The month of December traditionally brings a warm atmosphere to the Netherlands, and Christmas markets play a major role in this. Across the country, squares are transformed into enchanting winter wonderlands with glittering lights, cozy stalls and the smell of freshly baked treats. This year, there are many special Christmas markets that attract visitors with unique experiences, from

The family business Bongers Expeditie from Maasdijk, a trusted name in the logistics sector for 24 years, is preparing for a new phase in its rich history. Michelle Bongers and Ralph van de Grijp have already earned their stripes within the family business in recent years. With their fresh vision and deep

After weeks of negotiations, ProRail and the unions FNV, CNV and VHS have reached an agreement on a new collective labor agreement. The negotiation result, which was reached on Friday 29 November, means an end to the uncertainty for both employees and passengers. The unions will present the result to their members in the coming week, with

A serious disaster in Veldegem (Zedelgem) was narrowly averted on Friday morning thanks to the alert response of a bus driver from De Lijn. A bus with twenty children on board came to a standstill in the middle of a railway crossing due to a technical defect. While an oncoming train approached at breakneck speed, the driver managed to

The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) takes the comments of the Dutch Data Protection Authority to heart. Despite these reassurances, privacy experts remain sceptical. The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) has responded to the concerns of the Dutch Data Protection Authority (AP) about the plan for a central taxi transport database (CDT). The ILT emphasises that the

The proposal for the database is still in its infancy, but the concerns of the AP cast a shadow over the plans. The government is working on plans for a central database with information about all taxi rides in the Netherlands. This would include the GPS coordinates of the start and end points of each taxi ride.

The negotiations between the Amsterdam public transport company GVB and the Amsterdam Transport Region have taken a new turn. The GVB has been given a 'recovery chance' to improve its bid for the concession for public transport in Amsterdam. This was reported by the Amsterdam Transport Region, which acts on behalf of the municipality of Amsterdam and surrounding municipalities. The

From Sunday 15 December, NMBS will introduce a new train timetable, expanding the range by almost 2%. These annual adjustments are aimed at optimising rail transport based on available infrastructure, equipment and personnel. A total of 220 previously cancelled trains will return, while some existing connections will be

The increasing indifference in following traffic rules may point to a larger problem: a lack of responsibility. It seems to be becoming an everyday scene in the Netherlands: chaos in traffic, where rules are increasingly ignored and safety makes way for laziness. Whether it concerns cyclists without lights, motorists

The Brussels metro station Porte de Namur has been given a brand new look after a major six-month renovation. The station, one of the oldest and busiest junctions on the STIB network, is the first to be tackled as part of Brussels Mobility's new revamp programme. Called "Refresh," the programme focuses on