Company moves and markets: openings/closures, funding, layoffs, earnings.
Oct 30, 2025
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Accidental configuration error in Azure cloud disrupted train ticketing and bike rentals and some services may still show residual issues
Business
Tech
Oct 29, 2025
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Trade secrets theft and fears of European "gutting" pushed the Netherlands to seize control of a Chinese-owned chipmaker, now both sides are blocking exports and car production hangs in the balance
Dutch bank ING forecasts workforce reduction as AI reshapes banking operations and customer service
Oct 27, 2025
Investment aims to grow logistics and capacity, speed up delivery nationwide, add jobs and build new sites, likely beyond the Schiphol area.
Oct 21, 2025
German low-cost operator orders 65 new long-distance trains and plans routes linking Amsterdam, Utrecht, Arnhem and Rotterdam, promising cheaper tickets and fresh competition for NS.
Oct 10, 2025
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EU funding completes €200 million plan for a Groningen AI hub and EuroHPC supercomputer, estimated to open in 2026.
Environment
Oct 9, 2025
Parliament wants meat terms limited to animal products; final law depends on negotiations with member states. Critics call it unnecessary rebranding while supporters say clearer labels protect consumers and farmers.
Legal
Oct 8, 2025
CBS counts 452,000 millionaire households as wealth at the top keeps growing, 5.5% of Dutch households are now millionaires with a median wealth of €1.6M
Economy
Oct 7, 2025
Rotterdam-based GCA allegedly overstated results to win funding; the Netherlands may end subsidies, the UK has pulled out, and the Gates Foundation is reviewing its backing as a move to Nairobi is considered.
Sep 23, 2025
GBB says private investor trials and other loopholes let oil firms file huge claims, avoid responsibility and risk delays to Groningen repairs and payouts.
Sep 16, 2025
After Zivver was bought by US firm Kiteworks, councillors fear sensitive municipal and health data could fall under US legal access or be readable in some workflows.
Jul 22, 2025
PostNL wants €30 million in government support to keep delivering mail and warns it may stop daily service if help doesn’t come soon.
Jul 17, 2025
With inflation catching up, NS raises fares up to 9% while warning of fuller trains and scrapped youth deals.
Jun 27, 2025
With the investment nearing €200 million, a factory with a supercomputer and innovation hub could position the North as a leading AI region in Europe.
Jun 25, 2025
A new agreement brings fresh, local food closer to home—while helping farmers earn more.
