The automotive and motorcycle industry saw a 2.6 percent decrease in revenue in 2025 compared to the previous year, with importers and heavy vehicle sectors experiencing the most significant declines. Despite the lower turnover, business owners within the industry remain optimistic about the near future.
The non-profit organization Advocates for the Future has initiated a climate lawsuit against the Port of Rotterdam, demanding an immediate phase-out of fossil fuel activities. The legal challenge calls for Europe's largest port to reach climate neutrality by 2050.
US President Donald Trump is visiting Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing for high-stakes discussions on megadeals and geopolitics. The meeting takes place amid shifting power dynamics, with observers noting that Xi appears to be in a stronger position than the American president.
A son physically assaulted his mother during a dispute over stolen savings. This case is featured in a weekly series that examines local criminal law matters.
Australian Health Minister Mark Butler described the repatriation of six citizens arriving in Eindhoven from the ship m/v Hondius as a complex task due to the distance from the Netherlands. The group has been permitted to remain in the Netherlands for a maximum of 48 hours before returning to Australia.
Despite the official boycott of the Eurovision Song Contest by Dutch broadcaster AVROTROS, television coverage has led some to feel the boycott's impact is being minimized. Sources indicate that AVROTROS is dissatisfied with how the situation is being presented to viewers.