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Grolsch acquires Limburg brewery Gulpener
Dutch beer brewer Grolsch has acquired the remaining 85 percent of its competitor Gulpener, following an initial 15 percent stake. The financial terms of the deal regarding the Gulpen-based brewery we...
Verstappen to be seen on Videoland in the future following acquisition of Dutch sports rights from Viaplay: 'Smart move, but also an incredible disgrace'
Videoland is set to expand its streaming offerings by acquiring the Dutch operations of Viaplay. This move will incorporate live top-tier sports content into Videoland's existing catalog, a transition...
Housing construction remains stalled despite cabinet nitrogen intervention: 'New cities will not be built'
The Economic Institute for Construction (EIB) states that the Dutch government's recent nitrogen intervention will not resolve the ongoing deadlock in residential construction permits. Consequently, e...
Housing market to cool further, experts expect, with fewer mortgage applications: one group is performing well
Experts expect the Dutch housing market to cool down this year following significant price increases last year. Concurrently, De Hypotheker has reported the first decrease in mortgage applications in ...
Used electric cars popular: sales rise sharply
Sales of used electric vehicles in the Netherlands experienced a significant increase of over 54 percent during the first half of the year. A total of 70,547 secondhand electric cars were sold compare...
Online supermarket Crisp acquires Buurtboer to provide company lunches
Housing market cools due to rising mortgage rates
The Dutch housing market is cooling down following a rise in mortgage interest rates. ABN AMRO predicts that home prices will increase by 3 percent this year and 4 percent next year.
Number of train problems falls slightly after record year 2025
The number of train disruptions in the Netherlands decreased slightly during the first half of 2026 compared to the same period in 2025. This decline occurred despite a record high number of disruptio...
Assema family sells marina in Penningsveer with nostalgia: 'Van Assema is a household name in our area'
After nearly 85 years of operation, the Van Assema family has decided to sell their well-known marina in Penningsveer. The owners describe the decision as a significant and emotional step for the fami...
ABN AMRO: housing market cools due to higher mortgage rates
The Dutch housing market is cooling down due to rising mortgage interest rates, according to a report by ABN AMRO. While income growth and limited housing supply continue to support prices, the bank e...
Calling a plumber for a leaking roof? You might soon get an AI voice on the line: 'This will quickly become the new normal'
KPN is introducing a new service that allows businesses, such as plumbers, to use AI voices to answer incoming customer calls. While this technology aims to streamline communication, it has sparked a ...
Average holiday home price fell slightly last year, sales also down
In 2025, the average price of a holiday home in the Netherlands fell slightly to approximately 240,000 euros, alongside a decrease in total sales. Research from the Land Registry shows that most new h...
Holiday parks continue to grow: 4,000 parks, 135,000 cottages, and buyers often paying in full immediately
The popularity of holiday parks in the Netherlands continues to rise, with an increase in the total number of parks and vacation homes. According to new data from the Kadaster, property prices are inc...
Rotterdam port seeks to unlock development and awaits funding for nature
Authorities involved in the Port of Rotterdam are developing measures to restore four Natura 2000 sites surrounding the industrial zone to resume stalled project permits. Permitting has been largely s...
SRO keeps major fixer of multimillion-dollar chaos out of the spotlight: 'All time focused on the work'
EY accountant Luc van Gils has been appointed to address the aftermath of a multi-million euro fraud scandal at the sports and real estate company SRO. The company stated that Van Gils will work in th...
Eurostar to London cancelled due to rail chaos: what are your rights?
Rail issues near Rotterdam Stadion are causing significant disruptions for international travel, including the cancellation of Eurostar services to London and rerouting of trains to Paris. The problem...
Videoland acquires Viaplay for 142 million euros, gaining Formula 1, darts, and English football
Videoland acquires Viaplay's Dutch operations and will broadcast sports
Streaming service Videoland has announced the acquisition of Viaplay's Dutch division. Once the deal is finalized, Viaplay's sports broadcasts will be made available on the Videoland platform.
Appointed at the recommendation of Louis van Gaal, Marijn Beuker increasingly lost support within Ajax
Marijn Beuker is departing from his position at Ajax, where he was originally tasked with improving the club's data and structure. His tenure ended due to a significant loss of internal support from c...
Shipbuilder Damen unhappy with German withdrawal: 'Part was already finished'
Dutch shipbuilder Damen has expressed dissatisfaction following the German government's decision to cancel a contract for six frigates. The company stated that significant progress had already been ma...
Experts want clearer health agreements regarding state aid for Tata Steel
Experts are urging the Dutch government to establish clear health targets before providing billions in state aid to Tata Steel. They argue that the current agreements lack guarantees that the financia...
New PlayStation games will no longer be released on physical discs
Sony has announced that it will discontinue physical disc releases for new PlayStation games starting in January 2028. The company attributed this shift to the changing preferences of consumers who in...
Be alert for door-to-door insulation companies
The municipality of Haarlem is warning residents to be cautious of insulation companies that claim to represent the city or manage government subsidies. Officials clarify that authorized advisors only...
We are searching everywhere for lithium, yet we nonchalantly ship 1,184,000 kilos in old batteries to China
Despite efforts to reduce dependency on foreign markets for critical minerals, the Netherlands exported over 1.1 million kilograms of lithium from recycled batteries to China in 2025. This export tren...
Inflation falls to 2.9 percent in June due to lower energy prices
Inflation in the Netherlands fell to 2.9 percent in June 2026, down from 3.5 percent in May. This decrease is primarily attributed to lower energy prices, according to preliminary data from the nation...
Eurozone inflation falls below 3 percent
Inflation in the eurozone decreased to 2.8 percent in June, down from 3.2 percent in May. This data was reported by the European statistical office, Eurostat.
Significant drop in inflation to 2.9 percent in June due to lower fuel prices
Inflation in the Netherlands dropped to 2.9 percent in June, primarily driven by a decline in fuel and energy prices. This unexpected decrease suggests that further interest rate hikes may not be nece...
New power grid rules could delay home renovations or sustainability upgrades
Starting July 1, Dutch homeowners planning to make their homes more sustainable may face delays if their projects require a heavier power connection. This is due to new regulations that prioritize soc...
Fewer new passenger cars registered in the first half of 2026
During the first half of 2026, 174,789 new passenger cars were registered in the Netherlands. This figure represents a 4.2 percent decrease compared to the same period in 2025.
Apple increases MacBook and iPad prices due to memory chip costs
Apple is increasing its global prices for MacBooks and iPads to compensate for the rising costs of memory chips driven by the AI boom. While these hardware prices are set to rise, the price of iPhones...