Five news reports in simple Dutch (Saturday, June 13)

According to news agency Bloomberg, Elon Musk is the world's first trillionaire. This came after the initial public offering of SpaceX (Space Exploration Technologies Corporation) in New York. The share rose by 18 to 19 percent, and SpaceX raised 75 billion dollars.

In Dordrecht, Zwijndrecht, and Hendrik-Ido-Ambacht, a boiling advisory applies to drinking water. During a check, an E. coli bacterium was found in the water. About 200,000 people must boil water for three minutes before drinking, cooking, and brushing their teeth.

According to fraud experts, criminals are using new forms of online fraud. They send fake messages about payment service Wero and lure people with fake investments. They also use dating tricks, chatbots, and artificial intelligence for fake voices, fake videos, and phishing websites.

The Dutch Central Bank has lowered the growth forecast for the Dutch economy. The bank now expects 0.8 percent growth this year, instead of 1.2 percent. According to the bank, this is due to the war in the Middle East and higher energy prices.

The cabinet is working on a total ban on advertising for online gambling. There will also be a ban on bonuses for customers of legal gambling sites. An increase in the minimum age from 18 to 21 years will not go ahead for the time being.