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Goudwisselkantoor Accused of Underpaying Gold Sellers

A recent research has revealed that Goudwisselkantoor, a national gold exchange chain with 175 locations in the Netherla...

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Netherlands Inflation Rises to 3.3 Percent in September

Data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) indicates that the inflation rate in the Netherlands increased in September to 3....

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KBC Bank weighs possible ABN Amro takeover

KBC Bank, a Belgian bank, has been considering the potential purchase of its Dutch rival ABN Amro as part of its strateg...

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Dutch Firms Warn of Worsening Business Climate

Rising costs and tighter regulations are causing many business owners in the Netherlands to reevaluate their operations....

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Van Oord to Build Naïa Island Near Dubai

The contract to build Naïa Island, Dubai, A new artificial island located off the coast of Jumeirah, has been award...

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Dutch Car Insurance Costs Jump 40% in Three Years

Motorists in the Netherlands who own a car have been paying hundreds of euros more per car insurance policy because prem...

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Dutch Regulator Halts CV Need from Taking New Clients over Hidden Fees

Following hundreds of complaints about secret subscription costs, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (A...

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Dutch Regulator Fines Websites for False Collagen Claims

The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority has filed charges against a number of web stores because they...

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Self-Employed Borrowing in the Netherlands Jumps 30% in 2025

In 2025, independent entrepreneurs in the Netherlands will borrow much more and at a higher level. According to the late...

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ING Joins Global Banks in Defence Fund Plan

Establishment of Defence, Security & Resilience Bank (DSRB), with ING signing up with in leading 5 international ban...

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Otto Exits Dutch Market After 40+ Years

German e-commerce company Otto is withdrawing from the Dutch market more than 43 years after it started trading here. Th...

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Dutch Banks Boost Funding for SMEs After Years of Caution

The most important Dutch banks will invest more and more in small and medium-sized companies (sme's), partly thanks ...

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More Dutch Home Sellers Lower Asking Prices in Q2

An increasing number of home sellers in the Netherlands reduced their asking prices in the second quarter of the year. A...

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Amsterdam Faces €400M Loss After Failed AEB Sale

Bankrupt waste-to-energy company AEB has caused a bigger loss for Amsterdam than expected. The city's large investme...

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New Market Hall Amstel 1 to Open in Amsterdam

At the close of 2025, a bustling new market hall, Amstel 1, will occupy the ground level of Amsterdam's City Hall on...

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Action Grows Fast as Shoppers Seek Budget Deals

Dutch discount chain Action continues its fast-paced expansion across Europe, fueled by growing demand for budget-friend...

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Court Confirms €82 Million Fine for Cigarette Price-Fixing

Four major cigarette manufacturers must pay a total fine of €82 million for coordinating cigarette prices between J...

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Dutch Firms Adjust Diversity Policies Due to US Rules

Several leading Dutch companies with significant business in the United States have started adjusting their policies on ...

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New RIVM Building €136M Over Budget, Years Delayed

The new premises of the National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) at Utrecht Science Park are also...

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New Rent Rules Deepen Student Housing Crisis in Netherlands

Rent restrictions in the Netherlands are making it even more difficult for students to find affordable housing. The Affo...

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Air France-KLM to Acquire Majority Stake in SAS

The French-Dutch airline group Air France-KLM is proposing to ramp up its share in Scandinavian airline SAS from almost ...

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Minister Seeks Five-Year Room Rental Contracts

Minister of Housing Outgoing Keijzer has submitted a bill to extend the period for temporary room rental contracts from ...

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TomTom Cuts 300 Jobs in AI Shift

Dutch navigational systems firm TomTom will be axing 300 jobs within weeks. The roles affected cover developers of trave...

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Dutch Branches of Big Accountancy Firms Fined for Exam Fraud

Three of the world’s biggest accountancy firms, Deloitte, PwC, and EY, have been hit with fines running into milli...

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Jumbo Ends Deal With Bread Supplier, 700 Jobs at Risk

The supermarket chain Jumbo will terminate its contract with its largest bread provider, Bake Five, by 2026 as part of e...

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KLM Ground Crew to Strike Saturday Over Pay Dispute

KLM’s ground staff plan to walk off the job for 24 hours from 2 a.m. on Saturday in protest at the airline’s...

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€13,000 in Traffic Signs Stolen at Amsterdam Festival

Some €13,000 worth of Dutch traffic signs were stolen at the weekend during the Op de Ring festival on Amsterd...

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Dozens of Drones Seized Amid NATO No-Fly Zone

Dutch police have seized dozens of drones, as the authorities crack down on an “ultra-high” no-fly zone...

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Dutch Home Prices Rise 9.7% in May

Prices for homes in the Netherlands continued to soar in May, with existing owner-occupied homes costing 9.7 percent mor...

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Oil prices surge after Israeli strike on Iran

The price of oil soared on world markets following an Israeli raid on Iran which fueled tensions in the Middle East. The...

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Bitcoin Supply Drops as Price Nears Record High

The availability of Bitcoin on large centralized exchanges such as Kraken and OKX is decreasing, even as demand, particu...

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Dutch Rail Strike to Expand in Central Randstad Tuesday

The biggest rail union in Holland, VVMC, has said it will extend its strike to the centre of the Randstad on Tuesday. Th...

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Circle IPO Surges 168% on First Trading Day

The firm behind one of the most popular cryptocurrency stablecoins made a splashy debut on the New York Stock Exchange. ...

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Retailers Seek Compensation During NATO Summit

Retail and catering entrepreneurs in Zuid-Holland are calling for financial compensation for anticipated losses as ...

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Dutch Inflation Falls to 3.3% in May

Inflation in the Netherlands was lower at 3.3% in May, down from 4.1% in April, according to a first estimate released b...

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May Mortgage Applications for Home Purchases Surge 27%, Setting New Dutch Record

Demand for houses in the Netherlands reached a historical peak that month, with no less than 27% more homes than a year ...

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Dutch Entrepreneurs in Texas Struggle Amid U.S. Tariffs and Uncertainty

Texas-based Dutch entrepreneurs are also faced with soaring US import duties, higher and higher wages and an unpred...

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Lay's Boxed Chips Much Pricier Per Kilo Than Classic Bags

Lay's has launched a new version of the bag for its chips, a resealable box, but the redesign has been met with con...

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Dutch Buyers Now Need Two Average Incomes to Afford a Home

The purchase of a home in the Netherlands has become even further removed from the average earner, according to mortgage...

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Dutch Gaming Industry Faces Financial Strain Amid Record Revenues

The Dutch gaming sector is toasting another year of bumper turnover during the period 2021-23, but there remains li...

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Young Dutch Millionaires Grow Richer with AI, Fewer Women in 2025 Ranking

The combined wealth of the Netherlands’ young self-made millionaires under 40 has increased by over €500 mill...

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Nederland ziet 22% daling in bouwvergunningen voor woningen in Q1

Het aantal afgegeven vergunningen voor de bouw van nieuwbouwwoningen in Nederland is in het eerste kwartaal van 2025 aan...

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Rental Sell-Off Slows, Expensive New Homes Fill Gap

Private landlords have still been selling rental homes in the Netherlands in the first quarter of 2025, particularl...

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Travel to U.S. Becomes Cheaper Amid Lower Demand

The price of travel to the United States has fallen sharply in recent months, with fewer people booking holidays and&ens...

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Dutch Fast Food Spending Hits €1.9 Billion

In 2024, the Dutch population has spent €1.9 billion at major fast food chains. Customers spent a mean of &eur...

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Trump Threatens Apple With 25% Tariff Over Overseas iPhone Production

Former President Donald Trump released another warning for Apple and other tech companies: begin producing products...

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ING Apologizes for Discrimination in Anti-Money Laundering Policy

ING has made an unprecedented apology to customers for years of accidental discrimination under which it applied it...

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Dutch Government Plans 10-Year Legalization for Vacation Home Residency

In an effort to alleviate the ongoing housing shortage, Dutch Housing Minister Mona Keijzer has suggested a 10-year...

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Soaring Costs Stall Dutch Construction Projects, Including New Housing

Despite an urgent need for new housing, a growing number of construction projects in the Netherlands are being delayed...

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Temporary Housing Permits in the Netherlands Surge by 47% in 2024

The Netherlands saw a sharp increase in permits for temporary homes last year, with nearly 6,200 issued in 2024—...

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Widespread Fatigue and Health Issues Reported Among Healthcare Workers

A recent survey involving nearly 2,100 healthcare professionals reveals that more than half of care workers frequently o...

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Legal Dispute Uncovers €2.5 Billion Pension Loss for Workers

A legal dispute that has been ongoing for nearly seven years has brought to light a major pension issue involving Dutch ...

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Dutch Beer Week 2025 to Celebrate Craftsmanship and Creativity Nationwide

The 12th edition of the Dutch Beer Week (Week van het Nederlandse Bier) is set to take place across the Netherlands from...

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Traffic Disruptions in Amsterdam and Utrecht Due to Road Closures

Motorists are advised to avoid traveling through Amsterdam and Utrecht in the coming weeks due to significant roadwork c...

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Netherlands Maintains 4th Place in EU Prosperity Ranking

The Netherlands has secured its position as the fourth-highest country in terms of material prosperity within the Europe...

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Mayor Criticizes Police for Missing Social Media Cues in Riots

The riots in Scheveningen earlier this month shocked and disappointed many, including The Hague's Mayor Jan van Zanen. S...

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Exit Exams Begin for 170,000 Dutch School Students

Today marks the beginning of central exit exams for approximately 170,000 secondary school students across the Netherlan...

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Student Room Prices Rise 6%, Amsterdam Nears €1,000

Student accommodation costs have risen by 6% compared to last year. The average rent in the first quarter of 2025 was &e...

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Sharp Drop in Self-Employed Numbers Marks First Decline in Over a Decade

In the first quarter of 2025, the number of self-employed workers and freelancers dropped by 28,000 compared to the same...

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VodafoneZiggo to Cut 400 Jobs in the Netherlands After Revenue Decline

VodafoneZiggo has announced plans to reduce its workforce in the Netherlands by about 400 employees. This decision follo...