Netherlands
Government takes steps to tackle “insufficient” illegal vape law
April 10, 2026 Almost nine in ten people who vape in the Netherlands are using products that are either illegal...
Fewer lung and colon cancer cases, skin and prostate cancers up
Fewer people are getting cancer than might be expected in view of population growth, preliminary cancer figures over 2025 have...
Cabinet to discuss raising healthcare own risk after all
April 17, 2026 The Dutch cabinet is set to discuss plans to raise the health insurance own risk element from...
ECJ limits detention for rejected asylum seekers to 18 months
The Dutch government’s plans to step up the deportation of rejected asylum seekers have been dealt a blow after European...
Epe to fine refugee agency up to €11.4 million over asylum hotel
April 17, 2026 The local council in Epe is set to fine refugee settlement agency COA a record €63,480 a...
Europe must become more autonomous, says Dutch central bank
The realisation that change is needed is becoming more widespread, the bank said, adding that in some cases it will...
Dutch gas reserves reach 10 year low, EU says start refilling
The Netherlands’ underground gas storage locations are just 5.8% full, their lowest level in 10 years, according to gas grid...
Brussels agrees new handling fee for parcels from outside the EU
March 27, 2026 The European Union has agreed to introduce a new handling fee for small parcels from outside the...
EU parliament calls for ban on AI nudity-generating apps
The European parliament has called for a ban on AI apps that allow to create nude or sexually explicit audiovisual...
Dutch cloud providers work together to take on US big tech
Seven Dutch cloud service providers are planning to work together to form a “serious alternative” to US big tech when...
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