rssJun 14, 2026, 05:30

An emergency kit and an emergency plan: how to prepare for a threat

Emergency experts in North Holland are advising residents to maintain 72-hour emergency kits to ensure self-sufficiency during crises and reduce the burden on emergency services. Residents like Paula Imans from Amstelveen and Bo Rijvers share their strategies for preparedness, which include stocking food, water, and medicine tailored to their specific needs. The initiative aims to help citizens manage independently during the critical first days of power outages or evacuations.

Lifestyle Amsterdam Netherlands

Read original ↗

The Greenhouse | Large batteries allowed this school to connect to the overloaded power grid

A school in Arnhem successfully utilized large batteries to connect to the power grid despite existing capacity issues. This approach demonstrates how battery storage can provide a solution to the ongoing problem of an overcapacity electrical network in the Netherlands.

Feminist Maria (69) falls in love with hitchhiker and children

Maria, a 69-year-old feminist, experienced a life-changing romance after picking up a hitchhiker, eventually choosing to prioritize motherhood over her activist background. Her story highlights a lifelong dedication to the vulnerable and her unconditional commitment to her children.

Hospitality venues in over half of municipalities to stay open longer during World Cup

More than half of the municipalities in the Netherlands are allowing hospitality businesses to extend their opening hours during the World Cup. This announcement comes from the industry association Koninklijke Horeca Nederland (KHN), following agreements with local authorities.

Wouter Klootwijk tastes love in a box of strawberries

In his weekly food column, Wouter Klootwijk explores the idea that emotions can be experienced through taste. He specifically describes the flavor of strawberries as the literal taste of love.

Striptease acts on canal boats: "I don't want that sex show passing my window"

Residents in Amsterdam are expressing frustration over visible striptease acts performed on canal cruise boats passing their homes, particularly concerning the exposure to young children. While local authorities state that such public displays are illegal in open spaces, families argue that reporting these incidents has failed to lead to effective enforcement.