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Enjoying a drink on a terrace in The Hague
Business
Economic growth in all Dutch provinces last year; Unemployment up in most of them
28 May 2026 - 08:07
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An UWV office complex in Breda. November 2015
PoliticsBusiness
Dutch unemployment cuts could slash benefits for 50,000 workers, unions warn
14 February 2026 - 16:25
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A crowded Leidsestraat in Amsterdam
BusinessCultureLifestyle
Unemployment in Netherlands remains at four-year peak of 4 percent
20 November 2025 - 17:00
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Job hunting
Business
More unemployed people than vacancies in Netherlands for first time in 4 years
30 October 2025 - 08:33
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Job hunting
Business
Unemployment climbs to 4 percent; Highest level in four years
16 October 2025 - 09:08
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Zuidas, the financial and business district in the south of Amsterdam
Business
Dutch business investments grow in June despite unfavorable conditions
22 August 2025 - 22:00
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Grocery store worker
Business
Unemployment holds at 3.8% with 385,000 out of work as Dutch workforce expands
26 June 2025 - 21:10
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A waitress brings drinks to a customer on a terrace in Amsterdam
BusinessCultureLifestyle
Dutch unemployment rate falls slightly to 3.8% with 387,000 unemployed in April
15 May 2025 - 11:10
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Mother and baby
CultureLifestyle
Women are twice as likely as men to be unavailable for paid work
16 November 2024 - 08:15
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Dismissal
Business
More bankruptcies, but few left without a job
24 October 2024 - 09:12
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ProRail working on the Dutch railway
Business
Fewer people have paid work, but more over-65s holding jobs as pension age rises
19 September 2024 - 09:11
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Job hunting
Business
Unemployment 3.6% in July; More permanent contracts
15 August 2024 - 12:50
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Job hunting
Business
Labor market tension decreasing as businesses give up on vacancies
14 August 2024 - 07:31
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Aerial view of the Dam square, Amsterdam
Business
Ethnicaly diverse Amsterdam young people struggling to enter labor market
3 July 2024 - 09:59
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Job hunting
Business
Youth unemployment rising despite widespread staff shortages
22 March 2024 - 12:50
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Elbert Dijkgraaf and Richard van Zwol discuss their approach to forming a new Cabinet. 21 March 2024
Politics
New Cabinet formation round focusing first on government finances, not next PM
21 March 2024 - 19:57
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A crowded shopping street in Amsterdam
Business
Pay raises will drive sharp rise in Dutch purchasing power, but deficit issues looming
22 February 2024 - 13:10
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Job hunting
Business
Hardly any change in unemployment in 2023; 3.6% unemployed in December
18 January 2024 - 08:00
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Job hunting
Business
Unemployment falls to 3.5 percent, despite uptick in benefits recipients
21 December 2023 - 13:50
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Depression, suicide prevention
Health
Middle-aged men more likely to commit suicide, study shows
18 November 2023 - 18:20
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Job hunting
Business
Tension on Dutch labor market decreasing as vacancies fall, unemployment rises
14 November 2023 - 08:35
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Job hunting
Business
Unemployment rises for the fifth consecutive month
19 October 2023 - 09:51
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Job hunting
Business
Youth unemployment growing but national jobless rate holds at 3.6%
21 September 2023 - 08:32
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Job hunting
Business
Sharp decrease in long-term unemployment in past decade
25 August 2023 - 18:40
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