Winterswijk will have a new mayor starting April 16, 2026. Baukje Dijkstra, currently a high-ranking official at the Ministry of Foreign Aff...
March 16, 2026
Prime Minister Jetten meets German Chancellor Merz on March 16 to strengthen bilateral ties and address pressing issues like the Ukraine war...
March 15, 2026
Starting in 2026, self-employed individuals in the Netherlands will have access to an affordable disability insurance, ensuring a minimum in...
March 17, 2026
The Netherlands is broadening its crown witness scheme to encourage smaller criminals to testify against major offenders. This change could...
The Dutch government plans to overhaul local broadcasting with an €18 million investment, reducing the number of broadcasters from 200 to 80...
The Dutch cabinet is injecting €199.4 million into vocational education and 6G networks to boost the economy. This investment aims to train...
A new academic chair at the University of Amsterdam explores the deep connections between the Netherlands and its Caribbean islands, reveali...
The Dutch government is releasing 5.36 million barrels of oil from its strategic reserves to help curb rising fuel prices. This move, coordi...
Alco Energy Rotterdam will cut CO₂ emissions by up to 75% by 2030, saving enough natural gas to power 75,000 homes. The government’s €50 mil...
Prime Minister Jetten meets French President Macron this week to strengthen bilateral ties and address pressing global issues, including the...
Around 800 asylum seekers applied for protection in the Netherlands last week, including first-time and repeated applications. This figure r...
The Netherlands is sending the Zr.Ms. Evertsen to the Mediterranean to bolster defense efforts for Cyprus and European allies. This move, dr...
Dutch Prime Minister Jetten meets Polish counterpart Tusk on March 9 to discuss bilateral relations, security cooperation, and the ongoing w...
A recent avian flu outbreak at a laying hen farm in Putten, Gelderland, has prompted authorities to cull 23,000 chickens. Residents and poul...
Authorities are investigating a potential bird flu outbreak at a zoo in Emmen, Drenthe, after several dead birds tested positive. The public...
The Dutch cabinet is scrapping part of its self-employment legislation to reduce uncertainty for 1.2 million self-employed workers and their...
Princess Margriet, Prime Minister Jetten, and Minister Sterk will attend the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games to support TeamNL’s eight athletes...
A poultry farm in Neede, Gelderland, has confirmed an avian flu case, leading to the culling of 97,450 hens. Residents and farmers within a...
Dutch Defence Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz-Zegerius has pledged continued military and strategic support to Ukraine during her first official vis...
