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Police have launched a criminal investigation after a ransomware‑style cyberattack crippled Albert Heijn’s supply chain, forcing the Netherlands’ largest supermarket chain to suspend deliveries for nearly two weeks. The retailer is now restoring full service while authorities work to identify the perpetrators.
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A blaze in a residential building in the Dutch port city of Terneuzen killed multiple residents and left the neighbourhood reeling. Local officials have launched an investigation while mourning the loss.
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The Netherlands' coalition government has removed €270 million from the Rotterdam metro expansion while allocating additional resources to the A20 highway. The decision also cancels planned extra metro lines and longer trams, reducing regional transit funding by several hundred million euros.
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A nationwide strike by regional public‑transport workers began on Wednesday, October 14, suspending most regional bus routes and train services across the country. The walkout is part of a series of weekly actions that could continue through the Christmas period.
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The Dutch government announced that every household must cease using natural gas, regardless of technical feasibility for heat‑pump installation. The decision, seen as a major logistical challenge, underscores the Netherlands’ push to meet climate targets.
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The Royal Netherlands Navy ordered its bomber aircraft to leave a British airfield and return to the United States after raising safety concerns. The move, which dominates Dutch headlines, underscores the importance of equipment reliability for the Netherlands' NATO commitments.
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A government‑commissioned study reveals that the Dutch monarchy earned more than half a billion euros from assets linked to its colonial past. The findings have ignited a heated debate over reparations, transparency and the future role of the royal house.
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The Dutch cabinet has decided to draw down on national gas stocks, a move that could cost the state up to €1 billion and push up energy bills for consumers. The decision also reignites debate over the EU’s mandatory gas‑storage requirements.