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Netherlands solar-powered microcar: Squad Mobility

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The Netherlands' solar-powered microcar: Squad Mobility

Squad Mobility start-up company located in Breda, Netherlands has produced a solar-powered microcar. Squad Mobility said they want to increase interest in microcars and make a solar-powered, cost-effective car. The vehicles are offered for sale for 7,500 euros.

The maximum speed limit in Squad is 45. For this reason, it only requires a moped license and can be used by people over the age of 16. However, Robert Hoevers and Chris Klok, the founders of Squad Mobility, state that the car appeals not only to the young but also to the old. “For people who are not allowed to have a regular driver’s license after a certain age, this car will be suitable”.

Squat offers the opportunity to go 20 kilometers on a sunny day. With the removable battery, it can go up to 100 kilometers. The battery can be charged from the standard socket at home. The founders underline that such a car will drive an average of 12 km per day, so the 20 km offered by solar energy is quite impressive.

The car is also suitable for tall people. In addition, it has features such as luggage, cup and phone holder, USB port, etc. in other cars. “We offer comfort as well as sustainable energy,” said Hoevers. Squat also makes parking easier with its tiny structure.

Company founders also criticized the term microcar. “The name microcar doesn’t sound very good, it’s not the kind of car people would talk about with pride, it’s more of a functional product. But we want to change that and show microcars as cool cars. Electric bikes used to be used in the past were underestimated, but now they are the bestsellers”.

You can have more detailed info from official webpage of squad mobility here: https://www.squadmobility.com/

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A new night train from Amsterdam to Barcelona!

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A new night train from Amsterdam to Barcelona!

Railways organization European Sleeper submitted its night train offer between Amsterdam and Barcelona to Dutch Consumers and Markets Authority ACM. If permission is granted, the Barcelona night train will start its services on 10 December 2023.

The new night train will also stop at many of the Netherlands’ train stations. These stations are expected to be Amsterdam Centraal, The Hague HS, Rotterdam Centraal and Roosendaal. Train services are estimated to be three times a week. In addition, it is stated that the possibility of daily voyages may occur in the future. The number of expeditions will be determined by capacity and equipment adequacy.
European Sleeper, as a Dutch-Belgian company, was established last year to close the night train gap to Europe and to be an alternative to air travel. The organization recently announced that it would open night train services to France in cooperation with Sunweb.
Night train services have developed in recent years, but have come to a standstill with the pandemic. Currently Nightjet offers night trains from Amsterdam, Utrecht, Arnhem to Frankfurt. On this route, passengers can transfer to Basel, Zurich, Munich, Innsbruck or Vienna.
Another company, GreenCityTrip, operates night trains from the Netherlands to Austria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Italy and Sweden with tour operator TUI.
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Minimum civil servant salaries in the Netherlands will be 2 thousand euros

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Minimum civil servant salaries in the Netherlands will be 2 thousand euros

In the Netherlands, the Ministry of the Interior announced that the minimum civil servant salaries will increase by 2.5 percent as of July 1 to 2,016 euros.

In the next two years, civil servant salaries in the Netherlands will increase in three stages. In a structural sense, the salary increase will be 75 euros per month, while a one-time gross will be 900 euros.
The 2.5 percent increase will be experienced on 1 July. Officers will receive a one-time fee of 450 euros on 1 December. In April 2023, civil servants’ salaries will increase by 3 percent, while civil servants will receive a one-time fee of 450 euros. At the beginning of 2024, the increase will be 1.5 percent.
The new salary arrangement will affect 130 thousand civil servants.
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Enjoy the canals of Amsterdam with paddle boarding!

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Today we will examine the Paddle Surfing (Canal Sup) event for you. SUP stands for Stand Up Paddle. In this activity, you will stand on a large surfboard and sail along the canal with paddles in hand!

Paddle surfing is one of the most developed water sports in recent years. Judging by the recommendations, those who try it will immediately understand why this sport is flourishing!
So, will those who want to paddle surf need any training? This is among the first questions that come to mind, but no, you don’t need training to paddle board.
It is enough to know how to swim and to balance on the surfboard. If you want, you can do paddle surfing by standing on your knees rather than standing up. Don’t forget to post a photo on Instagram while standing up!
Prices for paddle boarding usually start from 10 euros. You can enjoy surfing for one, three hours or half a day if you want!
Surfboards also vary according to the number of people. One can ride the surfboard for two, alone or with a friend or lover. But remember, it’s important to stay in sync and balance!
There is also the opportunity to canoe for those who are worried about falling. This way you can both enjoy the channels and feel much safer!
Well, have you ever tried paddle surfing in Amsterdam? Share with us in the comments!
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