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Many business parks becoming too hot and wet during extreme weather: '10 degrees hotter'

A new study reveals that business parks in the Netherlands are increasingly vulnerable to extreme heat and flooding due to a lack of greenery and excessive asphalt. These conditions, which can see tem...

Conflict between local foundations over Tata Steel mass claim grows: petition against Frisse Wind signed nearly 700 times

Stichting IJmond IJzersterk has launched a petition against Stichting Frisse Wind, which has already gained nearly 700 signatures. The conflict stems from a 1.4 billion euro mass claim filed by Frisse...

Bol and Amazon face new Chinese competitor Joybuy

Chinese online retailer Joybuy has officially launched in the Netherlands and five other European countries, positioning itself as a competitor to Bol and Amazon. The company aims to offer same-day de...

Chinese webshop Joybuy challenges Bol and Amazon today with same-day delivery and robot pets

JD.com, China's largest retail giant, has launched its new webshop Joybuy in the Netherlands and Europe today. The platform aims to compete with major rivals like Bol and Amazon by offering same-day d...

Oxxio's offer was a bit too sharp as energy company tries to back out of deal with Martin

Energy company Oxxio attempted to cancel a contract with a customer after it had already been accepted, claiming the original offer was too low. The Ombudsman team has intervened, challenging the comp...

Air traffic at Dubai airport temporarily suspended

Flight traffic at Dubai International Airport has been temporarily suspended for safety reasons, according to the United Arab Emirates aviation authority. The measure is described as a precautionary a...

Pension shortfall looms for hundreds of thousands of SME workers, employers must take action

Hundreds of thousands of Dutch SME employees face significant tax penalties because tens of thousands of companies have not yet updated their pension schemes to comply with the new pension system. Emp...

WSJ: US seeks coalition to escort ships in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. government is planning to form a coalition of countries to escort commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route near the Iranian coast. According to reports from ...

FNV and CNV: Monday strike at DHL Express

Employees of DHL Express will go on strike for nearly the entire day on Monday after collective labor agreement negotiations between the company and unions FNV and CNV reached a stalemate. The industr...

Monday strike at DHL express delivery service to mainly affect businesses

Employees at DHL Express are set to strike for nearly the entire day on Monday following a breakdown in collective bargaining negotiations between the company and labor unions FNV and CNV. The industr...

IEA member states release nearly 412 million barrels of oil from reserves

Member states of the International Energy Agency (IEA) have pledged to release 411.9 million barrels of oil from their strategic reserves. The agency issued a statement on Sunday following the submiss...

For Peter (51), conversations are more often about his motor skills than his intellectual abilities

Peter, a 51-year-old job seeker, reports that his interviews often focus on his physical mobility and appearance rather than his professional research experience. He shared with career consultant Anne...

Europe has the world's strictest rules: Haarlem's Christy Wong-Go inspects Asian products for the European market

Haarlem resident Christy Wong-Go specializes in vetting Asian products to ensure they comply with strict European Union import regulations. The process involves comprehensive checks on ingredients and...

Data leaked in Odido hack, what now? Hackers use sophisticated tactics: ‘They want to know if you have money’

A major data leak at telecom provider Odido has exposed the personal information of millions of people in the Netherlands. Experts warn that hackers use such data as a gold mine to profile potential v...

The Greenhouse | Will we finally stick to voluntary environmental agreements?

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the resurgence of environmental covenants as a policy tool in the Netherlands. The column questions whether lessons have been learned from the 1990s to ensure t...

Number of gyms rises by 25%: "Fits today's busy lifestyles"

The number of gyms in Amsterdam has increased by nearly 25% over the last five years, reaching 1,659 locations to accommodate residents' busy lifestyles. While the growth offers increased flexibility ...

Woonopmaat unpacks its own moving boxes. Housing corporation office thoroughly renovated with space for tenants: 'We can't figure out what they need from behind a desk'

Housing corporation Woonopmaat has reopened its renovated office in Heemskerk, which now features a dedicated space for tenants to visit and interact with staff. The project aims to improve communicat...

Fred has been putting IJmuiden restaurant De Meerplaats on the map for 30 years: 'I have never gone to work with reluctance'

Chef Fred Nieswaag is celebrating thirty years at De Meerplaats, a fish restaurant located in the harbor of IJmuiden. The establishment is known for its authentic maritime decor and Nieswaag's endurin...

Knocking over human pins as PR for new bowling alley in Haarlem

To promote the upcoming opening of Marty’s Bars & Bowling, employees performed a "guerrilla bowling" event with human pins in the center of Haarlem on Saturday. The new venue replaces Bison Bowling,...

Bayram Gezer (61) combined 28 years of council work in Beverwijk with 41 years at Tata Steel: ‘To relax, I switched piles of paper’

Bayram Gezer is stepping down after serving 28 years as a council member in Beverwijk, making him one of the longest-serving local politicians in the Netherlands. Throughout his political career, he s...

Expatriate Cubans hope for return and trade in Cuba

The Cuban government is expected to introduce economic reforms next week that will allow exiled Cubans and their descendants to invest in and own small businesses. This move, reported by the Miami Her...

Two Indian oil tankers pass through the Strait of Hormuz

Two Indian-flagged oil tankers successfully passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Saturday morning without any reported incidents. Indian port and shipping authorities confirmed that the vessels are ...

EV drivers have the last laugh as fuel prices skyrocket

Rising oil prices driven by tensions involving Iran have led to a sharp increase in petrol and diesel costs over the past two weeks. While traditional vehicle owners face higher prices at the pump, el...

First oil from US emergency reserves on the market next week

The United States will begin releasing oil from its strategic reserves by the end of next week to combat high fuel prices. A total of 172 million barrels will be released in response to market pressur...

No municipal role in Crown Van Gelder situation: Velsen Board responds to Liberaal Blauw council questions

The Velsen municipality has stated it will not intervene in the financial difficulties facing the Crown Van Gelder paper mill in Velsen-Noord. This position was clarified in response to inquiries from...

Thousands of Meta employees to lose jobs due to AI

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is planning to lay off thousands of employees, potentially affecting up to 20% of its workforce. The job cuts are intended to s...

Ten angels on the shoulders of Stella Fietsen owners: 'Actually we are just very happy'

The owners of a Stella Fietsen shop in Beverwijk experienced a severe fire in their warehouse roof on Thursday night. Despite the incident, the business remained fully operational on Friday with custo...

Natasja Bunt (27): 'Important to look at subjects from a different perspective'

Natasja Bunt, a 27-year-old auditor from Eemnes, serves as a party member for the CDA political party. She discusses her long-standing interest in politics and highlights the importance of analyzing t...

‘Seal of Amsterdam’ aims to make city center shops more discoverable for locals and provide recognition

Installation company Feenstra warns of fake technicians scamming people

Installation company Feenstra has issued a nationwide warning regarding scammers posing as their mechanics to defraud people. Victims have reported losing thousands of euros to these imposters who are...