Police find revolver, starter pistol and heavy fireworks in room of 17-year-old boy in Southeast

Flevopark community center largely destroyed by fire

A community center in Flevopark, Amsterdam, was largely destroyed by a fire that broke out late last night. Due to the difficulty of reaching the source of the blaze, firefighters allowed the building to burn out in a controlled manner; the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.

Fewer ships to pass through Panama Canal due to El Niño drought

Starting next month, the number of daily ships passing through the Panama Canal will be reduced due to drought conditions. The Panama Canal Authority reports that this decrease is caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon.

Dikes around Amsterdam to undergo extra inspections: We really need prolonged wet weather

Impact of Iran war on energy bills is limited, says ABN Amro

ABN Amro reports that although the conflict in Iran is driving up energy prices, the overall impact on the energy bills of households in the Netherlands remains limited for the time being.

US switches to winter-grade gasoline early to lower pump prices

The United States government has decided to allow the earlier sale of winter-grade gasoline to help lower fuel prices at the pump. This measure aims to reduce consumer costs and address concerns regarding fuel supply chain stability.