Gas leak in Haarlem possibly caused by home burglary

Half a million households unable to pay monthly energy bills

Research from TNO and CBS indicates that approximately 500,000 households in the Netherlands struggle to pay their monthly energy bills. Many of these households face a monthly shortfall of over 50 euros as the number of low-income families with high energy costs continues to rise.

Half a million households in energy poverty spending increasingly more on gas and electricity

Approximately half a million households in the Netherlands are facing energy poverty, spending 12 percent of their income on gas and electricity. These households now face an average annual shortfall of 624 euros to escape this financial burden.

Home in Amsterdam Southeast closed following shooting, police have received nuisance reports for two years

Dutch State pauses sale of remaining ABN AMRO stake

The Dutch state has temporarily halted the reduction of its stake in ABN AMRO. The government currently retains a 20.5 percent interest in the bank through share certificates.

Unrest at Central Station taxi rank: Without license plates we effectively have no rules

Persistent technical issues with the license plate display and entrance barrier at Amsterdam Centraal's taxi stand have led to long-standing frustration and recent physical altercations among drivers. While the municipality acknowledges the need for technical upgrades and improved oversight, officials maintain that taxi organizations and individual drivers share primary responsibility for maintaining order and professional conduct.