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Power grid expansion: why Amsterdam is starting its biggest renovation in 200 years

Amsterdam is undertaking its largest infrastructure renovation in 200 years to expand a power grid that has reached full capacity. The project involves digging up one-third of the city's streets and adding 2,600 new transformer stations to accommodate a decade-long backlog of businesses waiting for connections. This massive expansion is necessary to ensure the city's future development and power stability as the current network remains overloaded.

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Opinions divided on Míchel joining Ajax: "We just need to play better"

Ajax has reached a two-year agreement with Spanish coach Míchel to lead the team, sparking mixed reactions among fans. While some supporters express concern over his track record, others emphasize that the priority remains improving the team's overall performance.

Amsterdam cancels 82,900 parking fines: majority waived after appeal

The city of Amsterdam canceled over 82,900 parking fines last year after more than 65% of filed objections were declared well-founded. While approximately 19% of the waivers were due to municipal errors, the majority resulted from the city forgiving common mistakes made by citizens, such as entering incorrect license plate numbers. In total, more than 10% of the 731,100 parking tickets issued in the city were ultimately waived.

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Dutch Ministry of Defense to phase out software from controversial company Palantir within two years

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Inflation will continue to rise as long as the war in the Middle East persists

Inflation in the Netherlands continues to rise due to the conflict in the Middle East, with May price increases significantly higher than in previous months. While De Nederlandsche Bank does not expect inflation to reach the record levels seen in 2022, economists warn that rates may continue to climb.