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Groningen Airport Eelde: extended opening hours for more flights

Groningen Airport Eelde: extended opening hours for more flights

EditorsFebruary 11 2025

Groningen Airport Eelde gets the green light for longer opening hours. The cabinet agrees to the regional airport's request to be allowed to stay open longer, which offers opportunities for extra flights and economic growth.

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Call to the House of Representatives: stricter rules against alcohol in traffic

EditorsFebruary 10 2025

An overwhelming majority of Dutch people want stricter measures against alcohol use in traffic. A representative survey by Ipsos I&O, commissioned by the Victim Support Fund, shows that 84 percent of respondents support the introduction of an alcohol lock for…

Tesla

Tesla shame grows as sales plummet after Elon Musk's comments

EditorsFebruary 8 2025

Tesla’s once dominant position in the European car market is faltering. For years, the brand was synonymous with progressive technology and sustainable mobility, but is now facing declining sales and a growing image problem.

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Flexrrreis Flevoland replaces regional taxi: what does this mean for travelers?

EditorsFebruary 6 2025

Connexxion Taxi Services and the Province of Flevoland have officially confirmed their collaboration by signing a contract for the call center activities of FlexRRReis Flevoland.

drivers license

Criticism of new EU traffic rules: safety subordinate to economic interests

Gerrit SayyFebruary 5 2025

The European Union is set to make sweeping changes to the Driving Licence Directive, but the proposed measures are provoking controversy. The plan to lower the minimum age for lorry and bus drivers and allow 16-year-olds to drive…

Jan de Wit

Kooistra travels continue under Royal Jan de Wit: strategic choice for the future

EditorsFebruary 4 2025

Since February 1, the Frisian bus operator Kooistra Reizen has continued under the wings of Royal Jan de Wit from Haarlem.

Without planners everything goes wrong: that's why we celebrate their day on March 7, 2025

Without planners everything goes wrong: that's why we celebrate their day on March 7, 2025

EditorsFebruary 4 2025

On Friday, March 7, 2025 we celebrate a special day: the Day of the Planner. This day offers the perfect opportunity to put planners in various sectors in the spotlight.

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Danger to life on the highway: motorists ignore closed lane in the event of a breakdown

EditorsFebruary 4 2025

On the A15 near Ridderkerk, at least 110 motorists ignored a red cross on Monday morning. This traffic sign, which indicates that a lane is closed, was ignored while a broken-down vehicle was standing still.

Bravo

Crabs travel carefree: extra buses during carnival

EditorsFebruary 3 2025

The Berregse Vastenavend will start again on Saturday, February 8, 2025, and that means partying Crabs in the streets of Bergen op Zoom.

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Government increases traffic fines: illegal parking in disabled spot now costs 500 euros

EditorsFebruary 2 2025

The costs for traffic violations in the Netherlands have been increased again. As of today, motorists will pay more for a wide range of violations, ranging from running a red light to parking illegally in a disabled parking space.

ABROAD

Burner

ANWB warns: choose the correct toll booth or risk a fine

EditorsFebruary 9 2025

Dutch winter sports enthusiasts who have Austria as their destination are increasingly confronted with unexpected toll fines.

The line

Strike paralyses Flanders: buses and trams disrupted on February 13

Carlo ScheirFebruary 7 2025

Trade union actions will cause major disruption in Flanders on Thursday 13 February 2025. The joint trade union front is organising a day of action in protest against the plans of the new federal government.

Bart de Wever

Tax cuts and mobility reforms: these are the plans of the Arizona coalition

Carlo ScheirFebruary 6 2025

The new federal government of Belgium, better known as the Arizona coalition, has presented its coalition agreement. Led by Prime Minister Bart De Wever (N-VA), the coalition is committed to a series of fiscal reforms and mobility measures that will increase the purchasing power of working…

Reeve

Collaboration between reev, Vander Elst and Alelek gives eMobility in Belgium a new boost

EditorsJanuary 26 2025

To accelerate the transition to sustainable mobility in Belgium, three leading players in…

oath-taking

Drill baby drill: Donald Trump takes aim at fossil fuels

Gerrit SayyJanuary 21 2025

While Trump emphatically positions himself as the man of traditional American values, his policies have direct consequences for the world stage, including Europe. His decisions on climate policy, trade and energy in particular dominate the attention.

taxi transportation

Battle for compliance with Chiron rules: sanctions loom for violators

Carlo ScheirJanuary 20 2025

Since November 2020, taxi service operators in Flanders are required to electronically register their journey data in the Chiron database. This initiative by the Flemish government aims to increase transparency and safety within the sector.

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Spain makes digital emergency lights mandatory: warning triangle disappears

EditorsJanuary 18 2025

Officially known as the 'emergency strobe', this new system is designed to dramatically improve road safety and reduce the risk to motorists in the event of a breakdown.

Uber

Future of mobility takes shape: Uber and Nvidia join forces

EditorsJanuary 17 2025

Uber Technologies and NVIDIA have announced a collaboration on new technologies that will support the development of autonomous vehicles based on artificial intelligence (AI).

Parking rates in garages: Per-minute parking creates chaos, experts say

Parking rates in garages: Per-minute parking creates chaos, experts say

Carlo ScheirJanuary 16 2025

Parking in a covered or underground garage is almost always charged per hour started rather than per minute.

Vatican

Jubilee Year: Technology Meets Tradition in Vatican Jubilee Year

EditorsJanuary 15 2025

Rome is preparing for one of the biggest spiritual events in decades: the Jubilee Year 2025. With an expected influx of 35 million visitors and an estimated 105 million overnight stays, the Vatican has initiated a digital revolution to…