Subsidies for making homes more sustainable in the Netherlands are predominantly being used by high-income households earning over 100,000 euros per year. Approximately 320 million euros remain available in the subsidy fund for the rest of the year.
The Iranian Revolutionary Guard has announced the complete closure of the Strait of Hormuz following recent United States military strikes in southern Iran. This escalation was reported by Iranian state media and represents a significant move in the ongoing regional conflict.
A Dutch foundation is launching a mass claim against Steam's parent company on behalf of over two million consumers who allegedly overpaid for PC games. The claim argues that the platform restricts developers from offering lower prices on other sites, leading to an average overcharge of 130 euros per person.
The number of international students in the Netherlands has decreased for the first time since 2006, with 129,764 students currently enrolled in higher education. This figure represents a slight decline of 133 students compared to the previous academic year, according to data from Nuffic.
Dutch Foreign Affairs Minister Tom Berendsen told the House of Representatives that there are positive signals regarding a potential EU import ban on products from illegal Israeli settlements. Discussions are reportedly taking place behind the scenes to move the ban forward.