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One person dies in 'relatively peaceful' New Year celebrations (update)

Society

One person died and several others were seriously injured as the Netherlands welcomed the New Year.Police were called out to deal with incidents in a number of places and emergency service workers were pelted... More >

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A round-up of new laws and taxes 

Politics

A number of new laws and changes to the tax system come into effect on January 1, 2016. Here's a round-up of the main ones:JobsWorkers... More >

Thousands take part in New Year swims 

Society

Thousands of people in the Netherlands have kicked off 2016 by taking part in a traditional New Year's swim.The biggest event takes place in... More >

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British man arrested for bomb claim 

Society

A 29-year-old British man was arrested at Schiphol airport on Friday morning after shouting several times that he had a bomb.Departure hall 3 was... More >

Dutch outline key EU issues 

Europe

The Netherlands takes over the rotating presidency of the EU on January 1 and has outlined four key areas for action.Migration and security... More >

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Latest News

• Thousands take part in New Year swims 
• Dutch outline key issues for European presidency 
• British man arrested for Schiphol airport bomb threat 
• One person dies in 'relatively peaceful' New Year celebrations (update) 
• What changes in 2016? a round-up of new laws and taxes 
• Department store group V&D declared bankrupt, 10,000 jobs at risk 
• Looking forward: what will be the big news stories of 2016? 
• Ocean clean-up project launches first sea experiment in 2016 
• Wanted: trainee computer specialists with autism 
• Theatres, concert halls have more volunteers than paid staff 
• Emmen zoo closes its doors after 80 years 
• New Year weather set to be mainly clear, some showers in west 
• West-Brabant overtakes Amsterdam as murder capital 
• Footballer, threatened with deportation, can stay after IND rethink 
• The 10 most popular features on DutchNews.nl in 2015 

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Politics

• Dutch outline key issues for European presidency 
• What changes in 2016? a round-up of new laws and taxes 
• Looking forward: what will be the big news stories of 2016? 

Society

• Thousands take part in New Year swims 
• British man arrested for Schiphol airport bomb threat 
• One person dies in 'relatively peaceful' New Year celebrations (update) 

Business

• Department store group V&D declared bankrupt, 10,000 jobs at risk 
• Theatres, concert halls have more volunteers than paid staff 
• Retail group Macintosh goes bust, looks at sell-off 

Sport

• Van Praag calls for football to clean up its act in wake of Blatter scandal 
• Ajax defender Kenny Tete arrested in cannabis cafe 
• Handball team set sights on Rio after surprise world silver 

Education

• One in five teachers are sworn at or threatened by pupils 
• MPs call for flexible approach to funding degrees 
• Bad English makes many university lecturers incomprehensible, say students 

Health

• 1.2 million expected to change health insurer this year 
• Doctor warned after recommending I Ching to patients 
• 31 mobility scooter drivers died in accidents last year 

Tech & Media

• Ocean clean-up project launches first sea experiment in 2016 
• Anne Frank's diary can be copied for scientific research: court 
• Syrian refugee wins court case against Powned over interview 

Housing

• Councils are missing refugee accommodation targets 
• Property values are highest in Laren, lowest in Heerlen 
• House prices growing at fastest rate for seven years 

Jobs

• Wanted: trainee computer specialists with autism 
• Unpaid 'volunteers' replace real workers via council work experience schemes 
• Police unions agree 6.5% pay deal after months of campaigning 

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Features

How to celebrate New Year in the Netherlands

How much are we prepared to pay for drugs that fight cancer?

Change in the Netherlands is s-l-o-w

10 Dutch health insurance terms you should know

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The Holland Handbook

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Perfect Housing

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