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NL Times @nltimes.nl · 7m

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 · 57m

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 · 1h

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 · 1h

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 · 2h

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 · 2h

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 · 3h

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 · 3h

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.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 4h

Over 134,000 mortgage applications in Q3; First-time buyers gaining ground

The number of registered mortgage applications rose by 16 percent in the third quarter to over 134,000 compared to a year earlier, reported the Mortgage Data Network (HDN), which records

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 5h

Ethnically diverse workers experience discrimination, also in more diverse workspaces

Employees from ethnic minorities often experience inequality and exclusion at work, also in workplaces where employers actively try to increase diversity.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 5h

Dutch Financial Regulator issues warning over fraudulent chat group investments

The Netherlands Authority for the Financial Markets (AFM) is warning investors about scams through chat groups.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 14h

Former funeral administrator shared client data, responsible for over €80,000 in fraud

A former financial administrator at funeral insurance and services company Dela has been held responsible for over 80,000 euros in fraudulent transfers and the unauthorized sharing of confidential

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 14h

Netherlands’ healthcare expenses rose to €155 billion last year

The Netherlands spent approximately 155 billion euros on healthcare, youth care, childcare, and welfare, equating to roughly 8,610 euros per person last year.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 15h

Children’s rights under pressure in the Netherlands; Teens fear war

The Children’s Rights Collective warns that children’s rights in the Netherlands are in a troubling state. Chairman Marc Dullaert said politicians are failing to act with urgency.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 16h

Stevedores’ strike brings container terminals in Rotterdam to a halt

Work at the major container terminals in the Port of Rotterdam has largely come to a halt due to a strike by stevedores, say handling companies Matrans and ILS.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 17h

Suspect in Peter R. de Vries murder refuses to speak during appeal hearing

The man suspected of the fatal shooting of crime reporter Peter R.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 18h

Radboud University files police report over “life-threatening” pro-Palestinian protest

Radboud University are going to look into whether any damage was sustained during the occupation of the Radboud laboratory

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 19h

Prosecutors seek prison time for two Overijssel men accused of arming sovereign citizens

The Public Prosecution Service has recommended prison sentences of six and four years for Rinke L. (26) and Matthijs H. (28) from the province of Overijssel.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 19h

Traffic fines will increase next year, despite parliamentary motion to freeze them

Traffic fines in the Netherlands will increase by between 3 and 4 percent in 2026. With the government rounding fines to the nearest ten, many fines will increase by 10 euros.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 20h

American billionaire plans to launch IPO for his Rembrandt collection

American billionaire Thomas Kaplan is planning to launch an IPO for his Rembrandt collection.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 21h

Amsterdam moves anti-immigration protest from Dam Square to Museumplein on Sunday

The anti-immigration demonstration called “Nederland in opstand,” which is planned for Sunday afternoon in Amsterdam, will now take place at Museumplein instead of Dam Square.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 22h

Vlaardingen man arrested for sextorting 5 women for years; Stole over €10,000

The police arrested a 23-year-old man from Vlaardingen on Tuesday on suspicion of sexually extorting five women.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 23h

VVD Senator quits party over policy disagreements, keeps seat as independent

Cees van de Sanden is leaving the VVD faction in the Senate.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

National Mortgage Guarantee limit set to rise over 4% to €470,000

Prospective homeowners looking to secure financing under a popular Dutch program to reduce interest rates will see the maximum lending limit increase by over 4.4 percent next year.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

Hazardous steel slag present in at least 216 locations; Twice as many as expected

There are at least 216 locations in the Netherlands where steel slag has been used,