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Prime Minister Rob Jetten has pledged to revise the government's economic plans after independent forecasts suggested they would increase poverty in the Netherlands. The minority cabinet faces pressure from opposition parties to adjust its policies on taxation and benefits to protect the country's most vulnerable citizens.

A major new study has found that over 20,000 people are homeless in the Amsterdam and The Hague regions, many of whom are women and children. The census also highlighted a growing crisis in Eindhoven, where over 1,500 people are without a home, prompting calls for urgent government intervention to address the national housing shortage.

The mental health organisation Phitaal has requested a suspension of payment following years of financial difficulty. While an administrator looks for a way to restart the business, health insurers have guaranteed that treatment will continue for thousands of patients across the Netherlands.

The new Dutch cabinet, led by Prime Minister Rob Jetten, has officially taken office after being sworn in by King Willem-Alexander. The ceremony took place...

The Dutch mobile provider Odido is contacting customers following a cyberattack on its contact systems. Although service remains unaffected, personal details such as names and bank account numbers may have been accessed. Customers can avail F-secure, a digital security package for better protection. The free package offered spans 24 months.

Petrol and diesel prices have hit a two-year high due to rising oil costs and global political uncertainty. Experts warn that while unmanned stations remain cheaper, manned petrol stations are finding it harder to keep prices below the 2-euro mark.

FME has called on the Dutch government and the EU to provide clarity on US import duties after a Supreme Court ruling added to uncertainty. While the decision was described as positive, the trade group warned that President Trump could still introduce new tariffs under other laws. The status of last summer’s EU–US trade deal remains unclear.

An 81-year-old woman has died after driving the wrong way on the A59 near Waalwijk and colliding with another car. Two people from Arnhem were injured and taken to hospital. The motorway was closed for several hours following the crash.