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Netherlands to Raise Fines for Illegal Vape Sales to €4,040

Nov 8, 2025

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Netherlands to Raise Fines for Illegal Vape Sales to €4,040

Penalties will rise to €2,040 for first-time offenders and €4,040 for larger companies starting July 2026.

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“Netherlands, Get Better!” Reflects on 15 Years of Black Activism

Nov 7, 2025

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“Netherlands, Get Better!” Reflects on 15 Years of Black Activism

Amsterdam Museum opens a new exhibition created with Nederland Wordt Beter, exploring how anti-racism movements reshaped Dutch society.

History

Community

Culture

University of Twente Drops "Cum Laude" Distinction for PhDs

Nov 7, 2025

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University of Twente Drops "Cum Laude" Distinction for PhDs

Honours will be removed from January over fairness concerns and lack of clear criteria.

Education

Netherlands Considers Adding Weight-Loss Drugs to Health Insurance Coverage

Nov 6, 2025

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Netherlands Considers Adding Weight-Loss Drugs to Health Insurance Coverage

Health institute launches new review of Wegovy and Mounjaro weight-loss medications after previously rejecting including them in the insurance coverage.

Health

NS Will Raise Ticket Prices by 6.5% and Discontinue Youth Day Pass

Nov 6, 2025

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NS Will Raise Ticket Prices by 6.5% and Discontinue Youth Day Pass

Train fares will increase by 6.5% in January while young travellers lose popular €8.50 Youth Day Pass ticket option.

Economy

Extra-Bright Supermoon Visible Tonight Across the Netherlands

Nov 5, 2025

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Extra-Bright Supermoon Visible Tonight Across the Netherlands

Best viewing times and locations to catch Wednesday evening's supermoon.

Environment

Netherlands Cancels Plan to Lower Healthcare Deductible from €385 to €165

Nov 5, 2025

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Netherlands Cancels Plan to Lower Healthcare Deductible from €385 to €165

Government cancels plan to lower yearly health costs after experts warn it would make monthly insurance payments go up instead.

Health

Economy

What Is Sinterklaas and Where to See the 2025 Arrivals in the Netherlands

Nov 4, 2025

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What Is Sinterklaas and Where to See the 2025 Arrivals in the Netherlands

National arrival ceremony of Sinterklaas takes place on Texel November 15, followed by parades across Dutch cities throughout mid-November.

Community

Culture

Millions Of EU Officials' Phone Data Tracked and Sold

Nov 4, 2025

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Millions Of EU Officials' Phone Data Tracked and Sold

Investigation reveals brokers selling precise phone location data from millions of devices in Belgium, exposing movements of EU and NATO staff

Economy

Legal

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POLITICS

Parties Will Hold Final Debate Before Elections Tonight

Tune into NOS Slotdebat on national TV channel NPO 1 at 19:06 (smaller parties) and 20:33 (main leaders); expect clashes on cost of living, housing, migration, healthcare, and security.

Politics

Everything You Need to Know About the Upcoming Elections

What the major parties propose and how it could shape the next years.

Politics

People Are Frustrated by Lack of Political Progress

Rising costs, housing and healthcare strain, wars abroad, and online polarisation are fuelling anxiety and low trust in politics.

Politics

LEGAL

Netherlands to Raise Fines for Illegal Vape Sales to €4,040

Penalties will rise to €2,040 for first-time offenders and €4,040 for larger companies starting July 2026.

Legal

Millions Of EU Officials' Phone Data Tracked and Sold

Investigation reveals brokers selling precise phone location data from millions of devices in Belgium, exposing movements of EU and NATO staff

Legal

Netherlands Has Far More Migrant Workers Than Earlier Counts, Roughly 1 Million

New analysis says up-to 1.7 million foreign nationals are in the country for work, far above earlier counts, which raises pressure for better oversight, housing and clear rules while keeping the key sectors staffed.

Legal

CULTURE

“Netherlands, Get Better!” Reflects on 15 Years of Black Activism

Amsterdam Museum opens a new exhibition created with Nederland Wordt Beter, exploring how anti-racism movements reshaped Dutch society.

Culture

What Is Sinterklaas and Where to See the 2025 Arrivals in the Netherlands

National arrival ceremony of Sinterklaas takes place on Texel November 15, followed by parades across Dutch cities throughout mid-November.

Culture

Halloween Increasingly Gains Ground in the Big Dutch Cities

Halloween is gaining visibility in the Netherlands through city parties, haunted attractions, and pumpkin-themed events. While participation remains modest, growing engagement and retail offerings show the holiday is establishing itself in Dutch culture.

Culture