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August 5, 2026

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Glasshouses feel cost of drought as sprinkler ban imposed
Economy

Glasshouses feel cost of drought as sprinkler ban imposed

Glasshouse operators in the Westland region could lose tens of millions of euros after a ban on sprinklers...

Two women die trying to help a child in the sea at Callantsoog
Economy

Two women die trying to help a child in the sea at Callantsoog

Two women died after going into the sea to help a child in trouble off Callantsoog in Noord-Holland...

Belgium and Netherlands open new high-voltage power line
Economy

Belgium and Netherlands open new high-voltage power line

The Netherlands and Belgium have opened a new high-voltage power line that will allow 30% more electricity to...

NEC draw 0-0 at Olympiacos to boost Champions League hopes
Sports

NEC draw 0-0 at Olympiacos to boost Champions League hopes

NEC Nijmegen kept their hopes of a place in the Champions League alive with a 0-0 draw against...

Dutch intelligence service ranked third best in Europe
Sports

Dutch intelligence service ranked third best in Europe

The Netherlands has the third most highly rated intelligence service in Europe, according to a ranking published by...

Jetten warns of rising hate at WorldPride conference
Sports

Jetten warns of rising hate at WorldPride conference

Prime minister Rob Jetten has warned that hatred and intolerance against the LGBTQI+ community are growing, and that...

Kids in Dutch asylum shelters to have no access to youth healthcare for 8 months
Health

Kids in Dutch asylum shelters to have no access to youth healthcare for 8 months

Image Undated photo of children playing outside at an residential complex for asylum seekers in the Netherlands -...

Dutch privacy agency warns of risks in period-tracking apps
Health

Dutch privacy agency warns of risks in period-tracking apps

Image A young woman is on her phone. - Credit: bertys30 / DepositPhotos - License: DepositPhotos Health Business...

Hospital starts DNA test to stop antibiotic deafness in premature babies
Health

Hospital starts DNA test to stop antibiotic deafness in premature babies

Image A prematurely born baby at a hospital. - Credit: thepushba / DepositPhotos - License: DepositPhotos Health Erasmus...