After years of holding together, the defense could spend billions of euros in the coming years. The biggest investment since the end of the Cold War is to pull the armed forces out of the doldrums. But this task will not be done overnight. The cuts left deep marks on the Defense Department. The property […]
Cetin: Because of the gas crisis, more coal means more climate action
All options are open to Climate and Energy Secretary Rob Getten in a gas crisis. “We’re also looking at coal-fired power plants, but I wouldn’t hesitate to accelerate climate action.” This is what he said tonight news hour† “The Netherlands must cut CO2 emissions faster. So subsidize, standardize and price more. All this must be […]
KLM cancels up to 50 flights per day on weekends in Whitsun
Due to the expected crowds in Schiphol, KLM will cancel up to 50 flights per day on the weekend in Whitsun. The airline said passengers who have to deal with cancellations will be rebooked on other flights. More than 300 KLM flights will depart from Schiphol tomorrow. KLM says seats are also provided on many […]
Operating LNG tankers now as LNG serves as an alternative to Russian gas | Currently
Ships carrying liquefied natural gas (LNG) are now highly sought after among gas traders. European countries want to import more LNG to reduce their dependence on Russian gas, so companies like Shell and Total are seriously looking for suitable ships. But there are not many of them, which means that prices are rising sharply. The […]
More than 40,000 Dutch people have died from coronavirus, according to CBS
Records of the cause of death always arrive at Statistics Netherlands later than the notification from the municipality that a person has died. As a result, it is impossible to determine which factors played a role in the latest death numbers. There are still excess mortality rates in May, but to a lesser degree than […]
Vattenfall customers pay an average of twenty per month more expensive despite lower VAT | living
After July 1, customers of energy supplier Vattenfall on a variable contract will pay an average of €20 per month more expensive for electricity and gas. They won’t notice anything from the temporarily reduced value-added tax on energy that takes effect on the same date. Prices in the energy markets have risen sharply in recent […]
Busy in Schiphol, but manageable | the interior
An employee at the check-in desk in Schiphol says he hopes it stays that way. “You see. It is already busy, but it is manageable. I hope it continues like this.” Lately, passengers at Schiphol Airport have often had to queue for hours due to a lack of staff for security and baggage handling. As […]
Good for the climate: shower when the sun is shining (or when it’s windy) | Currently
On sunny days with strong winds, the Netherlands has recently been producing more electricity than it consumes. For people who use solar panels, this is a perfect time to do some laundry. But sustainable investors aren’t happy about it: they then have to pay for the electricity. Last year, about a third of the electricity […]
New ACP reports on the behavior of the president
The police union ACP has again received reports about the activities of former President Gerrit van de Kamp. These are “signs of infringing behavior,” an ACP spokesperson confirmed after a message arrived Norwegian Refugee Council† According to the spokesperson, the union is “in the guidance stage” with an outside agency about investigating the reports. According […]
Gasoline price is only a few cents away from the new record | Currently
Gasoline price is rising rapidly and there is a new record looming on the horizon. The current record goes back to March 10 and is 2,502 euros per liter. Today, the suggested retail price for one liter of gasoline is €2.444, according to figures from UnitedConsumers. “There is definitely a record-breaking opportunity,” says UnitedConsumers Director […]