Housing associations in the Netherlands added a record 21,500 new rental homes in 2025, an increase of 2,000 compared to the previous year. This marks the highest number of completions since data collection began in 2012.
After her husband Sjaak passed away in 2022, Wil Voorn initially kept his mobile subscription for personal reasons, but she is now facing difficulties trying to cancel it. The telecom provider Ben has reportedly made the cancellation process painful and complicated for the widow.
A poll reveals that ninety percent of respondents dislike the practice of claiming flea market spots for King's Day weeks in advance using tape and paint. Residents expressed frustration over the preemptive marking of public sidewalks, with some comparing the behavior to land-grabbing.
Real estate agents report a slight cooling of the housing market across various regions in recent months. However, demand for affordable, ready-to-move-in single-family homes remains high, with buyers still facing significant competition.
A fatal robbery at a gold office in Beverwijk has sparked a debate regarding the city's safety and reputation. Although such lethal incidents are rare, the event has shocked residents and prompted a re-evaluation of security in the municipality.
The new governing coalition in Heemskerk is expected to lean right, yet the VVD party will be excluded despite its ideological alignment. Explorer Karen Heerschop's findings suggest that past actions by faction leader Jan Geert Bakker have prevented the party's inclusion in the new local government.