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Sybrand Buma bows out as coalition negotiator, leaving behind an iconic photograph and a Herculean task to form a new government. That and more on the podcast.
The We've Had Enough Political Car Crashes For One Year Edition - Week 50 - 2025
Sybrand Buma bows out as coalition negotiator, leaving behind an iconic photograph and a Herculean task to form a new government. His successor, Maastricht university professor Rianne Letschert, pays
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December 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Sybrand Buma bows out as coalition negotiator, leaving behind an iconic photograph and a Herculean task to form a new government. That and more on the podcast.
The rat was found on a KLM plane flying from Amsterdam to Aruba and Bonaire. According to a KLM spokesperson, the pilot decided to continue to Aruba rather than return to Schiphol.
Passengers stranded in Caribbean after rat spotted on KLM plane - DutchNews.nl
More than 250 passengers have been stranded on Aruba and Bonaire after their KLM flight to Amsterdam was cancelled because a rat was discovered on board the aircraft. The rat was found on a KLM plane…
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The rat was found on a KLM plane flying from Amsterdam to Aruba and Bonaire. According to a KLM spokesperson, the pilot decided to continue to Aruba rather than return to Schiphol.
Small countries only have a so-called “best efforts obligation” instead of a more stringent duty to protect the wolf.
NL must be reclassified as "small" to cull wolves: minister - DutchNews.nl
Caretaker junior nature minister Jean Rummenie (BBB) thinks he has found a loophole allowing him to cull the number of wolves in the Netherlands, he has said in an interview with the Telegraaf.…
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December 12, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Small countries only have a so-called “best efforts obligation” instead of a more stringent duty to protect the wolf.
The takeover almost doubles Mollie’s size, bringing its total customer base to around 350,000.
Mollie buys British GoCardless in record Dutch fintech deal - DutchNews.nl
Dutch payment company Mollie is acquiring its British rival GoCardless in a deal valued at €1.1 billion, the largest takeover ever by a Dutch fintech. The acquisition will be paid largely in shares…
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December 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
The takeover almost doubles Mollie’s size, bringing its total customer base to around 350,000.
DNA confirms wolf shot dead by hunters was “problem wolf” Bram www.dutchnews.nl?p=261113
DNA confirms wolf shot dead by hunters was “problem wolf” Bram
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December 12, 2025 at 5:27 PM
DNA confirms wolf shot dead by hunters was “problem wolf” Bram www.dutchnews.nl?p=261113
US media reported this week that Trump is demanding changes to the ICC’s founding document, the Rome Statute, which allows the court to prosecute heads of state.
Trump threatens new sanctions against ICC in The Hague - DutchNews.nl
US president Donald Trump is once again reportedly targeting the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague, threatening a new round of sanctions that would this time apply not only to…
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December 12, 2025 at 5:01 PM
US media reported this week that Trump is demanding changes to the ICC’s founding document, the Rome Statute, which allows the court to prosecute heads of state.
Coalition with D66, CDA, VVD and JA21 is “most realistic option” www.dutchnews.nl?p=261108
Coalition with D66, CDA, VVD and JA21 is “most realistic option”
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December 12, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Coalition with D66, CDA, VVD and JA21 is “most realistic option” www.dutchnews.nl?p=261108
A panel at the American war cemetery in Margraten commemorating US soldiers’ fight against racism during World War II was removed in direct response to Donald Trump’s directive against DEI.
“That panel should go”: how Margraten erased Black Liberators - DutchNews.nl
A panel at the American war cemetery in Margraten commemorating US soldiers’ fight against racism during World War II was removed in direct response to Donald Trump’s directive against DEI. An email…
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December 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A panel at the American war cemetery in Margraten commemorating US soldiers’ fight against racism during World War II was removed in direct response to Donald Trump’s directive against DEI.
There was disappointment for all three Dutch clubs taking part in the Europa League competition on Thursday night, with no wins and the likelihood of progressing to the next stage of the competition increasingly out of sight.
Dutch clubs struggle in Europe as Feyenoord falter and AZ win - DutchNews.nl
There was disappointment for all three Dutch clubs taking part in the Europa League competition on Thursday night, with no wins and the likelihood of progressing to the next stage of the competition…
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December 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
There was disappointment for all three Dutch clubs taking part in the Europa League competition on Thursday night, with no wins and the likelihood of progressing to the next stage of the competition increasingly out of sight.
From heatwaves to heavy frost: NL must ready for extreme weather www.dutchnews.nl?p=261105
From heatwaves to heavy frost: NL must ready for extreme weather
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December 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
From heatwaves to heavy frost: NL must ready for extreme weather www.dutchnews.nl?p=261105
Hard cheese: best Gouda in the world is made in Belgium www.dutchnews.nl?p=261084
Hard cheese: best Gouda in the world is made in Belgium
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December 12, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Hard cheese: best Gouda in the world is made in Belgium www.dutchnews.nl?p=261084
The Dutch must invest €150 billion for their long-term future www.dutchnews.nl?p=261097
The Dutch must invest €150 billion for their long-term future
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December 12, 2025 at 11:30 AM
The Dutch must invest €150 billion for their long-term future www.dutchnews.nl?p=261097
Podcast: The Enough Car-Crash Politics For One Year Edition www.dutchnews.nl?p=261011
Podcast: The Enough Car-Crash Politics For One Year Edition
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December 12, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Podcast: The Enough Car-Crash Politics For One Year Edition www.dutchnews.nl?p=261011
Militant farmers send bailiffs to Brabant politicians over plans www.dutchnews.nl?p=261087
Militant farmers send bailiffs to Brabant politicians over plans
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December 12, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Militant farmers send bailiffs to Brabant politicians over plans www.dutchnews.nl?p=261087
Passengers stranded in Caribbean after rat spotted on KLM plane www.dutchnews.nl?p=261083
Passengers stranded in Caribbean after rat spotted on KLM plane
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December 12, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Passengers stranded in Caribbean after rat spotted on KLM plane www.dutchnews.nl?p=261083
More councils to use smaller ballot in local elections trial www.dutchnews.nl?p=261081
More councils to use smaller ballot in local elections trial
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December 12, 2025 at 9:21 AM
More councils to use smaller ballot in local elections trial www.dutchnews.nl?p=261081
NL must be reclassified as “small” to cull wolves: minister www.dutchnews.nl?p=261071
NL must be reclassified as “small” to cull wolves: minister
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December 12, 2025 at 9:10 AM
NL must be reclassified as “small” to cull wolves: minister www.dutchnews.nl?p=261071
Mollie buys British GoCardless in record Dutch fintech deal www.dutchnews.nl?p=261070
Mollie buys British GoCardless in record Dutch fintech deal
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December 12, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Mollie buys British GoCardless in record Dutch fintech deal www.dutchnews.nl?p=261070
Dutch clubs struggle in Europe as Feyenoord falter and AZ win www.dutchnews.nl?p=261066
Dutch clubs struggle in Europe as Feyenoord falter and AZ win
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December 12, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Dutch clubs struggle in Europe as Feyenoord falter and AZ win www.dutchnews.nl?p=261066
Trump threatens new sanctions against ICC in The Hague www.dutchnews.nl?p=261064
Trump threatens new sanctions against ICC in The Hague
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December 12, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Trump threatens new sanctions against ICC in The Hague www.dutchnews.nl?p=261064
Looking to learn Dutch, Arabic, Dutch, French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, or Turkish. The Taalhuis language school in Amsterdam has an open day on Saturday (December 13) where you can find out all about the options.
Open day on 13 December
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December 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Looking to learn Dutch, Arabic, Dutch, French, Greek, Hebrew, Italian, Spanish, or Turkish. The Taalhuis language school in Amsterdam has an open day on Saturday (December 13) where you can find out all about the options.
The intervention was part of the global Operation Thunder, which has been carried out annually since 2017 by Interpol and the World Customs Organization.
Raid turns up dozens of stuffed protected animals in Brabant - DutchNews.nl
A joint operation by Interpol and Dutch government organisations to combat the illegal trade in protected animals and plants has uncovered over 90 stuffed animals at the premises of a 24-year-old…
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December 11, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The intervention was part of the global Operation Thunder, which has been carried out annually since 2017 by Interpol and the World Customs Organization.
The Dutch squad is the second biggest in the tournament, which features 41 English players, eight from Germany and five from Scotland and Belgium among the line-up.
Fifteen Dutch players in PDC world darts championships - DutchNews.nl
The PDC world darts championship returns to Alexandra Palace in London this week for what organisers say will be the biggest edition yet, featuring a record 128 players including 15 from the…
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December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
The Dutch squad is the second biggest in the tournament, which features 41 English players, eight from Germany and five from Scotland and Belgium among the line-up.
“That panel should go”: how Margraten erased Black Liberators www.dutchnews.nl?p=261053
“That panel should go”: how Margraten erased Black Liberators
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December 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
“That panel should go”: how Margraten erased Black Liberators www.dutchnews.nl?p=261053
Only between 5% and 17% of people who have fallen victim to a financial scam report it to the police because they are ashamed or blame themselves.
"Hope and greed" are driving soaring online investment fraud - DutchNews.nl
The amount lost through online investment fraud may be as high as €750 million, 10 times the amount reported to police, financial services watchdog AFM has said. Only between 5% and 17% of people who…
www.dutchnews.nl
December 11, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Only between 5% and 17% of people who have fallen victim to a financial scam report it to the police because they are ashamed or blame themselves.