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Greenpeace targets JBS in Amsterdam over Nigeria plans
Greenpeace Netherlands has started legal action against meat giant JBS at its Amsterdam headquarters, demanding the Brazilian-founded company disclose a...
Civil servants set for 2.7% pay rise after months of strikes
April 30, 2026 The cabinet and unions have reached a provisional pay rise agreement for the 160,000 staff who work...
World press freedom index shows worst point in 25-year history
World press freedom index shows worst point in 25-year history Source link
Frisian to be actively taught at schools in Friesland
February 20, 2026 From August, all students attending primary and secondary school in Friesland will “actively” use the Frisian language,...
Utrecht primary schools scrap parent contributions, set up fund
March 9, 2026 More primary schools in Utrecht are abolishing the traditional parental contribution used to pay for trips and...
Most international students are happy but housing is a big issue
International students in the Netherlands are mostly happy with the standard of higher education, but they do face problems with...
1,400 schools join new textbook coop which is slashing costs
Nearly 1,400 schools have joined the new cooperative textbook publisher Neon which promises to give them more control over the...
Dutch plan to launch two new doctorates: PD and EngD
March 30, 2026 Education minister Rianne Letschert wants to introduce doctorates for people who carry out research at hbo colleges,...
Parents back phone ban in schools, want more info on use of AI
April 14, 2026 Seven in 10 parents want a blanket ban on mobile phones in schools, according to an annual...
Fixing urgent foundations issues to cost €11b but many can’t pay
Six in 10 home owners whose property needs urgent repairs to the foundations cannot afford to pay for it, according...
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