Improperly discarded bike batteries trigger frequent fires in Westpoort
A high number of industrial fires in the port district are caused by lithium-ion batteries crushed in waste machinery.
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Court rules Amsterdam cannot intervene in private Sloterpark festival agreements
A judge rejected a request by No Art festival to force access to private land leased at Sloterpark for a 2027 event.
Air France-KLM submits formal bid for stake in Portuguese airline TAP
The airline group with major operations at Schiphol is competing against Lufthansa to acquire a minority share in the state-owned carrier.
National Heat Plan activated as temperatures rise across the Netherlands
Health officials advise vulnerable residents to take precautions as temperatures climb well above 30 degrees Celsius.
Fat bike bans in Vondelpark lead to improved feeling of safety
Local restrictions targeting wide-tired e-bikes are creating quieter spaces for pedestrians while facing an upcoming legal test.
Rijksmuseum reopens 18th-century gallery with fresh themes and borrowed artworks
The updated gallery at the Rijksmuseum shifts away from chronological order to focus on travel, local history, and overlooked female artists.
Amsterdam team delays release of new analogue camera
The creators of the Analogue aF-1 film camera have paused setting a firm release date while they resolve technical issues with prototypes.
Pink Sint blesses boats at Oosterdok ahead of Amsterdam Canal Parade
A roze Sinterklaas from Aalsmeer cheered on participants and offered blessings using a pink toilet brush before the boats set sail.
Dutch travelers favor caravans over camper vans as national sales rise
While motorhomes dominate European holiday trends, the Netherlands is seeing a surge in traditional towed caravans.
Amsterdam city conditions slow down household battery uptake
Complex housing arrangements and safety worries in high-density areas make installing home batteries tricky for many residents.
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