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Petrol and diesel prices continue to rise across the country, with the sharpest increases visible along the highways, where recommended rates are typically applied. Fuel remains noticeably cheaper at stations within cities, prompting many drivers to seek out lower prices there. Meanwhile, motorists are increasingly travelling to border towns in Belgium and Germany, where fuel is often significantly more affordable.

The recent local elections have resulted in a more diverse city council, with several international candidates securing seats. Representatives from various backgrounds, including Romania, India, and the Caribbean, will now help shape the future of the region.

Teenagers are increasingly relying on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat for news, yet their trust in social media remains low. A new study explores how the youth encounter information online and why they remain sceptical of AI-generated content.

Muslims in Eindhoven are celebrating Eid al-Fitr, the festival that marks the end of Ramadan. Families are gathering for prayers, meals and gift-giving, with sweets playing a central role in the celebrations.

A new study from ING reveals that many Dutch homeowners are hesitant to invest in green energy due to confusing government regulations. While many want to reduce their bills and help the climate, high costs and the end of certain subsidies remain significant hurdles.

National parties, newcomers, and local groups all pointed to different metrics of success after the municipal elections, from total votes to seat gains and local breakthroughs. Not everyone though saaw the results as s victory.

jor European airlines say they will be forced to raise ticket prices as jet fuel costs climb sharply due to instability in the Middle East and disrupted oil shipments from the Persian Gulf.

Local parties secured more than a third of all council seats in the latest municipal elections, achieving their strongest result ever. Several national parties, including GroenLinks–PvdA and the Socialist Party, suffered significant losses.