Dutch regulator gains power to scrutinize smaller takeovers under €50m threshold
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) will soon also be able to review mergers and acquisitions involving smaller companies.
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1 in 10 adults in the Netherlands feel severely lonely
According to new figures from Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 10 percent, 1 in 10, o
Politicians to blame for wider acceptance of far-right extremism: Experts
Experts have warned politicians that they must take more responsibility for the rise in right-wing extremism and the acceptance of it.
NPO Eurovision return draws criticism as AVROTROS stands by boycott
Mixed reactions have emerged following the announcement that the NPO will take over the delegation for next year’s Eurovision.
8 in 10 people aged 16-34 say smartphone use harms their everyday life
Eight in ten 16- to 34-year-olds in the Netherlands report that their smartphones harm their everyday lives.
Groups behind mass claim against Booking.com ask judge to include U.S. parent company
The groups behind the mass claim against Booking.com want a Dutch judge to also look at the American parent company and a sister affiliate based in Singapore.
Court frees reckless driving suspect in crash that killed 4 biking to school trip
The 20-year-old man who was behind the wheel of a car that struck a group of cy
IMF urges Netherlands to tackle barriers holding back high-tech growth
The Netherlands is home to a “world-class high-tech ecosystem,” including chipmaking equipment giant ASML and other companies.
Netherlands to return to Eurovision in 2027 after AVROTROS withdrawal
The Netherlands will participate in next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after all, Nu.nl
Court overturns large fines against misleading education firms over missing screenshots
Thirteen educational institutions accused of misleading students about the degree they could obtain will not have to pay about 450,000 euros in fines, as investigators handling the case failed to t
Family demands investigation into Rotterdam woman's death after Aruba rollover crash
The family of a 23-year-old Rotterdam woman who died on the island of Aruba earlier this month is calling for further investigation into the circumstances surrounding the off-road vehicle crash tha
Dutch GDP growth revised up to 0.6% in second quarter as household incomes rise
The Dutch economy grew more strongly in the second quarter than previously estimated. Statistics Netherlands now puts quarterly growth at 0.6 percent, up from its earlier estimate of 0.4 percent.
Government agency for technological investment to spend €40 million on energy-saving AI
NADI, the National Agency for Disruptive Innovation, is making 40 million euros available for teams from the Netherlands and Europe to develop the next energy-efficient AI chips.
Dutch government deficit rises to 8 billion euros in first half of 2026
The Dutch government's budget deficit rose to 8 billion euros in the first half of this year, Statistics Netherlands reported.
Dutch advisory council calls for more work opportunities for asylum seekers, Ukrainians
The skills of refugees, asylum seekers and displaced Ukrainians are not being fully utilized in the Netherlands.
Dutch PM Jetten at Stonewall in New York: Queer emancipation concerns everyone
During his trip to the United States this week, Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten visited the The Stonewall Inn in New York City.
Cutting unemployment benefits rarely pushes people to find a new job faster: Study
A proposal to cut down on unemployment benefits in the Netherlands would only have a "limited" impact where a small amount of people who lost their job find new work faster, the Netherlands Bureau
Man, 54, sentenced to 20 years in prison for strangling his wife in Gelderland
The court in Arnhem has sentenced 54-year-old Mark I.
Netherlands to install €201 million AI supercomputer in Groningen
The supercomputer for the Netherlands’ first AI factors will be installed at Eurofiber’s data center on the University of Groningen’s Zernike Campus.
Ostrich feathers used in fashion cause animal suffering, investigation finds
The use of ostrich feathers in the fashion industry causes suffering among the birds, animal protection organization, World Animal Protection, says following an investigation conducted with Collect