The national recommended price for a liter of Euro95 gasoline in the Netherlands has reached a record high, exceeding 2.60 euros for the first time. According to the consumer collective UnitedConsumers, the price rose by 1.5 cents to a new peak of 2.603 euros.
Chris Jude, the 22-year-old suspect in the killing of 17-year-old Lisa, will remain at the Pieter Baan Centrum for an extended period of psychiatric observation. This decision was announced during a preliminary court hearing in Amsterdam on Thursday.
The number of asylum seekers at the Ter Apel registration center has dropped below 2,000 for the first time in weeks. This decrease follows the opening of multiple temporary reception centers designed to alleviate the pressure on the facility.
The 'World of Dinos' interactive exhibition has opened in the former Casino in Zandvoort, where it will remain for the next two years. The educational display features detailed, life-size models of prehistoric creatures to teach visitors about life millions of years ago.
Small cultural institutions in Haarlem with fewer than three full-time employees can apply for a subsidy of up to €30,000 starting April 30, 2026. The city has allocated €500,000 for investments in equipment and facilities to improve accessibility and ensure these venues are future-proof.
A fire broke out on Thursday afternoon on the Achterstraat in Alkmaar, caused by an air conditioning unit on a roof terrace. While the fire has been extinguished, residents anticipate that the smell of smoke will linger for some time.