Fuel prices for gasoline and diesel have increased again just before the final major summer holiday travel wave. Travelers using caravans or campers will face higher costs, especially when refueling at expensive highway gas stations.
Based on reporting by nu. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The Netherlands has experienced a nearly fourfold increase in property foundation damage reports due to consecutive dry summers and declining groundwater levels. Experts warn of a potential national crisis, with hundreds of thousands of homes at risk, prompting the government to launch a support fund and implement mandatory foundation assessments for property appraisals.
Meat consumption in the Netherlands has dropped by 12 percent over the last ten years, driven largely by the rising cost of beef and pork. Despite this national decline, specialized butcher shops remain stable by diversifying their product assortments and catering to customers who prioritize quality.
Authorities warn that over 150 fraudulent websites are currently offering fake ETIAS travel authorizations, despite the official system not yet being active. Travelers are advised that when the program launches in 2027, they should only use the designated official European Union website to avoid financial scams and data theft.
The anti-waste platform Too Good To Go is expanding its 'Magic Box' offerings beyond food to include items like plants, shampoo, and home goods. Since its launch in the Netherlands eight years ago, the company has saved 40 million meals and aims to further reduce retail waste through new retail partnerships.
Meat consumption in the Netherlands dropped by 2 percent in 2025, continuing a ten-year downward trend in the intake of beef and pork. While poultry consumption saw a slight increase, total edible meat intake remains well above the nutritional guidelines set by the Voedingscentrum.
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