Amsterdam is planning to reorganize its civil service following criticism over "administrative obesity" and concerns that its 22,000-person workforce, the largest in the Netherlands, is inefficient and costly. The city government aims to streamline decision-making and reduce personnel costs by €15 million annually starting in 2027 to address the growing ratio of 20 civil servants per 1,000 residents.
Artis zoo in Amsterdam has welcomed four female Visayan warty pigs, a critically endangered species with only about 200 individuals remaining in the wild. The animals arrived from Rotterdam's Diergaarde Blijdorp as part of a European conservation program aimed at preserving the species through future breeding. Visitors can now see the pigs in their new enclosure located near the old wolf house.
On the 40th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster, this article examines the safety of nuclear energy in the modern era. It addresses seven key questions about whether a similar catastrophe could happen today as the world renews its focus on nuclear power.
Six activists remain in police custody following a demonstration on Saturday where they used vehicles to block a section of the A12 highway. They are scheduled for questioning on Sunday and are expected to be released later in the day.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky warned that Russian drone attacks are threatening nuclear safety, potentially bringing the world to the brink of another disaster forty years after Chernobyl. He urged the international community to intervene and stop Russian attacks to prevent further nuclear risks.
Over nine million people in the Netherlands have already filed their tax returns, with one million more expected to do so in the final week. Experts highlight that many taxpayers miss out on potential refunds by making common errors, potentially leaving thousands of euros unclaimed.