Economics

Economics

Pension funds suffer from a fall fall in dollar

The investments of Dutch pension funds decreased in value by 54 billion euros in the first quarter of this year. This is due to exchange rate changes, according to figures from De Nederlandsche Bank (DNB). The central bank reports that the decline in the dollar was a major factor in the decrease in the value

Economics

As a hairdresser, military or telephone repairer you have a good chance of a job

As a hairdresser, dental technician, career military member, or phone repair technician, you currently have a high chance of getting a job. According to the UWV, the Dutch employee insurance agency, these are promising new professions this year. According to the UWV, many professions in technology, healthcare, or education have been promising for years. “But

Economics

Most EU countries support the plan to completely get rid of Russian gas

Most European Union countries support the plan to completely phase out Russian gas by 2027. Only Hungary and Slovakia did not agree during a meeting of energy ministers on Monday. The European Commission immediately prohibits new contracts for natural gas supplies with Russia based on trade law. This is a construction where a majority decision

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Apple abused domestic position at the DatingApps payment system

Apple, according to the Rotterdam court, has abused its dominant position by imposing unfair conditions on dating app providers in the App Store. Previously, app makers could not decide which payment system to use. According to the Netherlands Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM), this had to change: the regulator forced Apple to adjust these

Economics

Trump brings its own telephone and mobile provider to the market

The American president Donald Trump has launched his own mobile provider on Monday. The telecom service is called Trump Mobile and will also sell phones. The devices are made in the United States. This last is very important for the president, because he pursues a policy in which he wants to tempt companies to move

Economics

NS staff stops again on Tuesday, consequences for train traffic still unclear

Employees of NS are striking again on Tuesday, protesting against what they see as a meager collective labor agreement offer from the railway company. The actions are taking place in the East and Northwest regions. These include Amsterdam and Schiphol Airport. The work stoppage starts on Tuesday, June 17 at 4:00 AM and lasts until

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