After each increase in excise duty on cigarettes and shag, part of the smokers stops it. But the substantial price increase of 2024 has that effect much less. Most smoking where now comes from abroad, where the products are much cheaper. In 2024 there was an unprecedented increase in the prices of tobacco and cigarettes, […]
The American chemical company Westlake is closing all its factories in Pernis near Rotterdam. As a result, approximately 230 jobs will be lost, the company reports. Westlake’s departure from the region is not an isolated incident. In Pernis, Westlake manufactures various basic chemicals used in other substances and materials. Last year, the company already stopped
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
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
Non-Americans investing in the United States may soon have to pay a levy on their returns. This concerns investors from countries that themselves impose a levy on American companies. The Netherlands is also included. The new tax is part of the budget plans of US President Donald Trump. He calls the plans himself ‘One Big
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
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
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
NS employees are striking again on Tuesday due to dissatisfaction with their wages. No trains are running in the provinces of Flevoland, Gelderland, Noord-Holland, and a large part of Overijssel. The strike begins in the night from Monday to Tuesday at 4:00 AM. Trains will start running again in the night from Tuesday to Wednesday
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