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KLM cancels 160 flights at Schiphol due to rising fuel prices

KLM will cancel 160 flights to and from Schiphol Airport over the coming month. The airline is reducing its schedule in response to rising kerosene prices.

KLM cancels 160 European flights due to high fuel costs

KLM has cancelled 160 European flights scheduled for the coming month due to rising fuel costs. The airline stated that these routes are no longer profitable because of the high price of kerosene.

KLM cancels 160 European flights due to rising fuel prices

KLM is cancelling 160 European flights to and from Schiphol Airport next month due to rising fuel prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. These cancellations represent less than one percent ...

Amazon video doorbells now recognize your face – ‘undesirable’, says regulator

Amazon is introducing AI-powered facial recognition technology to its video doorbells, which the company claims will store data securely. However, the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) has expresse...

Mores support center: inappropriate behavior still a structural problem in media sector

Support point Mores concludes in its first monitor report that undesirable behavior remains a structural problem within the cultural, creative, and media sectors. While a foundation for improvement ha...

Domino's considers bodycams for delivery drivers after dozens of 'pizza robbery' reports

Domino's is considering equipping its delivery drivers in Amsterdam with bodycams following a significant increase in 'pizza robberies' in the city's Zuidoost district. Police have arrested six minors...

At De Pastafabriek they know: don't scoop sauce onto the pasta, let them ‘marry’ in the pan instead

De Pastafabriek, located in a former shipping maintenance building, emphasizes authentic Italian cooking techniques such as mixing pasta and sauce together in the pan. The establishment highlights the...

Housing construction stalls due to full power grid, Utrecht faces connection freeze

The Dutch Association of Real Estate Agents (NVM) warns that housing construction may slow down due to upcoming changes in power grid connection priorities. A potential connection stop in Utrecht curr...

Labor Inspectorate finds nine illegal workers in BBQ restaurant raid

The Dutch Labor Inspection discovered nine illegal workers during a raid at a barbecue restaurant in Amsterdam-West last Thursday. More than half of the fourteen staff members lacked valid work permit...

Cabinet: no more animal transport on sweltering days, only allowed up to 30 degrees

The Dutch cabinet has announced a ban on the transport of livestock, including pigs, chickens, and cows, when temperatures exceed 30 degrees Celsius. State Secretary Silvio Erkens stated the measure i...

Amsterdam house prices fall faster than national average, but overbidding remains the norm

House prices in Amsterdam fell by 5.8% in the first quarter of 2026, a sharper decline than the 2.7% drop seen nationally across the Netherlands. This trend is driven by an increase in supply as inves...

Jutta Leerdam makes Forbes 30 Under 30 list: 'So unreal'

Dutch speed skater Jutta Leerdam has been included in the Forbes 30 Under 30 list within the Sports & Games category. The prestigious list by the American business magazine recognizes her as one of th...

Brussels wants European mega-companies to compete with China and US: merging must become easier

The European Commission is considering a revision of merger guidelines to facilitate the creation of larger companies within the European Union. This strategic shift aims to help European businesses c...

Nature permit still required for Rotterdam and Eindhoven airports

A Dutch court has ruled that Rotterdam and Eindhoven airports must obtain nature permits, overturning a previous government decision that deemed them unnecessary. The ruling follows legal challenges f...

Babboe cargo bikes return, relaunch starting in Germany among other countries

Parent company Accell has announced that Babboe cargo bikes will return to the market following a major safety recall. The relaunch comes after the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NV...

Coalition wants to compensate companies for electricity costs

Dutch coalition parties D66, CDA, and VVD have proposed moving forward funds originally allocated for 2028 to help companies manage current electricity costs. This initiative was announced during a pa...

State Secretary wants fire safety inspections for stables

State Secretary Silvio Erkens has announced plans to introduce mandatory fire safety and electrical inspections for agricultural stables as soon as possible. These measures aim to reduce the risk of s...

House prices now falling significantly, by up to 6 percent: check your neighborhood here

House prices in the Netherlands fell by up to 6 percent during the first quarter of the year. Real estate agents attribute this decline to rising mortgage interest rates and global uncertainty caused ...

Diesel price at the pump drops by nearly 6 cents

Diesel prices in the Netherlands fell by nearly 6 cents on Thursday, with the national recommended price dropping to 2.589 euros per liter. This decrease follows a record high of 2.819 euros per liter...

Philippe Remarque named new deputy editor-in-chief of AD

Philippe Remarque has been appointed as the new deputy editor-in-chief of the Dutch newspaper AD. Remarque, who previously served as the editor-in-chief of de Volkskrant for nine years, most recently ...

Dutch DPA to audit data security at IT suppliers

The Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) is launching preventive audits of ICT suppliers in the Netherlands to evaluate their digital security measures. This initiative aims to help companies identify...

Fast-charging company Fastned profits from high fuel prices and records significant profit

Fast charging company Fastned reported a profit increase to 32 million euros in recent months. The company attributes this growth to rising gasoline and diesel prices, which are encouraging more drive...

Bloemendaal resident builds aquatic drones for war in Ukraine: 'Such an unmanned boat has already saved the life of a Ukrainian soldier'

Martijn Otten, an entrepreneur based in the Netherlands, is manufacturing remote-controlled aqua drones to assist the Ukrainian military along the Dnepr river frontline. These unmanned boats are used ...

Petrol and diesel slightly cheaper again due to negotiation optimism

Fuel prices for petrol and diesel in the Netherlands decreased on Thursday morning following weeks of record highs, with prices reaching 2.546 and 2.589 euros per liter respectively. This decline is a...

Housing market cools: prices fall and number of viewings declines

The Dutch housing market cooled down at the start of the year, with both property prices and the number of viewings seeing a decline. According to quarterly data from the NVM, interest from buyers has...

Housing prices leveling off due to war and cheap apartments

The Dutch housing market is experiencing a cooldown with flattening or slightly declining prices, partly attributed to international conflicts such as the war in the Middle East. While homes are remai...

Amsterdam house prices fall: more choice for those seeking smaller and less luxurious homes

France releases Russian shadow fleet tanker after payment

The French navy has released the oil tanker Deyna, suspected of being part of the Russian shadow fleet, after nearly four weeks of detention. The vessel was permitted to continue its journey once its ...

Basic-Fit in good shape with growing membership and new clubs

Basic-Fit reported that its membership has grown to six million following the last quarter. The fitness chain also expanded its operations by opening 33 new clubs.

Slight drop in unemployment, fewer benefit claims in almost all of the Netherlands

The unemployment rate in the Netherlands fell to 4% in March, marking a decrease from a four-year peak recorded in February. Most regions across the country saw a decline in the number of people recei...