Homeowners warned of misleading sales tactics around heat pumps and batteries

The Dutch homeowners' association Vereniging Eigen Huis (VEH) is warning that more homeowners looking to make their properties more sustainable are falling victim to misleading sales tactics.

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COC Netherlands receives International Pride Award at WorldPride Amsterdam

COC Netherlands received an International Pride Award during the WorldPride celebrations in Amsterdam on Wednesday.

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Record 7,200 reports of fake police officers filed in first half of 2026

The police received more than 7,200 reports of people posing as police officers during the first half of the year, marking the highest number of such reports ever recorded over a six-month period.

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Half of Dutch households on district heating could face higher bills, ACM warns

The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has warned that around half of all households connected to a district heating network could face higher heating bills, with some seeing significa

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18-year-old arrested in terrorism investigation after photographing military exercise

An 18-year-old man from Ede was arrested on suspicion of terrorism after photographing Dutch soldiers during a live military exercise, an investigation kept quiet by the Public Prosecution Service

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De Bijenkorf warns customers after possible data breach at logistics partner

De Bijenkorf has warned customers of a possible data breach involving one of its logistics partners.

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Wildfire near Wassenaar forces hotel evacuation and NL-Alert

A hotel in the dunes near Wassenaar is being evacuated as a precaution due to a nearby wildfire, the Haaglanden Safety Region said on Wednesday.

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Drought: Municipalities in west Netherlands stop watering public parks, plants

Municipal greenery in parts of Zuid-Holland will remain without watering for the time being due to a new irrigation ban.

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Young workers' wage increases outpacing collective agreements

Many workers aged 20 to 30 have seen stronger wage growth than would be consistent with collective bargaining agreements, NOS

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Dutch AIVD ranked one of Europe's best intelligence services

The Dutch General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) is the third best intelligence service in Europe, according to a ranking compiled by the French magazine

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Two minors arrested after second explosion at Amsterdam daycare center

A late-night explosion targeted a daycare center on the Bos en Lommerweg in Amsterdam-West during the early hours of Wednesday.

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Albert Heijn halves loyalty stamp earnings, doubling spending needed for rewards

Albert Heijn is changing its loyalty stamp program, meaning customers will need to spend twice as much to fill a savings booklet.

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Prime Minister Jetten, Amsterdam mayor Halsema warn of rising anti-LGBTQ+ hatred

During the opening of the Human Rights Conference marking WorldPride, Prime Minister Rob Jetten and Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema warned of rising anti-LGBTQ+ hatred.

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Two Rotterdam police officers hospitalized after violent struggle with suspect

Two Rotterdam police officers were taken to the hospital with injuries following a violent confrontation with a suspect on Tuesday evening. The suspect is a 49-year-old male resident of Rotterdam.

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Swimmer missing at Callantsoog found dead; 2 women drowned while trying to help a child

The body of a swimmer who went missing off the coast of Callantsoog on Tuesday has been found.

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New victim identified: Fmr. Almere alderman accused of sexually abusing 14 children

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Dutchman fined €10,000 for driving 235 km/h with his Porsche 911 on German highway

The German police arrested a 23-year-old Dutchman on Tuesday after catching him driving up to 235 kilometers per hour

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Number of fastfood outlets in Netherlands nearly doubled in 20 years

At the start of this year, the Netherlands had 19,400 fast-food outlets, nearly double the 10,300 there were in 2007.

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Another young man arrested for preparing terrorist attack; Fifth in one week

Heavily armed police officers arrested an 18-year-old man from Kesteren on Friday on suspicion of preparing a terrorist attack, the Public Prosecution Service (OM)

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Netherlands can't handle more than one massive wildfire at a time: Security Regions

The Netherlands cannot simultaneously handle more than one large wildfire, like the one

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People in trouble in sea at Callantsoog; 1 dead, 1 missing, 2 rescued

Four people got into trouble in the sea near Callantsoog on Tuesday afternoon. The Coast Guard and rescue agency KNRM responded in large numbers.

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Limburg wildfire still raging, but firefighting going according to plan

The wildfire in the Boschhuizerbergen nature reserve near Venray is still raging.

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Most municipalities report almost no applications for fireworks ban exemptions this year

A new Dutch law that took effect Monday formally bans consumers from buying, selling, poss

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Netherlands begins selling strategic oil reserves, but not kerosene

The Dutch government will start selling the first portion of its strategic oil and fuel reserves in the coming two to three weeks to help ease elevated

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NEC earn impressive goalless draw at Olympiacos in Champions League qualifier

NEC picked up what could prove to be a vital draw in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League third round qualifiers against Olympiacos on Tuesday.

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U.S. influencer alleges groping, glass attack by Dutch man; turns to Dutch lawyer

American influencer Olivia Silfies has asked Dutch victim lawyer Sébas Diekstra to represent her following an incident on the Greek island of Mykonos.

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AI push prompts €2 billion Rabobank investment, possible future job cuts

Rabobank announced plans to invest as much as €2 billion over the next three years in upgrading its IT infrastructure and data systems as part of a broader push to scale up its use of artificial in

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NS rejects calls to drop Spanish train maker CAF over West Bank involvement

The NS has officially decided to stick with Spanish train manufacturer CAF, despite facing strong political pressure, moral criticism, and past mechanical delivery issues.

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Fundraiser surpasses goal for Syrian family whose car was destroyed in suspected arson

A fundraiser for a Syrian family whose car was destroyed in a nighttime fire at the end of July reached its fundraising goal within 24 hours, the organizers said.

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Dutch PM calls for closer Dutch-Belgian energy cooperation at Antwerp substation opening

Speaking at the opening of a high-voltage substation in Antwerp, Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called for closer energy cooperation between the Netherlands and Belgium.

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