Steel exports from the European Union to the United States dropped by 30 percent during the second half of last year compared to the same period in 2024. This significant decline is attributed to the impact of high import tariffs imposed on the sector.
A local ceasefire mediated by the IAEA began on Friday near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. The temporary truce is intended to allow for repairs to a high-voltage power line to mitigate the risk of a nuclear accident.
Alderman Robbert Berkhout announced that Haarlem will not meet its goal of having all city greenery pesticide-free by 2028. The delay is caused by the limited availability of trees, shrubs, and grass that have not been treated with pesticides.
The number of Russian-owned companies in the Netherlands has significantly decreased since 2014. This decline is primarily attributed to the impact of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
Three demonstrations have been registered with the municipality of Arnhem to take place during rapper Ye's concerts at the GelreDome. Mayor Ahmed Marcouch confirmed that protesters will be assigned a visible location to voice their concerns to concert attendees.
Most Dutch municipalities are failing to meet government-mandated targets for housing refugees with residency permits, resulting in a backlog of over 12,000 people. This shortage forces permit holders to remain in already overcrowded asylum seeker centers while they wait for permanent housing.