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Facing summer staff shortages, Utrecht's bus company is offering drivers double pay for extra shifts rather than cutting service. The move ensures passengers can still count on reliable public transport during the busy season.
A Dutch city's underwater camera lets anyone worldwide help migrating fish through canal locks by ringing a virtual doorbell. Now in its sixth season, the simple tool has turned fish migration into a global phenomenon.
Dutch parliament voted to stop a massive highway project that would have destroyed hundreds of trees near Utrecht. After years of local protests, lawmakers chose environmental protection over road expansion.
After four decades in America, Owen Ramsingh is rebuilding his life in the Netherlands with his father's help. Despite losing everything he built, he's focused on creating a new future with hope and determination.
In Utrecht, Netherlands, anyone with an internet connection can ring a virtual doorbell to help fish reach their spawning grounds. Last year, over 2.3 million people pressed it 200,000 times, opening lock gates for thousands of migrating fish.
Utrecht native Roselilah just claimed her second Grammy at age 28, co-producing Kendrick Lamar's chart-topping hit "Luther." The Dutch beatmaker has been crafting music since she was 12, selling beats online and collaborating with hip-hop's biggest names.
Australia is producing so much solar energy that authorities are giving electricity away for free during sunny hours. The sunny milestone comes as three continents celebrate environmental wins, from ancient forests saved to car-free city transformations.
New research shows wolves returning to the Netherlands have minimal economic impact, with tourism potential and manageable livestock losses. The findings offer a blueprint for peaceful coexistence between wildlife and rural communities.
Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten announced a new "flying team" of experts to help small towns navigate refugee housing challenges. The government will provide both expertise and funding to councils struggling with their responsibilities under the country's refugee distribution law.
Researchers in the Netherlands are exploring an ambitious engineering solution to protect a vital ocean current that keeps northern Europe warm. The proposal involves building a massive dam across the Bering Strait between Alaska and Russia.
Scientists discovered the single trait that determines whether a friendship will last decades or fizzle out. The answer surprised researchers and has nothing to do with shared hobbies or how long you've known each other.
Scientists confirmed a dolphin that washed ashore in Zeeland is a Risso's dolphin, the first recorded stranding of this species in Dutch waters since 1970. The discovery offers researchers a rare chance to study a deep-water species rarely seen in the North Sea.
Across the Netherlands, tiny libraries are popping up on street corners and outside homes, offering free books to anyone who wants them. The country now has at least 1,500 "minibiebs," and they became lifesavers during pandemic lockdowns.
Amsterdam's phone-free social events are spreading across Europe, proving people crave real human connection. Participants swap screens for creativity, conversation, and a surprising sense of relief.
An amateur archaeologist spotted something extraordinary during routine sewer work in the Netherlands: a 3-meter beam that may be part of an 8th-century Viking ship. The discovery happened in the exact spot where Vikings once conquered a major European trade hub.
Dutch researchers have identified a bold new option that could help prevent climate catastrophe. A dam across the Bering Strait between Russia and Alaska might stabilize the ocean currents that regulate weather across multiple continents.
Researchers have found that a dam across the Bering Strait could theoretically stabilize a critical ocean current threatened by climate change. While purely a proof of concept, the study shows bold thinking about protecting weather systems worldwide.
Former soldiers battling PTSD are excavating an 800-year-old battlefield in the Netherlands, uncovering history while finding healing. The site honors farmers who defeated a bishop's army in 1227, and now offers veterans familiar ground for recovery.
Amsterdam just voted to ban outdoor advertising for fossil fuels and meat products, joining four other Dutch cities leading a quiet climate revolution at the local level. The move transforms public spaces into zones free from high-carbon product promotion.
Dutch housing corporations just completed their biggest year ever, building 21,500 affordable homes for families who need them most. It's a bright spot in a housing crisis affecting millions across Europe.
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