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Regional newspapers call on government to scrap VAT increase
The editors-in-chief of regional newspapers have called on the government and coalition parties to scrap the planned VAT increase on...
New investigation into police violence after Amsterdam protests
The police are investigating footage showing police violence following a pro-Palestinian protest in Amsterdam on Wednesday night. NOS reported that...
Utrecht education budget cuts protest cancelled
A protest against higher education budget cuts meant to take place in Utrecht on Thursday has been cancelled. According to...
Protest against higher education budget cuts in Groningen tomorrow
University staff and students are set to protest against the Government’s higher education budget cuts in Groningen on Thursday. On...
Northern provinces stunned as cabinet delays research on key rail links
Leaders from the northern Netherlands expressed dismay after the cabinet postponed further research into the Lelylijn and Nedersaksenlijn rail projects,...
Albert Heijn recalls some red grapes due to safety concerns
Supermarket Albert Heijn has issued a recall for some of their red seedless grapes due to a health hazard. their...
Dutch borders tighten: Implications for international residents
In response to ongoing concerns about irregular migration, the Dutch government has announced plans to introduce border checks with Germany...
Groningen students protest at DUO as epicentre of student loans
Members of the Groningen Student Union (GSB) and other political youth organisations organised a protest against the government’s plans to...
NIMBYism, rising rents, and the student housing crisis
Despite government initiatives aimed at increasing the supply of student housing, a growing shortage is forcing many students into a...
Thinking of an electric car? Here’s why 2024 might be your last best shot
The Netherlands has long been a leader in promoting electric vehicles (EVs) with generous incentives. However, changes are coming that...