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April 20, 2026

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“I shortened my name to make it easier for people to pronounce”
Economy

“I shortened my name to make it easier for people to pronounce”

Originally from Marathon, Greece, Eleftheria Karyoti came to the Netherlands as a student. She likes the flat hierarchy...

ECJ limits detention for rejected asylum seekers to 18 months
Economy

ECJ limits detention for rejected asylum seekers to 18 months

The Dutch government’s plans to step up the deportation of rejected asylum seekers have been dealt a blow...

Belgian murderer claims to hold key to missing student cold case
Economy

Belgian murderer claims to hold key to missing student cold case

A Belgian man serving a life sentence for murder has told police he knows who killed a Dutch...

Dutch women edge closer to World Cup after 1-1 draw in France
Sports

Dutch women edge closer to World Cup after 1-1 draw in France

The Netherlands have taken a big step towards qualifying for next year’s women’s World Cup finals after holding...

Cabinet spends €1bn on energy measures but no cut to fuel prices
Sports

Cabinet spends €1bn on energy measures but no cut to fuel prices

The Dutch government has announced almost €1 billion in measures to compensate householders and motorists for soaring fuel...

Dutch government earns less money from tobacco sales
Sports

Dutch government earns less money from tobacco sales

The government’s income from tobacco sales was down by 15% in 2025 because fewer people smoke and more...

Amsterdam tribunal reprimands surgeon for calling assistant “donkey”
Health

Amsterdam tribunal reprimands surgeon for calling assistant “donkey”

Image Close-up of two surgeons. - Credit: [email protected] / DepositPhotos - License: DepositPhotos Health plastic surgeon anesthesia staff...

Verstappen “in shock” after fatal Nordschleife crash in Germany kills Finnish driver
Health

Verstappen “in shock” after fatal Nordschleife crash in Germany kills Finnish driver

Image Lighting a candle. - Credit: VadimVasenin / Depositphotos - License: DepositPhotos Health Sports fatal accident 112 Nürburgring...

Planned heart procedures delayed at at least 25 Dutch hospitals after device recall
Health

Planned heart procedures delayed at at least 25 Dutch hospitals after device recall

Image Team of surgeons performing heart surgery - Credit: kalinovsky / DepositPhotos - License: DepositPhotos Health Business Dutch...