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Most Dutch people concerned about extreme weather's impact, …
2 days ago · A majority of Dutch people are concerned about the consequences of extreme weather in the area where they live, and are worried about the impact of heavy rainfall, flooding, heat or drought. At the same time, the percentage of people concerned dipped slightly from 60 percent in 2021 to 56 percent at the end of last year, according to a survey carried out by ANP …
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3 days ago · Schiphol saw more passengers than last year but still below pre-pandemic levels
Drug shortages persist in the Netherlands, affecting millions
3 days ago · Drug shortages in the Netherlands continue to take a significant toll, impacting more than 4.5 million people in 2024 alone, according to an analysis by the Koninklijke Nederlandse Maatschappij ter bevordering der Pharmacie (KNMP). The organization detailed the decade-long consequences of persistent shortages, noting that efforts to address the issue have yet to yield …
The year in review: A summary of NL Times' biggest stories in 2024
Dec 28, 2024 · The big stories in the Netherlands this year spread over a range of topics. NL Times readers were most interested in Joost Klein and his disqualification from the Eurovision Song Contest, ASML nearly turning its back on the Netherlands due to threatened restrictions on foreign workers and international education, and the growing trend in arsons and attacks with …
Collective deals pushed wages up 5.3% last year, but lower pay …
5 days ago · Wages in the Netherlands rose by 5.3 percent in 2024 due to new collective agreements, following a 7.1 percent increase in 2023. However, employers are warning that pay rises in 2025 will likely be more modest, as unions push for higher wages amid concerns about economic sustainability and inflation.
Netherlands' new border controls will be largely unmanned due to ...
Dec 4, 2024 · The border controls that will start next week will by no means be a wall of Koninklijke Marechaussee officers at each of the around 840 border crossings in the Netherlands. Most of these will be unmanned because the Marechaussee simply doesn’t have the staff to deploy, the trade union Marver told the Telegraaf. “I hear strong language from The Hague …
Russia and China are "intensifying" cyber attacks on the …
Oct 28, 2024 · Russia and China are stepping up their cyber attacks on the Netherlands and its allies, warned the National Coordinator for Counter-Terrorism and Security (NCTV). They are “intensifying and broadening” their attacks. China is no longer limiting itself to espionage but also seems to be preparing for sabotage. In addition, new countries are joining the cyber risks front.
Coalition agrees to ditch asylum crisis in favor of other measures
Oct 25, 2024 · The coalition parties PVV, VVD, NSC, and BBB have reached an agreement on asylum measures after over eight hours of talks at the Catshuis, Prime Minister Dick Schoof’s official residence. The measures will be officially presented at the Council of Ministers meeting on Friday afternoon, but a draft copy has already leaked to the press.
New Covid-19 variant quickly spreading through NL; Biggest …
Jul 22, 2024 · The new COVID-19 variant FLiRT is rapidly spreading through the Netherlands, and the amount of coronavirus particles in the sewage is now even higher than in the “Dancing with Jansen” summer of 2021. But hospital admissions are barely increasing, so there is no reason to panic, virologist Marion Koopmans told AD.