Rotterdam Marathon

Farewell: Lee Towers sings for the last…

EditorsApril 13, 20243 reading time

The impact of “You Never Walk Alone” on the runners is significant. An emotional moment for many running fanatics and music lovers at the NN Marathon Rotterdam. Lee Towers, whose voice has been a symbolic start to the marathon for almost three decades…

CDT

BCT: Entrepreneurs call for more flexible policies…

Gerrit SayyApril 13, 20247 reading time

The introduction of the Central Database Taxi (CDT) in the Netherlands creates an interesting dynamic among hardware suppliers within the taxi industry. The introduction of the Central Database Taxi (CDT) in the Netherlands is not only a step forward in digitalization...

Fresh wind: Bolt shifts into higher gear…

Fresh wind: Bolt shifts into higher gear…

EditorsApril 12, 20243 reading time

Noud Ottens will be the new general manager of Bolt Netherlands from April 2024. He succeeds Lars Speekenbrink, who has held this position since 2020 and will now fulfill an international role within the company. With his appointment, Ottens will…

Knowledge mission: Dijkgraaf strengthens ties with the Caribbean

Knowledge mission: Dijkgraaf strengthens ties with the Caribbean

EditorsApril 12, 20243 reading time

During this mission, increasing awareness about the impact of the history of slavery in today's society was also central. Robbert Dijkgraaf, Minister of Education, Culture and Science, will conclude an important knowledge mission to Aruba and Curaçao on Friday with…

Economy: new future for bus builder Van Hool…

Economy: new future for bus builder Van Hool…

Carlo ScheirApril 11, 20243 reading time

Despite the takeover, there is also the bitter reality that approximately 1.500 employees will lose their jobs. The recent takeover agreement between VDL Groep and Schmitz Cargobull for the activities of the Belgian bus and trailer manufacturer Van Hool marks a new chapter in the…