Drought, prices, NS (Dutch Railways) and children (Wednesday, July 15)

Water boards are taking extra measures due to drought and low water levels. In Brabant, the Dommel River is already pumping extra water into streams a month earlier. There are also more bans on removing water, and the Union wants stricter European Union rules.

The gasoline price varies greatly per gas station, even within the same province or municipality. In Brabant, a full tank differs by 21 euros, and in Oldambt by 24.40 euros. Research by Independer states that unmanned pumps are often cheaper than pumps along the highway.

Prices remain higher, especially for fuel. According to NU.nl, that is due to the conflict in the Middle East. The Dutch Central Bank says that fuel increases inflation, and groceries barely became more expensive.

Dutch Railways wants new rules for hand luggage on trains. Passengers must place their bag on their lap or in the luggage rack. Even outside peak hours, a bag is not allowed on a seat, and fines will not be issued.

Summer play weeks have too few volunteers, which also creates a safety problem. As a result, fewer children participate, and at Jeugdland in Arnhem, 70 children dropped out. RTV Noord also reports that experts recommend an age limit of 13 years for social media.