Prime Minister Rob Jetten stated that there is currently no reason to lower excise duties on fuel despite rising prices. During a television appearance, he emphasized that the government is monitoring the costs of gasoline and diesel.
On August 15, 2026, a commemoration will be held at the Lieflijk Indië residential group in Haarlem to mark the end of the Second World War in the former Dutch East Indies. The event honors victims of the Japanese occupation and explores the ongoing impact of the war on future generations through speeches and community gathering.
Ajax is approaching a historic milestone in the Eredivisie, requiring 57 more goals to reach a total of 6,000 league goals. The club is currently tracking this progress to see which players will contribute to this achievement.
Extremely low water levels in the Rhine river are causing shipping capacity to decrease and transportation costs to rise for companies in the Netherlands and Germany. If these conditions persist, businesses may be forced to adjust their production levels.
Fuel prices in the Netherlands have decreased this week, according to data from UnitedConsumers. As of Thursday, the price of a liter of gasoline has dropped by 5 cents, while the price of diesel has decreased by 6 cents compared to Monday.
Homebuyers continue to pay a premium for energy-efficient properties following the energy crisis. An analysis by Brainbay, the data subsidiary of the NVM real estate association, shows that this price difference has remained consistent over the past few years.