Esther Overweter is now chair of the Weesp district: ‘The grumbling about big Amsterdam is not always justified’

Dutch want less complaining about housing, but own parking spots remain sacred

A majority of Dutch people support shortening legal objection procedures to accelerate housing construction, according to research by ASN Bank. However, many residents remain concerned about preserving their own parking spaces and views when new developments are planned.

Amsterdam ditches expensive offices for mega-office for 20,000 civil servants opposite Amstel Station

Mexican school year will not end early for World Cup after all

Mexico has decided not to end its school year early despite previous considerations to do so for the upcoming World Cup. The Ministry of Education had initially proposed starting summer holidays forty days sooner but has now abandoned the plan.

Netflix sued for collecting and selling data without consent

Netflix has been sued by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton for allegedly collecting and selling user data without consent. The lawsuit claims the streaming giant improperly handled personal information, including data belonging to children.

Carbon tax to make gas and petrol more expensive from 2028: 'Help needed for the poorest'

Starting in 2028, a new European CO2 levy on natural gas and petrol is expected to increase monthly household expenses by tens of euros. The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) warns that low-income households will need financial aid or support for sustainability measures to mitigate the impact.