Amsterdam public transport operator GVB reported a 9% employee sickness rate and a 10% increase in traffic accidents in 2025, totaling 965 incidents. Despite operational challenges like staff shortages and high workloads, passenger injuries decreased and traveler satisfaction remained high with a rating of 7 or more from 87% of users.
Dynamic electricity prices in the Netherlands are set to spike to nearly 60 cents per kilowatt-hour this Thursday evening. The price surge is driven by a combination of low wind power generation in Germany and high local demand for air conditioning.
The municipality of Haarlem and local business owners are taking steps to stop motorcycle lessons on Ted Vermeulenweg in the Waarderpolder industrial area due to safety concerns and nuisance. New parking spaces will be installed to discourage instructors from using the road for training exercises.
Internal pressure within the US government was exerted to design a $250 bill featuring President Trump, according to a report by The Washington Post. A senior staffer who opposed the proposal was reportedly reassigned.
The Dutch Trade and Industry Appeals Tribunal (CBb) has ordered a reassessment of whether five animal species, including the chinchilla and Russian dwarf hamster, may be kept as pets. This ruling follows their exclusion from the permitted hobby animals list that went into effect in July 2024.
Director Guy Weizman is launching 'Spinoza, De Mokum Musical', a production honoring the life and work of Amsterdam-born philosopher Baruch Spinoza. The musical portrays his conflicts with religious authorities and his personal life through a blend of song, dance, and historical drama.