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The Dutch government is ending the personeelskorting, a tax scheme that allowed employees in certain sectors to receive tax-free staff discounts. The decision has angered 25 industry branches that benefit from the arrangement, according to reporting by Trouw. Employers' organisations argue the abolition hits workers' purchasing power and disadvantages sectors that rely on the discount as an employment perk, sparking criticism of the cabinet's plans.
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Insects are a trending search topic in the Netherlands. Dutch media attention includes Trouw describing an alien-looking insect that might better have been called a 'praying cockroach' instead of a praying mantis. Beyond this, there is no clear news event driving the interest, so the broader reason people are searching for insects right now is not evident.
- 3Dutch newspaper cartoon warns lifestyle change is survival issue●Our unwillingness to change our lifestyle will be our demise. Cartoon for Dutch newspaper Trouw. # SustainableLifestyle
A cartoon published in the Dutch newspaper Trouw argues that people's refusal to change their consumption habits and lifestyles will ultimately be humanity's downfall. The piece links everyday shopping and waste to broader environmental collapse, striking a chord with readers discussing sustainability and personal responsibility in the face of the climate crisis.
- 4Classic VW Bus owner delights in silent electric conversion▼Elke keer als ik de motorkap van mijn oude VW Bus opentrek voel ik een glansje verrukking. En ruik ik helemaal niks! # o
The owner of a vintage Volkswagen van says opening the hood now brings a small thrill, and no smell of petrol, after converting it to electric drive. The conversion, which includes solar charging, was picked up by Dutch newspaper Trouw in its sustainability section, showing how classic car enthusiasts are electrifying beloved old vehicles.