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17/09/2026

The European Union is preparing new social media restrictions for children and teenagers.

Under the proposed EU Kids Act, children under 13 would not be allowed to use social media, while those aged 13 and 14 could only access limited accounts created and managed by a parent or legal guardian.

These accounts could have certain features disabled and daily usage limited to one hour. From age 15, teenagers would be allowed to create their own accounts, although platforms would still face additional safety requirements for users aged 15 to 17.

The proposal has not yet become law and would still need approval from the European Parliament and EU member states.

17/09/2026

Part-time minimum-wage workers in the Netherlands could take home slightly less in 2027.

Youforce estimates that a 32-hour worker could receive €11.83 less net per month, while a 40-hour worker could receive around €17 more.
The January minimum-wage increase is not yet included.

16/09/2026

The Dutch Royal Family’s 2027 budget will total around €62.1 million.

King Willem-Alexander is set to receive €1.197 million in personal income, while Queen Máxima will receive €475,000 , around €1.67 million combined.

These constitutional payments are exempt from Dutch income tax.

The wider budget also covers royal staff, official duties, transport and other costs associated with the monarchy.

Princess Amalia and Princess Beatrix are also entitled to constitutional allowances. Amalia has said she will continue returning her personal income component until she finishes her studies.

15/09/2026

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15/09/2026

The Netherlands will enjoy one more warm day before temperatures drop.

Today could reach 21 to 28°C, but from Wednesday temperatures fall to around 17–19°C, with showers expected across the country.

Thursday and Friday remain changeable with sunshine, clouds and rain, while Saturday could become slightly milder at around 19–21°C.

In short: warm today, then a much cooler and wetter few days.

14/09/2026

Dutch Revolut customers are among those whose personal data was handed to cybercriminals after the bank received fraudulent information requests.

The attackers reportedly used an email address belonging to a legitimate government institution, making the requests appear genuine.

According to BNR, leaked information included payment account details, verification photos and copies of identity documents.

Revolut says only a limited number of customers were affected and that customer funds and its banking systems were not compromised.

14/09/2026

Leaked Prinsjesdag documents reveal several changes that could affect household finances in the Netherlands.

Alcohol is expected to become more expensive as excise duties rise with inflation, while VAT on flowers and plants is planned to increase from 9 to 21 percent.
Workers are set to receive a higher employment tax credit, while a tax benefit for pensioners will be reduced.

The tax deduction for certain medical expenses is also planned to disappear from 2028.
Despite €1.5 billion being allocated to support purchasing power, the average Dutch household is still expected to lose around 0.1 percent in purchasing power next year.

The plans will officially be presented on Tuesday, September 15, and could still change during parliamentary debate.

13/09/2026

Several speeches by senior Dutch Defense officials appear to have been heavily generated with AI, according to an analysis by Nieuwsuur.

Out of 77 Cabinet speeches examined, 15 were flagged for possible AI use. Thirteen came from Defense Minister Dilan Yeşilgöz or State Secretary Derk Boswijk.

Five speeches appeared to be almost entirely AI-generated, including a Keti Koti speech by Boswijk that scored 95 percent in the detector.

The Defense Ministry denies that complete speeches are written by AI and says the technology is only used as a writing aid.

12/09/2026

The Dutch Consumers Association wants Meta’s Ray-Ban camera glasses banned over privacy concerns.

The glasses look like ordinary eyewear but can take photos and videos using a built-in camera. The group says its tests found that the recording light can be hidden with specially designed stickers, while the glasses can still continue filming even after Meta’s latest privacy updates.

It is calling for a ban on the current version of the glasses, preferably across Europe.

12/09/2026

Amsterdam Dance Event returns from October 21 to 25 for its 30th edition.

More than 1,500 artists and DJs have already been announced, with over 1,000 events expected across hundreds of venues throughout Amsterdam.

The lineup includes names such as David Guetta, Armin van Buuren, Afrojack, Amelie Lens, Eric Prydz and KI/KI.

David Guetta will bring his Monolith show to the Johan Cruijff ArenA, while KI/KI is set to perform a special five-hour show at Ziggo Dome.

ADE is not only about nightlife. The programme also includes conferences, industry events, art projects and special anniversary shows.

Last year, the event attracted around 600,000 visitors to Amsterdam, making it one of the biggest electronic music gatherings in the world.