Amsterdam was wrong to withdraw the Weespersluis development plan: ‘Hopefully they will talk to us residents again’

Prosecutors demand up to five years in prison for elderly helpdesk fraud scam

Netherlands bans products from illegal Israeli settlements

Starting September 22, the Netherlands will implement a ban on trade involving products originating from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. This measure follows a May announcement made after efforts to establish a collective European ban were unsuccessful.

Number of malfunction reports for bicycle conveyor belt at Central Station continues to rise

The number of malfunctions for the bicycle conveyor belt at Amsterdam Central Station has risen to 745 since January 2023, averaging nearly six per week. The municipality is currently negotiating a new maintenance contract to address structural issues, including poor weather resistance and debris, before the current agreement expires in late 2026.

Gas station owners must either close or expand their shops: ‘And not by choice’

Local gas station owners in the Netherlands are facing financial pressure, with industry organization Bovag advising them to either significantly expand their shops or convert to unmanned stations to remain profitable. Smaller operators are struggling to survive while large oil companies continue to record high margins.

Foundation demands millions from ACM over Flexenergie bankruptcy

A foundation is suing the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) for at least 15.7 million euros on behalf of former Flexenergie customers. The claim alleges that the regulator failed to intervene sufficiently before the energy supplier went bankrupt in 2018.