GVB has successfully tested a new hands-free check-in system for public transport fare gates using ultra-wideband technology at Amsterdam Central Station. The trial demonstrated that this method is accurate and more reliable than previous Bluetooth attempts, though any future implementation will be timed with the replacement of existing infrastructure.
Ultrarunner Rick van der Burg is racing against time to recover from a severe ankle injury ahead of the Spartathlon in Greece this September. He is currently undergoing treatment and monitoring while preparing for the 246-kilometer race, which will be documented by NH News.
Ajax has unveiled its new away kit with an event on the Elandsgracht in Amsterdam. The team will debut the new shirt during their match against the Serbian club FK Vojvodina.
Unilever's divested food division will be listed on the London Stock Exchange instead of the Amsterdam exchange. The American company McCormick, which is acquiring a significant portion of Unilever's food brands, selected London for its secondary listing.
The price of Brent crude oil has risen above 100 dollars per barrel, leading to an immediate increase in fuel costs across the Netherlands. As a result, the price of a liter of Euro95 gasoline has reached 2.624 euros, marking the highest level in nearly two months.
Although the Netherlands is transitioning away from gas, grid operators in the Utrecht region are planning to use gas generators to produce electricity. This article addresses the apparent contradiction of this strategy and explains why gas is being utilized during the current energy transition.