New passenger car sales in the Netherlands fell by nearly 20% last month compared to the same period last year. Industry associations BOVAG and RAI Vereniging reported that this decline continues the downward trend observed since January.
Ajax will face Irish club Shelbourne FC in the third qualifying round of the Conference League at the Johan Cruijff Arena. The Dutch club expects to debut new signings Marc-André ter Stegen and Julian Brandt in a match where they are considered the clear favorites.
A 22-year-old Kruidvat employee named Aïsha Vis has gained international fame after a short dance video she recorded at work went viral with 26 million views. Despite the attention, she reassures customers that her job performance remains unaffected and explains why she does not seek a raise despite public support.
Two years after the implementation of the Affordable Rent Act in the Netherlands, experts observe that landlords are selling off their properties en masse. Critics argue that government policies have effectively stifled the rental sector, leaving little room for profitability.
The number of fast-food establishments in the Netherlands has doubled since 2007, according to data from Statistics Netherlands. Specifically, the city of Haarlem now hosts 220 such outlets, which aligns with the regional average relative to its population size.