NATO is conducting its first-ever military exercise with Serbia, a country that remains outside both the alliance and the European Union. This collaboration marks a significant step in relations that have been strained since the NATO bombing of Serbia during the 1999 Kosovo War.
Legal aid insurer DAS is calling on the Dutch government to take stricter action against rogue construction companies following an increase in scams targeting homeowners. Reports indicate that one in three homeowners has encountered fraudulent contractors who often appear prominently in online search results.
The European Union imported a record volume of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Russia during the first quarter of 2026. This increased reliance on LNG from both Russia and the United States has been identified as a significant vulnerability for European energy security.
Travel organization TUI reports that nearly half of travelers have yet to book their summer holidays due to uncertainty caused by the conflict in the Middle East. As a result, hotel and resort bookings are currently lower than they were at the same time last year.
Major Dutch pension funds that transitioned to the new pension system experienced losses in the first quarter due to the Middle East conflict and falling interest rates. This downturn has negatively impacted the pension accrual of millions of participants.
As Amsterdam prepares for a new city administration, residents and advocacy groups are urging the government to prioritize the human element over rigid bureaucracy. Critics point to the difficulties citizens face when navigating complex municipal systems for healthcare, housing, and legal issues, calling for more flexible policies that utilize community insights.