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Rents rise sharply again, but less than in the past two years

Rents rise sharply again, but less than in the past two years

Rental prices in the Netherlands have increased by an average of 4.4 percent this year. While this growth remains significant, the pace of the increase is slower than it has been over the past two years.

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Brazilian animal products barred from EU due to antibiotic regulations

Brazilian animal products barred from EU due to antibiotic regulations

The European Union has banned imports of poultry, beef, and other animal products from Brazil due to the country's failure to demonstrate compliance with EU antibiotic regulations. Brazilian authorities expressed deep concern on the first day the ban took effect.

Shortage of vocational students? Fewer pupils choosing practical education in Haarlem

Shortage of vocational students? Fewer pupils choosing practical education in Haarlem

Recent data from Statistics Netherlands indicates a decline in students enrolling in vocational (vmbo) programs in Haarlem over the past decade. This trend is considered concerning as the future labor market faces a growing demand for skilled professionals in sectors such as construction and education.

LTO: generic livestock reduction in PBL nitrogen report is non-negotiable

LTO: generic livestock reduction in PBL nitrogen report is non-negotiable

The agricultural organization LTO has rejected the nitrogen reduction report from the Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL), specifically opposing the proposed generic shrinkage of the livestock sector. While LTO cites uncertainties in the report, nature organizations argue that it confirms the necessity of the cabinet's nitrogen policy.

Accountants: Jetten's nitrogen plan helps nature, but many farmers won't be able to pay the bill

Accountants: Jetten's nitrogen plan helps nature, but many farmers won't be able to pay the bill

The Netherlands Environmental Assessment Agency has assessed Minister Jetten's nitrogen plans as a historically large-scale operation that will benefit nature. However, the proposal warns of a significant impact on the agricultural sector, potentially leading to a 30 percent reduction in cattle and a 40 percent decrease in pigs and chickens.

Other inspectors step in to prevent construction halts at 1,300 projects

Other inspectors step in to prevent construction halts at 1,300 projects

The Vereniging KwaliteitsBorging Nederland (VKBN) is arranging for alternative inspectors to take over projects from three suspended quality assurance agencies. This measure aims to prevent a potential construction halt affecting approximately 1,300 projects across the Netherlands.