Economists predict that gasoline prices could rise to 2.82 euros per liter this summer due to the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran. Furthermore, new energy contracts are expected to increase by up to 40 euros per month starting this autumn.
Passenger numbers at European airports fell by 0.7 percent in April 2026 compared to the same month the previous year. This decline marks the first drop in passenger traffic recorded since the end of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Police and the Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) conducted a raid on a business on Parallelweg in Beverwijk on Wednesday. One person was arrested during the operation, and an investigation is currently ongoing at the scene.
The municipality of Haarlem will invest an additional 7.5 million euros over the next five years to provide civil servants with updated laptops and smartphones. This budget increase is driven by stricter security requirements and the rising costs of hardware capable of supporting artificial intelligence. The funding ensures all municipal employees have access to the necessary digital tools for their work.
Experts are warning of a potential standstill in the housing market as buyer confidence declines due to high energy prices, rising construction costs, and international conflict. These factors represent the first signs of a cooling market, prompting calls for intervention to avoid stagnation.