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Dutch population must stay below 20 million, ministers say
Dec 3, 2024 · The right-wing Dutch government is looking at drawing up specific targets to limit immigration and ensure the population of the Netherlands remains below 20 million by 2050. …
Dutch cabinet backs three new laws to restrict refugee rights
Dec 20, 2024 · The plans, the minister said, will have an effect on refugee numbers. “This is what Dutch people want,” she said. “A fundamental change of policy to limit new arrivals and …
Van Weel calls for tough sentences to tackle wave of explosions
Dec 18, 2024 · Van Weel calls for tough sentences to tackle wave of explosions December 18, 2024 The scene of the blast in The Hague, 10 days after six people were killed. Photo: …
Inburgering with Dutch News: how to celebrate Sinterklaas
Dec 2, 2024 · School surprises. Photo: ANP/ Hollandse Hoogte/ Richard Brocken. Food Food is an important part of Sinterklaas and the giving of speculaas (spiced biscuits, often in the form …
The Hague explosion destroyed 5 flats, 4 hospitalised so far
Dec 7, 2024 · Four people, including one child, have been taken to hospital after a major explosion and fire at an apartment complex in The Hague, which led to the collapse of part of …
What the new rent control rules in the Netherlands mean for you
Jun 26, 2024 · New rules which extend rent controls to some 90% of Dutch rental property come into effect on July 1. If you are a tenant or planning to move to a new rental home, what do the …
10 things you need to know about the end of World War II in the ...
May 3, 2015 · The Netherlands celebrates 70 years since the end of World War II on May 5. But, of course, the war did not end in a day. Here’s an overview of the main events leading up to …
“No changes to refugee measures,” Wilders warns coalition
Dec 17, 2024 · “No changes to refugee measures,” Wilders warns coalition December 17, 2024 Geert Wilders talks to reporters on Tuesday. Photo: Remko de Waal ANP. Far-right leader …
Faber warned strict asylum plans will put strain on legal system
Dec 11, 2024 · Asylum minister Marjolein Faber’s plans for the “strictest asylum regime ever” will trigger a wave of legal challenges, placing further strain on an overburdened legal system, the …