Amsterdam has raised its tourist tax to one of the highest levels in the world in an effort to manage overtourism and support the municipal budget. The city plans to continue increasing these rates in the coming years to ensure visitors contribute more to the urban environment.
Based on reporting by parool. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Passport control at Schiphol Airport experienced significant delays on Sunday morning due to a technical failure that disabled automated scanning gates. The issue, which lasted until mid-afternoon, caused long queues and forced passengers to be processed manually, leading to missed flights for some travelers.
French retailers are bracing for millions in damages after widespread looting and vandalism struck numerous cities, including Paris and Bordeaux, during recent riots. The government has promised to expedite support and facilitate discussions between business owners and insurers to address the significant financial impact on affected enterprises.
After facing near-extinction due to overfishing, Portugal's sardine population is recovering thanks to a successful management plan. This restoration has revitalized the local fishing industry while ensuring the fish remains a sustainable and healthy staple of the Portuguese diet.
Schiphol Airport is facing significant passenger delays after a technical failure incapacitated its automated eGate passport control system on Sunday morning. Royal Netherlands Marechaussee officers are currently conducting manual checks as they investigate the cause of the malfunction, which is not believed to be a cyberattack.
A climate journalist explores the tension between objective reporting and the pressure to advocate for systemic change to combat the climate crisis. The author concludes that journalists should remain factual rather than activist to effectively reach a wide and diverse audience.
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