The Dutch cabinet is increasingly considering a scenario where the village of Moerdijk is preserved by opting for a smaller expansion of the local port and industrial cluster. State Secretary Jo-Annes de Bat informed Parliament that this alternative would avoid the need to demolish the village for large-scale energy projects.
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter of 2026, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth is driven primarily by increased household consumption, representing a slight rise from the 0.3 percent growth recorded in the previous quarter.
The Dutch economy grew by 0.4 percent in the second quarter compared to the previous quarter, according to Statistics Netherlands. This growth, which was primarily driven by higher consumption, represents an increase compared to the first quarter of the year.
Meta Platforms reported an increase in quarterly revenue driven by higher advertising prices. However, the company's overall profit declined due to significant investments in artificial intelligence and costs associated with workforce reductions.
KLM reported increased profits for the last quarter despite the impact of the Iran conflict and rising jet fuel costs. The airline successfully offset these expenses by increasing ticket prices for passengers, particularly on long-haul flights.
A yearly study by the Vereniging Eigen Huis shows that building permit costs vary significantly between municipalities in the Netherlands. In some cases, residents may pay tens of thousands of euros more depending on their location.