Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan discusses the complexities of transitioning homes to gas-free heating systems in his weekly column. He highlights that despite general difficulties, some projects are successfully utilizing geothermal energy to meet their heating needs.
Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa has temporarily removed taxes on beer and light alcoholic beverages during the World Cup, leading to a price drop of over 20 percent. This fiscal measure is intended to provide extra support for the national team and its fans during the tournament.
The sea shanty choir De Raddraaiers is facing a membership crisis with only seven members remaining and is urgently seeking new male singers. Their performances feature a diverse mix of cheerful and melancholic songs focused on traditional seafaring life.
't Walvisvaarders Huisje in Den Hoorn on Texel is a small, volunteer-run museum featured as a unique historical gem with limited opening hours. The site offers visitors a glimpse into the past, where historic box beds are still maintained and used for sleeping today.
The formation of a broad coalition in Bloemendaal has collapsed following the withdrawal of the Zelfstandig Bloemendaal party from negotiations. The party alleged that its potential partners, VVD, D66, and CDA, failed to respect recommendations made by the appointed informants and explorers.
Maaike van der Plas records cryptic notes like "13B low left" on her phone to keep track of where she parks her bicycle at the station. These reminders help her quickly find her bike among the thousands of others during her daily commute.