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Gas storage at historic lows: 'No reason to panic, but nothing must go wrong'

Dutch gas storage levels have reached a record low of 11% capacity, the lowest level ever recorded in the Netherlands. Despite these historic lows, Gasunie states that there is no immediate reason for...

Ajax reports profit for first half of season thanks to transfers

Amsterdam football club Ajax reported a net profit of 16.4 million euros for the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by outgoing player transfers. This performance marks a significant...

Ajax reports first-half profit thanks to transfers

Ajax recorded a net profit of 16.4 million euros during the first half of the 2025-2026 season, primarily driven by revenue from outgoing player transfers. This financial result represents a significa...

'Socially responsible' clothing often a marketing ploy

Several major clothing brands, including WE Fashion, Nike, and Puma, have been accused of misleading consumers with false claims about ethical and socially responsible production. Reports indicate tha...

Hackers extort Odido after data leak: one million euro ransom

The hacking group Shinyhunters is demanding more than one million euros in ransom from Dutch telecom provider Odido following a data breach. The group has threatened to publish the stolen data if the ...

Free security package for Odido customers after data breach

Odido is offering its customers a free two-year security package following a significant data leak that occurred nearly two weeks ago. While it remains uncertain if affected customers will receive mon...

Fire in bike shop Kinkerstraat

A fire broke out in a bicycle shop on Kinkerstraat in Amsterdam late last night. Emergency services responded around 12:50 AM, leading to a temporary closure of the street while the fire was extinguis...

Homeowners Association reopens reporting point: real estate agents sometimes manipulative

Vereniging Eigen Huis (VEH) has reopened its reporting point for potential abuses and manipulative practices by real estate agents during the home-bidding process. The initiative aims to address misco...

Refugee Olha Arkusha builds future in Wormer: ‘Wherever I end up, I will find my way’

Olha Arkusha, a Ukrainian refugee living in Wormer, is establishing a business providing software courses to other Ukrainians. Despite current financial challenges, she remains optimistic about her co...

Three-quarters of companies have poor or very poor climate plans: ambition difficult to distinguish from greenwashing

The 2026 Climate Crisis Index reports that three-quarters of large Dutch companies and financial institutions have poor or very poor climate plans. Currently, no Dutch company meets the Paris climate ...

City of Amsterdam wants to make menstrual issues in the workplace open for discussion

Shopkeepers Mike (39) and Mirwais (50) buck the trend for entrepreneurship: 'The will to succeed is greater than the fear of failure'

Despite historically low economic growth, entrepreneurs Mike van Leeuwen and Mirwais Farid are launching new business ventures. They are driven by a strong determination to succeed that outweighs the ...

Hackathon in Beverwijk seeks sustainable solutions for millions of pallets: 'Use them for coffins'

A hackathon in Beverwijk is exploring sustainable solutions to prevent the single-use of transport pallets. Participants at the event, hosted by Collectief Circulair, are investigating ways to dismant...

Pensions for 260,000 people in metal technology up by 8.3 percent

The Dutch pension fund PMT is increasing pensions by 8.3 percent for over 260,000 retirees in the metal technology industry. This increase was made possible following the transition to a new pension s...

Silvestro and Salvatore Sotera continue family tradition in Heemskerk: 'Pineapple on pizza... that remains a debate'

Silvestro and Salvatore Sotera have taken over the family-run Italian restaurant Da Pietro in Heemskerk, continuing the legacy started by Pietro Sotera in 2019. The duo aims to provide a welcoming din...

Petrol and diesel most expensive since autumn 2023 due to global unrest

Fuel prices for petrol and diesel have reached their highest levels since autumn 2023. The price hike is driven by a combination of domestic excise duty increases and instability in the global market.

Viewing figures public again from April 6, including online viewing

Starting April 6, the National Media Research Foundation (NMO) will resume making viewing figures public, while also incorporating online viewing data for the first time. This updated methodology will...

Live import tariffs | Investors uncertain over Trump response

This live blog provides updates on the developments regarding American import duties and the resulting uncertainty among investors following reactions from Donald Trump. It aims to track the ongoing i...

Shell closes gas station in Belgium after customers possibly pumped water

Shell has closed a gas station in Mechelen, Belgium, after several customers inadvertently filled their vehicles with a contaminated liquid instead of gasoline. The substance is believed to be a mixtu...

US stops collecting unlawful import tariffs introduced by Trump

The United States has officially ceased the collection of import tariffs that were ruled illegal by the Supreme Court, effective Tuesday. However, existing tariffs on foreign steel, aluminum, and auto...

Extra election mail helps PostNL through the year

PostNL reported a temporary return to profitability due to an increase in business mail volume related to recent elections and pension updates. Despite this short-term financial boost, the company war...

She conquered Instagram with dry humor: Now tattoo artist Tamar Tieleman (42) has her own studio in Zaandam

Tattoo artist Tamar Tieleman has opened a home studio in Zaandam following her success on Instagram, where she shares quirky designs and humorous videos. Known for her dry Twente accent, the 42-year-o...

Foldable iPhone and GTA 6: key tech and gaming trends for 2026

The year 2026 is anticipated to be a major turning point for the gaming and technology industries. Key highlights include the expected release of Grand Theft Auto VI, one of the most expensive games e...

Bol.com and MediaMarkt pull popular headphones from sale over high levels of ‘substances of concern’

Major retailers including Bol.com and MediaMarkt have immediately removed several popular headphones and headsets from sale due to high concentrations of concerning substances. An investigation into o...

Hydrochloric acid to be measured three times a year at ICL fertilizer plant

Dutch Foreign Ministry tells citizens in Mexico to stay indoors after drug lord's death

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has warned Dutch citizens in Mexico to stay indoors following the death of drug lord El Mencho. The killing of the drug kingpin by Mexican police on Sunday has tr...

Telstar has its own ‘Experience’ at the Halfweg outlet, though fans prefer a fan shop: ‘Pity, I would have liked to buy a shirt’

Dutch football club Telstar has opened a 'Telstar Experience' center at Amsterdam The Style Outlets in Halfweg. While the location showcases the club's brand alongside international labels, some visit...

Levy chaos caused by one man with one pen

Businesses trading with the United States are facing significant uncertainty following rapid and frequent changes to U.S. import tariffs over a single weekend. These fluctuations have caused widesprea...

Three-year wait for electricity for brand-new villa in Hillegom, resident loses lawsuit

A resident in Hillegom lost a court case against grid operator Liander over a three-year delay in connecting a new villa to the power grid. The court ruled that prioritizing the resident's connection ...

New P&P trawler to IJmuiden in March, Annie Hillina christening to coincide with company's 75th anniversary

The new trawler KW170 Annie Hillina, belonging to the Dutch fishing company Parlevliet & Van der Plas, will depart from the Tersan Shipyard in Turkey for its home port of IJmuiden in March. The vessel...