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Amsterdam must redesign its financial system, which could cost millions

App that maps factory odors: "I would rather not have made it"

Amsterdam resident Bas has developed an app to track and predict odor nuisance from factories in the Westelijk Havengebied, such as ICL and Bunge. The app uses wind direction data to provide an eight-...

End of net metering hits hard: energy bills up by hundreds, but these tips help you recoup solar costs quickly

Dutch households with solar panels will face significantly higher energy bills starting in 2027 due to the termination of the national net metering scheme. Despite these costs, experts suggest specifi...

The Greenhouse | Dear robot, can I have the energy bill with this AI answer?

Climate reporter Jeroen Kraan explores whether the benefits of AI models justify their substantial environmental impact. He notes that the rapidly growing sector continues to suffer from a lack of tra...

More TVs bought around World Cup, though quality isn't the reason

Television sales at major retailers like Coolblue and MediaMarkt are increasing in the Netherlands as consumers prepare for the World Cup. Despite this trend, experts note that the quality of World Cu...

Screen Time | In Toy Story 5, toys seek a right to exist in the tech world

Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses the upcoming film Toy Story 5, which explores the struggle of traditional toys to remain relevant in a world of tablet-addicted children. The movie highlights the s...

Zelensky: Belarus must remove drone signal boosters

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has given Belarus one week to remove signal boosters near the border that he claims are used to assist Russian drone attacks. Zelensky warned that Ukraine will t...

Trump shows Qatari 747 to join Air Force One fleet

US President Donald Trump inspected a modified Boeing 747 at an airbase in Maryland that was gifted by Qatar. The aircraft is slated to become part of the presidential Air Force One fleet.

Groningen opposes nuclear power plants and looks to Parliament

The province of Groningen and the municipality of Het Hogeland are formally opposing the potential construction of nuclear power plants in Eemshaven. Local officials have called on the Dutch House of ...

Groningen stunned by government’s ‘surprise tactics’ over nuclear plant sites: ‘Highly disrespectful’

The Dutch cabinet is facing criticism from local officials in Groningen for its sudden decision to include Eemshaven as a potential site for new nuclear power plants. Alderman Eltjo Dijkhuis of Het Ho...

Groningen angry at cabinet over indecent ambush tactics

The Dutch cabinet is facing sharp criticism from local authorities in Groningen for its sudden move to allow the construction of nuclear power plants in Eemshaven. Alderman Eltjo Dijkhuis of Het Hogel...

Greening of Haarlem homes declines: fewer new insulation, heat pumps and solar panels

The adoption of sustainable home improvements in Haarlem has significantly declined, with solar panel installations reaching their lowest levels since 2017. Additionally, the number of subsidized heat...

New offshore vessel Windcat Haarlem offers crew cinema, gym and racing sims

Shipping company Windcat has launched the Windcat Haarlem, the third vessel in its series of six Commissioning Service Operations Vessels. The offshore ship is equipped with premium crew amenities, in...

Groningen increasingly considered for nuclear power plants against its will

The Dutch cabinet is considering Terneuzen and Eemshaven as potential locations for new nuclear power plants, despite strong opposition from the Groningen region. A final decision on the project is ex...

Nuclear power plants are coming, but what is a political promise worth?

The Dutch government has identified Zeeland and Groningen as the final two potential locations for new nuclear power plants. The inclusion of Groningen is controversial due to previous political promi...

KLM mechanics undergo training at Ministry of Defence

Seven KLM mechanics are participating in a pilot training program with the Dutch Ministry of Defense this September. The initiative aims to explore mutual support for helicopter maintenance, providing...

Wikipedia's birthday: 3 interesting Wiki facts about Haarlem

On June 19, 2026, the Dutch version of Wikipedia celebrates its 25th anniversary. To mark the occasion, the article explores the digital encyclopedia's coverage of Haarlem and highlights interesting f...

Solar panel sales at record low, but minister sees no reason for action

Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven has declined to provide additional funding to stimulate the solar panel market despite sales reaching a record low. She suggested that citizens should evaluate ...

Netherlands assigns Reaper drones to NATO to replace US

The Netherlands is making its MQ-9 Reaper drones available to NATO to replace American assets that are no longer being held in reserve for European defense. Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz stated th...

Online purchases must be easy to cancel starting today

Webshops and apps across the European Union are now legally required to provide a clear function that allows consumers to easily reverse online purchases. This new regulation, which stems from EU legi...

Anonymous OV-chipkaart no longer for sale from July 1

Starting July 1, the anonymous OV-chipkaart will no longer be available for purchase as the technology has become outdated. Passengers can instead use debit cards or the new OV-pas to check in and out...

Fewer entry-level jobs due to AI? Employers blame entirely different problems

A study by the Dutch employer association AWVN indicates that the rise of AI is not the primary cause for a decrease in entry-level job hiring. Companies reducing junior positions cite other organizat...

Home battery sellers claim energy label improvements, but is it true? Here’s the deal

Home battery sellers are marketing the devices as a way to improve a property's energy label and value following recent regulatory changes. However, energy advisors and Milieu Centraal warn that these...

Video stems from this ancient technique. ‘The magic lantern is the basis of everything’

The Toverlantaarn Museum in Heiloo is highlighted as a hidden gem that explores the history of the magic lantern, which is considered the foundation of modern video technology. This volunteer-run muse...

More renewable energy from solar, wind and biomass consumed in 2025

The consumption of renewable energy from sources such as wind, solar power, and biomass increased by 11 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth highlights a significant rise in the ...

Haarlem to ban petrol mopeds from city center starting 2028

Haarlem will ban petrol-powered mopeds from its city center starting January 1, 2028, to improve air quality and reduce noise pollution. The municipality is offering low-income residents up to 1,200 e...

Bloomberg: US says ASML machines may be in China despite export restrictions

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has raised concerns with ASML leadership that one of the company's advanced chip-making machines may have reached China despite existing export restrictions. The...

Interest in solar panels hits new low as financial benefits largely evaporate

Interest in solar panels among Dutch homeowners has reached a new low, with only 95,000 new installations on existing homes last year. This sharp decline is attributed to the fact that the financial b...

Son or daughter wants a fatbike, but parents don't: ‘Simply banning it doesn’t work’

The article explores the conflict between teenagers wanting fatbikes or electric scooters for independence and parents' concerns over safety and speed. Experts suggest that simply forbidding these veh...

German man depicted as Hitler at World Cup files police report

A German man from Alsfeld has filed a police report after AI-edited images from the World Cup depicted him as Adolf Hitler. While the man is not personally recognizable in the footage, he noted that h...