Vistas, details and whimsical visual rhymes in Heiligers’ graphic cat prints

Carbon tax to make gas and petrol more expensive from 2028: 'Help needed for the poorest'

Starting in 2028, a new European CO2 levy on natural gas and petrol is expected to increase monthly household expenses by tens of euros. The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) warns that low-income households will need financial aid or support for sustainability measures to mitigate the impact.

Minister Letschert calls conclusion on Ongehoord Nederland ‘concerning’

'At the End of the War' by Bert Natter wins Libris Literature Prize

Cruise ship m/v Hondius in Rotterdam Sunday as scheduled

The cruise ship m/v Hondius is scheduled to arrive in Rotterdam this Sunday following a six-day journey from Tenerife. The vessel's operator, OceanWide Expeditions, confirmed that the ship departed on Monday evening and is expected to reach its final destination on time.

Fundraiser launched to save vandalized Houtplein artwork: ‘Aiming to return the sculpture before summer’

The Stichting Beeldengalerij Haarlem and artist Jackie Sleper have launched a fundraising campaign to repair the vandalized sculpture 'Hirondelle' at Houtplein. The organizers need approximately 2,000 euros to complete the restoration and aim to return the artwork to its site before the summer.