Amsterdam Clubs Launch €24.50 Monthly Pass to Win Back Younger Visitors
Four Amsterdam nightclubs have introduced a subscription model called the Nachtpas, giving holders unlimited access for a flat monthly fee.
Community
Cycling Deaths Up 35 Percent as Calls Grow for Helmet Requirement
New CBS figures show 281 cyclists died in Dutch traffic in 2025, the highest number in years. Nearly two thirds died from head injuries. The government plans to introduce a helmet requirement for under-18s on e-bikes and fatbikes in 2027.
Economy
Private Sector Rents Rising Faster Than House Prices as Supply Keeps Shrinking
Rental prices in the Dutch private market rose 7.3 percent in the first quarter of 2026, outpacing the 5.4 percent rise in owner-occupied house prices. More than 42 percent of available private sector rentals now cost over €2,000 a month.
Crime
Basic-Fit Hack Exposes Personal and Banking Data of 200,000 Members
Hackers gained access to the fitness chain's member visit registration system in an international cyberattack. Names, addresses, bank account numbers and membership details were downloaded before the intrusion was stopped.
Legal
Netherlands Becomes First Country in Europe to Approve Tesla's Full Self-Driving Assist System
The RDW granted Tesla type approval for FSD Supervised on Friday after more than 18 months of testing. Drivers may use the system without hands on the wheel but must remain alert at all times. A broader EU rollout is possible this summer.
