Randstad

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Backpacks hanging on the backs of chairs in a primary school classroom
Business
Teacher shortage started in Randstad, but spreading fast
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Students on the first day of the academic year at the University of Amsterdam’s Science Park campus, 4 September 2023
Politics
Slashing international student totals will not save €293 million as new coalition claims
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Modern family houses in a suburban area near Groningen, Netherlands
Politics
Dutch gov't planning more housing construction outside Randstad
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New progress pride flag.
BusinessCultureLifestyle
Discrimination affects 40% of LGBTQI+ workers; 25% say it’s getting worse
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A sign advertising an apartment for sale in Amsterdam. 23 May 2023
Business
Prices for housing will soar to record levels, says ING Bank
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Double-decker intercity train arriving on Utrecht Central Station
Business
Multiple issues disrupting train traffic in Noord-Holland, Zuid-Holland
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Undated photo of children playing outside at an residential complex for asylum seekers in the Netherlands
PoliticsBusiness
Sharp increase in asylum seekers finding work; Teens causing problems in shelters
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An immigration checkpoint operated by the Marechaussee at Schiphol Airport. 13 December 2022
PoliticsBusiness
CEO of Randstad temp agency thinks the labor migration debates are "polarized"
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Person saving money in piggy bank
Business
Randstad reports a drop in profits and income due to economic issues
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Family sits around a campfire in front of a tent and a teardrop camper
Business
Work-life balance more important than career goals to 60% of Dutch people
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Groningen train station
PoliticsBusiness
EU agreement to include Lelylijn as a key rail connection to the European rail network
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A crowded Leidsestraat in Amsterdam
CultureLifestyle
Ethnically diverse immigrants often live in Randstad, Europeans in border areas
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Village of Eanjum in the province of Friesland.
Business
One in ten Friesland homes sold to Randstad residents
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Bicycle signs on open train door.
Business
Railroad connecting Groningen & Amsterdam could ditch Lelystad for Afsluitdijk
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Dalfsen
Health
Happiest people in Netherlands live in Dalfsen
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Carpenters using a circular saw in a workshop
Business
Dutch labor market still tight; Only slightly fewer vacancies than last summer
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Barista making coffee
Business
More new entrepreneurs in the Netherlands, especially outside the Randstad
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Crowded terrace in Amsterdam
Business
Many Netherlands residents somber about the direction of the country: SCP