Stories from Netherlands

Starting January 1, the Netherlands will implement an average aviation tax of more than 40 euros per flight. Depending on distance, the tax will range from 30 to over 70 euros. This rate is higher than current levels in Belgium and Germany.

The Centraal Bureau voor de Statistiek reported that inflation in the Netherlands rose to 2.8 percent in April. This figure is only slightly higher than the rate recorded in March. Higher fuel prices drove the increase, while food and drink prices saw slower growth.

Maastricht football club MVV has appointed Andries Jonker as the new head coach. Kevin Hofland, a former international from Brunsem, will join the technical staff as an assistant coach.

A natural fire is currently raging at the Lievensberg estate in Bergen op Zoom. Firefighters have arrived on the scene with equipment and have commenced extinguishing efforts. A wildfire has broken out on the Liefensberg estate in Bergen op Zoom, Netherlands. Omroep-Brabant reported that multiple fire department vehicles have been deployed to the scene. This follows a previous wildfire incident in Waalwijk. A wildfire broke out at the Lievenberg estate in Bergen op Zoom on Friday evening. The fire has since been brought under control. No specific details regarding the cause or extent of the damage were provided. A natural wildfire broke out at Landgoed Livenberg in Bergen op Zoom. Strong winds contributed to the rapid spread of the flames.

An 80-year-old woman became trapped between a tram and the rails in Rotterdam this afternoon. The woman was taken to the hospital and remained conscious, according to a police spokesperson. The cause of the incident is currently unknown, according to regional broadcaster Rijnmond. Emergency services have freed the woman and transported her to a hospital. An 80-year-old woman became trapped under a tram on the Kol Singel in Rotterdam. Emergency responders removed her from under the vehicle and transported her to a hospital in urgent condition. The accident has caused disruption to tram traffic in the city.

A 33-year-old man is scheduled to appear in court on Monday regarding an alleged attack planned against Princess Amalia and Princess Alexia. Investigators found the suspect was in possession of two axes in early February.

An explosion occurred at the front door of a residence in Rotterdam on Wednesday night. The blast was followed by a fire that forced the occupants to flee the house. The residents stated to media that they have no connection to criminal activities or drug plantations.

AI cameras will be installed in three locations within nature reserves in Limburg to detect fires. The system will identify potential fires by monitoring heat and smoke. These cameras will be managed from a central control center, similar to existing systems used in Germany.

The Dutch cabinet has decided not to extend the deployment of the marine ship Evertsen. The vessel has been stationed in the Mediterranean Sea for nearly two months to assist a French aircraft carrier. The deployment follows an incident involving an Iranian drone.

The Federation of Dutch Trade Unions (FNV) expressed dissatisfaction with government plans regarding social security. The union stated that the cabinet intends for people to work longer while simultaneously reducing benefits for the unemployed and the long-term sick.