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150,000 euros raised for Adamas Center with fundraiser in Nieuw-Vennep

Nine entrepreneurs raised 150,000 euros for the Adamas Centrum in Nieuw-Vennep by locking themselves inside the facility for a week. The funds and donated goods will be used to support the center's mi...

Stellantis recalls 700,000 vehicles worldwide

Automotive manufacturer Stellantis is recalling approximately 700,000 vehicles worldwide due to a potential fire risk in the engine compartment. The issue involves a component that may short-circuit i...

Iran threatens attacks on major US tech companies

The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has threatened to attack major American technology companies like Apple, Google, and Meta if more Iranian leaders are killed. The military group alleges that these firm...

Peace fries or war fries? Playful stunt sends tough message over stalled Tata Steel labor talks

The FNV union held a symbolic demonstration by offering fries to Tata Steel management ahead of the second round of difficult collective labor agreement negotiations. Union chairman Niels Mans warned ...

Lending a rabbit or squeezing your own orange juice: these organizations come up with playful April Fools' pranks

Various businesses in the Haarlem and Velsen regions are utilizing April Fools' Day to gain publicity through creative pranks. Examples include a rabbit lending service and a proposed name change for ...

Scout sues Ajax for €2 million over Martínez and Antony transfers

Unilever silent on job cuts after acquisition as shares fall

Following the acquisition of Unilever's food division by the American company McCormick, it remains unclear whether jobs will be lost in the Netherlands. Additionally, the company's shares have experi...

Wall Street rises on hope for end to war, oil prices also up

Wall Street stock markets rose on Tuesday following reports of potential de-escalation in the Middle East conflict. US President Donald Trump reportedly expressed a willingness to end the confrontatio...

Working from home more due to the fuel crisis? Employers actually want staff back in the office

The European Commission has recommended increasing remote work to lower energy and fuel consumption amid the current fuel crisis. However, the Dutch employers' association AWVN states that many employ...

Women found dead in Oud-Zuid and Nieuw-Vennep were ABN Amro colleagues: Huge shock

Police are investigating a potential link between two ABN Amro employees who were found dead in Amsterdam and Nieuw-Vennep. While the death in Nieuw-Vennep has been confirmed as a crime, the cause of ...

Lighting House turns out to be shady webshop flouting the rules

The Dutch online store Verlichtingshuis has been identified as a problematic retailer that fails to comply with legal regulations despite its professional appearance. Consumers often only discover the...

DPG Media revenue grows to 2 billion, partly thanks to RTL acquisition

DPG Media reported a record revenue of over 2 billion euros in 2025, marking the first time the company has reached this milestone. The growth was primarily driven by the acquisition of RTL Nederland,...

Energy inflation rises further due to war: Pump prices remain high

Inflation rose to 2.7% in March, driven by higher energy prices resulting from conflict in the Middle East. Economists warn that this trend may continue, with inflation potentially exceeding 3% due to...

Port workers to strike for at least five days over government plans

Port workers across the Netherlands are planning to strike for at least five days to protest against government plans regarding social security. The industrial action is driven by dissatisfaction with...

Petrol prices drive up inflation and will rise further: ‘Manufacturers passing on energy costs’

Inflation rose significantly in March, primarily driven by increasing petrol and energy prices. Experts warn that this upward trend is expected to continue as manufacturers pass on their rising energy...

Customer data from booking sites Vacanceselect and Eurocamp stolen in data breach

Customer data from booking platforms Vacanceselect and Eurocamp has been stolen in a data breach, impacting customers of the holiday provider Roan. Both companies confirmed the incident on their websi...

Unilever sells brands like Calvé, Knorr and Unox to American company

Unilever has reached an agreement to sell a major part of its food division, including brands such as Calvé, Knorr, and Unox, to the American company McCormick. The deal involves a combination of sto...

Why Unilever wants to sell its iconic Dutch brand Calvé and what it means for our peanut butter

Unilever is in advanced negotiations to sell its food division, including the iconic Dutch brand Calv, to the American company McCormick. The potential deal, which could be finalized as early as Tues...

Shareholders block conversion of Concertgebouw into charitable foundation

Wages to rise sharply in 2026: ‘High labor costs a concern for entrepreneurs’

Wages in the small and medium-sized enterprise sector rose by 3.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026, marking the sharpest increase in years. This significant rise has prompted concerns among busine...

Food authority closes restaurant on Javastraat due to rat infestation

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) has closed a restaurant on Javastraat in Amsterdam after social media footage showed rats in food containers and kitchen equipment. In...

Investigative media release audio recording of Szijjártó and Lavrov

Investigations by media outlets The Insider and Frontstory reveal that Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó collaborated with Russia to remove oligarchs from European sanction lists. The repo...

Air Canada CEO resigns over poor French skills

Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau is resigning following backlash over his poor French language skills. The controversy erupted after he used only two words of French in a condolence message, which the ...

Ajax spent €21.5 million on football agents last season

Ajax spent 21.5 million euros on football agents during the 2024-2025 season, the highest amount of any professional club in the Netherlands. This expenditure underscores the significant financial rol...

Garden center Osdorp to leave city on its own initiative

KLM sells catering subsidiary

KLM has reached an agreement to sell its catering subsidiary, KLM Catering Services, to Gategroup. The sale is part of the airline's ongoing strategy to implement cost-saving measures across the compa...

Many homeowners with interest-only mortgages may face trouble: ‘Undermines housing security’

The Dutch Homeowners Association warns that many homeowners with interest-only mortgages may face financial difficulties due to stricter bank policies. These regulatory changes could potentially under...

Deal between Unilever food division and McCormick may be announced Tuesday

Unilever and the American spice company McCormick are in advanced talks regarding a merger of Unilever's food business operations. A formal announcement about the potential deal could be made as early...

New homes needed, but no carpenters or bricklayers to be found: ‘Not enough young people for vacancies’

Nearly three-quarters of construction employers in the Netherlands are struggling to find workers as the number of retirees outpaces new talent entering the field. This labor shortage is creating a si...

Dutch Consumers' Association calls on Albert Heijn to end bulk-buy discounts

The Dutch Consumers' Association is urging supermarket chain Albert Heijn to end bulk discounts that encourage overconsumption and unnecessary spending. The group is particularly focused on stopping t...