RAI Amsterdam cautious amid challenges, but growth plans remain on the table: ‘I am trying to entice Amsterdam’

Controversial Brazilian meat giant settles in the Netherlands as activist groups fight back

Sellers forced to compromise: 12.2 percent of homes reduced in price

A new trend report from housing platform Huispedia reveals that 12.2% of homes have seen price reductions as overbidding becomes less common. Sellers are increasingly forced to lower their asking prices to attract buyers in a shifting market.

Aartsen wants to expand entry-level job pilot for status holders

Minister of Work and Participation Thierry Aartsen is expanding a pilot program that provides "starter jobs" for newcomers with residence permits to more than 80 municipalities. The initiative aims to integrate status holders into the workforce more quickly to reduce their reliance on social benefits.

Van Veldhoven after fossil fuel summit: We can start building the ‘house’

Dutch Climate Minister Stientje van Veldhoven announced that an international conference co-organized by the Netherlands and Colombia has reached a significant milestone in phasing out fossil fuels. She stated that the progress made at the summit in Colombia serves as a foundation for the next stage of transitioning away from oil, gas, and coal.

Fed Chair Powell to remain on US central bank board after term expires

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has announced his decision to remain on the central bank's board of governors after his current term as chair concludes. This rare move is intended to safeguard the institution's independence from political interference.