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Rutte takes the stand in final corona hearings: on the Rutte method during the pandemic

Former Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte is set to appear before a parliamentary committee for his second and final hearing regarding the government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The investigation will examine the decision-making process known as the 'Rutte method' and potential issues surrounding missing or sensitive communications.

Traffic jams on narrowed Weesperstraat: "Everything is much slower, you're stuck more often"

Commuters on the Weesperstraat in Amsterdam are experiencing increased traffic congestion and delays due to ongoing preparatory work for a road narrowing project. While some residents welcome the future addition of greenery and reduced noise, others express concern that the current infrastructure cannot support the traffic volume, with a final evaluation of the project expected by the end of the year.

We are building new houses for yesterday's climate

Current housing construction projects in the Netherlands are being designed for cooler historical climates, risking future overheating issues. Experts warn that new homes may fail to meet thermal standards as temperatures continue to rise.

Polarsteps banned from Ministry of Defence phones due to security tracking risks

The Dutch Ministry of Defence has banned the travel app Polarsteps from official employee phones. This decision follows an investigation by Follow the Money, which revealed that the app's location-sharing features allowed dozens of military personnel to be tracked.

Amsterdam children placed far outside the city as youth care funding hits a wall: ‘You want to prevent such a disruption in their lives’