Business owners welcome plans to protect Westpoort from housing, but experts see many complications

Supermarket woes not over: groceries up to 10% more expensive by 2027

The Dutch supermarket umbrella organization CBL has warned the government that grocery prices could increase by up to 10 percent next year. According to the trade association, these price hikes are partly driven by recent government measures.

Heerma calls on governments to examine their own discrimination

Dutch Minister of the Interior Pieter Heerma is calling on government organizations to assess their internal operations for potential discrimination. He encouraged these bodies to utilize a specialized 'discrimination test' tool to identify and mitigate risks of biased behavior.

Netherlands to wear most expensive Nike kit ever at World Cup: ‘Fans' love is being mercilessly exploited’

The Dutch national football team is wearing its most expensive Nike jersey to date during the World Cup, priced at 159.99 euros. A German economist researching global kit prices states that the high cost places the Netherlands in the top tier of expensive merchandise, leading to concerns about the exploitation of fan loyalty.

Oosterpark drug user bus moving to Linnaeusstraat in late June: ‘A perfect solution does not exist’

Cabinet wants ban on commercial social media work for children

The Dutch cabinet proposes a ban on commercial social media work for children aged 15 and younger. Minister Thierry Aartsen informed the House of Representatives of the plan, which aims to protect minors from commercial exploitation online.