Coronavirus

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Medical Care Minister Bruno Bruins tells the Tweede Kamer he is alright moments after collapsing from exhaustion. 18 March 2020
HealthPolitics
Dutch parliament to question virologist, fmr. Healthcare Min. today in Covid inquiry
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South African comedian Kevin Fraser in May 2026
Culture
Kevin Fraser walked away from his top-class DJ life to start over in comedy
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Grammy-winning singer Gregory Porter
Culture
Grammy winner Gregory Porter discusses the tragic Covid loss that changed his biggest hits
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A narrow majority in the Tweede Kamer votes in favor of a ban on the Muslim Brotherhood in the Netherlands. 17 Mar. 2026
Politics
Dutch trust in politicians, parliament drops to new low
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Vials of Covid-19 vaccines produced by Pfizer, Moderna and AstraZeneca. March 21, 2021
Health
Dutch Health Council advises raising Coronavirus booster age to 70
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A face mask discarded on a street in the Netherlands. 30 January 2021
HealthPolitics
Dutch Safety Board very concerned by new government cutting pandemic preparedness budget
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Office workers
Business
Large employers no longer ditching office space as hybrid working balance is achieved
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The Torentje, the main office of the Prime Minister, in The Hague.
PoliticsBusiness
Dutch deficit already at €11 billion this year; Third-worst in ten years
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Child using a laptop
Business
Kids who failed exams during Covid at-home learning struggling more in higher education
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Debt collector with a client
Business
Self-employed still struggling to repay tax debt from Covid pandemic
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Job hunting
Business
Unemployment in the Netherlands rose slightly in August
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King Willem-Alexander and Queen Maxima during their summer photo shoot in the gardens of Huis ten Bosch palace, 30 June 2025
Politics
Dutch King again defends holiday trip to Greece days into Netherlands Covid lockdown
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Trains at Rotterdam Central Station
Business
Dutch use public transport less for commute, more on weekends since pandemic
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The Wilhelmina Hospital in Assen
HealthCrime
Nurse suspected in Covid deaths files complaint against psychiatrists who reported him
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Social distancing reminders at the Boven ‘t IJ shopping center in Amsterdam Noord.
Business
Companies received millions too much wage support in Covid by reporting larger losses
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The Wilhelmina Hospital in Assen
Crime
Relatives try to force prosecution of nurse accused of mercy-killing Covid patients
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Packed terraces near the Grote Markt in Groningen at night, 7 July 2022
BusinessCultureEntertainment
Young people feel unsafe in Groningen nightlife; Night mayor blames lost knowledge
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Working from home
Business
Dutch train shutdown: More employers letting staff stay home Friday
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Children playing in a fountain in an Enschede park
Health
Dutch kids have highest well-being in world, with exceptions
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Virologist Marion Koopmans
Health
Top Dutch virologist questions theory Covid was created in a lab
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Prime Minister Dick Schoof takes questions from reporters during his weekly press conference. 7 March 2025
Politics
Dutch PM: Quick decision on €3.5B for Ukraine was more important than Cabinet rift
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Trains at Rotterdam Central Station
Business
NS suffered fifth straight substantial loss in 2024; Just 89% of passengers were on time
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A healthworker looking through a window in Hospital during the coronavirus pandemic.
HealthPolitics
Five years after first Covid-19 infection Netherlands is even less prepared for pandemic
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A coronavirus self-test kit showing a positive result in October 2021
Health
Expertise centers for children with long-term coronavirus complaints to open on Monday