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INDIVIDUALS
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BUSINESS
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CUSTOMS
- Changing your AEO Authorisation via the EU Customs Trader PortalStarting 1 January 2020, you can change your AEO Authorisation via the EU Customs Trader Portal. It has already been possible to apply for such authorisation via this portal since 1 October 2019. The same applies for Binding Tariff Information.
- More authorisations in EU Trader Portal as of 1 JanuarySince this year, you have been able to apply for your single authorisations using the EU Trader Portal. From 1 January, you can also use the portal to apply for a number of authorisations that are only valid in the Netherlands.
OTHER NEWS
DUTCHNEWS.NL
- Dutch police chief takes over as head of the AIVD security serviceDutch national police chief Erik Akerboom is taking over the helm at the AIVD homeland security service after three years...
- Electric mini scooters still a long way from the Dutch roadsNot a single company has requested a permit to allow mini electric scooters on the Dutch roads and cycle paths...
- Jehovah’s Witness abuse victims unhappy at lack of care, report showsA report by Utrecht University researchers into sexual abuse within the Jehovah’s Witness community in the Netherlands has found that...
- Maastricht University thought to have paid up to €300,000 to cyber-hackersMaastricht University is thought to have paid between €200,000 and €300,000 as a ransom to cyber hackers, reports the Volkskrant....
- Amsterdam part of talks on fast rail route to Stockholm: LCAmsterdam and four other European cities are looking into the option of establishing a fast train link between the Dutch...
- Utrecht and Rotterdam to test for lead water pipesUtrecht and Rotterdam councils have told the NOS broadcaster that they plan to test their buildings for lead pipes. Lead...
- Dutch, Belgian investors look into financial boost for dredging group IHC: FDDutch investment company HAL, Dutch dredging group Van Oord and its Belgian peer Deme are working together to either take...
- British competition watchdog looks into Takeaway’s takeover of Just EatThe British competition authority is to look into the takeover of British food delivery service Just Eat by Dutch company...
- Flamingos put in rare appearance in the NetherlandsA nature reserve near Pijnacker, a village between Rotterdam and The Hague, has become a temporary home to a small...
- On yer bike! Free public transport for kids idea derailed by cycling advocatesPlans to give primary school children free bus and tram travel on Wednesday afternoons and weekends have been scrapped after...
FT.COM
- Trump to set out defence in impeachment trialLegal team will argue president did not abuse power or seek to obstruct Congress
- China reports rising death toll from coronavirus President Xi Jinping says country faces ‘grave situation’ and Hong Kong declares highest level of emergency
- British Steel buyer eyes investment on TeessideChina’s Jingye considers building a new metal recycling furnace
- Canadians count the cost of hosting Harry and MeghanRoyal couple may get privacy but face backlash over potential bill for taxpayers
- Thought for the weekendWhen public life gets too much.
- Chancellor Sajid Javid talks up the economy, and what’s next after Brexit DayUK chancellor Sajid Javid has been in Davos with the world's rich and powerful this …
- Tanzanian activists ask World Bank to block $500m school programmeCivil society leaders say project would be ‘slap in face’ for women in east African country
- China reports rise in coronavirus deathsFrance, Australia and Malaysia confirm first cases of disease and US second of Sars-like virus
- AI: tech smartsWhile few sophisticated commercial applications have yet emerged, patience may be wiser than outright scepticism
- Zodiac watch interest wanes as Year of the Rat startsBrands pander to Chinese tastes with limited edition releases
