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oath-taking

Drill baby drill: Donald Trump takes aim at fossil fuels

While Trump emphatically positions himself as the man of traditional American values, his policies have direct consequences for the world stage, including Europe. His decisions on climate policy, trade and energy in particular dominate the attention.

 Michelin

From Vigor to De Lindehof: Michelin star restaurants disappear from the Netherlands

Several top Michelin-starred restaurants have had to close their doors, with a combination of economic challenges, pandemic consequences and strategic choices playing an important role.

New impetus for Born: VDL strengthens position with major contract

New impetus for Born: VDL strengthens position with major contract

VDL Special Vehicles in Born has entered into an important cooperation agreement with the Austrian family business Hödlmayr, one of Europe's largest logistics players in the automotive sector.

Europees Parlement

IRIS2 vs Starlink: Europe challenges Musk with its own satellite network

The IRIS2 project was announced in November 2022 with the aim of being operational in 2024. Although that target has not been met, the European Commission remains determined.

CHECK

Top 10 mobility solutions: companies are opting en masse for flexible mobility budgets

In recent months, the ride-sharing sector has faced a series of major setbacks, with startups once seen as pioneers in transforming mobility going bankrupt en masse.

cargo roo

Ambitious growth plans kill Cargoroo: investors stay away

The Dutch company Cargoroo, known for its electric shared cargo bikes, filed for bankruptcy at the Amsterdam court on December 24, 2024.

fast charging

End of tax cut: electric drivers will pay more

From January 2025, car owners must take into account higher monthly costs due to changes in motor vehicle tax and insurance premiums.

cab driver

DBA Act: Tax authorities increase pressure in the fight against bogus self-employment in the taxi sector

The Deregulation Assessment of Employment Relationships Act (DBA) is about to herald a new era for the Dutch labor market. As of January 1, 2025, the Tax and Customs Administration will tighten enforcement of this law, a measure that will primarily impact…

Stella

Stella restart: investor Scheybeek takes over company after bankruptcy

Dutch e-bike brand Stella Fietsen, which was declared bankrupt last month, is making a fresh start. The website confirms that investment company Scheybeek has acquired the company.

bongers

New chapter for Bongers Expedition: family business takes next step

Thea Bongers, who led the company for decades and built it into a stable player, is handing over the baton to her daughter Michelle Bongers and nephew Ralph van de Grijp.

Field camp

Brainport Eindhoven: in the spotlight during working visit of diplomats

At the end of January, The Hague will once again be the setting for the annual ambassadors' conference, where Dutch diplomats from all over the world come together to discuss how they can strengthen the Netherlands' interests abroad.

Ebusco

Ebusco: rescue plan gets company back on track after threatened bankruptcy

Dutch electric bus manufacturer Ebusco has successfully averted bankruptcy by raising €36 million through the issuance of additional shares.

Spirit Airlines

Spirit Airlines: Budget carrier files for bankruptcy protection

Spirit Airlines, one of the largest budget airlines in the United States, today announced that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

HTH

Tender: Hotelschool The Hague is looking for a sustainable partner for business trips

Hotelschool The Hague (HTH), one of the leading hospitality schools in the Netherlands, announced a public tender for the central purchasing of business trips on November 15, 2024.

Antwerp

Pioneer in mobility: Antwerp taxi sector in crisis again after VHF Taxi bankruptcy

Antwerp taxi company VHF Taxi from Brasschaat, once a pioneer in electric mobility, has been declared bankrupt. The company received a lot of attention ten years ago by being one of the first in Flanders to electrify its entire fleet.

Stella

Stella Bikes finally bankrupt: Belgian stores also close their doors

Stella Bikes, the well-known Dutch manufacturer of electric bicycles, has been declared bankrupt. Where last week…

Herna Verhagen

Change of management at PostNL: Pim Berendsen succeeds Herna Verhagen

PostNL announces a strategic change at the top. After more than twelve years as CEO, Herna Verhagen will step down at the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 15 April 2025. She will hand over the baton to Pim Berendsen.

Tender: Munckhof Business Travel expands services to public broadcasters

Tender: Munckhof Business Travel expands services to public broadcasters

Munckhof Business Travel has won the tender to provide international travel planning and transport services for a number of public broadcasters.

CCV

Fiserv eyes CCV: Taxi payment terminals could end up in the hands of US giant

The payment terminals in Dutch taxis could soon end up in the hands of the American company First Data Holding, part of the large financial services provider Fiserv.

Waymo

Record investment: Google sister company Waymo raises billions for self-driving revolution

Alphabet subsidiary Waymo has taken an impressive step into the competitive fray in the autonomous vehicle industry by raising a record $5,6 billion in its latest funding round.

Ebusco

Ebusco: Schreyer new CEO and implementation of a share consolidation

During the Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) of Ebusco Holding NV (Euronext: EBUS), held on October 24, 2024, the shareholders approved all proposed resolutions.

Belastingdienst

Tax plan hits entrepreneurs hard: higher costs for electric vehicle fleet

The 2025 Tax Plan brings significant changes for Dutch entrepreneurs, particularly in the area of ​​business mobility.

Embraer

Wet-lease makes a comeback: German Airways responds to growing demand

German Airways, the airline of the logistics group Zeitfracht, wants to take over the aircraft it currently leases.

fastned

Electric transport: Fastned and Noot Personenvervoer join forces

Fastned, the European company specializing in fast charging, announces a new strategic partnership with Noot Personenvervoer.

Electra

Electric driving: Electra starts fast charging stations at KFC in five cities

The aim of this strategic partnership is to create five new fast charging stations at KFC restaurants in the Netherlands.

Umob

New step for Umob: expansion to Belgium, France and Spain

The Dutch MaaS (Mobility as a Service) app Umob, which brings together different forms of public transport, taxis and shared mobility in one platform, is further expanding its reach in Europe.

Bart Groothuis

Bart Groothuis: 'China is building technological walls, we must follow'

According to VVD parliamentarian Bart Groothuis, cars now function as “driving computers” and this makes them vulnerable to cyber attacks and espionage.

VDL

Innovation: VDL presents eco-friendly bus shelter with solar panels

VDL Mast Solutions, part of the VDL Groep, specializes in the design, production and installation of high-quality masts.

Berlin Hauptbahnhof

Too many taxis and too few rules: Berlin taxi driver opens up

The convenience of a taxi, combined with the ability to avoid traffic jams via bus lanes, makes it a popular choice. But this first introduction to a new city can sometimes turn out very differently than expected.

fastned

Fastned: legal obstacles block expansion of fast charging stations along highways

Despite its success, Fastned also faces legal obstacles in the Netherlands. One of the biggest challenges comes from the competition for charging stations at rest areas along highways.

Chinese electric car

Chinese subsidies cause division within EU: tariffs threaten

Talks between the European Union and China on a solution to electric vehicle tariffs are continuing, even if member states soon decide to impose additional levies.

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