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One storm after another in the Netherlands, what is it because of?

KNMI experts report that seven storms have already reached the Netherlands this storm season, but that this is not unusual and is not linked to climate change. However, naming storms with names does increase awareness of dangerous weather, research in Britain suggests.

Jan. 24, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Judge: COA must reduce number of asylum seekers in Ter Apel to 2,000

Judge orders COA to reduce number of asylum seekers in Ter Apel to 2,000 and arrange more reception sites elsewhere; COA says this will be difficult within four weeks but trusts new spreading law in future.

Jan. 23, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Martens with support from Beckham now ready for Ajax: 'Were surprised how good they are'

PSG ready for revenge against Ajax after humiliating defeat earlier in Champions League, with support from Manchester United icon David Beckham and playing in large stadium as evidence of taking match seriously.

Jan. 23, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Shortage of drugs in the Netherlands greater than ever last year

Pharmacists' organization KNMP warns that the medicine shortage in the Netherlands reached unprecedented heights in 2023. Research shows that 5 million medicine users were affected, with over 2 thousand shortages and average shortages of 107 days.

Jan. 23, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Why did train traffic around Utrecht grind to a halt? Four questions about the major disruption

Netherlands' busiest stretch of track in chaos due to brief power outage near Abcoude and puzzle of trains and staff re-laid.

Jan. 23, 2024, 8:01 p.m.

Police action in 5 countries over Dutch company allegedly violating Russia sanctions

Three arrests and raids in five countries in largest international police operation surrounding violations of Russian sanctions. Suspects are suspected of circumventing and violating sanctions laws.