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More people become army reservists as companies get involved
The defence ministry has seen a sharp rise in applications from people wanting to train as reservists, news website Nu.nl reported on Tuesday.So far this year, 4,100 people have applied, more than in all of 2024. The defence…
Netherlands must do more to prevent violence against women
The Netherlands is not doing enough to prevent violence against women, the European Council’s monitoring body GREVIO has said in a new report.The Netherlands has signed up to the Istanbul Convention, which advocates against…
Onstuimig weer op komst: kans op storm
Foto: ANP / ROB ENGELAAR Waar het zonnetje zich het afgelopen weekend nog liet zien, staat deze week in het teken van écht herfstweer. Er was gisteravond een bijzonder weerfenomeen, een tornado, te zien in het noorden van…
Election watch: Bontenbal criticised over religious education
With eight days to go before the Dutch general election on October 29, here is a round-up of the latest election news.Christian Democrat leader Henri Bontenbal has been criticised for saying he would not interfere in…
Dit is waarom je géén stemadvies aan AI-chatbots moet vragen
Geert Wilders (PVV) en Frans Timmermans (GroenLinks-PvdA). Foto: ANP / Remko de Waal Over twee weken gaan we naar de stembus voor de Tweede Kamerverkiezingen. Een groot deel van de Nederlanders is nog aan het wikken en wegen…
Consumers warned about use of mandates by telemarketers
October 21, 2025 Photo: depositphotosHouseholders have been warned not to sign energy contracts with cold-call companies that authorise them to switch supplier without notifying the householder.The consumer markets authority…
Chatbots make “unreliable” voting aids, privacy watchdog warns
October 21, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos.comPrivacy watchdog AP has called on voters not to rely on AI chatbots for advice about who to vote for in next week’s general election because they are not impartial and unreliable, and…
NS krijgt er een concurrent bij
Foto: ANP De typische felgroene bussen van FlixBus zijn nauwelijks meer weg te denken uit Europese steden. Het bedrijf hierachter gaat zich nu ook op treinreizen storten. Medeoprichter en topman André Schwämmlein zegt tegen…
Seven in 10 Dutch women are economically independent
October 21, 2025 Photo: Depositphotos.comLast year 70% of women and 83% of men in the Netherlands were economically independent, roughly the same as in 2022, according to new figures from national statistics office CBS.The…
Fright night: 13 ways to celebrate Halloween in the Netherlands
Halloween falls on a Friday this year, but there are plenty of ways you can enjoy the holiday before or after October 31. Here’s thirteen ideas that will help you have a Terrifying Thursday, a Scary Saturday, a Spooky Sunday,…
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