Since the conflict in the Middle East began, significantly more consumers in the Netherlands have switched to fixed energy contracts to combat rising prices. According to the Authority for Consumers & Markets (ACM), the increased market volatility has led people to be more critical of their energy agreements.
This article provides recommendations for activities in Amsterdam during the long Ascension Day weekend from May 15 to 17. It highlights that there are many events and things to do within the city for those with extra time off.
The ANWB reported that Wednesday's evening rush hour was significantly heavier than usual, with traffic jams peaking at 995 kilometers by late afternoon. This congestion marks the third busiest evening commute on Dutch roads recorded so far this year.
The 73-year-old man found dead in his home in central Amsterdam earlier this week has been identified as Paul Wyber. Police are currently investigating the death as a suspected crime.
Feminist and writer Karin Spaink has passed away after planning her own death over several months. Her final column, 'Exit Spaink,' has prompted reflections on making the topic of death less abstract and more visible in society.