A majority of Dutch citizens now support the expansion of nuclear energy, leading the government to establish a new state-owned company to manage the construction of new power plants. The organization already employs 100 people and aims to have the first new nuclear facilities operational by 2035.
The Dutch online gambling market has seen a decline in revenue following the implementation of stricter play limits, according to the Netherlands Gambling Authority (Ksa). While legal gambling activity has decreased, there has been a notable rise in reports regarding illegal gambling.
EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas stated in Brussels that a two-state solution remains the most viable path to a peaceful Middle East, despite minimal progress in recent years. She urged both Israel and the Palestinian Authority to take responsibility for achieving this outcome during a meeting of the Global Alliance.
Dutch energy companies, represented by industry association Energie-Nederland, have expressed support for the government's recently announced energy measures. The association praised the focus on sustainability and strategic autonomy, noting that the cabinet is effectively maintaining control over energy policy.
The Overtoomse Sluis bridge in Amsterdam will be closed to cars and trams from April 24 to May 4 to facilitate the transport of a bridge section for the A10 South expansion. While pedestrians and cyclists can still cross most of the time, they will face night closures, and significant traffic diversions will be implemented for other vehicles.
The construction of approximately 150 youth apartments along the Spaarndamseweg in Haarlem has been delayed due to a parking space shortage, resulting in higher rents to cover increased building costs. These units, part of the '1828' project, will now be more expensive than originally planned as developers seek to recover expenses incurred during the delay.