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10/09/2026

Milieudefensie can proceed with its climate lawsuit against ING after the Amsterdam District Court ruled that the environmental group is entitled to bring the case. The court rejected all of ING’s arguments against the lawsuit.

10/09/2026

The Visschersteeg in Utrecht city center has reopened to the public almost eight months after a massive explosion and subsequent fire damaged the alleyway and nearby homes. But what was meant to be a hopeful moment was deemed to be poorly handled by the municipality.

10/09/2026

Several people were killed and others were wounded after a tour bus with Dutch license plates crashed in Susch, Graubünden, on Thursday in Susch, Graubünden, on Thursday evening. Dutch travel agent association ANVR confirmed that it was in contact with victims’ families, the organization told AN...

10/09/2026

PSV picked up a point on Thursday evening at home against Shakhtar Donetsk in the UEFA Champions League. The Eindhovenaren conceded in the last minute before halftime and then scored in the first minutes after the break for a 1-1 final score. The 1-1 draw marks the fourth consecutive year that PSV h...

10/09/2026

Younger people in the Netherlands have become more engaged with the politics in recent years. According to research by Statistics Netherlands (CBS) and results from the 2025 Social Cohesion and Well-being survey, younger people express more confidence in politics than older age groups and are more l...

10/09/2026

The discovery of 20,000 kilos of heavy fireworks in a German bunker earlier this year has led to six arrests in the Netherlands and Germany. Among them are two leading suspects who, police claim, sold large amounts of fireworks from Germany to middlemen in the Netherlands.

10/09/2026

The Fiscal Information and Investigation Service (FIOD) is investigating potential corruption by cardiologists. Eight homes and company buildings were searched in connection with several investigations on Thursday.

10/09/2026

Moving to the Netherlands comes with a lot of wins—and a few practical hurdles. Arranging electricity and gas is usually top of the list, but understanding the Dutch system can feel overwhelming for newcomers.

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How to arrange electricity and gas in the Netherlands: Moving to the Netherlands? How to choose an energy supplier, estimate your usage and compare total costs — plus what changes for solar panels in 2027.

10/09/2026

Employers will be banned from deducting rent from migrant workers’ wages from mid-2028, Social Affairs Minister Hans Vijlbrief told the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of Dutch parliament, on Thursday. A parliamentary majority has been calling for an end to the practice for some time.Employers are c...

10/09/2026

Relations between parents and schools appear to be becoming increasingly adversarial, the Education Council said in an advisory report to Minister Rianne Letschert of Education, Culture, and Science. This is partly due to policy turning parents into schools’ customers instead of partners. The Coun...