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Building rules must be simplified, heard in election debate

Building rules must be simplified, heard in election debate

During a radio debate ahead of the municipal elections, several candidates argued that simplifying building regulations is necessary to increase housing production. The candidates noted that while complex rules hinder construction, some of these regulations fall outside the direct jurisdiction of local municipalities.

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Hungarian politician Péter Magyar is meeting with EU leaders António Costa and Ursula von der Leyen in Brussels this Wednesday. The discussions are expected to focus on the frozen European subsidies intended for Hungary.

Fire in the dunes of The Hague

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A fire broke out in the dunes of Den Haag on Tuesday evening. Firefighters are currently working to extinguish the blaze, and an NL-Alert has been issued due to significant smoke in the area.

Almost complete again: torso and lower section of Atlas back at the Royal Palace on the Dam

Almost complete again: torso and lower section of Atlas back at the Royal Palace on the Dam

The iconic 350-year-old Atlas statue is returning to the Royal Palace on the Dam in Amsterdam after an eighteen-month restoration project. The torso and lower sections were reinstalled on Wednesday, with the famous bronze celestial sphere scheduled to be replaced this Friday to complete the sculpture.

Roel is the country's most cheerful portable toilet cleaner: "April 28 is the best day of the year"

Roel is the country's most cheerful portable toilet cleaner: "April 28 is the best day of the year"

Twenty-three-year-old Roel Koopman shares his passion for his job as a portable toilet cleaner while working at locations like the Stopera and Vondelpark in Amsterdam. Following in his father's footsteps, Koopman considers the busy cleanup day after King's Day to be the highlight of his year.

Traffic jams due to traffic light work in Velsen-Zuid

Traffic jams due to traffic light work in Velsen-Zuid

Traffic congestion is occurring in Velsen-Zuid due to work being carried out on the traffic light installation at the intersection of Amsterdamseweg and Rijksweg. The replacement project is currently causing delays for motorists in the area.