In 2025, Dutch municipalities issued approximately 3,000 permits for temporary housing, which is a 50% decrease compared to the previous year. According to statistics bureau CBS, this decline comes despite the intended role of such housing in alleviating the ongoing national housing shortage.
Samsung and labor unions have reached an agreement on substantial employee bonuses for the coming years. This deal has successfully averted a planned 18-day strike at the South Korean technology giant.
Ster, the advertising arm of the Dutch Public Broadcasting (NPO), expects record-breaking revenue during the upcoming football World Cup in North America. Despite challenges such as unfavorable kick-off times and political sentiment, major sponsors and supermarkets are heavily investing in advertising space.
Haarlem offers several canal cruise options for those looking to explore the city's historic center from the water. Visitors can enjoy guided tours that provide insights into Haarlem's history while relaxing on the canals with friends or family.
On Tuesday evening, a car ended up in a ditch along the Duinlustweg in Overveen. The occupants managed to escape the vehicle without injuries but were left soaked from the incident.
Authorities in the Amsterdam-Oost district are implementing stricter enforcement against business owners who dispose of commercial waste in household containers, leading to littered shopping streets. District administrator Jan-Bert Vroege announced upcoming inspections to ensure businesses have private waste collection contracts, while some entrepreneurs have proposed a centralized municipal service as a cleaner alternative.