Friday 13 November

The Netherlands' minority cabinet remains in a precarious position after a surprise tax vote in the House of Representatives. Prime Minister Rob Jetten is scrambling to reconcile with the VVD and CDA, as internal trust fractures following a deal made behind the coalition's back. Read more →

A major Microsoft technical outage has caused widespread disruption across the Netherlands, affecting critical infrastructure ranging from hospitals to government agencies. While the tech giant has ruled out a cyberattack, the server overload has crippled daily operations for over 36 hours. Read more →

Health insurance providers in the Netherlands have announced sharp premium increases for 2027, driven by an aging population and rising operational costs. In a double blow to consumers, the mandatory personal excess—which has been frozen since 2017—is also set to rise. Read more →

The city of Amsterdam has finalized a land purchase from the Dutch Railways to kickstart the construction of 2,100 new homes in the Amstelvoorde district. By taking control of the land, the city aims to bypass traditional delays, though the first units are not expected until 2028. Read more →