This has already caused problems this winter. The Russian state-owned company has left the gas depot largely empty, threatening a shortage. It is now suspected that Gazprom deliberately kept low reserves in the Netherlands last year, in light of the approaching war. “I don’t know the exact reason, but I suspect it has been thought […]
Researchers: The Dutchman pays 2 euros to Russia every day
Borrell, the EU’s foreign affairs coordinator, said the EU has bought 35 billion euros worth of gas, oil and coal from Russia since the start of the war in Ukraine. Earlier this week† Although Europe is trying to quickly reduce its dependence on Russian gas, there is little support so far for a boycott of […]
The Ferrero Chocolate Factory discovered salmonella contamination in December
Chocolate manufacturer Ferrero has already detected salmonella contamination on December 15 at its Arlon, Belgium site. According to a press release, it was placed on the refinery of tanks containing raw materials for chocolate products. After this discovery, Ferrero decided not to supply the materials and chocolate products that were in the factory at that […]
Highest inflation since 1976 and wage growth lagging far behind | Financial issues
Already high prices have risen due to the war between Ukraine and Russia. For example, prices for electricity, gas and district heating have risen sharply, but food has also become more expensive. The evolution of collectively negotiated wages, which is rising 2.4 percent faster than last year, is still far behind. Collectively negotiated wages cannot […]
Do you think unpackaged groceries are a good idea? † Join the Conversation
jars and special bags Breakfast cereals, pasta, rice, spreads and even coffee beans will be available without packaging with the new Albert Heijn concept. The idea is for customers to bring their own jars or bags and fill them with their own groceries. First weigh the weight of the jar, then how many grams of […]
De Jong: I should have provided more information about the role in the Sewert deal and the opposition is angry about the incomplete documents | Instagram
New documents revealedHugo de Jonge admits he didn’t provide enough information about his role in the run-up to the Million Dollar Deal with Sywert van Lienden. A day before the parliamentary debate, the minister was furious that he had not told the full story about his involvement and contact with and around Sywert. Hundreds of […]
Due to a fatal error in the numbers, farmers were on the list of the biggest emitters: “embarrassing and bad” | Policy
UpdateNitrogen Minister Christian van der Waal (VVD) provided the House of Representatives with incorrect information about the largest nitrogen emitters. The fatal error can be attributed to the National Institute of Public Health and the Environment (RIVM). The room asks for text and explanation. It is farmers in particular who have recently implemented improvements to […]
No more mud on pants legs, product can only be returned with label
Web stores are tired of some customers using clothes and other items to return. In cooperation with the sector organization Thuiswinkel.org, they have started an experiment using the labels attached to the products. Only if the label is still attached to the product, it may be returned within 14 days. According to online stores, it […]
VanMoof introduces new S5 and A5 e-bikes – picture and sound – news
Front-wheel drive is the cheapest (and the engines are usually quieter than the average engine). With “regular” e-bikes you have at least the following distribution: * Front wheel drive: cheap, relatively quiet, simpler (and the bottom bracket can be completely “normal”, with just a spin sensor or torque sensor. *Middle Drive: It feels “more natural” […]
Elon Musk Joins Twitter Board Member – IT Pro – News
Musk did not provide more information, though earlier on Tuesday he asked Twitter users if they wanted to see the edit button. Agrawal replied that the consequences of this poll would be “significant” and that users should vote with caution. Nice guy says. He buys and then goes to work through the media! A special […]