Stories from Amsterdam · Netherlands

A network has been established in a tax haven, encompassing a portion of the area. The AFM advises caution regarding investments, noting that periods between 1965 and 1985 saw investors lose money. For those with little capital, investing is not recommended.

The European Union is considering imposing tariffs against American suppliers.

The BNR Nieuwsradio's 'De Grote Tech Show' is discussing digital sovereignty in a concrete manner.

A pizza company has been fined for using vague advertising practices. The specific nature of the advertising and the amount of the fine were not disclosed. Regulatory bodies are increasingly scrutinizing misleading marketing claims.

Customers of ING and Triodos banks are experiencing payment issues. The cause and full scope of the problem are not yet clear. This is impacting transactions for both banks. ING reported that payment issues were caused by an external party.

Construction materials are being reused through a new solution called Cycle Zero.

The speaker said that modern life would come to a standstill without satellites. Zipper Memory art, traditionally created by rural women through field labor and folk tunes, is now moving beyond its traditional spaces.

Defense ministers are discussing the launch of a defense pact with the United Kingdom, which is no longer part of the EU. Other potential participants include Norway, Canada, and possibly Turkey.

Police are searching for witnesses after a jet ski driver evaded apprehension on the Amstel river in Amsterdam. Officers attempted to stop the individual due to dangerous operation of the watercraft.

A Dutch court has halted a prosecution because the Public Prosecution Service could not present its case. This means there was no substantive review of the case, as it was stopped at the preliminary questions stage.