German tourists are significantly reducing their bookings at Dutch holiday parks this year. Reports indicate that the decline is driven by the perception that the Netherlands has become an increasingly expensive holiday destination.
The school holiday schedule for the 2026-2027 academic year in Haarlem has been released. Families and students can now plan their upcoming breaks by checking the official dates for the region.
The inaugural edition of the Haarlem Live city festival concluded after attracting an estimated 35,000 visitors. The event took place from August 12 to 16 in the historic city center of Haarlem.
Radio station KINK is introducing a new Friday schedule starting August 21. Presenters Eric Corton and Michiel Veenstra will host a joint morning show together.
The Dutch financial regulator AFM is investigating claims that some wealth managers are circumventing the commission ban by paying intermediaries. Critics argue that these practices negatively impact clients by obscuring true costs.
Shipping activity through the Strait of Hormuz declined over the weekend according to data from Kpler. Ship operators are acting with increased caution following recent tanker attacks and a stalemate in diplomatic talks between the United States and Iran.