ByteDance, the Chinese parent company of the popular social network TikTok among young people, suffered a significant loss in 2021. Reports indicate that operating losses amounted to $ 7.2 billion (€ 7.4 billion) The Wall Street Journal Based on the company’s internal report. The Chinese tech group behind the popular movie app has grown rapidly, […]
the master. Theo Hidema is still a fan of “Dear Khadija”
When Theo Hidema (78) rescinded his membership in Parliament in the winter of 2020, MP Khadija Arib (62) of the PvdA party read his letter as Speaker, explaining the reasons for his departure. Contrary to all custom, Theo opened the letter with “Dear Khadija”, which apparently moved the then-chamber of the room. The whole country […]
Security guards in Schiphol receive €2.50 an hour and new listings | Economie
Security guards in Schiphol receive an additional €2.50 per hour on a structural basis. Schedules and rest periods are also adjusted. This airport and unions announced on Thursday. From November, Schiphol security guards will receive an additional €2.50 per hour in addition to the gross salary stipulated in the collective labor agreement. Pay for security […]
Inflation rose in September to a historic high and wages greatly slowed
The rise in inflation is mainly due to the development of energy prices. Energy (electricity, gas and district heating) prices rose the most in September, reports Central Statistics Office (CBS) This morning. Energy was 200 percent more expensive in September than it was in the same month last year. In August, the year-over-year increase was […]
This wasn’t China, it was Holland
France Press agency NOS . News•Yesterday 23:32 Aida brands Brussels Editor Aida brands Brussels Editor “This did not happen in China, but in the Netherlands,” he added. The surprise echoed in the words of Saskia Bricmont, a Belgian MEP for the Greens, in the debate over the allowance issue in the Netherlands. This debate was […]
Minister van der Waal takes advice: the nitrogen map is not on the table
The nitrogen map provided by the Treasury at the beginning of the plans indicated in detail how much nitrogen emissions should be reduced. Although it was later said that the map was only intended as a start, the cultivators indicated that they would run into trouble right away. For example, banks looked at the map […]
Switching the power company is more difficult, yet a lot of advertising is done
AP NOS . News•Today 07:58 Nick Waters Editing Economics Nick Waters Editing Economics Energy companies spent more than 33.5 million euros in the first eight months of the year on television, radio and online advertising. Remarkably, this figure is 6 percent more than the same period last year, when there was still a lot of […]
Grid operators are sounding the alarm: demand for electricity is increasing
news hour Jan Kleingenhuis news hour reporter Renee van Hest Nieuwsuur Editor Jan Kleingenhuis news hour reporter Renee van Hest Nieuwsuur Editor The demand for electricity in the Netherlands has been increasing in recent months. Companies in particular demand additional power from their network operator on a large scale. They sound the alarm: the power […]
Much Less Refinance, But More New Mortgage Applications | Economie
Mortgage applications fell nearly 14 percent in the last quarter compared to the previous year. It contained just over 100,000 requests. According to the Mortgage Data Network (HDN), refinancing was the only reason for the decline. “Refinancing firms in particular are withdrawing from the mortgage market. The number of requests for refinancing fell more than […]
Almere Energy settles a case over huge catering bills
France Press agency In cooperation with Flevoland broadcast NOS . News•Yesterday, 23:28 Holland Energy, a commercial energy company from Almere, reached a settlement with eight clients who thought their bill was too high. Restaurants from Vollenhof, Rotterdam and Utrecht, among others, took the company to court. All eight restaurants have a contract with Holland Energy […]