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Seven million public transport smart cards have expired or been lost

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Dutch rail company NS denies British railway cross subsidy claims
One third of the 22 million public transport smart cards which have been issued so far have been lost or are no longer valid, the card’s operator Translink told the Telegraaf on Friday. The ov-chipkaart was first introduced... More >

NS denies British railway subsidy claims

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Dutch rail company NS denies British railway cross subsidy claimsDutch state-owned transport firm NS has received nearly €920m in British government subsidies to run several rail services in Britain so far... More >

Dutch is full of 'historical junk'

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Dutch is full of ‘historical junk’, says language expertThe Dutch language contains many useless elements, making it laborious and complicated to use, according to research by linguist Sterre... More >



Is Mondriaan's work now copyright-free?

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Mondriaan died 70 years ago, so is his work now copyright-free?A dispute is looming about the use of works by Dutch artist Piet Mondriaan, who died 70 years ago, Trouw reports on Friday. Under European... More >

High street bank branches set to disappear

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Dutch rail company NS denies British railway cross subsidy claimsThe retail banking sector is changing so much that traditional high street branches will soon be a thing of the past, the Financieele Dagblad... More >


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  • Dutch rail company NS denies British railway cross subsidy claims 
  • Seven million public transport smart cards have expired or been lost 
  • Local taxes rise little in bigger Dutch cities 
  • High street bank branches set to disappear, retail expert says 
  • Mondriaan died 70 years ago, so is his work now copyright-free? 
  • Dutch is full of 'historical junk', says language expert 
  • Most frail pensioners still in the dark about home care rule changes 
  • Fewer serious incidents during New Year festivities, says justice minister 
  • Thousands take the plunge in New Year swims 
  • Amsterdam Zuidoost district wins postcode lottery, winners share nearly €44m 
  • Chinese takeover of ADO Den Haag still not completed 
  • What changes in 2015? A round-up of new laws and taxes 
  • New Year festivities 'relatively peaceful', major fires in Alkmaar and Uden 
  • National lottery can't cope with frenzy of last minute ticket buyers 
  • Over one million more visitors for Dutch museums in 2014 

Politics

  • Senate chairwoman criticises ministers over health insurance law changes 
  • Wilders tried to claim legal fees from parliament: Volkskrant 
  • European president Jean-Claude Juncker warns about populist parties 

Society

  • Most frail pensioners still in the dark about home care rule changes 
  • Fewer serious incidents during New Year festivities, says justice minister 
  • Thousands take the plunge in New Year swims 

Business

  • Dutch rail company NS denies British railway cross subsidy claims 
  • Seven million public transport smart cards have expired or been lost 
  • High street bank branches set to disappear, retail expert says 

Sport

  • Chinese takeover of ADO Den Haag still not completed 
  • Dutch speed skater Ireen Wüst is Reuters' sportswoman of the year 
  • Vitesse thrash Ajax 4-0 to move forward in KNVB Cup 

Education

  • Dutch is full of 'historical junk', says language expert 
  • Government launches new foreign study scholarship scheme 
  • Young women outstrip men as Phd researchers 

Health

  • Health insurance companies spend millions of euros on advertising 
  • Limits to patient choice crucial in bringing down costs: health insurers 
  • Home nursing firm closed down for putting patients at risk 

Tech & Media

  • Mondriaan died 70 years ago, so is his work now copyright-free? 
  • Wishing all our readers the very best for 2015 
  • Face of Albert Heijn advertising quits after 10 years 

Housing

  • Local taxes rise little in bigger Dutch cities 
  • Dutch house prices rose 2.3% in November, but are still 19% down on record high 
  • Airbnb to start collecting tourist tax for Amsterdam city council 

Jobs

  • Fewer Romanians, Bulgarians moved to the Netherlands than expected 
  • Girls more often opting for science and technical subjects at secondary school 
  • Dutch wage costs rise 10% in five years 

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  • 10 ways to celebrate New Year in the Netherlands
  • How to make sure you keep that New Year get fit resolution
  • Female executive quotas: Move over men ( it’s for your own good)

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  • Dutch scientists recreate deaths of JFK, Diana, Whitney Houston through smell
  • Christmas in Argentina for the Dutch royal family
  • This Dutch hamburger is made from weed man… seaweed
  • The Dutch flower auction in Aalsmeer is facing up to global competition
  • Medical marijuana chewing gum firm sets up base in the Netherlands


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