Stranded tanker loose again, IJssel near Arnhem reopens
Barge stuck on IJssel near Arnhem, pulled loose after several hours. Cause unknown, but Rijkswaterstaat warns boaters of danger from current.
How surcharge affair costs soared from millions to billions
After more than three years, the handling of the Supplements affair has entered a new phase, in which many aggrieved parents are still waiting for their files to be assessed. The cost of the recovery operation now exceeds 7.2 billion euros, thirty percent of which has gone to external hiring for the implementing organization.
US aviation authority keeps 737 Max 9 aircraft grounded
FAA orders grounding of 737 Max 9 planes due to safety concerns and recent incident where a part of the fuselage was lost mid-flight. All 171 planes worldwide to undergo 4-8 hour inspections before being allowed to fly again.
Son-in-law catches bone in court: million-dollar prize remains father-in-law's
Man from Rijswijk won't receive 3.2 million euros from the Staatsloterij after dragging elderly father-in-law to court for allegedly stealing his winning ticket, as the lottery is in its right to pay out the prize to whomever presents the ticket, according to court ruling.
More casualties from heavy illegal fireworks, especially among young people
Heavy illegal fireworks claimed more victims this year than in previous years, mainly among young people. There were also many incidents of physical and verbal violence against emergency workers and police officers during New Year's Eve.
Why Starbucks and Zara are targets of boycott and whether it could have an effect
Pro-Palestinian activists are calling for a boycott of multinational companies like Starbucks and McDonald's due to their perceived support for Israel in the conflict with Hamas. The impact of these calls for boycotts on financial performance is unclear, but experts say the main goal is to exert pressure on governments through consumer actions. The effectiveness of consumer boycotts has been seen in the past with the end of apartheid in South Africa, but the complexity of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict makes it difficult for businesses to navigate.