Energy consumption in the Netherlands has decreased significantly over the past 25 years despite population growth. However, this downward trend has stagnated in recent years, with little change in consumption levels.
A package delivery service in North Holland has been ordered by the Labor Inspectorate to halt operations for one week. The inspection found that the company was employing individuals from outside Europe without the required work permits.
While the Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis reports public support for higher inheritance taxes, 50Plus senator Martin van Rooijen argues that the tax should be abolished entirely. He describes the tax as widely unpopular and perceives it as fundamentally unjust.
Local businesses in the Bos en Lommer neighborhood of Amsterdam are experiencing a significant surge in sales for cakes and shirts ahead of the World Cup quarter-final between Morocco and France. Residents are preparing to watch the match with friends and family, expressing strong support and optimism for the Moroccan national team.
WorldPride is taking place in Amsterdam from July 25 to August 8. The event features a diverse program centered around the theme of unity.