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“Sovereign citizens” facing jail terms for anti-government plots
Prosecutors have demanded jail sentences of seven years for three self-styled “sovereign citizens” who are accused of plotting violent attacks against the Dutch government.A total of eight people, most of them aged between 45…
Many children’s fireworks break safety rules, inspectors say
October 28, 2025 Sparklers will not be banned. Photo: DutchNews.nlOver a third of consumer fireworks used by children are unsafe and will be taken out the market, government inspectors have said, following an…
Harde botsingen tijdens debat en opvallende uitspraak Wilders
Lijsttrekkers Dilan Yesilgöz (VVD), Geert Wilders (PVV), Joost Eerdmans (JA21) en Frans Timmermans (GroenLinks-PvdA). Foto: ANP / Remko de Waal Nog maar één dag en dan gaan ‘we’ naar de stembus voor de Tweede…
Election watch: a round-up of the last day of campaigning
The Netherlands will go to to the polls to vote for a new look lower house of parliament in one day’s time. Here is a round-up of campaign and other election news on the last day before the election.Wilders booed over “hunger…
Officials dismiss human trafficking case against Amsterdam gym
October 28, 2025 The public prosecution office has dismissed claims of labour exploitation, including human trafficking, against luxury gym chain Saints & Stars in Amsterdam, after looking into 11 complaints made by…
Klachtenregen over bezorgers van pakketjes
Foto: Unsplash Bezorgers die beweren dat je niet thuis was (terwijl je dat wel was), of veel te lang moeten wachten op dat pakketje waar je zo reikhalzend naar uitkeek. Bij het bezorgen van pakketjes gaat er nog van alles…
Wingtech calls on Dutch to return Nexperia to its control
The Chinese owners of chip company Nexperia have accused the Dutch government of “interference” and have called on the state to return the company to their control.“Only then can the Netherlands “begin to repair its…
Oil leak suspected after blackened birds found on Texel beaches
October 28, 2025 A contaminated guillemot being cleaned in a bath. Photo: DepositphotosSeveral seabirds have been rescued off the coast of North Holland province after apparently being caught up in an oil spill.Six…
Zoveel mensen zetten kinderwens in de koelkast door woningmarkt
Te koop-borden op IJburg in Amsterdam. Foto: ANP / Remko de Waal Het nijpende woningtekort maakt een kinderwens voor veel jongvolwassenen onbereikbaar. Zij stellen hun droom uit tot ze een betere woning hebben. Ook het…
Trial starts against Marco Borsato over sexual abuse of a minor
October 28, 2025 Marco Borsato arriving at court. Photo: Jeroen Jumelet ANPDutch singer Marco Borsato, once one of the most popular performers in the country, went on trial in Utrecht on Tuesday accused of sexually abusing a…
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