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Barcelona is unlivable due to tourism: '1,000 euro rent increase'

Mass tourism is causing major protests in Barcelona, where residents are increasingly experiencing the disadvantages of the growing number of tourists. With rising rents and little regulation of short-term rentals the biggest problems, residents are calling on the government to do more against mass tourism.

Aug. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

On train from Paris, Games have yet to sink in: 'I need home for that'

Much of the Dutch Olympic team arrived by train in Rotterdam, where they will later have a private party with friends and family before being honored and meeting with the king.

Aug. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Unable to sleep because of the heat: 'Cooling inequality increasingly a problem'

Heat inequality is a growing problem in cities, with social tenants often facing additional mental and physical burdens due to the heat in their poorly insulated and ventilation-poor homes. More shade and greenery in the living environment can help, as air conditioning is not a solution.

Aug. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Joost Klein misconduct investigation halted due to lack of evidence

Investigation closed: No evidence of intentional harm by Dutch contestant at Eurovision. AVROTROS disappointed in outcome, plans to continue addressing issue with EBU.

Aug. 12, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Woman comes under own car and dies

Tragedy strikes as an elderly woman is fatally crushed under her own car after a parking mishap at her home in Deurne, according to police. Shocked bystanders initially mistook the scene for a prank or oil spill before realizing the severity of the situation and contacting authorities.

Aug. 11, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Victims of collapsed German hotel remembered

Reunion and grief in Kröv after hotel collapse, with memorial service for victims and talk by father of Dutch family who was trapped.