During his State of the Union address, U.S. President Donald Trump praised his economic policies as a major success and stated that the national economy is doing well. His remarks come despite ongoing dissatisfaction among Americans regarding the rising costs of living.
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administration was aware the budget could rise from 325 million to 850 million euros months in advance but chose to use outdated figures in official reports to avoid public disclosure before voters went to the polls.
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.
The New York Times has featured Haarlem as a tourist alternative to Amsterdam, sparking debate among local residents regarding potential overcrowding and quality of life. While the local government and entrepreneurs welcome the international recognition, many citizens express concern over the negative impact of increased tourism and urge for strict regulations.