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Hidden weapons found near primary school in Overasselt https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/hidden-weapons-found-near-primary-school-in-overasselt/ MediaMilitary police have found multiple weapons hidden near a primary school in Overassel following last week’s gun attack on a...

Five inburgering exam myths, tested against real exams https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/five-inburgering-exam-myths-tested-against-real-exams/ MediaA lot of people preparing for the inburgeringsexamen run into advice: “pick the longest answer”, “choose B if you are...

Intelligence watchdogs warn new spy powers threaten rule of law https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/intelligence-watchdogs-warn-new-spy-powers-threaten-rule-of-law/ MediaIndependent watchdogs responsible for monitoring the Netherlands’ secret service agencies are sounding the alarm about potential new powers that would...

Non-EU doctors face €7,000 bill for Dutch medical test https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/non-eu-doctors-face-e7000-bill-for-dutch-medical-test/ MediaDoctors trained in non-EU countries will have to pay more than three times as much to sit the medical test...

Setback for asset tax plan as BBB threatens to force senate vote https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/setback-for-asset-tax-plan-as-bbb-threatens-to-force-senate-vote/ MediaThe cabinet’s wealth tax reforms are in jeopardy after the farmers’ party BBB threatened to block them in the senate...

Police step up campaign to stop illegal fireworks at New Year https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/police-step-up-campaign-to-stop-illegal-fireworks-at-new-year/ MediaDutch police say they will take a “zero tolerance” approach to illegal New Year fireworks in the first year after...

Two arrested after Gaza protesters spray parliament building https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/two-arrested-after-gaza-protesters-spray-parliament-building/ MediaTwo people have been arrested after protesters sprayed “Boycot Gaza” slogans on the windows of the Dutch parliament building and...

Everyone’s tax bill is falling, except the top 10%: CBS https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/everyones-tax-bill-is-falling-except-the-top-10-cbs/ MediaThe share of income going on income tax has fallen for all income groups over the past ten years, except...

Freight carried by waterways drops to lowest level in 15 years https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/freight-carried-by-waterways-drops-to-lowest-level-in-15-years/ MediaFreight traffic on Dutch waterways slumped during the summer drought as low river levels forced barge operators to take lighter...

National 24-hour public transport strike begins https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/national-24-hour-public-transport-strike-begins/ MediaA 24-hour strike has brought most public transport in the Netherlands to a halt, with no trains and buses, trams...

Far-right broadcaster ON switched off over licensing breaches https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/far-right-broadcaster-on-switched-off-over-licensing-breaches/ MediaCulture minister Rianne Letschert has confirmed that she intends to take far-right broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland off the airwaves after the...

ASML begins building new 20,000-workplace Eindhoven campus https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/asml-begins-building-new-20000-workplace-eindhoven-campus/ MediaChip machinery maker ASML has begun building a second industrial campus in Eindhoven, with the first buildings due to open...

Mind the gap: how 30% ruling changes may affect your paycheck https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/mind-the-gap-how-30-ruling-changes-may-affect-your-paycheck/ MediaIf you are one of those clever people who spent years studying abroad and is now contributing skills to the...

IND pays out €99m in seven months for missing asylum deadlines https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/ind-pays-out-e99m-in-seven-months-for-missing-asylum-deadlines/ MediaThe immigration service IND paid out around €99 million in court-ordered penalties in the first seven months of this year...

Dutch children’s literacy falls further behind European average https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/dutch-childrens-literacy-falls-further-behind-european-average/ MediaNearly four in 10 Dutch children are at risk of leaving school with a low level of literacy, according to...

Rutte: coronavirus curfew and school closures were “unavoidable” https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/rutte-coronavirus-curfew-and-school-closures-were-unavoidable/ Mark Rutte takes the oath before giving evidence to the parliamentary inquiry. Photo: Remko de Waal/ANPFormer prime minister Mark Rutte has defended the nationwide curfew imposed during the coronavirus lockdown, insisting it was “unavoidable”. Giving...

Cabinet considers visa blocks for Russian athletes https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/cabinet-considers-visa-blocks-for-russian-athletes/ MediaThe Dutch cabinet will do everything it can to prevent athletes from competing under the Russian flag at international sporting...

Culture minister to decide on future of far-right broadcaster ON https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/culture-minister-to-decide-on-future-of-far-right-broadcaster-on/ MediaCulture minister Rianne Letschert is under pressure to pull the plug on far-right broadcaster Ongehoord Nederland (ON) when she meets...

Dutch flying car finally cleared for take-off by 2028 https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/dutch-flying-car-finally-cleared-for-take-off-by-2028/ MediaDutch flying car maker PAL-V has been given the go-ahead to start building something that could be in the skies...

Van de Zandschulp reaches US Open quarter-finals for second time https://www.dutchnews.nl/2026/09/van-de-zandschulp-reaches-us-open-quarter-finals-for-second-time/ MediaDutch number one tennis player Botic van de Zandschulp has reached the quarter-finals of the US Open after winning a...