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  <title>Ryanair changes bag drop deadline to 60 minutes before flight</title>
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  <title>Thousands of Dutch pensions go unclaimed as workers move abroad</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Dutch government plans stricter rules for non-EU workers</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 09 Nov 2026 13:24:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Smart home, weak passwords: What fridge hacks mean for Dutch households</title>
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  <title>IND warns buying extra holiday days could risk Dutch residency</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>Dutch integration deadline could be extended over 28-hour work and childcare</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2026 12:37:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <title>"KLM's future is not guaranteed!": CEO sounds alarm amid sweeping cuts</title>
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  <title>ABN AMRO walkout highlights growing Dutch return-to-office trend</title>
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  <title>2 million Dutch retirees could see pensions rise by up to 25%</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[Around 2 million retirees in the Netherlands could see workplace pensions rise by up to 25% in 2027 as 37 funds switch to the new Dutch pension system.]]></description>
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  <title>App cuts diabetes check-ups by up to 64% in Dutch hospitals</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[Dutch hospitals using the Thuismeten app for gestational diabetes report up to 64% fewer nursing consultations, with patients monitoring blood sugar at home.]]></description>
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  <title>Proposed Dutch freelancer law sparks concerns over three-client rule</title>
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  <title>Netherlands drops €1,5 billion tax hike for households in 2027</title>
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  <title>Amsterdam's free public transport proposal comes with hefty price tag</title>
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  <title>Dutch police admit unlawful data sharing after foie gras protest</title>
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  <title>Weakening polar vortex could bring cold weather to the Netherlands</title>
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  <title>US migration to the Netherlands has more than doubled since 2024</title>
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  <title>Shops in The Hague board up ahead of Gen Z protest on Saturday</title>
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  <title>The Netherlands ends border controls but checks continue in 2026</title>
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  <title>No trains at Rotterdam Centraal on November 7-8: Your travel options</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[ProRail is upgrading Rotterdam Centraal's signalling system on November 7-8. Find out which routes are affected and how to travel with replacement buses and metro.]]></description>
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  <title>Cycling fines in the Netherlands set to rise in 2027</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[Cycling fines in the Netherlands rise on 1 January 2027. See the new penalties for phone use, red lights and no bike lights, plus the rules to know.]]></description>
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  <title>Dutch rental housing: What the new CBS figures actually show</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[CBS data shows 21% of starter households entering social housing in 2024 included a status holder. Find out what the figures measure and what they leave out.]]></description>
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  <title>Dutch traffic jams hit 1.100km as Amsterdam plans parking fee hikes</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[Amsterdam plans to raise resident parking permit fees by up to 15 euros a month in 2027, as the Netherlands records its busiest evening rush hour of 2026.]]></description>
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  <title>Dubai stays off KLM’s flight schedule until March 2027</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[KLM has cancelled all Amsterdam–Dubai flights until March 27, 2027. Flights to Riyadh and Dammam are suspended until November 2026.]]></description>
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  <title>Bank card scam in the Netherlands cons 170 victims out of 380.000 euros</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[Dutch police warn of a bank card scam using AI calls and a rogue app to steal contactless data. Around 170 victims lost 380,000 euros in just three weeks.]]></description>
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  <title>PostNL parcels from Asia fall 32% as EU import fees rise</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[PostNL saw international parcel volumes drop 32% in Q3 2026 as new EU import charges reshape how Asian webshops deliver goods to the Netherlands.]]></description>
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  <title>Dutch rental sites charge house hunters to contact agents, investigation finds</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Some Dutch rental websites require a paid subscription before you can contact a letting agent — even when the same property is listed elsewhere for free.]]></description>
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  <title>No fines, just signs: Amsterdam trials 20 km/h cycling limit</title>
  <link>https://www.iamexpat.nl/expat-info/dutch-news/no-fines-just-signs-amsterdam-trials-20-kmh-cycling-limit</link>
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  <description><![CDATA[Amsterdam is trialling a 20 km/h speed limit on the Amstelveenseweg bike path. No fines apply — find out how the city hopes to slow cyclists down.]]></description>
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  <title>Storm Austen brings code yellow warnings to the Netherlands</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[Storm Austen is bringing gusts of up to 90 km/h to the Netherlands, with KNMI code yellow warnings in place. Here is what to expect this weekend.]]></description>
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  <title>New Airbnb rules to limit chores for guests in the Netherlands</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[From 20 November 2026, Airbnb bans hosts from asking guests to strip beds, wash dishes, or take out rubbish. What does the new policy mean for hosts and guests?]]></description>
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  <title>DSW announces record health insurance premium rise for 2027</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 15:01:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[DSW will raise its basic health insurance premium by 14,75 euros to 173,25 euros a month in 2027, its largest-ever increase in euros, citing rising healthcare costs.]]></description>
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  <title>Dutch pension system named world's best for fourth year running</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The Netherlands tops the 2026 Marsh CFA Institute Global Pension Index for the fourth year running, scoring 85,8 out of 100. What does it mean for expats?]]></description>
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  <title>NS train tickets to rise 4,7% in 2027</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 13:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[NS is raising train ticket prices and most subscriptions by an average of 4.7 percent from 1 January 2027 with some fares and children's tickets unchanged.]]></description>
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  <title>Thuisbezorgd &amp; Uber Eats agree to end hidden delivery costs</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 21 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Thuisbezorgd and Uber Eats to show all mandatory costs upfront after talks with the Consumers' Association. Customers will get vouchers worth 5 to 30 euros.]]></description>
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  <title>Albert Heijn faces €150 million sales hit after cyberattack</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Albert Heijn has lost an estimated 120 to 150 million euros in sales after a cyberattack hit Ahold Delhaize. Home deliveries will restart on Friday.]]></description>
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  <title>Parents in the Netherlands face higher childcare bills in 2027</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Childcare fees in the Netherlands are rising faster than government allowance limits, meaning lower-income parents could pay more out of pocket in 2027.]]></description>
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  <title>EU border delays hit 5 hours as ETIAS scam sites spread</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:40:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[EU border checks are causing delays of up to five hours, while travellers are warned about unofficial ETIAS websites. Here's what you should know.]]></description>
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  <title>Labour exploitation reports in the Netherlands rise 13% in 2025</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 19 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Reports of suspected labour exploitation in the Netherlands rose 13% in 2025, with employees in hospitality and agriculture most affected. ]]></description>
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  <title>NS rail works to disrupt Utrecht-Arnhem trains for 12 days</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 18 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[NS trains between Utrecht and Arnhem will not run from October 20 to 31 due to railway works near Wolfheze and Maarsbergen. Replacement buses will operate.]]></description>
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  <title>Amsterdam named fifth friendliest city in the world 2026</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Amsterdam has been ranked the fifth friendliest city in the world and third in Europe in Condé Nast Traveller's 2026 Readers' Choice Awards. ]]></description>
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  <title>Netherlands explores emergency food reserves after Albert Heijn hack</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 13:56:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The Dutch government is exploring emergency food stockpiles after a cyberattack hit Albert Heijn. Learn what it means for food security and preparedness. ]]></description>
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  <title>Dutch Senate ends IND fines for late permit decisions</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The Dutch Senate has passed legislation removing courts' power to fine the IND for late residence permit decisions. Here is what it means for applicants.]]></description>
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  <title>Bad weather, better warnings: KNMI announces changes for November</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 13:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Fatma Nur Ozturk</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[From November 2026, KNMI will replace province-wide weather warnings with localised zone alerts. How does the new system work, and what does it mean for you?]]></description>
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  <title>The EU ruling that could mean extra pay for Dutch workers</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 15 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[An ECJ ruling clarifies when travel to work counts as working hours. What does it mean for employees in the Netherlands and who can claim extra pay?]]></description>
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  <title>Dutch provinces fall behind on 2030 forest expansion targets</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 16:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Dutch provinces have planted 4,000 of the 37,000 hectares needed by 2030. Land shortages and funding gaps are putting the national forest strategy at risk.]]></description>
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  <title>More homebuyers could qualify for mortgage protection in 2027</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The NHG mortgage guarantee limit rises to 500.000 euros on 1 January 2027. Learn what the new rules mean for homebuyers in the Netherlands.]]></description>
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  <title>Bus drivers in the Netherlands to strike on October 14</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[A 24-hour regional bus strike hits the Netherlands on October 14. NS trains run normally. Check your journey before you travel.]]></description>
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  <title>Dutch student loan interest rates rise in 2027: Who pays more?</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 13 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[DUO is raising Dutch student loan interest rates in 2027, affecting over 250,000 graduates. Find out who pays more and how to check your rate via Mijn DUO.]]></description>
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  <title>AH cybersecurity incident disrupts deliveries, apps &amp; discounts</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[A cybersecurity incident has disrupted Albert Heijn's websites and online grocery deliveries. Stores stay open, but discounts and delivery are affected.]]></description>
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  <title>Only 38% of non-EU doctors qualify to work in the Netherlands</title>
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  <pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Isabella Jacobsen</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[Over 6.000 doctors and nurses from outside the EU have come to the Netherlands over the past eight years, but most never get to work in their profession.]]></description>
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  <title>KLM cancels some flights until March 2027 over maintenance delays</title>
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  <pubDate>Sun, 11 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[KLM is cancelling flights between October 2026 and March 2027 due to maintenance delays. Find out what passengers can do if their flight is affected.]]></description>
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  <title>Dutch electricity grid fees could depend on time of use from 2029</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 09 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[Households in the Netherlands could pay higher electricity grid fees during peak hours from
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  <title>Average home in the Netherlands now requires monthly income of 5.742 euros</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:03:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[The average rent for a private-sector home in the Netherlands has risen to a new high of 1.914 euros a month. A gross monthly income of 5.742 euros is needed.]]></description>
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  <title>Dutch government wants more self-driving buses on the roads</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 08 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Isabella Jacobsen</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[Over the past six years, more than 1.100 bus stops have been removed in the Netherlands due to driver shortages. Now, the Dutch cabinet is combating the decline.]]></description>
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  <title>Dutch cabinet to ban phones for the entire school day from 2027</title>
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  <pubDate>Wed, 07 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Selin Chatzi Ali Oglou</dc:creator>
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  <title>Dutch home listings doubled in 5 years, yet prices keep rising</title>
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  <pubDate>Tue, 06 Oct 2026 06:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Isabella Jacobsen</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[House listings in the Netherlands have more than doubled but prices are still rising. Find out why the market stays tight and what it means for buyers.]]></description>
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  <title>Amsterdam rolls out special bins to tackle deposit bottle litter</title>
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  <description><![CDATA[Amsterdam is introducing 200 redesigned public bins with deposit compartments to stop litter caused by people searching for statiegeld bottles and cans.]]></description>
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  <title>New night train cabins roll out in Europe: What about the Netherlands?</title>
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  <pubDate>Sat, 03 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Selin Chatzi Ali Oglou</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[New luxury night trains with private cabins are expanding across Europe. Here is what travellers from the Netherlands can expect from ÖBB Nightjet and beyond.]]></description>
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  <title>Eindhoven Airport to shut down for 5,5 months in 2027</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 13:32:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Selin Chatzi Ali Oglou</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[Eindhoven Airport will close its runway from February 1 to July 19, 2027, for renovation works including a new taxiway and fog landing technology.]]></description>
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  <title>Viral TikTok fries shop quietly drains canal-side Amsterdam home values</title>
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  <pubDate>Fri, 02 Oct 2026 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <description><![CDATA[A study found homes within 500m of viral fries shop Fabel Friet lost 4.88% in value. Find out how tourist queues are hitting Amsterdam canal belt property prices.]]></description>
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  <title>New Dutch box 3 tax plan affecting expats labelled "accounting fraud"</title>
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  <pubDate>Thu, 01 Oct 2026 14:31:00 +0000</pubDate>
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  <dc:creator>Selin Chatzi Ali Oglou</dc:creator>
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  <description><![CDATA[The Dutch government's proposed box 3 overhaul could raise tax bills for expats from 2027. Learn how the changes to savings and investment rules may affect you.]]></description>
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