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Apple lowers rates for app builders in EU, under pressure from new rules

Apple is lowering app fees for EU developers, as long as they agree to new terms and conditions, to comply with new EU legislation; this may also lead to cheaper purchases for consumers and the possibility of alternative app stores for Apple devices. Other tech giants, including Meta and Google, are also making changes to comply with the new laws, but it remains unclear if these changes will satisfy the European Commission.

More books sold in 2023, The Seven Sisters at the top

Book sales in the Netherlands continue to rise for the fourth consecutive year, reaching the highest point since 2012 with 43 million copies sold. However, concerns arise as digital books become more popular and sales of Dutch fiction decrease.

Rutte refutes accusation of officials on Israel stance

Rutte denies alleged influence of officials over Israel stance and stresses importance of integrity within cabinet.

Dutch drug trafficking chief nabbed in Spain, prosecutor wants to prosecute him here

Spanish police arrests notorious Dutch criminal Karim B. along with five others for money laundering and membership in a criminal organization. The arrest is part of a major international drug operation, with B. suspected to be involved in a conflict with Dutch underworld bosses Ridouan Taghi and Rico R.

Energy minister Jetten: 'No, I'm not coming to turn off your washing machine'

Minister Jetten clarified that the cabinet does not intend to have households turn off power through smart meters or technologies. The grid is overloaded and emergency scenarios are being explored, but the focus is on expanding and spreading energy consumption.

European Court of Auditors: car emissions not down, more commitment to electric cars

EU's goal to reduce CO2 emissions is in jeopardy due to a lack of electric vehicles and infrastructure, as most cars still emit as much CO2 as 12 years ago. With only electric cars contributing to a decrease in emissions, the challenge of transitioning the EU's car fleet to solely electric vehicles remains significant.