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The Coalition’s Crisis Talks Continue as the Cabinet Risks Collapse
The 3 governing parties are holding crisis talks this weekend over whether their coalition can continue. It follows VVD’s decision to vote against its…
15 hrs ago
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Lisa Vinogradova
How a Nationwide Competition Is Making Dutch Cities Greener, One Paving Tile at a Time
The Hague has won the Dutch National Tile-Flipping Championship, removing over 507,000 paving tiles for greenery. The playful contest has stripped 25…
Nov 13
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Lisa Vinogradova
Amsterdam Approved Sharp Rise in Its Tourist Tax, Despite Objections From Businesses
Amsterdam’s council has approved raising the tourist tax from 12.5% to 16% in 2027, with the coalition aiming for 20% by the end of its term, despite…
Nov 13
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Lisa Vinogradova
The Tax Plan Passed by the Narrowest of Margins, With VVD Voting Against Its Own Coalition
The Tweede Kamer narrowly passed the 2027 tax plan on Thursday evening by 76 votes to 74, after D66 and CDA joined the left to approve a wealth-tax…
Nov 12
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Dutch Brief
After Nearly 200 Years, the Smallest Municipality Has Voted to Dissolve Itself
Rozendaal, the smallest municipality on the Dutch mainland with about 1,800 residents, has voted to give up its independence after nearly 200 years and…
Nov 12
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Lisa Vinogradova
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GTA 6 Is Out Next Week, And Many Dutch Workers Are Taking the Day Off to Play
Grand Theft Auto VI comes out on 19 November, and Dutch HR platforms have noticed a significant increase in leave requests for that day, primarily among…
Nov 11
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Lisa Vinogradova
The Government Wants to Fast-Track 25,000 More Homes in These Five Locations
The housing minister has designated five more large-scale sites, in Assen, Best, Walcheren, Roosendaal and Zuidplas, where the government will help…
Nov 11
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Lisa Vinogradova
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Schiphol Will Hold an Emergency Drill on 19 November, With Police, Fire and Military
Police, the fire brigade, ambulance services, Defence, the Marechaussee and KLM will train together for a crisis scenario behind the airport fences…
Nov 10
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Dutch Brief
The New NS Timetable Starts on 13 December, Here Is What Is Changing
The new NS timetable starts on 13 December with more trains on many routes, fixed line numbers on every train, and the return of a direct Groningen to…
Nov 10
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Lisa Vinogradova
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How the Cabinet Plans to Use AI for the Future of the Netherlands
The cabinet has published its vision for artificial intelligence, aiming to steer AI’s role in Dutch society, reduce dependence on foreign tech and seek…
Nov 9
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Lisa Vinogradova
Dutch Water Taxes to Rise About 7% in 2027
The waterschapsbelasting funds flood defences, clean water and drainage, tasks that are growing more expensive as the climate changes. The rise is still…
Nov 9
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Lisa Vinogradova
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A Wave of Fake Bomb Threats Has Disrupted European Flights, What It Means for Travellers
This week, several fake bomb threats disrupted European flights, including two KLM services. Planes were diverted and searched, but no explosives were…
Nov 7
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Dutch Brief
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