Struggling W Hotel to be overhauled after all: ‘The lobby must become a living room for the city’

Gasoline price half a cent below record but may drop due to lower oil price

Gasoline prices in the Netherlands are currently just half a cent below record levels. However, falling oil prices and a weaker dollar suggest that prices at the pump may soon decrease.

Supermarket owner Marco is fed up with thieves: It really brings tears to your eyes

The fine for shoplifters in the Netherlands will increase from 181 to 242 euros starting in September. Despite this policy change, supermarket owner Marco Vos expresses skepticism, stating that the higher penalty will not effectively deter repeat offenders.

Showers won't last long: summer weather up to 36 degrees is on the way

Still more manual cars despite rapid rise of automatics

Nearly half of all cars in the Netherlands are now automatic, a doubling of the figure from ten years ago. This trend is primarily driven by the rising popularity of electric and hybrid vehicles, which come standard with automatic transmissions.

Roadworks in Haarlem: keep this in mind this week (July 27 - August 3)

Road maintenance is taking place throughout Haarlem from July 27 to August 3, causing partial closures in various areas including Gedempte Oude Gracht and Oostvest. Residents and commuters are advised to prepare for potential traffic disruptions across the city center.