A section of the Leidsevaart in Vogelenzang will be closed to car traffic from June 22 until September 30 for the redesign of the Bekslaan intersection. The project aims to improve safety and clarity for pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists.
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 batteries actually have a negligible impact on the final energy label rating.
Fuel prices at the pump are expected to remain higher than they were before the conflict in the Middle East, despite a slight decrease on Friday. Experts predict that refueling will stay more expensive for several months, even though blockades in the Strait of Hormuz have been lifted by Iran and the United States.
Guus, a Golden Retriever, is recovering from a major surgical procedure to fix a hip that frequently dislocated. While his owners are at work, Guus is being cared for by family members who use a dog stroller to help him get around during his recovery.
Emergency services responded to a hazardous substance leak at an oil company in Amsterdam's Westelijk Havengebied on Tuesday morning. Residents in the area were advised to close their windows and doors while authorities closed part of the Basisweg as a precaution. The incident was upgraded to a Grip 1 level to coordinate the intensive response between multiple emergency departments.
