Netherlands

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A split scene showing a vibrant cafe representing the accommodation and food services sector alongside a more subdued cityscape symbolizing broader economic challenges in the Netherlands.

The Culture

Dutch economy shows uneven recovery amid challenges

In the first quarter of 2024, the Netherlands' accommodation and food services sector saw its turnover jump by 2.

Yara Haddad·June 6, 2026

A golden retriever named Jeff, the star of Dutch pickup soccer, playfully interacts with players during a game in a sunny park.

The Culture

Jeff the dog becomes a legend in Dutch style pickup soccer

A 5-year-old golden retriever named Jeff, known for retrieving out-of-bounds balls and occasionally blocking shots with his head, has become the unlikely star of a Dutch-style pickup soccer league.

Yara Haddad·June 5, 2026