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Norway's central bank plans to hike rates this year

Norway's central bank said ⁠ on today it expected to raise interest rates later this year to combat inflation fuelled by wage growth and rising ... View article...

How Sweden's tough migration policy impacts youth

Sweden has one of the most restrictive migration policies in Europe, hitting young people especially hard. Plus: Russia's war has turned ... View article...

17th-Century Barrels Found in Norway

The seventeenth-century barrels were surrounded by lime deposits , which helped to preserve them, and a large wooden rammer used by ... View article...

Norway, Iceland join EU satellite networks, bolstering secure communications

 are expected to enhance Iceland 's and Norway 's capabilities in areas including crisis management , secure government operations and ... View article...

The Netherlands has limited financial ties with Middle East

This means that the Netherlands ' trade with the region accounts for less than 5% of total Dutch imports and exports .  View article...

Dutch economy grew 1.8% in 2025; Gov't debt tops €500 billion for first time

The Dutch economy grew by 1.8 percent in 2025, Statistics Netherlands ( CBS ) reported in a new estimate. Upon closer inspection, the economy grew ... View article...

Smartphone more popular than card to make payments in 2025

Contactless payment , or swiping a debit or credit card across a terminal, was introduced in the Netherlands in 2015. It quickly took the place of ... View article...

Higher wages increased Dutch households' disposable income last year

Households in the Netherlands saw their spending power increase in 2025, largely driven by wage growth under collective labor deals, ... View article...