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Amsterdam Considers Further Increasing Tourist Tax

Nov 29, 2025

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Amsterdam Considers Further Increasing Tourist Tax

City may raise rates after 2026 if national VAT increase fails to reduce visitor numbers.

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Electricity, Gas and Tap Water Bills to Rise Again Next Year

Nov 28, 2025

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Electricity, Gas and Tap Water Bills to Rise Again Next Year

Higher network costs and water tariffs will mean slightly more expensive utilities for many Dutch households in 2026

Economy

No Decrease in Femicide in the Netherlands in 15 Years

Nov 28, 2025

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5 min read

No Decrease in Femicide in the Netherlands in 15 Years

Statistics Netherlands figures show partner killings of women remain stubbornly high despite policies and action plans.

Crime

Petrol Prices to Rise Next Year as MPs Move Money to Buses

Nov 27, 2025

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4 min read

Petrol Prices to Rise Next Year as MPs Move Money to Buses

Tax increase on fuel aims to protect bus services, especially in rural areas, with additional measures to reduce emissions by taxing private jet travel.

Economy

Amsterdam to Require Permits for Owning Second Homes from 2026

Nov 27, 2025

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4 min read

Amsterdam to Require Permits for Owning Second Homes from 2026

Amsterdam will introduce a strict permit system for second homes in 2026 to reduce underused apartments and free up housing for full-time residents.

Economy

Refugees Receive <10% of Available Social Housing, Statistics Show

Nov 26, 2025

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5 min read

Refugees Receive <10% of Available Social Housing, Statistics Show

New data refutes claims that status holders "jump the queue" as over 90% of social rentals still go to other households on waiting lists.

Economy

Dutch Police Arrest Over 500 Fake Officers This Year

Nov 26, 2025

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5 min read

Dutch Police Arrest Over 500 Fake Officers This Year

502 fake police officers arrested as incidents soar to over 10,000; scams mostly target elderly people by posing as officers collecting valuables.

Crime

Rotterdam’s Ferret Trial Shows Promising Results in Reducing Rat Population

Nov 25, 2025

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Rotterdam’s Ferret Trial Shows Promising Results in Reducing Rat Population

City officials report fewer rats in hotspot areas as ferrets outperform traditional control methods.

Environment

Dutch Defence Plans Major Military Expansion at 56 Locations

Nov 25, 2025

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Dutch Defence Plans Major Military Expansion at 56 Locations

Government prepares for biggest defence expansion in decades as municipalities face relocations, environmental permits, and local objections.

Economy

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POLITICS

PVV Leader Geert Wilders Appointed Second Deputy Chair of Dutch Parliament

PVV leader joins presidium that runs the Tweede Kamer, under new chair Thom van Campen and first deputy Wieke Paulusma.

Politics

The Elections Are Over, What Is Happening Now?

The elections are over and the votes are counted. Coalition talks begin, and Rob Jetten set to become the youngest and first openly gay Dutch Prime Minister.

Politics

Parties Will Hold Final Debate Before Elections Tonight

Tune into NOS Slotdebat on national TV channel NPO 1 at 19:06 (smaller parties) and 20:33 (main leaders); expect clashes on cost of living, housing, migration, healthcare, and security.

Politics

LEGAL

Amsterdam Considers Further Increasing Tourist Tax

City may raise rates after 2026 if national VAT increase fails to reduce visitor numbers.

Legal

Dutch Bill Aims to Let Children Have Up to Four Legal Parents

VVD proposal would formalise multi-parent families, especially in LGBTQ+ and blended households, with strict court approval before pregnancy.

Legal

Five Men Arrested for Using Groningen Earthquake Repair Subsidies to Buy Lamborghinis

Investigators say over €1 million meant for repairing damaged homes ended up funding luxury cars through forged documents

Legal

CULTURE

Dutch Speed Skater Femke Kok Breaks 500M World Record

24-year-old Femke Kook becomes the first Dutch skater to claim the women’s 500m world record after beating a 12-year-old existing record.

Culture

“Netherlands, Get Better!” Reflects on 15 Years of Black Activism

Amsterdam Museum opens a new exhibition created with Nederland Wordt Beter, exploring how anti-racism movements reshaped Dutch society.

Culture

What Is Sinterklaas and Where to See the 2025 Arrivals in the Netherlands

National arrival ceremony of Sinterklaas takes place on Texel November 15, followed by parades across Dutch cities throughout mid-November.

Culture