The Cornelis residential project in Amsterdam has won the 2025 Zuiderkerkprijs and is now a finalist for the Amsterdam Architecture Prize (Gouden AAP). Designed specifically for families, the building features unique elements such as slides integrated into the common areas. Developer Michael van Bergen expressed pride in the project's success and its focus on functional, family-friendly urban living.
Diesel prices remain high in the Netherlands, a trend experts predict will continue for the foreseeable future. This price increase is driven by a combination of global instability, such as the conflict in the Middle East, and significant profit margins at refineries.
The Dutch government is urging citizens to save water due to ongoing drought and shortages, sparking criticism from people who believe the focus should instead be on the high water consumption of data centers. Public debate has intensified regarding whether these facilities are unfairly exempted from conservation efforts compared to private households.
Vivienne Jolie-Pitt, the eighteen-year-old daughter of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, has filed a petition to officially remove her father's surname. She had already stopped using the name Pitt in public for several years.
Dubai is offering significant discounts on hotels, transportation, and restaurants to attract visitors who are referred by local residents. However, the Netherlands currently advises citizens to only travel to the emirate if strictly necessary.