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Possibly tens of thousands of benefits miscalculated, UWV launches investigation

UWV admits to making mistakes in calculating benefits and launches a team to help people check their current payments amid concerns that tens of thousands of benefits may have been incorrectly assessed since 2020.

Sept. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Local residents disappointed with brake on Schiphol shrinkage: 'Yet another setback'

Minister Madlener weakens shrinkage plans for Schiphol, causing criticism from both local residents and the City of Amsterdam.

Sept. 4, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

New cabinet also does not want ban on Koran burning

New cabinet refuses to ban book burnings, citing free speech concerns, while ongoing discussion on balancing demonstration rights and prevention of violence is underway.

Sept. 3, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Bad luck year shooting Van Aert complete after exit in Vuelta, Roglic can smell red jersey

Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert is leaving the Tour of Spain after crashing on stage 16. He was on course for a successful race with three stage wins and leader's jerseys, but was forced to drop out. Meanwhile, Primoz Roglic and Ben O'Connor battled for the red jersey, but today was the day of Spanish rider Marc Soler.

Sept. 3, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Police acted 'disproportionately' against climate protesters, commission rules

Police complaints committee in The Hague has found two complaints from Extinction Rebellion protesters about violent treatment by officers to be valid. The committee advised the police to use restraint when using certain tactics, as multiple protesters have reported injuries when being detained.

Sept. 3, 2024, 7:57 p.m.

Netherlands gets its own tanks again after 13 years

Navo wants Netherlands own tanks back after years of absence by purchasing Leopard-2A8 tanks, costing between 260 and 315 million euros annually.