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Woman held in boyfriend’s slaying made it look like a suicidal overdose, prosecutors say

The Public Prosecution Service (OM) suspects 26-year-old Esmee D. from Assen of murdering her partner.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1h

Over a third of Amsterdam residents have faced inappropriate behavior at work

37 percent of working Amsterdam residents have experienced inappropriate behavior at work, according to a

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 2h

Three men deny raping woman who was vulnerable due to alcohol in Maastricht

Three men aged 19, 22, and 24, who are accused of raping a young woman in October of last year in Maastricht, deny forcing her to have sex.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 2h

Dutch court says Nexperia's Chinese CEO was suspended over "reckless leadership"

A Dutch court has suspended Zhang Xuezheng, CEO of semiconductor company Nexperia, citi

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 3h

Netherlands economy expected to grow 1.4% in 2024, IMF says

The Netherlands is benefiting from the fact that the global economy is performing slightly better than previously expected, according to the International Monetary Fund (IMF).

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 4h

Dutch Public Health Institute RIVM shuts website following cyberattack

The National Institute for Public Health and the Environment (RIVM) took its website offline on Tuesday around 11:15 a.m. due to an external hack. The website is still inaccessible.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 5h

Heineken reorganization affects 400 workers at Amsterdam HQ; Unions pledge support

Beer brewer Heineken is reorganizing its headquarters in Amsterdam, affecting around four hundred jobs.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 6h

Poll: Slight drop for PVV after Wilders suspends election campaign over terror threat

With two weeks to go until the parliamentary election, there is little movement in the poll by

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 6h

Fire breaks out in car garage at Nike Europe headquarters in Hilversum

A hybrid vehicle caught fire in an underground garage beneath a Hilversum office complex on Tuesday, forcing the evacuation of more than 2,000 employees.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 7h

One in 10 Dutch teens turn to AI instead of parents for money advice

Dutch teenagers and young adults are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence for financial advice, according to research by online banks Bunq and Revolut, though parents and traditional sou

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 8h

Man found dead in parked car in Boxmeer; Police "strongly suspect foul play"

The body of a man was discovered in a car parked in Boxmeer, Gelderland, on Monday afternoon. The police “strongly suspect foul play” and launched a large-scale investigation.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 9h

China imposes export ban after Dutch intervention at chipmaker Nexperia

China has imposed an export ban on Nexperia after the Dutch government used emergency powers to seize control of the Nijmegen-based chipmaker from its Chinese parent, escalating tensions between Th

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 10h

Amsterdam student association denied subsidy for 5th year; Still not a safe environment

For the fifth year in a row, the Amsterdam universities and the Amsterdam University of Applied Sciences have decided against funding the student association ASC/AVSV.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 11h

More automatic organ donors as Dutch do not actively register their choice

On the first day of this year, 8.1 million adults in the Netherlands were registered as organ and tissue donors, almost 30,000 more than at the start of 2024.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 11h

Unidentified drones disrupted communications during Dutch military training in Poland

Small drones disrupted communications at a major military exercise by Dutch soldiers in Poland.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 12h

More illegal than legal online gambling for the first time since legalization

In the first half of this year, gamblers in the Nehterlands spent more money in the illegal market than in the legal one.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 12h

No indications of extra threats to Geert Wilders, Dutch police say

The Dutch authorities have no indications of an additional threat against Geert Wilders.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 13h

Half of Netherlands residents dissatisfied with housing supply in their area

Half of adults in the Netherlands are dissatisfied with the housing supply in their region, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported based on its latest survey, “Perceptions.”

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 13h

Housing, immigration, and climate top concerns for Amsterdam voters ahead of elections

Housing shortages, immigration, and the climate crisis are top concerns for Amsterdam voters ahead of the Oc

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 14h

Dutch gas and electricity prices drop, households could see lower winter bills

Energy experts say Dutch households may pay less for heating this winter as natural gas and electricity prices continue to decline,

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 22h

Man arrested for crashing into people at Den Bosch gas station; Two hurt

A 22-year-old man from Den Bosch was arrested Saturday evening after driving into two men at a local gas station, authorities said.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 23h

Hoorn alderman resigns over asylum seeker crisis shelter plans

VVD politician Marjon van der Ven will resign from her role as an alderman in the coalition leading the local government in Hoorn.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

CDA, VVD now agree their plan for 100,000 new homes per year is impossible

The CDA and VVD now agree that building 100,000 homes per year to fight the Dutch housing shortage is likely impossible.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

Suspect held for manslaughter in death of singer S10's twin brother says he's innocent

One of several suspects accused in the death of singer S10's twin brother professed his innocence during a Monday court hearing into the status of his criminal case.

NL Times @nltimes.nl · 1d

Burnout, stress pushing more Dutch workers into long-term sick leave averaging 28 days

The average period of leave taken by workers in the Netherlands who are in poor health has risen to 28 days, according to occupational health and safety firm Arbo Unie.