The collapse of a soy agreement earlier this year could lead to 1.4 million hectares of additional deforestation in the Amazon. The World Wide Fund for Nature warns that this loss, equivalent to one-third of the Netherlands, brings the region closer to a dangerous environmental tipping point.
On the twelfth anniversary of the MH17 tragedy, relatives gathered at the memorial in Vijfhuizen to honor the 298 victims. The commemoration included a reading of the names, a moment of silence, and a procession past the monument.
Mayor Jos Wienen of Haarlem has ordered the six-month closure of a residence on Pieter van Musschenbroekstraat following the discovery of large quantities of hard drugs and drug-trafficking materials in April. The measure aims to restore public order and safety by removing the property from the drug circuit.
Fuel prices for gasoline and diesel have increased again just before the final major summer holiday travel wave. Travelers using caravans or campers will face higher costs, especially when refueling at expensive highway gas stations.