The Dutch Public Prosecution Service confiscated a record 433 million euros in criminal assets and goods in 2025. This marks the fourth consecutive year that the total value of seizures has increased.
Based on reporting by ad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.
The European Commission has launched 46 projects across sixteen countries to reduce reliance on China for vital raw materials like lithium and copper. These initiatives, supported by prioritized permits and funding assistance, aim to significantly boost domestic processing and recycling capacity by 2030.
The euro has hit a seventeen-month low against the dollar due to mounting political and economic instability in France and Spain. Experts warn that this European market volatility and rising debt concerns could eventually exert upward pressure on Dutch mortgage rates.
The Dutch government has frozen funding for the northern part of the Zuidasdok project to prioritize the maintenance of existing national infrastructure. This decision delays one of the country's largest development projects, sparking concerns in Amsterdam over long-term economic and accessibility impacts.
Residents of Camping De Westeinder have returned to court in Haarlem to challenge the inadequate compensation offered by developer Kleen Estate for their forced relocation. Many residents rely on the park for permanent housing due to the local housing crisis and argue that the current offers are insufficient to cover relocation costs or provide alternative shelter.
The European Court of Justice has ruled that banks must immediately reimburse victims of phishing attacks by the end of the next working day, even if the bank suspects the client of gross negligence. Banks may only withhold or recover these funds if they can provide clear evidence that the customer was personally involved in fraudulent activity.
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