Dutch would like to pay extra for ‘orange’ power
AMSTERDAM – 40% of all Dutch is willing to pay more for green power. Half of this group is also willing to count down additional money for green power generated in the Netherlands, also...
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Airbnb hosts may be required to pay tax to Utrecht municipality
Homeowners who decide to become Airbnb hosts may soon be required to pay a 5% tourist tax on each rental period towards the Utrecht municipality. This is already the case in Amsterdam since February. Hotels and...
Luxury hotel and 350 apartments to be built at Jaarbeursplein
A four-star luxury hotel and 350 residential apartments are to be built at the Jaarbeursplein near Utrecht Central station by 2020 after a deal was reached between Utrecht City Hall and Amrâth Hotels. The Amrâth...
Internet-based supermarket to experiment with free shipping service
A fairly new online supermarket Picnic intends to start delivering shopping to your doorstep free of charge as of September. The service, in co-operation with Boni as a supplier, will commence in Amersfoort as part of an...
At least 10,000 electric cars by 2020
Utrecht would like to see at least 10,000 electric cars in operation within the province by the year 2020. The statement is part of a greater plan to become an energy efficient and climate neutral...
Inspectors seize ivory at Jaarbeurs Utrecht during collectors exhibition
Inspectors from the Dutch Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA) have a seized more than a dozen ivory tusks on display at the Jaarbeurs Utrecht during the collectors exhibition. The inspection took place on the...
New hotel in monumental structure comes with its own history
If you’re heading down to Utrecht this summer for the Tour de France start, you might be interested in checking into the Utrecht Eye-Hotel. Created in a monumental building located at the Wijde Bagijnestraat,...
Nespresso to open boutique at the Old Canal Utrecht
Nespresso will be opening their eleventh boutique in the Netherlands; their second in Utrecht at the Old Canal (Oudegracht 145). The shop is expected to begin operations within the course of the year. Customers will be...
Commencement of new World Trade Center Utrecht in 2016
Utrecht is to receive its very own World Trade Center (WTC) to be situated at the Jaarbeursplein. Construction is to commence in 2016. The total area of the new building is expected to span some 32,000...
Uber could put traditional taxi drivers out of business
US taxi app Uber is now also available in Utrecht as well as four other major Dutch cities including Amsterdam. The innovative taxi company offers its regular service Uber Black, and its debatable variant UberPOP. UberPOP is...
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