rising prices

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For sale sign in Amsterdam, 23 June 2022
Business
House prices rose sharply at the end of 2024, albeit less rapidly than in the past
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Pepernoten and chocolate letters - classic Sinterklaas candy
BusinessCultureLifestyle
Chocolate letters are 25 percent more expensive this year
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Grocery shopping
BusinessFood
Grocery prices show slow decline, still 31% higher than two years ago: consumer group
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Grocery shopping
BusinessFood
Groceries in the Netherlands cheaper than the European average, Eurostat reports
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King Willem-Alexander waves to the crowd during Prinsjesdag 2023, September 19, 2023.
Politics
King's speech criticized for not being bold enough to tackle poverty
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A Red Cross worker distributing food packages in Amsterdam
Health
More people won't be able to afford food due to rising poverty: Red Cross
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Big Bazar sign on a storefront of the discount retailer
Business
Big Bazar closes 20 loss-making stores and seeks rent reduction
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Light bulb
Business
Energy prices could climb again if winter is cold, power company warns
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Large crowds in shopping center
Business
Dutch stores selling less, but making more due to price increases
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Housing construction
Business
Dutch housing market may have passed lowest point, Heijmans construction firm thinks
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Shopping street in Eindhoven
Business
Consumers in Netherlands are spending less on shopping but more at restaurants
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Primary school classroom
Politics
Education unions warn of protests and strikes if pay demand not met
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Packing for winter vacation
BusinessLifestyle
A third of Dutch residents undecided about summer vacation amid rising costs
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Vanderveen restaurant on Beethovenstraat in Amsterdam
BusinessFood
Last day for Amsterdam's Vanderveen restaurant after Michelin star win; "Strange feeling"
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Sea containers stacked on top of each other in the Maasvlakte harbor in the port of Rotterdam
Business
Shortage of goods and delays continues as Sinterklaas, Hanukkah & Christmas approach
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Light bulbs
Business
Rising energy costs in 2022 will be hard on low- and middle-income households
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Dutch housing market remains tight
Business
Dutch house prices have risen sharply again, no sign of corona dip