The IMF warns that the global economy may face its worst performance since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Citing high uncertainty regarding the duration of the war involving Iran, the organization has developed several economic scenarios in its latest forecasts.
Comedian Rogier Kahlmann has moved his upcoming performance to Dorpshuis de Zwaan in Uitgeest after being barred from Theater Koningsduyn in Castricum for his "polarizing statements." The show is scheduled for May 15 following the venue's decision to deny him a stage based on his rhetoric.
An autopsy report released on Wednesday revealed that 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez died from multiple stab wounds after being found in the car of singer d4vd last year. The singer has been charged with murder in connection with the teenager's death.
The Zandvoort municipal council has granted Bernie's Beachclub another extension despite a previously set ultimatum passing four months ago. This marks the ninth consecutive year that no construction has occurred at the site on Boulevard Barnaart. Officials cited the complexity of the situation as the reason for the continued delay.
Heineken reported an increase in beer sales during the first quarter, marking its first volume growth since late 2024. This positive performance was primarily driven by the success of the brewer's premium brands.
The Dutch Council for the Judiciary expressed concerns in its 2025 annual report regarding the declining quality and diligence of the legislative process. The council warned that these pressures could undermine the feasibility and overall effectiveness of new laws.