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Extinction Rebellion activists blocked the A12 motorway near Zevenaar, leading to several arrests, as part of an unannounced protest urging the Dutch government to address climate change by eliminating fossil fuel subsidies.

The Dutch mandatory healthcare deductible will increase with inflation to €400 next year after parliament blocked a larger €60 increase proposed by the cabinet. Average monthly health insurance premiums will rise to €169 as total national healthcare spending reaches €118 billion. To promote long-term public health, the ministry is allocating new funding toward local family support, free school fruit, sports infrastructure, and expanded shingles vaccinations.

Rabobank expects Dutch house prices to keep rising despite signs that the housing market is cooling. Increased supply is slowing price growth, but persistent shortages and rising wages continue to support higher house prices.

Dutch students' reading skills have continued to decline, with nearly 40% of 15-year-olds failing to reach the minimum proficiency level in 2025. While maths and science results remained stable, the long-term trend suggests the Netherlands has lost ground compared with many other European countries.

A police officer who kicked a woman during a confrontation at Utrecht Central Station earlier this year will not be prosecuted. According to the...

The Dutch government is releasing 780,000 barrels from its strategic oil reserve as fuel prices remain high and oil markets stay volatile. The move is part of a wider international effort coordinated by the IEA, while the Netherlands continues to hold back its kerosene reserves as a precaution.

Nogat is moving ahead with plans for the first direct gas connection between the Netherlands and Norway. After a successful feasibility study, the project is entering a new phase as partners assess costs, capacity and technical challenges before making an investment decision next year

Dutch Minister Mirjam Sterk has issued a formal apology for severe abuses and violence within closed youth care facilities. The announcement follows critical reports highlighting widespread trauma, mental health struggles, and a lack of proper aftercare for vulnerable young people.