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Ministers Warn of Massive Shortfall for Dutch Infrastructure

Oct 20, 2025

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4 min read

Ministers Warn of Massive Shortfall for Dutch Infrastructure

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

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People Are Frustrated by Lack of Political Progress

Oct 20, 2025

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3 min read

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

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

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

Amsterdam PvdA Proposes Tourist Ban in City-Centre Coffeeshops

Oct 17, 2025

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3 min read

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

Dutch Flag Claimed as Far Right Symbol at Protests

Oct 16, 2025

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2 min read

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

Dutch Unemployment Climbs to 4%, Highest in Four Years

Oct 16, 2025

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3 min read

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

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

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

Oct 15, 2025

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3 min read

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

Illegal Online Gambling Spend Overtakes Legal Sites in the Netherlands

Oct 14, 2025

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2 min read

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

More Adults Now Listed as Organ Donors by Default

Oct 14, 2025

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3 min read

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

Guinness World Record Pie Baked in Maastricht

Oct 13, 2025

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2 min read

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

Dutch Grocery Prices Rise Faster Than in Neighbouring Countries

Oct 13, 2025

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2 min read

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