The municipality of Amsterdam failed to meet its housing construction target last year, starting work on only 6,053 permanent and 660 temporary homes. This combined total falls short of the city's annual goal to begin building 7,500 new dwellings.
Travelers driving abroad face significant price variations in both fuel and electricity costs depending on the destination. Consequently, driving an electric vehicle is not consistently cheaper than using traditional fuel in all vacation countries.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service confiscated a record 433 million euros in criminal assets and goods in 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the total value of seizures has increased.
A panel of three taste experts recently conducted a blind taste test to determine the best store-bought guacamole for barbecue gatherings. The winning dip was highly praised for its quality, with experts noting that it tasted as if it were homemade.
The Pride Walk, a protest for queer inclusion and solidarity, is taking place today in Amsterdam. Participants gathered at Dam Square at 11:00 AM before marching towards Vondelpark, which has been renamed Pride Park for the event.
Tech reporter Rutger Otto explores the future of AI-generated films in his weekly column, Schermtijd. He specifically examines the perspective of director Neill Blomkamp on whether AI can create meaningful cinematic experiences.