PWN technicians have repaired a burst water pipe in Wijk aan Zee, restoring water pressure to the IJmond region. As a precautionary measure, a boil water advisory has been issued for residents in Velserbroek.
KLM reported increased profits for the last quarter despite the impact of the Iran conflict and rising jet fuel costs. The airline successfully offset these expenses by increasing ticket prices for passengers, particularly on long-haul flights.
A yearly study by the Vereniging Eigen Huis shows that building permit costs vary significantly between municipalities in the Netherlands. In some cases, residents may pay tens of thousands of euros more depending on their location.
Amsterdam-based designer Joost Grootens has been selected as one of ten finalists to design the new series of euro banknotes. His proposed designs, which focus on humanizing European icons, are competing in a public vote before the new notes are expected to enter circulation in 2030.
The labor market in the Netherlands tightened slightly in the second quarter, with 95 vacancies for every 100 unemployed individuals. Meanwhile, the number of self-employed workers has declined for the sixth consecutive quarter.
Ajax prepares to face FK Vojvodina in the second leg of the Conference League third qualifying round at the Johan Cruijff Arena. Having secured a 4-1 victory in the first leg in Serbia, the Amsterdam-based club aims to finish the job and advance to the next stage.