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Google's parent company Alphabet has announced plans to invest up to $185 billion in artificial intelligence and infrastructure during 2026. The move follows a record-breaking year where the tech giant's annual revenue exceeded $400 billion for the first time. CEO Sundar Pichai says the increased spending is necessary to meet rising customer demand and fuel future growth.

Wealth experts have raised the alarm over the Dutch government’s new asset tax plans, warning of legal loopholes and unfair costs for investors. The proposed 2028 system could see taxpayers paying for "recoveries" rather than actual profits, potentially leading to forced property sales.

Consumer price growth in the eurozone has dropped to 1.7 percent, falling below the official target set by the European Central Bank. While energy prices drove the decline, experts are now looking toward Thursday's interest rate decision for the next steps in monetary policy.

The 2026 Dutch coalition speeds up Brainport housing construction while boosting education and R&D funding. New rules limit objections and push universities and firms to build homes, sparking debate over homelessness risks. Eindhoven, Veldhoven and Helmond stand to gain across key challenges.

The Port of Rotterdam will introduce stricter controls on drone flights this year to boost airspace safety. Harbour master René de Vries says growing geopolitical risks highlight the need for both physical and cyber resilience.

Dutch car sales have fallen by more than 13 per cent in January, with electric vehicle registrations down by over a third. Hybrids, however, surged to capture 62 per cent of the market as dealers seek to explain the sharp decline.

The Netherlands recorded a decline in the number of newly completed homes for the third consecutive year in 2025, according to the latest data...

Signify Announces Further Job Cuts Amid Challenging Market Conditions The lighting giant Signify has confirmed a new round of cost-cutting measures that will result in...