The number of mortgages taken out in the Netherlands has increased by nearly 5 percent over the last six months compared to the previous year. This growth is driven by a rising popularity of starters loans among first-time homebuyers and an increase in the total value of mortgage lending.
Europe has experienced an intense summer marked by severe wildfires, with risks expected to increase in the coming decades without significant reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. Experts warn that these environmental threats will also affect the Netherlands.
Vodafone Financial Services has been fined 185,000 euros for issuing irresponsible credit. A software error led to 158 customers receiving loans that should not have been approved four years ago.
Royal Delft reported strong financial performance in the first half of the year following the acquisition of Boska, the company known for its cheese slicers. This strategic expansion significantly contributed to the pottery manufacturer's growth.
A driver had to be extricated by the fire department after a serious two-car collision occurred this morning on the Rijnlanderweg in Hoofddorp. The injured driver was transported to the hospital, and the road was temporarily closed for cleanup and investigation.
Residents and nature conservationists in the Middenduin area are protesting against a planned military flypast by F-35s and other aircraft ahead of the final Formula 1 Grand Prix in Zandvoort. The Stichting Vrienden van Middenduin criticizes the lack of consultation and the additional noise disturbance caused by the low-altitude flight maneuvers over the Zuid-Kennemerland region.