Stories from Netherlands

A major manufacturer has developed toilet paper rolls without cardboard tubes, described as a 'revolution' in the sector. The development is driven by sustainability goals.

Dutch artist Christiana Holwerda has released a new five-song EP titled 'Armen Open'. The EP is now available in its entirety, and one of the featured songs is 'Naam van God'. Holwerda had previously been a guest in the studio and had other songs played.

A difficult debate is expected concerning the Spring Memorandum. Decision-making for Prinsjesdag, involving the creation of the national budget (Miljoenennota and begroting), is scheduled for August and is anticipated to be a "very difficult puzzle."

The Dutch government is reversing a policy that was intended to inform individuals entitled to specific allowances or benefits. This reversal affects the communication strategy for social welfare programs.

A palace in the Netherlands has been rebuilt and is being highly questioned by Dutch taxpayers due to its very high cost. The source described the cost as 'very expensive'.

Plants have been offered to schools in Utrecht, Rotterdam, and Breda to help students manage end-of-year exam stress. This initiative is based on research indicating that plants contribute to stress reduction.

A 25-minute traffic delay has been reported on the A16 highway between Rotterdam and Breda. The delay is specifically noted between Knobbeit-Oudijk and Knobbeit-Velperbroek.

A KLM flight attendant tested for the Hanta virus has been found not infected. She had contact on a flight from South Africa to the Netherlands with a woman who recently died from the virus.

The World Health Organization confirmed a Dutch flight attendant, admitted to an Amsterdam hospital on Thursday with symptoms compatible with hantavirus infection, has tested negative. This negative result reduces the number of contagions to 8.5.

A stewardess, who was investigated at the Amsterdam UMC, has tested negative for the Hanta-virus. She had been on the same flight as a woman who later died from the Hanta-virus.