NOS News†Thursday, 16:56 A one-off substantial wage increase could rectify the economic imbalance, says the Central Planning Bureau (CPB). After all, inflation is exceptionally high – 8.8 percent last May, partly because energy is much more expensive. The Netherlands has become “collectively poorer”, and this mainly affects households. According to the CPB, the business community…
Despite missing pole position, Max Verstappen had a good feeling about qualifying for the Grand Prix of Great Britain on Saturday. The Dutchman, who saw Carlos Sainz conquer pole for the first time, notices that the car is fast enough at Silverstone. “I am confident that our car will be fast,” said 24-year-old Verstappen at…
AP NOS News†yesterday, 07:00†Amended yesterday, 11:30 Inflation was 9.9 percent in June. That is still high, but less high than last month. At that time, inflation was measured at 10.2 percent. This is apparent from figures from Statistics Netherlands based on the European calculation method. It is the third month in a row that inflation…
Ajax has received an offer of 45 million euros from Manchester United for Lisandro Martínez, report The Telegraph and VI Saturday. The amount consists according to The Telegraph from a fixed part of 41 million euros and 4 million euros in bonuses. Martínez, who would also be coveted by Arsenal, is the next player to…
AP NOS News†yesterday, 09:04†Amended yesterday, 13:33 Of all plastic bottles sold, large and small, more than 80 percent is returned for the deposit, according to a random sample by Statiegeld Nederland. That is still below the government target of 90 percent by 2022. Since 1 July 2021, consumers pay 15 cents extra for bottles of…
PSV confirmed the upcoming return of Luuk de Jong on Friday evening. According to the Brabant club, the 31-year-old striker was in Eindhoven on Friday and has now also been medically examined by the club. PSV reports that negotiations with his club Sevilla have recently gained momentum. The contract talks between the clubs and De…
Through chlutzintzoglou on 01 July 2022 – 10:45 am The Red Hot Chili Peppers were due to perform in Glasgow today on July 1st, this show is canceled due to illness. This may put their performance at Rock Werchter 2022 at risk. The Belgian festival has Red Hot Chili Peppers as headliner on the bill…
AP Daniel Heeringa editor Daniel Heeringa editor These are uncertain times in the housing market. Mortgage interest rates have tripled in six months and this is leading to nervousness among buyers and sellers, according to the latest market indicator from Vereniging Eigen Huis. With a value of 87 in the month of June, consumer confidence…
Wout van Aert was surprisingly beaten by Yves Lampaert in the opening time trial of the Tour de France on Friday. The Belgian from Jumbo-Visma drove under more difficult conditions than his compatriot, but he did not want to use that as an excuse. Jumbo-Visma consulted 25 weather sites and people on Thursday to determine…
Through chlutzintzoglou on 01 July 2022 – 15:49 Down The Rabbit Hole will take place in Beuningen today until Sunday 3 July. Multiple artists including Sleaford Mods, Clairo, Maribou State, Kae Tempest and Greentea Peng will not be able to perform at Down The Rabbit Hole. They are replaced by Personal Trainer, Son Mieux, David…