FMO CEO Michael Jongeneel reports that rising gas prices and the conflict in the Middle East are driving up food prices and impacting the bank's financed partners more than previous trade wars. However, these challenges are also prioritizing the climate transition on the global agenda.
A school in Arnhem successfully utilized large batteries to connect to the power grid despite existing capacity issues. This approach demonstrates how battery storage can provide a solution to the ongoing problem of an overcapacity electrical network in the Netherlands.
Emergency experts in North Holland are advising residents to maintain 72-hour emergency kits to ensure self-sufficiency during crises and reduce the burden on emergency services. Residents like Paula Imans from Amstelveen and Bo Rijvers share their strategies for preparedness, which include stocking food, water, and medicine tailored to their specific needs. The initiative aims to help citizens manage independently during the critical first days of power outages or evacuations.
More than half of the municipalities in the Netherlands are allowing hospitality businesses to extend their opening hours during the World Cup. This announcement comes from the industry association Koninklijke Horeca Nederland (KHN), following agreements with local authorities.
Residents in Amsterdam are expressing frustration over visible striptease acts performed on canal cruise boats passing their homes, particularly concerning the exposure to young children. While local authorities state that such public displays are illegal in open spaces, families argue that reporting these incidents has failed to lead to effective enforcement.