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GroenLinks-PvdA chooses housing as main theme in election program

GroenLinks-PvdA presents election program with focus on housing issues, fairer wealth distribution, and sustainability, through changes in mortgage interest deduction and more active role of government in housing and public housing, among others.

Aug. 18, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Millions of textbooks in the trash every year, pressure on publishers increases

The government is taking action to reduce the number of disposable school books that are thrown away each year, aiming for a better balance of price, quality, and choice. However, the majority of school book publishers still offer primarily workbooks that cannot be reused, leading to high costs and environmental concerns among schools and students. Options for more sustainable and cost-effective school books are being explored.

Aug. 18, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Dozens of tips in on serious sex crime Zeist

Several tips and new information have come in to police about the suspect in a serious sex crime in Zeist, including a witness account from a man with a dog who may have seen the same suspect.

Aug. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Denk party board steps down, former party leader Kuzu nominated as new chairman

Conflict within Denk leads to departure of party board and new party chairman. Party chairman decides not to be list leader anymore, but may return due to arrival of new board.

Aug. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

Field hockey players beat Germany and are European champions for fifth time in a row

Netherlands reclaim European hockey title for fifth consecutive time in victory against Germany, with goals from Pien Dicke and Luna Fokke securing a 2-1 win in the final. The Dutch team remains dominant, having not lost a game in regulation time at a major tournament since 2011, securing a whopping 88-game streak.

Aug. 17, 2025, 7:57 p.m.

'Diplomatic front line' with Zelensky to Washington for talks with Trump

European leaders are heading to Washington tomorrow to meet with President Trump about the war in Ukraine. The delegation, including Merkel, Rutte, Macron, and others, will discuss a new sanction package aimed at bringing Putin to the negotiating table and potentially offering security guarantees to Ukraine.