While housing prices continue to rise across much of the Netherlands, six municipalities saw a decrease in home prices during the second quarter compared to the previous year. Conversely, the municipality of Oost Gelre experienced a significant price increase of over 20 percent.
According to final figures from the Central Bureau of Statistics, the cost of living in the Netherlands rose by an average of 3.2 percent in July compared to the same month last year.
Inflation in the Netherlands reached 3.2 percent in July, according to final figures from Statistics Netherlands. Rising fuel and energy costs are the primary drivers behind this increase in the cost of living compared to the previous year.
Printing company Simian has confirmed a data breach resulting in the potential exposure of personal information belonging to Dutch and Belgian customers. A smaller subset of these customers also had their credit card details compromised during the incident.
The parents of five-year-old Muk are raising 1 million euros to afford an American medication for their daughter, who has been diagnosed with childhood dementia. This treatment offers a final chance to help the girl, as the progressive condition will otherwise lead to a loss of independence and a shortened life.
Amsterdam Alderman Melanie van der Horst withheld information about a massive cost increase for the proposed Oostbrug project until after the March 2026 municipal elections. Documents reveal that the administration was aware the budget could rise from 325 million to 850 million euros months in advance but chose to use outdated figures in official reports to avoid public disclosure before voters went to the polls.