The Netherlands is doing well economically. But there are significant risks, such as the unbalanced housing market and capacity problems on the electricity grid. Many problems are interconnected. Climate measures could save the Netherlands billions in the long term. The Netherlands has withstood recent economic shocks thanks to “strong institutions, advanced infrastructure and a highly […]
The American president Donald Trump has introduced a new import tariff of 50 percent on copper. The levy will take effect on August 1st. The Trump administration announced an investigation in February into the risks of copper imports for national security, which is often a harbinger of import levies. Such investigations also preceded earlier levies
Max Verstappen has briefly responded to the dismissal of Red Bull team boss Christian Horner on Wednesday. The Dutchman praises the departed Brit. “From my very first victory to four world titles, we have achieved incredible successes together,” Verstappen said in a brief statement on his social media. “We won memorable races and broke countless
Worldwide, glaciers are melting and permafrost is thawing, causing bacteria, viruses, and fungi to emerge from their ‘hibernation’ after thousands of years. Scientists warn about the risks of this “frozen Pandora’s box.” This is stated in a report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) that will be published on Thursday. A horror scenario in which
Astrid Nijgh, known for Ik doe wat ik doe, will participate in the Night of Nostalgia in September. The 76-year-old singer will perform again for the first time in a long time, after being admitted to intensive care earlier this year. “It was January 3 when I unexpectedly became extremely short of breath and had
Oranje is on the verge of elimination from the European Championship due to the painful 4-0 defeat against England. Once again, coach Andries Jonker’s team fell (heavily) short against a top country. “Other countries are growing faster.” Sarina Wiegman explained on Wednesday evening how easy it was for her against the weak Oranje, after she
The House of Representatives reconvenes after a week-long recess. Members of Parliament must vote on the 270 million euros that the outgoing cabinet wants to allocate to shipbuilder Damen Naval. Members of Parliament are called upon to vote on additional amendments to the budgets of the Ministries of Defence and Economic Affairs. This is stated
The blue suit of Superman is already quite worn out. Actors like Christopher Reeve, Brandon Routh, and Henry Cavill have already worn it. Now it’s David Corenswet’s turn. How does he view the great responsibility of the iconic role? “Superman will always be at the top of my IMDb page,” Corenswet tells Time Magazine. “He
Jamal Musiala does not blame Gianluigi Donnarumma for the serious injury he sustained on Saturday during the match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich in the Club World Cup. The German is out for months with a broken fibula. Musiala came into contact with PSG goalkeeper Donnarumma just before half-time. The Bayern attacking midfielder screamed
A fall from the water slide, a bite from a stray dog, or a terrible stomach flu; what do you do if you need medical help on vacation? “An unnecessary foreign treatment can leave you deep in debt.” For departure: check your self-care medication If you’re already long gone, this tip comes too late, but