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NL Times @nltimes.nl · 28m

BBB, PVV criticism of Council of State “quite disturbing” and "not good for democracy”

Council of State vice president Thom de Graaf is concerned by politicians publicly criticizing his advisory body.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 55m

Police abandoning many more cases due to capacity issues; 45,000 dropped last year

The police are increasingly abandoning cases because they lack the time and personnel to conduct investigations.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1h

Fewer international students will Dutch economy €5 billion, universities say

A curb on the number of international students at five universities in the Randstad will have negative consequences for the Dutch economy.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 2h

Survey shows majority think the risk of a national emergency has increased

Roughly 60 percent of people in the Netherlands think the risk of an emergency affecting large portions of the Netherlands has increased this past year.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 2h

Laser show to be held at the Binnenhof in The Hague this New Year’s Eve

For this year’s New Year’s Eve, a light and laser show will once again take place at the Hofvijver in the center of The Hague.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 10h

Netherlands cruise past Malta 4–0 in World Cup qualifier despite uninspiring display

Oranje picked up a comfortable victory away to Malta on Thursday evening in a qualification match for the World Cup in 2026.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 11h

Pulling the transgender law was a mistake, NSC politician says

NSC MP Willem Koops acknowledged on Tuesday, during an election debate hosted by LGBTQ+ group COC, that

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 11h

Infrastructure agency increasingly facing angry locals, threats over road works detours

The Dutch infrastructure agency Rijkswaterstaat is increasingly facing anger from residents as roadworks and bridge closures disrupt daily life in places like the Urmond village,

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 12h

Former VVD senator: Antifa terror motion was the "final straw" for leaving the party

The “final straw” that led Cees van de Sanden to leave the VVD Senate faction was the

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 13h

Heerlen man, 40, named as suspect in murder of his 62-year-old

The 40-year-old man arrested in connection with the death of a 62-year-old woman in Heerlen, Lim

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 14h

Five people barred from voting in the Netherlands; Down from 25 in 2019

There are five people in the Netherlands who have had their right to vote revoked by a court, according to the Ministry of the Interior.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 15h

Video: Thousands of starfish wash ashore on Dutch beaches after weekend storm

Thousands of starfish have washed-up along several Dutch beaches following stormy weather

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 15h

Three suspects face life in prison after appeal hearing in Peter R. de Vries murder case

The Public Prosecution Service (OM) recommended life sentences on appeal for three men accused of involvement in the

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 16h

Cops break down door searching for abducted woman in Hoofddorp; Woman killed in Zaandam

The police used a battering ram to break down the front door of a home in Hoofddorp, searching for a 49-year-old woman who they believe

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 18h

Italian could face 3 years in prison for raping woman on Amsterdam on during King's Day

The Public Prosecution Service (OM) recommended three years in prison against 27-year-old Sirio S.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 19h

Dutch billionaires grow richer, widening wealth gap

The wealth of the Netherlands’ richest citizens continues to rise sharply, even as ordinary Dutch workers pay "disproportionately" higher taxes, according to a new

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 20h

Dordrecht hospital dismisses two workers for viewing 1,100 patient files illegally

The Albert Schweitzer Hospital has fired two employees for looking into patients’ files out of curiosity.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 21h

Half a million bees killed in fire suspected as arson at Almere park

A fire in Beatrixpark in Almere has destroyed ten beehives and killed around half a million bees, in what police say was likely arson.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 21h

Woman, 49, abducted while driving to work from Hoofddorp

Authorities have launched a large-scale investigation into the abduction of a 49-year-old woman from Hoofddorp, who disappeared on Wednesday morning while driving to work in Beverwijk.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 22h

Increased supply slowed down home price development in Q3; Prices up 4.8% year-on-year

The supply of homes in the Dutch housing market was higher in the third quarter, thanks largely to landlords selling off rental properties that have become less profitable to let out.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 22h

Ben & Jerry's co-founder says Unilever is "muzzling" them; Wants ice cream brand back

Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Ben Cohen wants to buy the ice cream company back from Unilever.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 23h

Dutch foundation takes mass claim against Airbnb to Supreme Court

A Dutch foundation seeking millions of euros in compensation from Airbnb is taking the matter to the Supreme Court.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 23h

PVV decidedly the biggest party 3 weeks before election; Some gains for D66, JA21

Three weeks before the parliamentary election on October 29, the far-right PVV is decidedly the biggest party in the polls.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

Eight of twelve Dutch universities fall on Times ranking; TU Delft still the top

Eight of the twelve Dutch universities in the Times Higher Education world university ranking

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

Israel & Hamas agree on 1st phase of ceasefire; "Very significant step," Dutch Min. says

Israel and Hamas have reached an agreement on the first phase of a ceasefire in the Gaza Strip, the United States, Israel, Hamas, and the mediator Qatar announced.