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KLM CEO receives 30% pay rise despite financial troubles and internal unrest: Rintel earns €1.6 million

KLM CEO Marjan Rintel received 1.6 million euros in total compensation in 2025, a 30 percent increase from the previous year. The salary rise, driven largely by higher bonuses, comes despite the airli...

Bakery worker gets both hands trapped in machine

A bakery worker was injured after getting both hands trapped in a machine at an industrial facility in Amsterdam's Westpoort district. Emergency services, including the fire department using specializ...

Trump: US could reopen Strait of Hormuz with a bit more time

President Donald Trump stated that the United States could easily reopen the Strait of Hormuz given more time following an Iranian blockade. The strait is a critical waterway for international trade t...

Environmental and traffic check results in dozens of fines in Beverwijk

Police and other authorities conducted a large-scale transport and environmental inspection on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Tuesday. The operation resulted in dozens of fines being issued for various t...

Dirk shopping bag joins Stedelijk Museum collection

The iconic red shopping bag from the supermarket chain Dirk van den Broek has been added to the collection of the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam. The museum highlighted the bag as a significant example...

West European ship passes Strait of Hormuz for first time since Iran war

A French-owned container ship has passed through the Strait of Hormuz, marking the first time a West European vessel has navigated the strait since the start of the current Middle East conflict. The t...

New forensic investigation at home where deceased bank employee was found

Police have resumed a forensic investigation at a home in Amsterdam-Zuid where an ABN Amro employee was found dead last week. While the cause of death remains unknown, authorities have stated there is...

Vesteda gains financial breathing room through investor agreements

Vesteda, the largest commercial residential investor in the Netherlands, has secured financial breathing room through new agreements with its investors. This arrangement allows the company to avoid th...

Let the municipality intervene at TommyTomato: healthy lunches must not be lost

This weekly proposition asks for public opinion on whether the municipality should intervene to support TommyTomato. The goal is to ensure that the provision of healthy school lunches is preserved and...

Entrepreneur donates 8 million euros to Museum Prinsenhof Delft

Surinamese-Dutch entrepreneur Eduard Hoogenboom has donated 8 million euros to Museum Prinsenhof Delft for the sustainable renovation of its historic monastery complex. The funds will specifically sup...

Dutch gas reserves being ‘cautiously’ refilled

Gasunie has begun cautiously refilling Dutch gas reserves following a cold winter that saw stocks drop to their lowest level in ten years. The replenishment process officially started on Thursday as t...

Fuel prices rise sharply again, diesel up 10.5 cents

Fuel prices continue to rise significantly due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The advisory price for a liter of diesel at major oil companies has increased by more than 10 eurocents.

Diesel price surges to new record, gasoline also slightly more expensive

Diesel prices in the Netherlands have hit a new record high after increasing by nearly nine cents per liter in a single day. This significant price hike impacts the transport sector and delivery busin...

US lowers import tariff on products containing small amounts of steel

The United States is reducing high import tariffs previously placed on products containing small amounts of steel, aluminum, or copper. The government is also easing duties on machinery used specifica...

Stient Electro revives dead line and sells no new phone

Roel and Martha Vegelien visited Stient Electro to replace their malfunctioning landline phone ahead of Martha's hospital admission. Instead of selling them a new device, the shop managed to repair th...

Netherlands leads global chocolate trade: ‘Leading for years’

The Netherlands has overtaken Germany as the world's largest exporter of cocoa products, exporting a total of 12.4 billion euros worth of goods last year. This leading position includes the export of ...

New foundation label surprises buyers after purchase: ‘Bank can suddenly lend less’

The Dutch Homeowners Association warns that a new foundation label is causing unexpected financial issues for homebuyers. Because the label is often only revealed after a purchase, a poor rating can l...

Is Peek & Cloppenburg leaving Dam Square? ‘It will be a fight over who gets to rent here’

De Hypotheker: homebuyers cautious due to rising interest rates

Homebuyers in the Netherlands are becoming more cautious as mortgage interest rates rise due to geopolitical instability in the Middle East. According to mortgage advisor De Hypotheker, the average mo...

Report: night train between Schiphol and Lelystad not profitable

A report by transport company Arriva reveals that the trial night train service between Schiphol and Lelystad is not currently profitable. The pilot program, which operates on Friday and Saturday nigh...

Asscher to help cabinet with Tata Steel greening deal

Former PvdA leader Lodewijk Asscher has been appointed as a ministerial envoy to help the Dutch cabinet finalize greening agreements with Tata Steel Nederland. Minister Stientje van Veldhoven announce...

Confidence overflows at Tomasu soy sauce brewery, but they’re also hitting the brakes: ‘Success? I don’t care’

The founders of the Dutch soy sauce brewery Tomasu are prioritizing quality over rapid expansion despite receiving numerous international collaboration requests. Nominated for the AD Entrepreneur Priz...

Elite athletes' income to be completely overhauled. NOC*NSF: ‘The top priority in elite sports’

The NOC*NSF plans to overhaul the income system for elite athletes by replacing current monthly stipends with a full professional income. The sports federation identifies this financial restructuring ...

Parcels from outside the EU to cost 5 euros more from November

Starting in July, packages imported from outside the EU will be subject to a 3-euro import duty, with an additional 2-euro European levy added in November. State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg ...

Tesla sales rise due to cheaper models in US and Europe

Tesla's electric vehicle sales have increased compared to the same period last year, driven by more affordable models in the US and Europe. This growth suggests the company is successfully overcoming ...

Rat control has become a 'huge challenge'; how exterminators work

New Dutch regulations introduced in 2023 have shifted the focus of pest control from chemical poisoning to prevention and management, creating significant challenges for exterminators. This transition...

High tension on the power grid: ‘Building faster than ever, but it is not enough’

Waiting lists for new electricity connections in the Netherlands have reached 15,000, an increase of 3,000 compared to last year. It currently takes more than 45 weeks to obtain a new low-voltage grid...

FNV Tata gauges members' mood: tensions are rising. ‘Management has been greedy, we’ve had years of misery’

FNV union members at Tata Steel expressed significant frustration during recent meetings, citing poor treatment by management and corporate greed. While a low wage offer triggered the discussions, wor...

You want this! This Haarlem snack bar is giving away free ice cream

A cafeteria chain with a branch in Haarlem is giving away free soft-serve ice cream for one hour on Saturday, April 4. Interested visitors are encouraged to arrive early, as the promotional event is o...

Klarna warned for violating legal rules on pay-later payments

The Dutch financial complaints institute Kifid has issued a warning to Klarna for violating legal regulations regarding its buy-now-pay-later service. The reprimand follows complaints from consumers w...