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

Nov 8, 2025

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3 min read

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

“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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3 min read

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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3 min read

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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4 min read

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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3 min read

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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3 min read

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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4 min read

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

5 Arrested After Rotterdam Shooting, 20-Year-Old Victim Dies in Hospital

Nov 3, 2025

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2 min read

5 Arrested After Rotterdam Shooting, 20-Year-Old Victim Dies in Hospital

Police detain five suspects aged 17-24 of a fatal Rotterdam shooting as officials investigate the motive behind the early-morning attack in IJsselmonde.

Breaking

Crime

Bacterial Contamination Forces Boil-Water Advisory Across Utrecht and Other Areas

Nov 3, 2025

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3 min read

Bacterial Contamination Forces Boil-Water Advisory Across Utrecht and Other Areas

Enterococci bacteria found in reservoir calls for strict safety measures, coffee machines offline and residents are urged to boil water as testing continues.

Health

Environment

Breaking

What to Do in Groningen in November?

Nov 1, 2025

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10 min read

What to Do in Groningen in November?

We’re bringing back a classic guide on events and activities to attend in Groningen during the cold and rainy season.

Groningen

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