The European Central Bank has kept the eurozone's key interest rate unchanged at 2 percent for the sixth consecutive time. This decision, made amid unrest in Iran, also saw the bank lower its economic growth forecast for the euro area.
A car was found abandoned in a ditch along the Kromme Spieringweg in Vijfhuizen on Thursday night. Police searched the surrounding area, but no occupants or related individuals were located.
Sickness absence in the Netherlands rose to 5.8% in the first quarter of this year, compared to the 5% average seen in previous years. Increased work pressure was cited as the most common reason for employees calling in sick.
Dutch vice squad detectives have uncovered a case involving private social media groups where men facilitated the drugging and rape of their partners. The investigation, compared to the French Pelicot case, revealed systemic abuse and special rooms designated for these crimes, shocking even veteran investigators.
One in three Dutch households now has solar panels, but the CPB reports that these installations remain primarily concentrated among higher-income families. This disparity indicates that the benefits of the energy transition are not yet equally distributed across the country.
Following the success of the Barbie movie, toy manufacturer Mattel is preparing a new cinematic release for the 1980s action hero He-Man. The company aims to revitalize the brand for modern audiences while leveraging the character's strong nostalgic appeal among older fans.