Battle over remote work intensifies: is returning to the office better? ↗
Front page leadFollowing ABN Amro, VodafoneZiggo is also demanding employees return to the office, and Booking even pursued legal action over the issue.
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de Volkskrant
The de Volkskrant front page covers a range of domestic and international news, with a strong focus on the ongoing debate about remote work versus returning to the office, government plans for energy infrastructure, and international conflicts. Other notable stories include a crime in Poland…
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VodafoneZiggo wants employees to come to the office three days a week starting… ↗
VodafoneZiggo plans to require employees to work from the office three days a week from January 1, offering severance packages for those unwilling to comply.
Government wants spectacular growth in the number of batteries connected to… ↗
The Dutch cabinet aims for a significant increase in the number of batteries connected to the national power grid.
Man who shot six people dead in Krakow and murdered three family members, died… ↗
The perpetrator of a mass shooting in Krakow, which resulted in six deaths and the murder of three family members, has died in hospital.
Mental fatigue among employees is growing; increase particularly among young… ↗
Rates of psychological exhaustion among workers are rising, with a notable increase observed among younger employees and women.
Frans Weekers nominates himself as VVD's candidate for Senate leader: 'We must… ↗
Frans Weekers has put himself forward as the VVD party's candidate for the leadership of the First Chamber (Senate), stating a policy of inclusivity.
Fugitive former prime minister applies for passport to return to Bangladesh… ↗
A former prime minister, who fled the country, is seeking a passport to return to Bangladesh despite having been sentenced to death in absentia.
Government must better defend journalistic freedom, warns the Council for… ↗
The Dutch Council for Culture has issued a warning to the government, urging it to provide stronger protection for journalistic freedom.
AI chip manufacturer Nvidia investigates its own CEO Jensen Huang for alleged… ↗
Nvidia is reportedly investigating its CEO, Jensen Huang, over suspicions that he was targeted by a Chinese spy.
Dozens dead after migrant boat sinks off Senegal, state of emergency declared… ↗
A migrant boat capsized off the coast of Senegal resulting in dozens of deaths, while a state of emergency has been declared on a Spanish island.
Russia registers at least 393,000 dead soldiers in Ukraine war, hacked data… ↗
Hacked data suggests that Russia has suffered at least 393,000 military casualties in the war in Ukraine.
Oil tankers on fire again in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran reports. ↗
Iran has reported that multiple oil tankers have caught fire in the Strait of Hormuz.
Housing Ministry designates five more areas for accelerated housing… ↗
In addition to 26 previously identified large housing development zones, five new areas have been selected for rapid construction of 25,000 homes.
After disastrous summer, climate summit begins in Turkey: how effective are… ↗
Despite numerous alarming signs of rapid global warming, countries advocating for stronger climate policies face a tough challenge against the powerful lobby of oil-producing nations.
Earth's warming is accelerating: 'This affects the entire society, food… ↗
The rapid acceleration of global warming has far-reaching consequences for society and food security.
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