Professor Maarten Steinbuch received a two-year ban from an Albert Heijn supermarket after failing to scan eight out of twelve items during a self-checkout spot check. Faced with the choice of a ban or police involvement, the scientist has since proposed several technological solutions to the retailer to improve the scanning system.
Hungary is planning to implement stricter environmental regulations and higher taxes for its electric vehicle manufacturing sector. This shift marks a departure from the previous policies that offered long-term protection to the industry.
Proposed local firework shows, intended to offer an alternative to a national fireworks ban in the Netherlands, are failing to materialize. Members of Parliament had previously warned that these local exceptions would likely be unfeasible.
The Dutch soap opera Goede Tijden, Slechte Tijden is facing renewed criticism regarding its relevance and investment potential following a disappointing cliffhanger performance. Critics are debating whether the long-running show remains appropriate for modern audiences.
A court has ruled that a Ghanaian man with schizophrenia can remain in his supported housing facility in Amsterdam for now, despite his expired residence permit. The judge determined that evicting him without a suitable alternative would risk his physical and mental health, and ordered the municipality and the housing organization to find a more appropriate long-term solution.
This article provides a comprehensive guide to the summer festival season in Amsterdam for 2026. It highlights a variety of events, including techno, theater, and music performances, to help residents and visitors plan their summer activities.