The AEX index closed significantly lower on Thursday amid a broader negative sentiment across European stock markets. Investors reacted to rising oil prices driven by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The Dutch anti-discrimination hotline Discriminatie.nl has concluded that comments made by Sophie Straat at the Best Kept Secret festival do not constitute discrimination based on race or gender. The organization informed the complainants that there was insufficient evidence to support claims of discriminatory behavior.
Ajax officially begins its 2026-2027 season today with a UEFA Conference League second qualifying round match against FK Vojvodina in Serbia. This match marks the debut of new head coach Míchel Sánchez, with the return leg scheduled for next week in Amsterdam.
The European Central Bank has unveiled new design options for upcoming euro banknotes, marking the first major update in twenty years. European citizens are invited to participate in a public vote to select their preferred designs until the end of September.
Due to a persistent precipitation deficit, the Hoogheemraadschap Hollands Noorderkwartier is conducting extra inspections of peat dikes near Durgerdam to monitor drought-related cracks. While the current situation remains manageable, authorities are preparing to scale up monitoring efforts significantly if the drought continues to intensify.
Long-term guests at Camping Sandevoerde in Zandvoort are continuing their legal battle against the campsite owner to prevent the site from being redeveloped into luxury chalets. Meanwhile, a similar conflict over the transformation of family campsites into vacation home parks is unfolding at Camping Vogelenzang in Bloemendaal, where authorities are facing pressure to enforce regulations.