Month: January 2025

Research: Employers fail to tackle online transgressive behaviour

Onderzoek van de FNV toont aan dat dit gedrag ernstige gevolgen heeft voor werknemers, zowel op psychologisch als professioneel vlak. Toch blijft de aanpak vanuit werkgevers vaak achter. Online grensoverschrijdend gedrag omvat iedere vorm van schadelijk, intimiderend of beledigend gedrag dat via digitale kanalen plaatsvindt. Denk aan ongewenste sexting, het verspreiden van

Second-hand electric car: many motorists remain hesitant

Despite the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs), a significant group of motorists in the Netherlands remains hesitant about switching to electric driving. Various obstacles, including financial and practical aspects, prevent consumers from trading in their petrol or diesel car for a more sustainable alternative. One of the biggest reasons why consumers hesitate,

OV-NL: target for zero-emission buses in 2030 under pressure due to lack of electricity

Electric public transport buses are at risk of missing their 2030 target due to lack of power supply. The aim of having all public transport buses operate emission-free by 2030 is in jeopardy. According to OV-NL, the trade association for public transport companies, the shortage of charging points due to the overloaded electricity grid is a major challenge. "Some clients already accept that there will be

Carnival parades: future uncertain due to mandatory MOT inspections

Carnival associations and flower parade organizers in the Netherlands are sounding the alarm because of new regulations that threaten their existence. Party leader Caroline van der Plas and MP Cor Pierik of the BoerBurgerBeweging (BBB) ​​have therefore submitted parliamentary questions to the minister to obtain clarification about these stricter rules for floats. The stricter rules, introduced by