During the first half of 2026, the number of car thefts in the Netherlands decreased compared to the same period last year, resulting in lower insurance claims. However, there was a recorded increase in the theft of mopeds.
In the second quarter of 2026, the Netherlands saw a record number of houses put on the market, resulting in increased sales. Despite this high supply, the average price of an existing home rose by 3.4 percent to 506,000 euros compared to the previous quarter.
Home sellers in the Netherlands are finding it harder to achieve high asking prices as market conditions shift. Properties with lower energy efficiency or poor maintenance are remaining on the market longer, forcing sellers to adjust their price expectations to be more realistic.
A portrait of Queen Anne of Austria is currently held in the art collection of Amsterdam. The article explores the historical journey of how this painting eventually became part of the city's collection.
The Dutch central bank has fined ABN AMRO 8.5 million euros due to significant shortcomings in its anti-money laundering controls. The regulator specifically cited failures in monitoring clients categorized as high-risk.