Sunday 4 October

Two separate explosive incidents in the Amsterdam districts of Nieuw-West and Noord have caused significant structural damage to residential properties. While authorities have cordoned off the areas for forensic investigation, they report no injuries and have yet to make any arrests in connection with the blasts. Read more →

Rising sea levels are casting doubt on the long-term efficacy of the Netherlands’ legendary Delta Works flood defense system. Experts warn that because massive infrastructure projects often require 40 years to design and build, policymakers must commit to a new, comprehensive water-management strategy within the next decade. Read more →

Minister Hans Vijlbrief is reconsidering a proposal to abolish penalty payments for delayed WIA disability benefit applications. The plan, initially designed to reduce the administrative load on the UWV, faces stiff opposition from the Council for the Judiciary due to potential infringement on citizens' legal rights. Read more →

The Dutch government’s plan to scrap the tax-free employee discount scheme by 2027 has sparked outrage in the retail sector. Aiming to save €123 million annually, the proposal is being slammed by unions who argue that stripping this long-standing benefit will damage worker morale and exacerbate administrative burdens. Read more →

Vietnamese taxi firm Green SM is entering the Netherlands with a fleet of 300 VinFast electric vehicles. The newcomer hopes to challenge established ride-hailing platforms like Uber and Bolt by positioning its turquoise cars as a premium, sustainable alternative in the Amsterdam market. Read more →