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Accidents involving cyclists up 15% at start of year, says legal firm
The number of accidents involving injured cyclists has increased by 15% between January and April, according to legal service provider...
Spinach shortage in supermarkets due to excess rainfall
The Netherlands is experiencing a spinach shortage because of the heavy rainfall in the past weeks. Because the ground is...
Stricter migration rules a threat to tech companies – Bol CEO
Stricter migration rules are a threat to tech companies in the Netherlands, the CEO of online retail giant Bol.com, Margaret...
From chinchilla to serval: Hundreds of pets banned from July 1st
Starting July 1, 2024, the Netherlands will enforce a new law banning hundreds of animals from being kept as pets....
Dutch national institutions seen as more competent; local ones more honest – study shows
In the Netherlands, national institutions are seen as more competent while local institutions are seen as more honest and transparent...
Lelylijn could shorten Groningen to Amsterdam trip to 69 minutes
The travel time to Amsterdam from Groningen is now about 2 hours but could be shortened to just over an...
Student union wants to challenge fine for students taking longer to complete degree
The Dutch Student Union (LSVb) is planning to take action against the new Dutch coalition’s plans to fine students who...
Dutch coalition’s vision for Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen
The new Dutch government’s coalition agreement targets significant improvements across the provinces of Drenthe, Friesland, and Groningen. These initiatives focus...
Dutch coalition plans unveiled: What international residents need to know
The recently announced coalition agreement, titled "Hope, Courage, and Pride," outlines the ambitious plans of the PVV, VVD, NSC, and...
Dutch companies argue the Netherlands can’t do without migrant workers
Seeing the sentiment around migrant workers becoming more negative over the years, Dutch companies launched a publication with numbers and...