Banks in the Netherlands are expected to earn significantly less on new mortgages throughout 2025 and 2026. Despite lower mortgage margins, these institutions remain highly profitable due to consumer income generated from savings and payment accounts.
Variable gas contract prices in the Netherlands have increased by 7 percent this month. According to the Authority for Consumers and Markets, these rates are now 12 percent higher than they were before the conflict in the Middle East began.
The Prins Bernhardlaan in Haarlem will be closed to car and bus traffic from July 20 to August 20, 2026, to accommodate construction and road maintenance. While cyclists and pedestrians can still pass through the area via designated paths, motorists must follow signed detour routes.
The municipality of Haarlem advises residents to be considerate of their neighbors when using barbecues or fire pits to avoid smoke nuisance. Residents are encouraged to use dry wood, check weather conditions via the Stookwijzer website, and report any significant issues to the local authorities.
The municipality of Haarlem has announced that the Prins Bernhardlaan will be closed to motor vehicle traffic between the Julius Röntgenstraat and the Leonard Springerlaan. The closure is scheduled to take place from July 20 through August 20 for road maintenance work.
The court in Rotterdam has declared the cryptocurrency platform Knaken bankrupt following a request from the Public Prosecution Service. The bankruptcy filing came after the Dutch Authority for the Financial Markets reported concerns regarding the company's financial situation, with approximately 7 million euros currently missing.