Europe Netherlands Two cultural sites have been added to the UNESCO world heritage list, the Defence Lines and the Colonies of Benevolence, while a third will be under consideration by the World Heritage Committee later this week
Europe Netherlands There is a decrease in the number of cyclists killed on Dutch roads, although cyclists represent the largest group of road accident victims for the fourth consecutive year; in 40% of cases they were using an e-bike
Europe Netherlands The Veendam hyperloop test center is ready for use, and in a few weeks, the first vehicle will make a test run on the 420-meter track, made of prefabricated steel pipes
Europe Netherlands The number of firebomb attacks in the Netherlands is on the rise, and this year there were 250; last year the police were called out 900 times for attacks and attempted firebomb attacks, according to updated police data
Europe Netherlands The Dutch government announced it has "provisionally selected" French shipbuilder Naval Group to build its future submarines as part of the Walrus-class replacement program