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New home turns out to be significantly more expensive after purchase due to mandatory energy system

Construction companies manage to keep prices of new homes artificially low by excluding mandatory heat pumps from the sales price and having them rented or purchased separately for a high amount, leading to criticism from Home Owners Association and calls for tightening requirements for affordable and habitable housing.

March 30, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Leaders PSV go down against NEC after 42 premier league matches without defeat

PSV's dream of remaining unbeaten champions is shattered by NEC's 3-1 victory, ending their undefeated streak of 42 Eredivisie matches. The team from Nijmegen had the belief they could break PSV's record and after a VAR-awarded penalty and a missed one from Luuk de Jong, NEC secured a historic win.

March 30, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Seven turbulent hours: how an ordinary night out in Ede became world news

Man takes four people hostage at party cafe in Ede, while police and special units grapple with a potentially explosive situation for hours before the hostage situation finally ends with no deaths or injuries.

March 30, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Police investigate new 'banga list,' Utrecht corps denies involvement of members

Police investigate disturbing 'banga' file containing names, photos and phone numbers of female students in Utrecht, while university condemns the list as deeply offensive and harmful to the women involved.

March 29, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

The 'most beautiful forest in the Netherlands' is a treasure trove of biodiversity

Discover the Netherlands' most beautiful forest filled with wild spring flowers and rare trees and shrubs. Ecologist and tree expert Bert Maes warns of the threats and advocates for policies to protect these unique forest relics.

March 29, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Bankrupt furniture maker Pastoe acquired by Dutch design companies

110-year-old furniture company Pastoe has been taken over by Dutch design companies Moooi and RSGA Design, after going bankrupt last month due to financial struggles worsened by the COVID-19 crisis. The new owners plan to revive and expand Pastoe's internationally renowned collection, but the impact on previous suppliers, customers and employees is uncertain.