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Lisa Vinogradova

Ministers Warn of Massive Shortfall for Dutch Infrastructure

Oct 20, 2025

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4 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Ministers Warn of Massive Shortfall for Dutch Infrastructure

Predictable long-term money is needed to fix aging infrastructure and build new links, ministers say.

Economy

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People Are Frustrated by Lack of Political Progress

Oct 20, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

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

1.2 Tonnes of Cocaine Traced to Amsterdam Food Centre Storage Unit

Oct 18, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

1.2 Tonnes of Cocaine Traced to Amsterdam Food Centre Storage Unit

Police say a banana shipment seized in Vlissingen was headed for the site; a 43-year-old suspect was arrested and the mayor has closed the unit for six months while the investigation continues.

Crime

New EU Entry/Exit System Starts at Dutch Airports and Borders

Oct 17, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

New EU Entry/Exit System Starts at Dutch Airports and Borders

Phased rollout starts Oct 20 for non-EU travellers, with biometric checks and digital records replacing passport stamps ahead of a full switch by April 2026.

Economy

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Amsterdam PvdA Proposes Tourist Ban in City-Centre Coffeeshops

Oct 17, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Amsterdam PvdA Proposes Tourist Ban in City-Centre Coffeeshops

Amsterdam’s largest party wants non-residents banned from cannabis cafés in the Red Light District and the wider centre.

Economy

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Dutch Flag Claimed as Far Right Symbol at Protests

Oct 16, 2025

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2 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Dutch Flag Claimed as Far Right Symbol at Protests

The Dutch flag has been politicised and used at anti-immigration protests, raising questions about who it represents. Courts protect most displays, but cities act on safety, and experts say context decides their meaning

Economy

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Dutch Unemployment Climbs to 4%, Highest in Four Years

Oct 16, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Dutch Unemployment Climbs to 4%, Highest in Four Years

The statistics report shows 409,000 job seekers, with youth unemployment being the largest group.

Economy

Arrests at Anti-Refugee Protests in Houten and Uithoorn

Oct 15, 2025

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2 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Arrests at Anti-Refugee Protests in Houten and Uithoorn

Riot police detain eight as far-right protests target plans to house 337 refugees in Houten and 250 in Uithoorn, with fireworks, threats, and tense scenes

Legal

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Tech Giants Decline Dutch Members of Parliament’s Meeting on Election Influence

Oct 15, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Tech Giants Decline Dutch Members of Parliament’s Meeting on Election Influence

Facebook, TikTok, X and Google skipped a Tweede Kamer session on algorithms and interference while parties seek answers on how platform feeds shape what voters see.

Economy

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Illegal Online Gambling Spend Overtakes Legal Sites in the Netherlands

Oct 14, 2025

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2 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Illegal Online Gambling Spend Overtakes Legal Sites in the Netherlands

The Gambling Authority (KSA) estimates €617m went to unlicensed platforms in 2025 versus €600m legally, as tighter safeguards push some players offshore. Young adults make up the most active accounts.

Entertainment

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More Adults Now Listed as Organ Donors by Default

Oct 14, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

More Adults Now Listed as Organ Donors by Default

About 3.33 million adults, especially many aged 18–25, haven’t recorded a choice under the 2020 opt-out law and are registered as “no objection” to donation.

Health

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Guinness World Record Pie Baked in Maastricht

Oct 13, 2025

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2 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Guinness World Record Pie Baked in Maastricht

Dutch pastry chefs set a Guinness World Record with a 7.7-metre, 1,058-kg apricot pie at the BBB Bread & Pastry Fair.

Entertainment

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Dutch Grocery Prices Rise Faster Than in Neighbouring Countries

Oct 13, 2025

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2 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Dutch Grocery Prices Rise Faster Than in Neighbouring Countries

September food inflation hit 3.7% in the Netherlands versus ~3% EU average, with beef, coffee, and chocolate leading increases as regulators investigate supermarket pricing.

Economy

Groningen Is Officially Getting an AI Factory

Oct 10, 2025

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2 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Groningen Is Officially Getting an AI Factory

EU funding completes €200 million plan for a Groningen AI hub and EuroHPC supercomputer, estimated to open in 2026.

Environment

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Cutting International Students Could Cost the Dutch Economy Almost €5 Billion

Oct 10, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Cutting International Students Could Cost the Dutch Economy Almost €5 Billion

Study for five universities warns that tighter caps and fewer English-taught courses would shrink the skilled workforce, reduce tax income, and hit business and finance hardest.

Economy

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Most Dutch Universities Are Declining in Global Rankings

Oct 9, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Most Dutch Universities Are Declining in Global Rankings

New THE list shows a general drop for Dutch schools, TU Delft still number one with Amsterdam and Wageningen following close behind.

Education

EU Parliament Wants a Ban on “Veggie Burger” Names

Oct 9, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

EU Parliament Wants a Ban on “Veggie Burger” Names

Parliament wants meat terms limited to animal products; final law depends on negotiations with member states. Critics call it unnecessary rebranding while supporters say clearer labels protect consumers and farmers.

Legal

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Record 452,000 Millionaire Households in the Netherlands

Oct 8, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Record 452,000 Millionaire Households in the Netherlands

CBS counts 452,000 millionaire households as wealth at the top keeps growing, 5.5% of Dutch households are now millionaires with a median wealth of €1.6M

Economy

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Over 20,000 People Without a Home in Amsterdam and the Hague, Statistics Show

Oct 8, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Over 20,000 People Without a Home in Amsterdam and the Hague, Statistics Show

Survey shows 1% of residents lack proper housing, with hidden homelessness on the rise.

Economy

Rotterdam Climate Centre Accused of Inflating Impact to Secure Funding

Oct 7, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Rotterdam Climate Centre Accused of Inflating Impact to Secure Funding

Rotterdam-based GCA allegedly overstated results to win funding; the Netherlands may end subsidies, the UK has pulled out, and the Gates Foundation is reviewing its backing as a move to Nairobi is considered.

Environment

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1 Dead, 5 Injured in Amsterdam Flat Fire; About 100 Homes Now Uninhabitable

Oct 7, 2025

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2 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

1 Dead, 5 Injured in Amsterdam Flat Fire; About 100 Homes Now Uninhabitable

Fire at Harry Koningsbergerstraat block leaves one dead and five injured; about 90 residents evacuated as roughly 100 apartments made uninhabitable by smoke, water and glass damage while police investigate criminal causes.

Breaking

Join Amsterdam’s 3-Day 750th Birthday Finale

Oct 6, 2025

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5 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Join Amsterdam’s 3-Day 750th Birthday Finale

From 25–27 October 2025 the city closes a year of jubilee events with district-wide pop-ups, a 75-metre cake on Dam Square, and a televised National Celebration on Museumplein. Check out all the scheduled events and activities.

Community

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Private Rentals Shrink Again as Small Landlords Sell Up

Oct 6, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Private Rentals Shrink Again as Small Landlords Sell Up

Companies and foundations grew their rental stock in 2024, partly offsetting sell-offs by small owners, but fewer private rentals still mean tougher competition and higher asking rents for new tenants.

Economy

Storm Amy Cancels Over 150 Schiphol Flights as Code Yellow Hits Nationwide

Oct 4, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

Storm Amy Cancels Over 150 Schiphol Flights as Code Yellow Hits Nationwide

Strong winds disrupt travel and events across the Netherlands, flyers should check status and rebook online while authorities urge caution outdoors and on the roads.

Environment

SER Calls for Tighter Controls and Better Protection for Foreign Workers

Oct 3, 2025

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3 min read

Lisa Vinogradova
Lisa Vinogradova

SER Calls for Tighter Controls and Better Protection for Foreign Workers

Advisers say recruit where shortages are real and curb abuse with more inspections, higher fines and basic security for an estimated 735,000–1.1 million migrant workers in the Netherlands.

Economy

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