The conflict in the Middle East is driving up energy prices and inflation, resulting in a rise in mortgage rates. This economic trend is beginning to impact home buyers as interest rates continue to climb.
Starting in 2027, the city of Amsterdam will implement new regulations that deny homeowners access to social rental housing to prioritize those in greater financial need. Amsterdam is the first municipality in the Netherlands to legally formalize this restriction, which includes exceptions for specific situations like divorce or inheritance. The measure is part of a broader effort to address the housing shortage and ensure the availability of affordable homes by 2040.
The municipality of Amsterdam plans to prohibit homeowners from renting social housing starting next year. This measure is intended to ensure that social rental properties are reserved for households in the greatest need.
Privacy foundation The Privacy Collective has filed a mass claim against the American tech company AppLovin for allegedly collecting and selling the data of millions of Dutch citizens. The foundation claims the company uses specialized technology to distribute this personal information to hundreds of third parties.
The Public Prosecution Service has demanded a ten-year prison sentence for an 81-year-old man from Assen for the death of his 72-year-old wife. The demand was presented on Thursday during a court hearing in Assen.
Five organizations met with the Dutch cabinet on Thursday to discuss the ongoing conflicts in Israel, Gaza, the West Bank, and Lebanon. While the groups noted a more empathetic tone from the government, they emphasized that empathy alone is insufficient and called for the immediate implementation of sanctions.