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Court finds Arnhem jihadi suspects not guilty

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Three arrested in Amsterdam on weapons charges
A court in Arnhem has found two men not guilty of preparing to carry out murder, arson and terrorist attacks by joining radical Islamic groups in Syria.Judges said the public prosecution department had not proved... More >

Stay of execution for retailer V&D

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Three arrested in Amsterdam on weapons chargesV&D has been saved from bankruptcy after its owners, banks and landlords reached an agreement on how to solve the department store group’s... More >

Dutch go digital, apart from the radio

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Dutch go digital, apart from when it comes to radioThe government’s multi-million euro campaign to get people to switch to digital radio is failing, broadcaster Nos says on Monday.Radio sellers... More >



Invest in start-ups, urges Kroes

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Three arrested in Amsterdam on weapons chargesFormer EU commissioner and newly-appointed Dutch start-up ambassador Neelie Kroes has called on pension funds, insurers and other... More >

Groningen VVD wants gas extraction cuts

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Three arrested in Amsterdam on weapons chargesThe Groningen branch of the right-wing Liberal VVD has gone against party policy and called for a further reduction in gas extraction from under... More >


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  • Three arrested in Amsterdam on weapons charges 
  • Stay of execution for department store group V&D 
  • Neelie Kroes calls on pension funds, insurers to invest in start-ups 
  • Groningen VVD wants gas extraction cuts 
  • Dutch go digital, apart from when it comes to radio 
  • Court finds Arnhem jihadi suspects not guilty 
  • Dutch Muslim groups worried about mosque protest escalation 
  • Fewer students started degree courses last year 
  • Uncertainty still surrounds V&D, is Blokker next? 
  • Weekend football round-up: Memphis Depay unstoppable, AZ fight back 
  • Small firms want overhaul of Dutch sick pay system 
  • World's biggest ship, named after Dutch nazi, to be renamed after all 
  • Young women dominate Utrecht population make-up 
  • ‘Earthquake repairs to cost far more than estimate’ 
  • Fixed book price reprieved for four more years 

Politics

  • Groningen VVD wants gas extraction cuts 
  • Fixed book price reprieved for four more years 
  • Dutch join rapid reaction force, won't send weapons to Ukraine 

Society

  • Three arrested in Amsterdam on weapons charges 
  • Court finds Arnhem jihadi suspects not guilty 
  • Dutch Muslim groups worried about mosque protest escalation 

Business

  • Stay of execution for department store group V&D 
  • Neelie Kroes calls on pension funds, insurers to invest in start-ups 
  • Uncertainty still surrounds V&D, is Blokker next? 

Sport

  • Weekend football round-up: Memphis Depay unstoppable, AZ fight back 
  • Dutch keen to start video referee trials in football 
  • Eredivisie round up: Memphis Depay from zero to hero as Ajax fall further behind 

Education

  • Fewer students started degree courses last year 
  • Grammar schools still selecting pupils 
  • Private Islamic University in Rotterdam under special supervision 

Health

  • Small firms want overhaul of Dutch sick pay system 
  • Health minister overhauls freedom of choice plans 
  • Officials can't cope with personal healthcare requests 

Tech & Media

  • Dutch go digital, apart from when it comes to radio 
  • Dutch journalist faces terrorist propaganda charges in Turkey 
  • Incorrect number plate in parking meter? No fine says court 

Housing

  • Private sector rents soar in Amsterdam 
  • Airbnb starts collecting Dutch tourist tax, but no one knows how much 
  • Home owners make record extra mortgage payments 

Jobs

  • Union takes V&D to court over pay cut 
  • Six out of 10 jobless people find new work within a year 
  • Former MEPs find it hard to get a job 

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