Immediate coverage of unfolding events, keeping you ahead with urgent headlines.
Nov 3, 2025
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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
3 min read
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
Oct 31, 2025
Netherlands is preparing hospitals and military medical systems for potential wartime casualties as European security concerns grow.
399,000 unemployed vs 387,000 vacancies: first time since 2021 jobseekers outnumber jobs. Market cools, but shortages persist in retail, healthcare, business services, and construction.
Economy
Oct 28, 2025
Pile-up on the N366 hit during the year’s heaviest morning peak, with rain and road closures leading to nationwide delays.
Oct 23, 2025
Data leaks and phishing rates surge in 2025, placing the year at a record pace. Authorities urge quick reporting and stronger security action.
Oct 7, 2025
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.
Oct 3, 2025
Police detained 205 people at Den Haag Centraal after crowds moved into the station and onto the tracks. One officer was injured as protesters refused to relocate to the designated area.
Oct 2, 2025
The new Entry/Exit System will record non-EU visitors’ passport and biometrics and gradually replace passport stamps.
Sep 29, 2025
The cabinet backs raising naturalisation from 5 to 10 years, but the 5-year rule still applies until Parliament and the Senate approve a new law.
Legal
Sep 22, 2025
New dark-blue displays aim to boost readability and cut power use (up to 30% with new screens), with bullet-style alerts and limited multilingual announcements to follow.
Tech
Sep 11, 2025
The city backs Amsterdam’s call and UMCG says it is ready to help, but care can start only if the cabinet authorises medical evacuations and visas.
Sep 3, 2025
Research shows Groningen leads the country in energy costs, driven by low incomes, older homes, and poor insulation compared to Randstad.
Sep 2, 2025
The 49-year-old suspect allegedly used a forklift and van for the heist, but failed to show up in court.
Aug 27, 2025
Political chaos in The Hague raises concerns for Groningen’s economy, water safety, and universities, leaving Groningen leaders and businesses worried about delayed decisions.
Politics
Aug 20, 2025
Research shows single buyers face almost no options, while dual-income households see their opportunities rise for the fourth year in a row.
Aug 16, 2025
Large police presence and checkpoints prevented large-scale riots, reminiscent of the infamous 2012 Haren's ‘Project X’ party.
Aug 9, 2025
Dozens of accidents on the "Mario Kart" ring road curve have led experts and the province to review road design, driver behaviour, and vehicle factors, with solutions expected in October.
Jul 19, 2025
The UWV reveals wide-ranging career opportunities in Groningen, but warns that automation and AI are impacting creative professions.
Jul 18, 2025
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A new Pararius report shows average rents rising to €1,830 and listings dropping 36%, forcing tenants to earn over €5,490/month to compete.
Jul 11, 2025
Without policy changes, the Netherlands' public debt could triple by 2060. New CPB scenarios explore how different fiscal rules could stabilise the debt and protect future generations.
