The Dutch economy grew by 1.8% last year, an increase from the 1.1% growth seen in 2024. Although all provinces recorded economic expansion, Friesland saw the highest growth rate while Limburg experienced the lowest.
Amsterdam is hosting a variety of events from July 31 to August 2, headlined by the WorldPride celebrations including the Canal Parade and various street parties. Additionally, visitors can enjoy summer theater, live music performances, and festivals held in local parks throughout the weekend.
ING reported a significant increase in profit during the second quarter, driven by a growing customer base despite global instability. The bank's performance improved due to the recovering housing market.
Singer Sera will perform her new single, 'Girls who like girls,' as the official anthem at the Pride Amsterdam main stage on the Dam this weekend. She highlighted the ongoing importance of the event by sharing her personal experiences with the challenges faced by the LGBTQ+ community regarding public safety and acceptance.
The trade union FNV has accused the drugstore chain Kruidvat of fostering an unsafe working environment and using intimidation tactics. While the union describes the situation as alarming, academic experts characterize the events as isolated incidents.
Ice cream manufacturer Magnum reported a 4.7 percent increase in sales during the first half of 2026. The company benefited from hot weather across Europe, with particularly strong sales growth in France and the United Kingdom.