Peak-Hour Power, Grounded Planes and Rabbits to the Rescue

The Dutch regulator wants your electricity grid fee to depend on when you use power, and KLM is cutting flights all winter because too many planes are waiting for repairs. We also cover a cooling housing market, a fire under Amsterdam's Olympic Stadium, drought cracking Dutch foundations, rabbits helping to free Rotterdam's port from its permit freeze, and a damning report on the hack at the prosecution service. Then the Van Gogh Museum's truce with The Hague, the top Dutch TV award, and ideas for your weekend in Amsterdam.

Friday, 9 October 2026 · 14 min