A building permit has been issued for the first tower of a major Equinix data center in Amsterdam-Zuidoost, as the application preceded a local construction moratorium. While the facility is slated for future expansion, the project faces ongoing concerns regarding its significant electricity and water consumption amidst grid capacity constraints in the region.
On Tuesday, the US Treasury Department revoked a license that had temporarily allowed Iran to export oil. This decision follows reported attacks on several oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
Hungarian state media has temporarily suspended news broadcasts on television and radio. The government, led by Prime Minister Péter Magyar, intends to reform the channels after accusing them of functioning as propaganda outlets for former Prime Minister Viktor Orbán.
36-year-old defender Daley Blind has returned to Ajax after signing a one-year contract. The Amsterdam native will play his upcoming matches at the Johan Cruijff Arena.
In an episode of the talk show 'De Zwoele Stad' filmed in Amsterdam's Bijlmerplein, comedians Maike Meijer and Donny Ronny discuss how humor serves as a vital tool for navigating life's challenges. The guests and hosts explore themes of culture, vulnerability, and creativity while reflecting on the city during a period of extreme summer heat.
The European defense industry needs strengthening, and Turkey has offered its support to Brussels in this effort. However, the European Union has not yet fully utilized this opportunity, potentially hindering progress in defense cooperation.