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Inflation rises to 2.7% on the back of mounting oil prices
Economy

Inflation rises to 2.7% on the back of mounting oil prices

The Dutch annual rate of inflation rose to 2.7% this month, after falling to 2.4% in February, national...

Steel slag research still not started despite health concerns
Economy

Steel slag research still not started despite health concerns

The infrastructure minister has yet to give the green light to two research projects into the impact of...

Dutch online licence to help Dutch pensioners fight off phishing
Economy

Dutch online licence to help Dutch pensioners fight off phishing

An increasing number of countries may be looking into banning under-16s from using social media, but the Netherlands...

From tulips to tiny things: 11 great things to do in April
Economy

From tulips to tiny things: 11 great things to do in April

It’s a mixed bag this month, with King’s Day as one of the highlights. Forecasters are on the...

In some parts of NL, 30% voted by proxy in the local elections
Economy

In some parts of NL, 30% voted by proxy in the local elections

One in 10 voters cast their ballot by proxy at the local elections earlier this month, and in...

More DNA is needed to establish if skeleton is d’Artagnan
Economy

More DNA is needed to establish if skeleton is d’Artagnan

An initial DNA test to try to establish if a skeleton found under a church in Maastricht is...

Five injured, one hospitalised after gas explosion at school
Economy

Five injured, one hospitalised after gas explosion at school

Five people have been injured after a cloud of gas ignited during a pancake event at a secondary...

EU parliament calls for ban on AI nudity-generating apps
Economy

EU parliament calls for ban on AI nudity-generating apps

The European parliament has called for a ban on AI apps that allow to create nude or sexually...

Dutch minister to lead trade mission to China despite sanctions
Economy

Dutch minister to lead trade mission to China despite sanctions

Trade minister Sjoerd Sjoerdsma plans to lead a trade mission to China despite being on a Chinese sanctions...

Officials find 261 parrot eggs in Schiphol hand luggage
Economy

Officials find 261 parrot eggs in Schiphol hand luggage

Customs officers at Schiphol have confiscated 261 parrot eggs found in the hand luggage of a man and...