Police intercept 800 kilos of cocaine in van at Amsterdam port, five suspects arrested

Oleksii (31) fights on the front lines in Ukraine and visits Amsterdam with his wife Antonia (30) during leave: It is nice to relax, but it is also bittersweet

ECB leaves key interest rates unchanged amid Iran war jitters

The European Central Bank has decided to keep its key interest rate at 2.25 percent following a previous increase in June. This decision allows policymakers additional time to evaluate how rising energy prices are impacting inflation amid global economic uncertainty.

Mattress catches fire in elevator: apartment building in Haarlem evacuated

An apartment building on Clothildestraat in Haarlem was evacuated this afternoon after a mattress caught fire in an elevator on the sixth floor. No injuries were reported, and firefighters are currently inspecting the building for smoke damage and potential fire spread before allowing residents to return.

Renovated fixer-upper increased in value by nearly half last year

Renovated fixer-upper homes in the Netherlands saw an average value increase of 178,000 euros last year. According to the NVM real estate association, this represents a value growth of nearly 50 percent, surpassing the 40 percent increase recorded in 2020.

British Prime Minister cuts taxes for pubs, clubs and music venues

The new British Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced a 20 percent tax reduction for pubs, clubs, and music venues across England. This measure is expected to benefit 32,000 businesses, providing an average annual saving of 1,100 pounds per establishment.