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VVD MP quits over expenses allegations: his integrity was at issue

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VVD MP quits over expenses allegations: his integrity was at issue
An MP for the right-wing Liberal VVD resigned on Friday after a party committee said facts about his behaviour did not meet the party’s ‘integrity standards’.Mark Verheijen is at the centre of allegations that... More >

Plastic bag ban for Dutch stores

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Dutch shops to be banned from giving away plastic bagsDutch shops will be banned from giving away free plastic bags from January 1 next year, junior environment minister Wilma Mansveld has told... More >

Taxi firms make formal Uberpop complaint

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VVD MP quits over expenses allegations: his integrity was at issueAmsterdam taxi company TCA and sector organisation KNV Taxi have made a formal complaint against Uber for continuing to offer its Uberpop... More >



Turkey jails trafficker for Dutch crimes

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VVD MP quits over expenses allegations: his integrity was at issueA Turkish national, who fled to Turkey after being convicted of human trafficking in the Netherlands, has been jailed for seven years, nine... More >

Welfare claims rose 22,000 in 2014

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VVD MP quits over expenses allegations: his integrity was at issueThe number of people claiming welfare benefits (bijstand) in the Netherlands rose 22,000 last year to 435,000, the national statistics office CBS... More >


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  • Dutch shops to be banned from giving away plastic bags
  • VVD councillor under investigation in drugs case: Telegraaf
  • Police arrest three in organised drugs crime raids
  • Dutch cabinet is looking for more cash for security step-up
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  • KLM says job loss reports are guesswork
  • Learning Dutch is a big hit as 20,000 sign up for online course
  • Dutch unemployment total rises by 2,000
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  • Dutch cabinet is looking for more cash for security step-up
  • D66 devises plan to regulate Dutch marijuana production
  • Political party membership drops to below 300,000

Society

  • Turkey jails human trafficker for crimes committed in the Netherlands
  • Dutch shops to be banned from giving away plastic bags
  • Police arrest three in organised drugs crime raids

Business

  • Dutch taxi firms make formal complaint about Uberpop
  • MPs invite private equity firms to explain themselves
  • Dutch solar panel claims don't add up

Sport

  • Ajax moves on in Europa League, Feyenoord and PSV are out
  • Dutch football body opposes winter World Cup, calls for Qatar rethink
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  • Learning Dutch is a big hit as 20,000 sign up for online course
  • Protesting Amsterdam students move to admin centre
  • Protesting students released on Wednesday after night in jail

Health

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Tech & Media

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  • Burglars caught out by social media
  • Photo of Russian gays wins World Press Photo

Housing

  • Amsterdam estate agents agree to improve expat services
  • House prices continued to rise in January
  • House sales rise 6% in January

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  • Welfare claims rose 22,000 in 2014
  • KLM says job loss reports are guesswork
  • Dutch unemployment total rises by 2,000

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