Tanja Traag

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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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A crowded Leidsestraat in Amsterdam
Business
Fewer immigrants coming to Netherlands; Sharp drop in expats
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Bored students in a lecture hall
Business
More young people dropping out of school without starter qualification
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The King's Day crowd gathers ahead of King Willem-Alexander's visit to Emmen, Drenthe. 27 April 2024
CultureLifestyle
Netherlands approaching 18 million residents
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Police talking to a homeless man in front of Rotterdam Central Station, 9 October 2021
Business
Some 30,600 homeless adults in Netherlands last year; Very worrying, State Sec. says
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Grandparents holding grandchild
Health
Stats office lowers Dutch life expectancy
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Woman gives birth to baby in Velp
Health
Covid baby boom apparently over: Fewer babies born
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Groups of young people in the Vondelpark in Amsterdam
HealthNature
Netherlands population growth nears pre-pandemic levels; Nearly 17.6 million inhabitants
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Crowded train station in the Netherlands
Business
Population growth higher than expected in coming years
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Cooks in a commercial kitchen
Business
Chefs, cops, firefighters doing most dangerous work in Netherlands
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Baby
Health
Higher than expected birth rate pushes Dutch population to 17.5 million
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Dutch police officer
HealthPolitics
NL residents have more confidence in politicians, institutions
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Funeral
Health
Fewer deaths than expected for first time in six months; vaccination possible cause
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Screen showing an elderly patient's vitals in hospital
Health
Life expectancy likely to fall due to coronavirus, experts say
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Family
Business
Women still stuck with most household tasks despite career advances
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Health
Nearly half of Dutch kids don't get enough exercise