Record low number of foreign companies settle in Amsterdam due to power grid and housing crises

Shooting and explosion within 24 hours: police investigate possible cocaine conflict

Police are investigating a possible connection between a shooting in Wormerveer and an explosion at a home in nearby Wormer that occurred within 24 hours of each other. Authorities are examining whether these violent incidents are linked to a conflict within the drug circuit.

Large lock in Spaarndam to open less frequently: 'Accepting inconvenience to prevent damage'

Due to persistent drought, the Hoogheemraadschap van Rijnland has implemented 'Code Orange' at the Grote Sluis in Spaarndam to prevent saltwater intrusion. This measure restricts recreational boat traffic to three scheduled openings per day, prioritizing water quality for agriculture and nature.

Google must grant other search engines and AI bots access to Android

The European Commission has mandated that Google must provide third-party search engines and AI competitors access to its search data and Android devices. This decision aims to increase competition by opening Google's ecosystem to external services.

Variable gas contracts 12 percent more expensive than before Iran war

Variable gas contract prices in the Netherlands have increased by 7 percent this month. According to the Authority for Consumers and Markets, these rates are now 12 percent higher than they were before the conflict in the Middle East began.

Canadian tourist stopped at Schiphol with python in her bra