a year short

Dutch housing corporations built a record 21,500 new homes last year, according to figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS). Despite this achievement, the sector still falls 10,000 units short of the...

Major renovation of Woonopmaat flats too expensive, housing association looks to Diepenbrock in Heemskerk

Housing association Woonopmaat has canceled plans to renovate three apartment blocks near Heliomare after determining the project was too complex and financially unfeasible. The organization is now sh...

One in three new homes in Haarlem was from a housing association last year

In Haarlem, housing corporations accounted for 70 of the 240 new homes completed last year. These figures, released by Statistics Netherlands (CBS), show that nearly one-third of the city's new housin...

Harteheem in Heemkerk to be redeveloped. New construction to start in 2028: ‘Major step toward a more sustainable and greener Harteheem’

The Hartekamp Groep has announced plans to redevelop the Harteheem care facility in Heemskerk to improve safety, sustainability, and overall modernization. The project aims to replace outdated buildin...

Fraud report filed against home battery sellers: ‘It’s always the same people’

The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has filed a fraud report against home battery sellers who use deceptive tactics to lock consumers into contracts costing up to €20,000. Victims ar...