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Dozens of Gall & Gall liquor stores across the Netherlands will remain closed this weekend as employees go on strike. The industrial action, announced by the FNV union, takes place during Father's Day weekend and a scheduled match for the Dutch national football team.

The consumption of renewable energy from sources such as wind, solar power, and biomass increased by 11 percent in 2025 compared to the previous year. This growth highlights a significant rise in the overall use of sustainable energy sources.

Cleaners in the Netherlands are planning to strike next week to protest the government's proposed cuts to social security. The industrial action includes a 24-hour strike in Utrecht on Wednesday and walkouts at several cleaning companies in the Eindhoven region on Thursday.

According to a new sector forecast by ABN AMRO, various economic sectors in the Netherlands continue to experience the negative effects of the conflict in the Middle East. Despite recent steps toward peace by Iran and the United States, the Dutch economy remains impacted by the aftermath of the geopolitical situation.
The Haarlem hotel sector has sent an urgent letter to the city council expressing strong opposition to the development of a large hotel in the former V&D building at Verwulft. Existing hotel owners warned that the current market is unstable and that adding a major new competitor could lead to significant financial distress for the local industry.