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The Dutch coalition faced internal conflict over actions by VVD Minister Heinen even before the official government policy statement was delivered. This tension underscores the underlying suspicion am...
Food bank in East must close: If this shuts, I won't make ends meet
Stichting Tweede Kans, a food bank and thrift store in Amsterdam-Oost, faces closure as its current building is scheduled for demolition in three months. The foundation is struggling to find an afford...
What usually takes months done in 24 hours: how KLM organized rapid repatriation flights from the Gulf region
KLM successfully organized rapid repatriation flights to bring back hundreds of stranded travelers from the Gulf region to Schiphol airport. The complex logistics, which usually take months to arrange...
Zita Pels (GroenLinks) wants to tackle slumlords: "I’m done being nice"
GroenLinks leader Zita Pels has announced plans to crack down on predatory landlords in Amsterdam to combat high housing costs and market exploitation. Reflecting on her term as alderwoman, she also e...
Look for deductions: how to ensure the lowest possible tax bill
Tax season has begun for approximately 9.4 million people in the Netherlands, who must now file their annual returns. Taxpayers are encouraged to identify eligible deductions, such as healthcare expen...
Daphne (29) feels perfectly healthy but can’t get disability insurance: ‘Was immediately rejected’
Daphne Vasen, a 29-year-old beauty salon owner, was denied disability insurance despite currently being healthy. Insurers rejected her application due to a shoulder injury sustained five years ago, co...
The most dangerous managers are not only those who shout or intimidate
Career coach Anne-Marije Buckens warns that dangerous leadership is not always characterized by intimidation, but can involve subtle manipulation. She illustrates this through the experience of a 55-y...
Pokémon Outraged: White House Uses Game to Promote MAGA Slogan
The Pokémon Company expressed outrage after the White House used game imagery in a social media post to promote Donald Trump's "Make America Great Again" slogan. This incident marks another instance ...
TUI 'diligently' searching for flights for hundreds of stranded travelers
Travel organization TUI is searching for flights to return hundreds of travelers currently stranded at airports in the Middle East. While hundreds have already returned home, many others remain stuck ...
Vulnerable self-employed struggle to get insurance, even old injuries lead to rejection
Approximately five percent of self-employed workers in the Netherlands are denied disability insurance because private insurers consider them too high a risk. Experts express concern that vulnerable i...
Screen time | Finally, my laziness is leading to less scrolling instead of more
Tech reporter Rutger Otto discusses his attempt to curb excessive screen time by using a physical block in his kitchen to digitally check in and out. This weekly column explores the relationship betwe...
Is there still room for temporary housing at Kennemerboulevard and extra cruise ships in IJmuiden? Opinions differ widely
Debate is ongoing regarding the potential for temporary housing and additional cruise ship capacity on the west side of IJmuiden. Proponents argue that these developments could address the local housi...
Apple excludes chargers from pricey MacBooks, charging up to €119 for power adapters
Apple will no longer include power adapters with its newly announced MacBook models, requiring customers to purchase them separately. Individual chargers for these expensive laptops are priced at up t...
Wealth tax already has pitfalls: 'People are leaving a lot of money on the table'
The article highlights potential pitfalls in the Dutch wealth tax system and advises taxpayers to be thorough with their 2025 filings. It suggests that individuals should carefully calculate profits a...
Death of French baby 'seems unrelated' to recalled baby food
French prosecutors have stated that the death of a baby in early January appears to be unrelated to the consumption of baby food. This finding comes after a food watchdog group took legal action follo...
Taxi driver caught at Schiphol after working weeks without a rest day
The Human Environment and Transport Inspectorate (ILT) caught an Uber taxi driver at Schiphol Airport who had been working seven days a week for several consecutive weeks. This violation of mandatory ...
Plan to offset capital losses costs billions
The Dutch House of Representatives passed a motion allowing taxpayers to offset losses from savings and investments against income from previous years. State Secretary for Finance Eelco Eerenberg repo...
Casino employee asks for €1,000 advance before first day, but it doesn't go down well with her boss
A newly hired casino employee in Limburg was dismissed before her first day of work after requesting a 1,000 euro salary advance. The employer's decision to terminate the contract immediately prompted...
What should plant-based chicken pieces be called? Well-known advertiser makes a suggestion
New regulations have banned terms like 'vegetarian chicken pieces' and 'vegetarian bacon', requiring meat substitute manufacturers to find alternative product names. A famous Dutch advertiser, known f...
Excise duty reduction only way to curb fuel prices, say experts
Experts suggest that reducing excise duties is the only way for the government to control rising fuel prices driven by the conflict in the Middle East. Although pump prices are increasing, it is curre...
Cabinet aims to provide more clarity for self-employed with new law
The Dutch government is drafting new legislation to provide greater clarity for self-employed professionals. This plan includes scrapping significant parts of current laws regarding false self-employm...
Well-attended Beverwijk Christmas market to become annual event, municipality seeks permanent budget
The Beverwijk city council intends to turn its successful Christmas market into an annual event starting after the 2025 edition. Local authorities are currently investigating the allocation of a struc...
Study: Significant inequality between women and men remains in the city
The 2025 Emancipation Monitor reveals that women in Amsterdam continue to face significant inequalities compared to men, including lower economic independence and higher rates of street harassment. De...
In Amsterdam, women are more highly educated than men but less economically independent
Santpoort-Noord gets ATM back: residents can withdraw cash at Dekamarkt from March 23
Residents of Santpoort-Noord will regain access to a local ATM starting March 23, with a new Geldmaat machine being installed at the Dekamarkt supermarket. This move restores cash withdrawal services ...
Oil agency not yet planning to tap reserves: 'Temporary disruption'
The International Energy Agency (IEA) currently has no plans to release oil reserves despite rising energy prices caused by the conflict in the Middle East. The agency attributes the situation to seri...
Concerns about Schrijversbuurt in Heemskerk remain, but no one wants to delay the construction plan: ‘This is not the last time we will speak about this. These are the broad outlines, the details follow’
The expansion of the Schrijversbuurt neighborhood in Heemskerk will nearly triple the number of homes to address the regional housing shortage. Despite concerns regarding traffic, greenery, and shadow...
Judge rules against woman who seized government statue
A judge ruled on Friday that Yasmin Molleman, a victim of the Dutch childcare benefit scandal, cannot seize a government-owned statue to settle alleged debts. The court sided with the ministry, which ...
Canadian Prime Minister seeks to strengthen cooperation with Japan
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney pledged to strengthen defense cooperation and economic security with Japan during a visit to Tokyo on Friday. The meeting is part of an international tour aimed at ...
Limburg maintains opposition to new Iron Rhine railway line
The province of Limburg maintains its opposition to a new freight rail connection, known as the Iron Rhine, between Belgium and Germany through Dutch territory. Local authorities argue that the enviro...