44 per cent of Dutch consumers have variable energy contracts. Their prices change twice a year, on January 1 and July 1. Opinions differ on what they can do best. opposing advice Price comparison Gaslicht.com advises these families to sign a one-year contract. Owner Woldring says: “Winter is coming and with it the demand for […]
The national shortage of student housing increased by 20 percent to 26,500
The student housing shortage has increased by 20 percent in the past year. it turns out From the National Student Housing MonitorPublished annually by the knowledge platform Kences. In total, there are now 26,500 very few homes. The deficit is expected to increase significantly. In the next eight years, it is estimated that there will […]
Wait and see, or would you prefer a new energy contract? Three questions about the price explosion
“There was now a supplier, I’d never seen one before, that raised prices temporarily as of October 1,” says Donat. “It has to be because otherwise the company wouldn’t be able to make it happen.” Suppliers have to stick to the agreed prices and can run into financial problems as the purchase price has skyrocketed. […]
Google introduces new sustainability options for search and maps – IT Pro – News
Google comes up with various sustainability options in its search and map apps, among other things. For example, users can find CO2-friendly flights and plan fuel-efficient car routes. Americans can also organize their heating differently using their nest. google browser Announced in a blog post To launch a number of new sustainability initiatives on its […]
Facebook CEO Zuckerberg: Whistleblower accusations are wrong
In his personal letter, Zuckerberg details Haugen’s claims, which he says are “meaningless.” He points out that Facebook invests a lot of money fighting harmful content: “If we don’t care, why are we hiring more people fighting this number than any other company in our industry?” Zuckerberg also says that given Facebook’s revenue model, it […]
EU summit on high energy prices, as in Italy: ‘I hold my breath’
from Gas price hike lead to More and more problems. In the European Union, an increasing number of families are no longer able to pay their energy bills. Tonight, European heads of government are meeting in Slovenia to discuss possible solutions. Italy is one of the countries where it is a really big problem. Before […]
Gas shortage threatens if no one controls it
Extremely high energy prices due to gas scarcity are more than an accident for the Netherlands. Researchers argue from The Hague Center for Strategic Studies in a Just published report. According to the researchers, difficult choices must be made so that the Netherlands does not end up in the cold. Today, European government leaders are […]
Bos new president of KNWU Cycling: ‘Keep or even improve’
He was already nominated by an eight-member secret committee as the new president of the KNWU Cycling Federation, but now it’s official as well. Ex-politician Water Boss succeeds Mark van den Toll, who has been the managing director of the NOC*NSF Umbrella Sports Organization since October 1. “We currently have a great generation at the […]
Fans can lend HEMA money through the Citizens Initiative
HEMA enthusiasts who joined the Citizens Initiative last year to buy the retail chain can still make a financial contribution to the company. HEMA and HENA (the only Dutch alternative) will issue the bonds together. A bond is a type of loan. Consumers lend an amount to the retail chain and receive interest on it. […]
Test before your flight? Busier now, and then the holidays haven’t come yet
Provider Spoedtest.nl received around €100,000 per day before October 1, says owner Rasmus Emmelkamp. Now this is already 300,000 euros. “I expect the price to go up even more, the holidays are still coming,” he says. ‘An increase of more than 25 percent’ It’s also significantly busier at the Coronalab provider, says CEO Patrick de […]