Dutch greenhouse gas emissions increased in 2025, primarily due to a rise in electricity production for export. The surge in exports to neighboring countries like Belgium and Germany occurred as those nations shuttered their own power plants.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
Wolf attacks on cattle in the province of Drenthe have surged dramatically, with 60 incidents reported this year alone compared to only seven in 2022. Local veterinarians and farmers are calling for urgent population management, as traditional grazing practices are increasingly threatened by this evolving predatory behavior.
KLM has suspended flights to Dubai until late March and cancelled services to Riyadh and Dammam until November 2026 citing regional instability. The airline is responding to ongoing threats and geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, including Houthi attacks in Saudi Arabia.
Natural gas prices are climbing due to supply chain disruptions caused by ongoing conflict in the Middle East, leading to significantly lower export volumes from major producers like Qatar. Consequently, European gas reserves remain below seasonal averages, causing the cost of annual energy contracts in the Netherlands to rise sharply.
A survey by the European Cockpit Association reveals that many pilots continue to work while exhausted due to fear of repercussions from employers. Three-quarters of the participants reported falling asleep while in the cockpit during the month leading up to the study.
Severe storms and strong winds across the Netherlands are causing widespread damage, including fallen trees and disrupted travel. Schiphol Airport has canceled dozens of flights as weather warnings remain in effect for various regions.
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