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D66 and CDA plan to halt 30 percent ruling cuts in new coalition proposal

Amsterdam residents to see lower water bills for 2026

The Netherlands scraps plans to increase Box 3 asset tax

Amsterdam looks to ban fatbikes from busy areas, starting with Vondelpark

Dutch fuel prices to go up from January, savings will go into public transport

More people to qualify for housing allowance in 2026, Dutch government says

M53 line to disappear when Amsterdam launches new metro network in 2027

ABN AMRO to cut a quarter of jobs by 2028

Traffic fines in the Netherlands "disproportionately high", says collection agency head

Expect disruption in the Netherlands due to 3-day strike in Belgium

Famous Amsterdam bike parking garage to finally be demolished from next week

Amsterdam once again tops ranking of most attractive cities in the Netherlands

Statiegeld bottle deposits could double next year, says Dutch inspectorate

Everyone in the Netherlands to receive a 72-hour survival guide for national crises

Major disruptions on Dutch railways exceed maximum limit for first time

Groningen hit with province’s third-strongest earthquake ever

Dutch health insurance premiums for 2026 announced, price differences grow

Dutch experts push for age limit of 12 years for e-bikes to improve fitness

Water board taxes in the Netherlands to see significant increase in 2026

The Netherlands extends tighter border controls until June 2026

Electoral council confirms D66 election win as Dutch coalition talks continue

Everyone in the Netherlands to receive a 72-hour survival guide for national crises

The Dutch Christmas? An expat guide to Sinterklaas in the Netherlands

9 best Christmas markets in the Netherlands

Dating apps & dating sites in the Netherlands

Cold weather and wet snow this week after the Netherlands sees first frost

5 aquariums in the Netherlands you need to see

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D66 and CDA plan to halt 30 percent ruling cuts in new coalition proposal

Amsterdam residents to see lower water bills for 2026

The Netherlands scraps plans to increase Box 3 asset tax

Amsterdam looks to ban fatbikes from busy areas, starting with Vondelpark

Dutch fuel prices to go up from January, savings will go into public transport

More people to qualify for housing allowance in 2026, Dutch government says

M53 line to disappear when Amsterdam launches new metro network in 2027

ABN AMRO to cut a quarter of jobs by 2028

Traffic fines in the Netherlands "disproportionately high", says collection agency head

Expect disruption in the Netherlands due to 3-day strike in Belgium

Famous Amsterdam bike parking garage to finally be demolished from next week

Amsterdam once again tops ranking of most attractive cities in the Netherlands

Statiegeld bottle deposits could double next year, says Dutch inspectorate

Everyone in the Netherlands to receive a 72-hour survival guide for national crises

Major disruptions on Dutch railways exceed maximum limit for first time

Groningen hit with province’s third-strongest earthquake ever

Dutch health insurance premiums for 2026 announced, price differences grow

Dutch experts push for age limit of 12 years for e-bikes to improve fitness

Water board taxes in the Netherlands to see significant increase in 2026

The Netherlands extends tighter border controls until June 2026

Electoral council confirms D66 election win as Dutch coalition talks continue

Everyone in the Netherlands to receive a 72-hour survival guide for national crises

The Dutch Christmas? An expat guide to Sinterklaas in the Netherlands

9 best Christmas markets in the Netherlands

Dating apps & dating sites in the Netherlands

Cold weather and wet snow this week after the Netherlands sees first frost

5 aquariums in the Netherlands you need to see

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D66 and CDA plan to halt 30 percent ruling cuts in new coalition proposal

Amsterdam residents to see lower water bills for 2026

The Netherlands scraps plans to increase Box 3 asset tax

Amsterdam looks to ban fatbikes from busy areas, starting with Vondelpark

Dutch fuel prices to go up from January, savings will go into public transport

More people to qualify for housing allowance in 2026, Dutch government says

M53 line to disappear when Amsterdam launches new metro network in 2027

ABN AMRO to cut a quarter of jobs by 2028

Traffic fines in the Netherlands "disproportionately high", says collection agency head

Expect disruption in the Netherlands due to 3-day strike in Belgium

Famous Amsterdam bike parking garage to finally be demolished from next week

Amsterdam once again tops ranking of most attractive cities in the Netherlands

Statiegeld bottle deposits could double next year, says Dutch inspectorate

Everyone in the Netherlands to receive a 72-hour survival guide for national crises

Major disruptions on Dutch railways exceed maximum limit for first time

Groningen hit with province’s third-strongest earthquake ever

Dutch health insurance premiums for 2026 announced, price differences grow

Dutch experts push for age limit of 12 years for e-bikes to improve fitness

Water board taxes in the Netherlands to see significant increase in 2026

The Netherlands extends tighter border controls until June 2026

Electoral council confirms D66 election win as Dutch coalition talks continue

Everyone in the Netherlands to receive a 72-hour survival guide for national crises

The Dutch Christmas? An expat guide to Sinterklaas in the Netherlands

9 best Christmas markets in the Netherlands

Dating apps & dating sites in the Netherlands

Cold weather and wet snow this week after the Netherlands sees first frost

5 aquariums in the Netherlands you need to see

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