environment

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The Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander delivers his Christmas address in the vestibule of Huis ten Bosch Palace, The Hague, December 25, 2025.
PoliticsCulture
King Willem-Alexander expresses concern, hope for new generations in Christmas speech
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Varieties of nuts: peanuts, chestnuts, hazelnuts, walnuts, pistachio, and pecans.
Health
Health Council updates guidelines: eat less meat, more legumes and nuts
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Crowded Leidsestraat in Amsterdam
Business
Netherlands in European high-middle for broad prosperity: Rabobank
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Construction of a new high-rise apartment building in Amsterdam-Oost.
PoliticsBusiness
Report slams “nonsensical” rules as housing prices shoot up nearly 20% in some cities
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De Koog beach in Texel.
Nature
Blue Flag awarded to over 200 beaches and marinas in the Netherlands
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Extinction Rebellion activists protest in front of the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam.
BusinessCultureLifestyle
Extinction Rebellion to protest at Rijksmuseum over ING sponsorship
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A 3D rendering of the European Union and Dutch flags
Politics
Almost half of Dutch people are optimistic about the European Union
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A airplane flies across a blue partly cloudy sky leaving vapour trails.
BusinessNature
Air travel ads don't encourage consumers to damaging behavior, regulator rules
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Hardware Equipment In Dustbin.
Nature
The average person in the Netherlands still throws away too much electrical waste
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An open paint can and various paint brushes on newspaper
How to buy Affordable paint in The Netherlands
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A pruned fruit tree forms a shape with a process known as espalier. 2012
Creating a shade haven with plane trees
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Two kerosene heaters used as an indoor radiator in 2016
Dutch increasingly choosing kerosene heaters
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Albert Heijn supermarket in Bilthoven
Business
Albert Heijn scolded by regulator for claiming "most sustainable supermarket" title
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Elderly woman working on a laptop
Nature
Older adults more environmentally conscious than the youngest generation
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The exterior of Eindhoven Airport in 2015
Business
2023 was the busiest year in Eindhoven Airport's history
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Greenpeace protesting at Shell oil platforms in the North Sea, October 2019
BusinessTechNature
Shell Netherlands boss says environment activism lawsuits damage business climate
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PVV leader Geert Wilders speaking in parliament after Mark Rutte (VVD) announced he would leave politics after the collapse of his fourth Cabinet, 10 July 2023
Politics
Groups of Muslims, Moroccans and climate activists worried about PVV victory
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The Rotterdam Port and the Nieuwe Maas (in 2018)
TechNature
Dutch riverbanks heavily littered with plastic; Organizations want stricter approach
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Max Verstappen on the Zandvoort Circuit during the Jumbo Race Days in 2018
NatureSports
Ruling says all races can go ahead on Zandvoort circuit; A blow to environment activists
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The sun beats down on Amsterdam Oost. 18 July 2022
PoliticsTechNature
More people fear, prepare for climate change after unusually hot summer
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Christianne van der Wal-Zeggelink In 2022
CrimePoliticsWeird
Farmers face intimidation when switching to more sustainable methods, minister claims
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Prime Minister Mark Rutte jokes with reporters during a press conference. 15 July 2022
Politics
Rutte: Meeting on urgent political issues was a good talk with no decisions
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Wopke Hoekstra
Politics
Achieving nitrogen targets by 2030 is not set in stone, says CDA leader Hoekstra
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Johan Remkes shakes hands with Mark Rutte amid talks between the Cabinet and farmers’ organizations. 5 Aug. 2022
PoliticsBusinessNature
Constructive talks between farmers and Cabinet, but mistrust runs deep