Spotify is increasing the monthly prices for its Premium, Duo, and Family subscription plans in the Netherlands. A standard Premium subscription will now cost 14 euros per month.
A young spoonbill was recently admitted to the Vogelhospitaal in Haarlem in a weakened, thin, and dirty condition. The bird is currently receiving care at the facility.
The Europaweg in Haarlem will reopen to traffic tomorrow, two weeks ahead of schedule, following its transformation into a 'city street' with reduced car lanes and new roundabouts. While the road is reopening, construction work in the surrounding area will continue until the end of December.
The United States has imposed import tariffs of up to 100 percent on foreign drones and drone components. President Donald Trump stated that the move aims to reduce American dependence on foreign suppliers, with the new tariffs also applying to several key allies.
Dutch smokers are increasingly purchasing tobacco products from abroad or illegal sources due to rising domestic prices. The tobacco industry estimates this shift has resulted in a 3 billion euro shortfall in excise and VAT revenue for the Netherlands.
Residents of the Spinozacampus in Amsterdam Zuidoost are calling for urgent action against persistent waste dumping and a subsequent rat infestation. While the municipality has promised to add containers and increase enforcement, residents remain skeptical and are pushing for more effective solutions like container gardens.