The British competition authority is investigating Ryanair over its policy requiring at least one parent to pay for a seat to sit next to their child. The investigation focuses on the mandatory costs families incur to ensure they are not separated during flights.
The new coalition agreement for Haarlem, formed by PRO, D66, and CDA, outlines plans to build 15,000 new homes and increase parking fees. The agreement also includes the implementation of a "tile team" to promote greenery, continuing a 12-year partnership between the parties.
Amsterdam hospitality venues are preparing to broadcast World Cup matches, with over 340 locations granted special permission to remain open for late-night games. Under municipal regulations, fans must enter establishments before their regular closing times to watch early morning matches as new entries are prohibited after that hour.
Amsterdam's Alderman for Mobility, Elise Moeskops, expressed shock over reports that the projected cost of the new bridge over the IJ has nearly tripled, potentially reaching 850 million euros. Originally estimated at 340 million euros, the price hike was revealed in negotiation documents and described by Moeskops as a significant blow to the coalition's plans. The alderman intends to discuss the financial implications with regional partners before finalizing the next steps later this year.
Amsterdam Alderman Elise Moeskops expressed shock as the estimated cost for the new bridge over the IJ has risen from approximately –340 million to between –650 million and –850 million. During a city council meeting, Moeskops noted that these figures are preliminary estimates based on reference projects and ongoing planning. The city plans to discuss the budget implications with partners like the Amsterdam Transport Region later this year.
Dutch catering entrepreneurs expect busy days during the World Cup, as 170 municipalities have permitted pubs and cafes to extend their opening hours. However, business owners anticipate that the increased crowds will not necessarily result in higher overall turnover. The tournament officially began this Thursday.