Unemployment rate increasing slightly in the Netherlands
The unemployment rate has risen at a rate of around 2,000 per month in the Netherlands over the past three…
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Which European country has the most free-spending tourists?
Tourists from Luxembourg spend more than those from any other EU country, spending €183 per night on tourism trips, new…
Close to a fifth of the Dutch population identifies as LGBTQIA
Some 18% of the population of the Netherlands identifies as LGBTQIA (lesbian, gay, bi-plus, transgender, queer, intersex or asexual), equating…
Household consumption rose in the Netherlands in August
Household consumption in the Netherlands rose by 0.7% in August 2024, compared to the same period last year, new data…
What EU country saw the biggest increase in retail sales in August 2024?
Luxembourg saw the biggest annual increase in retail sales volumes in the European Union in August 2024, with retail sales…
Economic picture in the Netherlands remains negative in September
The economic situation in the Netherlands showed little sign of improvement in September, compared to the previous month, according to…
What country had the highest inflation in the euro area in September?
Belgium reported the highest annual inflation rate in the euro area in September 2024, of 4.5%, according to flash estimates…
Adoption of artificial intelligence on the rise among Dutch residents
Close to a quarter (23%) of the Dutch population have used artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT to create texts, videos, or images, a new study has found.
Freight transport on inland waterways declines in the EU
Freight transport on inland waterways in the EU declined by 4.6% last year, compared to 2022, which represents a drop…
Tourist spend in the Netherlands topped €100 billion last year
Tourists in the Netherlands spent close to €105 billion last year, an increase of around €13 billion compared to 2022, new data from Statistics Netherlands (CBS) has revealed.