Donald Trump has removed import duties on Scotch whisky following a dinner with King Charles and Queen Camilla on Thursday. The President-elect stated that the royal couple influenced his decision without needing to make a formal request.
The province of North Holland and the municipalities of Haarlem and Velsen have selected a preliminary design for a new fast cycling route along the N208. The chosen 'roadside variant' will create a continuous bicycle path connecting Haarlem and Santpoort-Noord.
Fatbike retailer La Souris is suing the municipality of Enschede to challenge a ban on fatbikes in the city center. The company argues the ban is discriminatory for distinguishing between fatbikes and regular e-bikes. Enschede is the first city in the Netherlands to implement such a prohibition.
Credit card fraud is rising sharply in the Netherlands as AI-generated fake webshops from China target consumers' credit cards. These fraudulent sites have already victimized thousands of people, using artificial intelligence to appear increasingly realistic and harder to distinguish from legitimate stores.
State Secretary Derk Boswijk expects the Dutch Ministry of Defense to adjust its protocols for military exercises during dry periods following recent wildfires. While a final decision awaits the results of an ongoing investigation, Boswijk indicated that changes to the current procedures are likely necessary.
A 38-year-old man from Amsterdam has been arrested in connection with a fatal stabbing on Tugelaweg that occurred on April 14. The incident resulted in the death of a 54-year-old man following a reported physical altercation. Detectives conducted a two-week investigation before apprehending the suspect, who has since appeared before a judge.