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High mortgage interest rates are reducing demand for new-build homes in the Netherlands, as developers maintain high, rigid prices despite falling interest from buyers. Additionally, government mandates for affordable housing are resulting in smaller properties that increasingly fail to align with consumer preferences, further threatening future project completions.

Rembrandt House Museum struggles with falling visitor numbers due to rising hotel VAT and tourist tax: ‘This policy is killing us and the entire city’

Rembrandt House Museum struggles with falling visitor numbers due to rising hotel VAT and tourist tax: ‘This policy is killing us and the entire city’

Amsterdam's cultural sector is voicing strong opposition to rising tourist taxes and VAT increases, which are blamed for a significant drop in international museum attendance. The Rembrandthuis is among the institutions facing financial strain due to these policies and a negative shift in public attitude toward visitors.

Trump must testify under oath in defamation case against BBC

Trump must testify under oath in defamation case against BBC

A judge has ordered Donald Trump to provide sworn testimony by December 11 in his defamation lawsuit against the BBC over a program regarding the 2021 Capitol riot. Although the BBC has apologized for the edited footage in question, they are seeking a dismissal of the case, arguing that the claims do not meet the legal threshold for defamation.

National Slavery Museum: what is the current status?

National Slavery Museum: what is the current status?

The National Slavery Museum in the Netherlands is currently under development, though it has encountered delays in its construction schedule. The project remains a significant effort to document and reflect upon the country's history of slavery.

Game studio BioWare, maker of Dragon Age and Mass Effect, shuts down after 31 years

Game studio BioWare, maker of Dragon Age and Mass Effect, shuts down after 31 years

BioWare, the iconic game studio behind Dragon Age and the Mass Effect trilogy, is closing its doors after 31 years of business. The company confirmed that it will immediately cease development on its upcoming Mass Effect project.