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Amsterdam plans one of the world’s highest tourist taxes to tackle overtourism

Amsterdam is preparing to significantly increase its tourist accommodation tax as part of a broader strategy to curb overtourism and reduce the pressure that large numbers of visitors place on the Dutch capital. Under a new local coalition agreement between Pro Amsterdam and D66, the municipal tourist......

Belgium wildfire burns more than 2,700 hectares in the High Fens

A major wildfire sweeping through Belgium’s High Fens has burned more than 2,700 hectares, prompting evacuations and triggering an international emergency response as firefighters struggle to contain the rapidly expanding blaze. The fire, which began on Friday in the eastern part of the country,......

Loiret: More than 240 kg of cocaine seized from truck on A10 motorway

French customs officers have seized 241.7 kilograms of cocaine from the trailer of a truck stopped on the A10 motorway in the Loiret department, according to the Orléans prosecutor's office. The seizure was made on Saturday morning during a customs inspection a few kilometres north of Orléans.......

Europe's largest bicycle manufacturer Accell files for insolvency protection

Europe's largest bicycle manufacturer, Accell Group, has entered insolvency proceedings in the Netherlands after failing to secure a long-term solution to its financial difficulties, marking a major setback for one of the continent's most prominent cycling companies. The move comes after months......

Netherlands prepares for its largest solar eclipse since 1999

The Netherlands is set to witness one of the most remarkable astronomical events in decades, with a major solar eclipse expected to occur on August 12, 2026. The phenomenon will be the largest solar eclipse visible from the country since 1999, attracting the attention of astronomy enthusiasts and the......

Gas storage in Germany and the Netherlands falls to record lows ahead of winter

ermany and the Netherlands are facing historically low gas storage levels as Europe prepares for the upcoming winter, according to data from Gas Infrastructure Europe (GIE). The decline has raised renewed concerns over the continent's energy security and its ability to maintain stable supplies during......

China's lithography breakthrough increases pressure on ASML amid U.S.-China technology rivalry

ASML, the Dutch semiconductor equipment manufacturer that has long dominated the global lithography market, is facing growing strategic pressure as China's latest advances in chipmaking technology coincide with increasingly restrictive U.S. export controls. The unveiling of a domestically developed......

Netherlands raises water shortage alert as drought conditions intensify

The Netherlands has officially raised its national water shortage alert after authorities confirmed that the country has entered a period of actual water scarcity, prompting closer coordination among water management agencies and preparations for additional conservation measures. The decision follows......

Netherlands retains third place in European innovation ranking despite slowing momentum

The Netherlands has maintained its position as the third most innovative country in Europe in the 2026 European Innovation Scoreboard, retaining its status as an Innovation Leader for the second consecutive year. While the country continues to outperform the European Union average, officials have expressed......