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Crisis? What crisis? Dutch Parliament bickers over how bad energy prices already are

The Dutch House of Representatives is debating how to respond to rising energy prices, with the cabinet being urged to prepare contingency measures. However, political parties remain divided on the se...

Expert: 'Trump is unpredictable, so investors don't know which way it's going and are doing nothing'

Investors are currently navigating volatile financial markets driven by ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the unpredictability of Donald Trump. This atmosphere of uncertainty has led many small ...

Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa face off in court: what's going on

Yvonne Coldeweijer and Talpa Network are appearing in court on Thursday to resolve a dispute over compensation regarding a canceled talk show on Net5. The daily gossip program was originally intended ...

Wealthy tourists spend $110,000 for a week in Antarctica, and even their poop comes back with them

Minister Sjoerdsma welcome in China for trade mission despite sanctions list

Dutch Minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma will lead a trade mission to China after receiving confirmation that he is welcome despite being on a Chinese sanctions list. The visit was confirmed following a discus...

Four boys prosecuted for attacks on De Pizzabakkers – but the mastermind remains out of reach

Young person wins landmark case against Meta and Google: social media are too addictive

Meta and Google have been ordered to pay millions of dollars in damages following a groundbreaking lawsuit in the United States. The court ruled that the companies failed to adequately warn users abou...

Left-wing parties want oil companies to pay for energy support

Dutch left-wing opposition parties SP, Partij voor de Dieren, and GroenLinks-PvdA are calling for oil companies to contribute part of their excess profits to a compensation fund. The proposed funds wo...

Ajax hack enables season ticket theft and exposes stadium bans

Dutch football club Ajax has confirmed a data leak after IT system vulnerabilities were identified by journalist Daniël Verlaan. The security flaw potentially allowed for the theft of digital season ...

D66 and CDA show interest in price cap, VVD wants lower excise duties

Dutch political parties D66 and CDA have expressed interest in a proposal to cap fuel prices at the pump, with the costs funded by major oil and gas companies. The VVD instead advocates for lowering e...

Spike in oil trading before Trump's Iran message suggests insider trading

A suspicious surge in oil contract sales occurred shortly before US President Donald Trump issued a reassuring message regarding tensions with Iran. The unusual volume of trading activity just prior t...

Haarlem bars to stay open longer during World Cup?

The VVD party in Haarlem has proposed extending pub opening hours during the upcoming FIFA World Cup to accommodate late-night match broadcasts. Councillor Alexander Bruch argues that the move would s...

BBC appoints former Google executive as chief after Trump row

The BBC has appointed former Google executive Matt Brittin as its new director-general. Brittin succeeds Tim Davie, who resigned following a controversy regarding the television editing of a speech by...

Two suspects arrested for large-scale bank help desk fraud

Two men were arrested in The Hague on Monday for their suspected involvement in a large-scale bank helpdesk fraud operation across the Netherlands. The suspects allegedly impersonated bank employees t...

Every employee is the boss at the Netherlands' largest camping store: ‘Everyone does what they want’

Obelink, the largest camping store in the Netherlands, operates using a unique management model that eliminates traditional managers and gives employees full responsibility for their own tasks. Direct...

Global trade grew surprisingly under Trump's import tariffs

Global trade grew unexpectedly over the past year despite uncertainties surrounding U.S. import tariffs, according to the CPB Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis. While most regions saw an increase, e...

De Haven van Zandvoort to reopen soon following parent company bankruptcy

Beach pavilion De Haven van Zandvoort is set to reopen under new operator Wim Brugman after being closed since late last year. The pavilion's closure followed financial difficulties and the eventual b...

Our opening hours during Easter and Pentecost

The City of Haarlem has announced adjusted opening hours for the 2026 spring public holidays, with municipal offices closed on dates such as Easter Monday, King's Day, and Pentecost. While offices are...

Heemstede butcher's salt beef earns top marks in national trade competition

Slagerij Van der Geest from Heemstede received top honors for its cured beef and ossenworst at a national trade competition for regional products. The jury awarded the butchery maximum scores, recogni...

Spinning studio Vélo closes doors due to financial problems

Luciano branch in Zandvoort closes after five years. ‘Luckily I still visit Overveen often enough’

The Luciano ice cream parlor in Zandvoort is closing after five years of operation. Owner Barbara Molenaar announced the closure to focus entirely on the brand's location in nearby Overveen.

Outrage over new €159 Dutch World Cup shirts, experts respond: 'This is where the value lies'

Nike and the KNVB have unveiled the new Dutch national football team's World Cup kits, which feature a vibrant orange color and a retail price of 159 euros. While the high cost has sparked public back...

Public needs more help and clarity on sustainability, says SER

The Social and Economic Council (SER) reports that Dutch households and small businesses face significant obstacles when attempting to make their properties more sustainable. The advisory body is call...

AEX index opens higher on hopes for end to war, oil price falls

The AEX-index in Amsterdam opened with gains on Wednesday, driven by optimism regarding potential peace negotiations between the United States and Iran. While U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that ...

Potato prices drop below 0 euros, massive surpluses in Europe

The European potato market is experiencing a significant surplus, leading to prices dropping below zero euros and forcing some growers to pay for the disposal of their crops. In the Netherlands, the s...

Small businesses especially hesitant to hire them, but self-employed construction workers are mostly genuine entrepreneurs

Research by the Economic Institute for Construction (EIB) indicates that most self-employed workers in the sector are genuine entrepreneurs, despite small companies' fears of regulatory issues. Nevert...

Fire department cannot determine cause of Westpoort fire: damage is too extensive

The fire department is unable to determine the cause of a devastating fire in Amsterdam's Westpoort district because the resulting damage is too extensive for a proper investigation. The blaze likely ...

Oil trader on soaring fuel prices: ‘People are starting to hoard like they did with toilet paper’

Oil trader Jan de Croon explains that fuel prices spike immediately during geopolitical unrest, unlike more stable commodities like coffee or sugar. He compares the current trend of drivers rushing to...

Asian markets rise, oil prices fall on hopes for end to war

Asian stock markets rose on Wednesday as investors hoped for a de-escalation of the conflict in the Middle East. This optimism led to a decrease in oil prices, which had previously spiked due to regio...

Dutch gas reserves drop to 5.8 percent, lowest level in 10 years

Dutch gas storage levels have dropped to 5.8 percent, marking the lowest level recorded in a decade. This data, reported by Gasunie's National Energy Dashboard, reflects a significant decline in the c...