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Big differences in availability of electric car chargers between Dutch municipalities
The government announced on Wednesday that it would push an extra 90 million euros into expanding the charging station network for electric cars. The money […]
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Willem-Alexander thanks Rotterdam for an “unforgettable” King’s Day
King Willem-Alexander and his family thoroughly enjoyed King’s Day in Rotterdam. “What the city has shown is unsurpassed,” the King said at the end of […]
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Over a dozen shots fired at Rotterdam apartment building
Multiple shots were fired at an apartment building on Van Speykstraat in the Rotterdam residential neighborhood of Oude Westen on Wednesday morning. At least 18 […]
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Amsterdam sets up 350 toilets for King’s Day; Senior center using toilets for fundraiser
During King’s Day, people from across the Netherlands flock to Amsterdam to join flea markets, parties, and open-air concerts. While this generally remains festive and […]
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Gov’t to cut €2.5 billion from budget; Free childcare plan delayed for 2 years, STAP slashed
The government will implement 2.5 billion euros in budget cuts across all Ministries except for Defense, sources told RTL Nieuws. The Ministry of Social Affairs’ […]
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Nearly 10,000 suspects of violence against emergency services, enforcement officers
Last year, the Public Prosecution Service (OM) registered over 9,900 suspects of violence against people in public duty. That includes police officers, enforcement officers, paramedics, […]
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Dutch man with gunshot wound evacuated from Sudan
A Dutchman with a gunshot wound was among the 104 people on an evacuation flight from Sudan that landed at the air force base in […]
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King’s Day still popular, but Dutch monarchy steadily losing support
While King’s Day remains a favorite among Netherlands residents, the monarchy itself is on increasingly shaky ground. The waning confidence in King Willem-Alexander is translating […]
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Dutch gov’t readies €22 billion to compensate Groningen residents for years of earthquakes
Over the next 30 years, the Cabinet will allocate 22 billion euros for the area in Groningen and northern Drenthe that has been plagued by […]
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Amsterdam-Zuid also firmly opposed to Erotic Center plans in the district
After months of protest, and contentious meetings between Mayor Femke Halsema and local residents, the political leadership of Amsterdam-Zuid have told Halsema and the full […]