An apartment building on Clothildestraat in Haarlem was evacuated this afternoon after a mattress caught fire in an elevator on the sixth floor. No injuries were reported, and firefighters are currently inspecting the building for smoke damage and potential fire spread before allowing residents to return.
The European Central Bank has decided to keep its key interest rate at 2.25 percent following a previous increase in June. This decision allows policymakers additional time to evaluate how rising energy prices are impacting inflation amid global economic uncertainty.
Renovated fixer-upper homes in the Netherlands saw an average value increase of 178,000 euros last year. According to the NVM real estate association, this represents a value growth of nearly 50 percent, surpassing the 40 percent increase recorded in 2020.
The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 percent tax reduction for pubs, clubs, and music venues across England. This measure is expected to benefit 32,000 businesses, providing an average annual saving of 1,100 pounds per establishment.