Dutch News Podcast: The Folkert Gets On His Bike Edition
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Dutch News Podcast: The Folkert Gets On His Bike Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? The minister for tax affairs becomes the first casualty of Dick Schoof’s cabinet as Geert Wilders settles a score with NSC over the asylum law. Parents are blocked from checking their children’s homework online, while the axe hangs over household goods chain Blokker. And Abdi Nageeye retakes Manhattan for the Dutch by winning the New York Marathon. Ophef of the week: Childen in Zeewolde told to hitch a lift to school Railway disruption next week as ProRail workers strike over pay Cabinet puts Lelystad to Groningen railway line on hold again The Dutch are cycling even more – and buying more e-bikes News Criminal gangs corrupting healthcare system “on a large scale” Minister shocked by criminal abuse of healthcare system Tax minister Idsinga quits over pressure to reveal investments Tax minister says Wilders “held a knife to his throat” Schoof, Wilders and Rutte congratulate Trump on election victory Dutch school blocks parents from accessing children’s records Teens must get parents’ permission and wear a vest to vape Blokker applies for court protection as financial problems mount The Body Shop goes bust in the Netherlands, shops still open Thieves steal two Warhol queens from gallery, dump two more Man arrested over theft of Warhol queen portraits from gallery Sport Abdi Nageeye makes New York Dutch again with marathon triumph Verstappen virtually seals F1 title with masterclass in Brazilian rain Cricket: Dutch county players return for UAE and Oman tour PSV 4-0 Girona: Emphatic win puts PSV back in CL contention Feyenoord 1-3 RB Salzburg: Konaté punishes lacklustre display

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Dutch News podcast: The Badger Distinction Edition
2 weeks, 2 days ago

Dutch News podcast: The Badger Distinction Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? The government is running out of time to make its education budget add up as opposition parties form a “monster alliance” against its spending cuts. Sandra Palmen, who blew open the childcare benefits scandal, is put in charge of compensating the thousands of victims. …

Dutch News podcast: The Make Dutch Cheese Grate Again Edition
1 month ago

Dutch News podcast: The Make Dutch Cheese Grate Again Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? NSC leader Pieter Omtzigt returns to The Hague to survey the tattered remains of his Nieuw Sociaal Contract party. Two MPs follow junior finance minister Nora Achahbar through the exit, complaining of a lack of basic decency in government. Another NSC minister, Caspar Veldkamp, …

Podcast: The Wandering Cocks and Floppy Formations Edition
10 months, 1 week ago

Podcast: The Wandering Cocks and Floppy Formations Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? The talks to form a right-wing coalition fall apart like a Babboe cargo bike after Pieter Omtzigt makes a smart getaway in lead negotiator Ronald Plasterk’s car. Mark Rutte could be checking out early on the old coalition after Nato says it wants to …

Podcast: The Wandering Cocks and Floppy Formations Edition
10 months, 1 week ago

Podcast: The Wandering Cocks and Floppy Formations Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? The talks to form a right-wing coalition fall apart like a Babboe cargo bike after Pieter Omtzigt makes a smart getaway in lead negotiator Ronald Plasterk’s car. Mark Rutte could be checking out early on the old coalition after Nato says it wants to …

Podcast: The Great Cultural Breakdown Edition
1 year ago

Podcast: The Great Cultural Breakdown Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? The Brabant city is also the scene of some surreal footballing scenes as the orange Lionesses edge out the white ones in the Nations League. The Dutch government is taken to court over its supply of fighter jet parts to Israel, while the Red …

Podcast: The Great Cultural Breakdown Edition
1 year ago

Podcast: The Great Cultural Breakdown Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? The Brabant city is also the scene of some surreal footballing scenes as the orange Lionesses edge out the white ones in the Nations League. The Dutch government is taken to court over its supply of fighter jet parts to Israel, while the Red …

Podcast: The We Take No Responsibility For This Podcast Edition
1 year ago

Podcast: The We Take No Responsibility For This Podcast Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? After the earthquake of Geert Wilders’s election win, we pick our way through the rubble. How many glasses of Prosecco will Vera Bergkamp need after meeting all 16 party leaders on Friday? Plus news of the Dutch football team’s win against Gibraltar, higher traffic …

Podcast: The We Take No Responsibility For This Podcast Edition
1 year ago

Podcast: The We Take No Responsibility For This Podcast Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? After the earthquake of Geert Wilders’s election win, we pick our way through the rubble. How many glasses of Prosecco will Vera Bergkamp need after meeting all 16 party leaders on Friday? Plus news of the Dutch football team’s win against Gibraltar, higher traffic …

Podcast: The Twisted Tompouce Edition
1 year, 1 month ago

Podcast: The Twisted Tompouce Edition

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Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? The gloves come off in the election campaign as Pieter Omtzigt is taken to task for his lack of detail, while kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven takes a sideswipe at Dilan Yesilgöz. Meanwhile, Frans Timmermans drops a key manifesto pledge before dashing off to eye …

Podcast: The Twisted Tompouce Edition
1 year, 1 month ago

Podcast: The Twisted Tompouce Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? The gloves come off in the election campaign as Pieter Omtzigt is taken to task for his lack of detail, while kickboxing champion Rico Verhoeven takes a sideswipe at Dilan Yesilgöz. Meanwhile, Frans Timmermans drops a key manifesto pledge before dashing off to eye …

Podcast: The Revolting Komkommers and Chateau Almere Edition
1 year, 3 months ago

Podcast: The Revolting Komkommers and Chateau Almere Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? Pieter Omtzigt steps into the fray, Dilan Yesilgöz steps into Mark Rutte’s shoes, Wopke Hoekstra shuffles off to Brussels and Caroline van der Plas says she won’t be standing anywhere in high heels. Sifan Hassan and Femke Bol recover from their stumbles to win …

Podcast: The Revolting Komkommers and Chateau Almere Edition
1 year, 3 months ago

Podcast: The Revolting Komkommers and Chateau Almere Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? Pieter Omtzigt steps into the fray, Dilan Yesilgöz steps into Mark Rutte’s shoes, Wopke Hoekstra shuffles off to Brussels and Caroline van der Plas says she won’t be standing anywhere in high heels. Sifan Hassan and Femke Bol recover from their stumbles to win …

DutchNews podcast special: The Groundhog Day Is Over Edition
1 year, 5 months ago

DutchNews podcast special: The Groundhog Day Is Over Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? A special edition of the DutchNews podcast focuses the collapse of the cabinet, the end of the Rutte era and the upcoming election. Will immigration dominate the campaign, will Vincent Karremans get back on his high horse and will Pieter Omtzigt team up with …

DutchNews podcast special: The Groundhog Day Is Over Edition
1 year, 5 months ago

DutchNews podcast special: The Groundhog Day Is Over Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? A special edition of the DutchNews podcast focuses the collapse of the cabinet, the end of the Rutte era and the upcoming election. Will immigration dominate the campaign, will Vincent Karremans get back on his high horse and will Pieter Omtzigt team up with …

DutchNews podcast: The Megabrothel Roadblock Edition
1 year, 6 months ago

DutchNews podcast: The Megabrothel Roadblock Edition

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep up our stocks of stroopwafels and orange tompouces? In an explosive week for education, schools minister Dennis Wiersma’s short fuse detonated for the last time and universities erupted in protest against Robbert Dijkgraaf’s “Dutch first” plan for bachelor degrees. And here’s a link to David’s Twitter thread on the issue: For everyone …

DutchNews podcast – The Ninja Accountants Edition – Week 20 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Ninja Accountants Edition – Week 20 2023

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, oude kaas and stroopwafels healthy? The national audit office takes time out from infiltrating army bases to deliver a damning verdict on the government’s handling of the economy. Mark Rutte dashes from a summit in Iceland where he made vague promises to send F-16s to Ukraine to a …

DutchNews podcast – The Ninja Accountants Edition – Week 20 2023
1 year, 7 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Ninja Accountants Edition – Week 20 2023

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, oude kaas and stroopwafels healthy? The national audit office takes time out from infiltrating army bases to deliver a damning verdict on the government’s handling of the economy. Mark Rutte dashes from a summit in Iceland where he made vague promises to send F-16s to Ukraine to a …

DutchNews podcast – The Vanishing Vermeer Edition – Week 6 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Vanishing Vermeer Edition – Week 6 2023

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, oude kaas and stroopwafels healthy? Dutch rescue workers join the international team searching the rubble of this week’s earthquake in Turkey and Syria for survivors. Back home, Mark Rutte surveys the wreckage of his asylum policy as the Council of State throws out a rule delaying family reunions. …

DutchNews podcast – The Oma Wants Her Tank Back Edition – Week 5 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Oma Wants Her Tank Back Edition – Week 5 2023

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, bessenjenever and stroopwafels healthy? The distant goal of putting Russia on trial for invading Ukraine moves a step closer as a dedicated prosecutor’s office is set up in The Hague. Mark Rutte avoids a diplomatic incident as he takes French president Emmanuel Macron out to an Indonesian restaurant. …

DutchNews podcast – The Burnt Kroket Burial Mounds Edition – Week 4 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Burnt Kroket Burial Mounds Edition – Week 4 2023

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, bessenjenever and stroopwafels healthy? A feast of ophef this week as the widow of singer André Hazes sues a juice channel presenter who called her a ‘gecremeerd kroket’ while Belgium’s prime minister gets his flags in a twist. Richard de Mos rolls up in a garish stretch limousine …

DutchNews podcast – The Burnt Kroket Burial Mounds Edition – Week 4 2023
1 year, 10 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Burnt Kroket Burial Mounds Edition – Week 4 2023

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, bessenjenever and stroopwafels healthy? A feast of ophef this week as the widow of singer André Hazes sues a juice channel presenter who called her a ‘gecremeerd kroket’ while Belgium’s prime minister gets his flags in a twist. Richard de Mos rolls up in a garish stretch limousine …

DutchNews podcast – The Ballistic Bitterballen Edition – Week 3 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Ballistic Bitterballen Edition – Week 3 2023

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, bessenjenever and stroopwafels healthy? Mark Rutte went to Washington this week and said the Netherlands would definitely send some weapons to Ukraine at an unspecified time in the near future. Mayors in three cities suggested digital banning orders to curb gang violence, even though they don’t know what …

DutchNews podcast – The Ballistic Bitterballen Edition – Week 3 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Ballistic Bitterballen Edition – Week 3 2023

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, bessenjenever and stroopwafels healthy? Mark Rutte went to Washington this week and said the Netherlands would definitely send some weapons to Ukraine at an unspecified time in the near future. Mayors in three cities suggested digital banning orders to curb gang violence, even though they don’t know what …

DutchNews podcast – The Jurassic Borrelplank Edition – Week 2 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Jurassic Borrelplank Edition – Week 2 2023

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, bessenjenever and stroopwafels healthy? The cabinet’s plans to control immigration come unstuck in court, forcing asylum minister Eric van der Burg to kick the latest measures into the long grass. One commodity that’s apparently impervious to high inflation is cocaine, but Rotterdam has been eclipsed by Antwerp as …

DutchNews podcast – The Jurassic Borrelplank Edition – Week 2 2023
1 year, 11 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Jurassic Borrelplank Edition – Week 2 2023

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, bessenjenever and stroopwafels healthy? The cabinet’s plans to control immigration come unstuck in court, forcing asylum minister Eric van der Burg to kick the latest measures into the long grass. One commodity that’s apparently impervious to high inflation is cocaine, but Rotterdam has been eclipsed by Antwerp as …

DutchNews podcast – The Infinite Heinrich Roller Coaster Edition – Week 49 2022
2 years ago

DutchNews podcast – The Infinite Heinrich Roller Coaster Edition – Week 49 2022

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, gin and stroopwafels healthy? Rabobank, a co-operative bank set up to lend to farmers, is suspected of getting its hands dirty with money laundering, financing terrorism and rigging bond deals. As the economy cools, Dutch households turn down the thermostat and tighten their belts in anticipation of a …

DutchNews podcast – The Only The Headlines Edition – Week 36 – 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Only The Headlines Edition – Week 36 – 2022

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, gin and stroopwafels healthy? The entire podcast team abandoned Paul by fleeing abroad, so no hour-long episode as usual but only a brief overview of this week’s headlines. Agriculture minister Henk Staghouwer resigned after concluding he wasn’t the man for the job, Dutch leaders offered their condolences to …

DutchNews podcast – The Only The Headlines Edition – Week 36 – 2022
2 years, 3 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Only The Headlines Edition – Week 36 – 2022

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, gin and stroopwafels healthy? The entire podcast team abandoned Paul by fleeing abroad, so no hour-long episode as usual but only a brief overview of this week’s headlines. Agriculture minister Henk Staghouwer resigned after concluding he wasn’t the man for the job, Dutch leaders offered their condolences to …

DutchNews podcast – The Six Degrees of Johan Remkes Edition – Week 27 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Six Degrees of Johan Remkes Edition – Week 27 2022

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, gin and stroopwafels healthy? Farmers this week stepped up their protests against the government’s nitrogen policy by blocking deliveries of food to supermarkets. That was especially bad news for the government’s new team of tax inspectors who have the Herculean task of classifying fruit and vegetables. Photos are …

DutchNews podcast – The Six Degrees of Johan Remkes Edition – Week 27 2022
2 years, 5 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Six Degrees of Johan Remkes Edition – Week 27 2022

Dutch News  

Want to support the DutchNews podcast and keep our stocks of drop, gin and stroopwafels healthy? Farmers this week stepped up their protests against the government’s nitrogen policy by blocking deliveries of food to supermarkets. That was especially bad news for the government’s new team of tax inspectors who have the Herculean task of classifying fruit and vegetables. Photos are …

DutchNews podcast – The Exploding Sluices and Vanishing Statues Edition – Week 12 2022
2 years, 8 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Exploding Sluices and Vanishing Statues Edition – Week 12 2022

Dutch News  

Disgrace and disappointment dominate a week in which Hugo de Jonge again dodged questions about his part in a deal to buy substandard face masks that made three enterprising young lobbyists €20 million richer. And there’s plenty of sporting ophef as Louis van Gaal lashes out against FIFA and disgraced football director Marc Overmars is welcomed with open arms and …

DutchNews podcast – The Exploding Sluices and Vanishing Statues Edition – Week 12 2022
2 years, 8 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Exploding Sluices and Vanishing Statues Edition – Week 12 2022

Dutch News  

Disgrace and disappointment dominate a week in which Hugo de Jonge again dodged questions about his part in a deal to buy substandard face masks that made three enterprising young lobbyists €20 million richer. And there’s plenty of sporting ophef as Louis van Gaal lashes out against FIFA and disgraced football director Marc Overmars is welcomed with open arms and …

DutchNews podcast – The Dreadlock Him Up Edition – Week 11 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Dreadlock Him Up Edition – Week 11 2022

Dutch News  

We do our best to help you digest the alphabet soup that is the local election results, including the sad news that Jesus will not be setting Rotterdam’s municipal tax rates for the next four years. The flu season kicks off just as the last coronavirus restrictions are lifted and Ernst Kuipers puts his faith in the common sense of …

DutchNews podcast – The Dreadlock Him Up Edition – Week 11 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Dreadlock Him Up Edition – Week 11 2022

Dutch News  

We do our best to help you digest the alphabet soup that is the local election results, including the sad news that Jesus will not be setting Rotterdam’s municipal tax rates for the next four years. The flu season kicks off just as the last coronavirus restrictions are lifted and Ernst Kuipers puts his faith in the common sense of …

DutchNews podcast – The War On Limburg Edition – Week 10 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The War On Limburg Edition – Week 10 2022

Dutch News  

As war continues to rage in Ukraine, we focus this week on a campaign closer to home: the municipal elections on March 16. There’s rage in The Hague too as foreign affairs minister Sigrid Kaag goes AWOL in faraway Maastricht. And we speak to Groningen-based journalist Andrii Degeler, who returned to his native Kharkhiv just as the Russian invasion began. …

DutchNews podcast – The War On Limburg Edition – Week 10 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The War On Limburg Edition – Week 10 2022

Dutch News  

As war continues to rage in Ukraine, we focus this week on a campaign closer to home: the municipal elections on March 16. There’s rage in The Hague too as foreign affairs minister Sigrid Kaag goes AWOL in faraway Maastricht. And we speak to Groningen-based journalist Andrii Degeler, who returned to his native Kharkhiv just as the Russian invasion began. …

DutchNews podcast – The Uitwaaien Olympics Edition – Week 8 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Uitwaaien Olympics Edition – Week 8 2022

Dutch News  

A massive upheaval of the European postwar order and the invasion of a sovereign state puts a damper on the Netherlands’ coronavirus “freedom day”. Politicians roundly condemn Vladimir Putin’s incursion in Ukraine, but only after Mark Rutte makes time to chat about his car on a TV talk show. A suspiciously named brand of gin triggers ‘No Go’ letters from …

DutchNews podcast – The Uitwaaien Olympics Edition – Week 8 2022
2 years, 9 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Uitwaaien Olympics Edition – Week 8 2022

Dutch News  

A massive upheaval of the European postwar order and the invasion of a sovereign state puts a damper on the Netherlands’ coronavirus “freedom day”. Politicians roundly condemn Vladimir Putin’s incursion in Ukraine, but only after Mark Rutte makes time to chat about his car on a TV talk show. A suspiciously named brand of gin triggers ‘No Go’ letters from …

DutchNews podcast – The Ambushed by Napoleons Edition – Week 4 2021
2 years, 10 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Ambushed by Napoleons Edition – Week 4 2021

Dutch News  

The Netherlands went into Schrödinger’s Lockdown this week, as venues everywhere opened up until 10pm while their owners fumed about staying closed. Dubious claims also put paid to the career of a VVD political adviser after Geert Wilders dug up her well documented history as a member of a terrorist group. And Amsterdam’s VU university is shocked to find that …

DutchNews podcast – The Ambushed by Napoleons Edition – Week 4 2021
2 years, 10 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Ambushed by Napoleons Edition – Week 4 2021

Dutch News  

The Netherlands went into Schrödinger’s Lockdown this week, as venues everywhere opened up until 10pm while their owners fumed about staying closed. Dubious claims also put paid to the career of a VVD political adviser after Geert Wilders dug up her well documented history as a member of a terrorist group. And Amsterdam’s VU university is shocked to find that …

DutchNews podcast: The Old Politics Die Hard Edition
2 years, 11 months ago

DutchNews podcast: The Old Politics Die Hard Edition

Dutch News  

Any hopes of a fresh start to 2022 are well and truly cancelled. The first parliamentary debate of the new cabinet term begins with angry exchanges as MPs round on Geert Wilders for his language towards Muslims and women. Budget institute Nibud calculates that everyone will be poorer this year, but the cabinet still wants to break the link between …

DutchNews podcast: The Old Politics Die Hard Edition
2 years, 11 months ago

DutchNews podcast: The Old Politics Die Hard Edition

Dutch News  

Any hopes of a fresh start to 2022 are well and truly cancelled. The first parliamentary debate of the new cabinet term begins with angry exchanges as MPs round on Geert Wilders for his language towards Muslims and women. Budget institute Nibud calculates that everyone will be poorer this year, but the cabinet still wants to break the link between …

DutchNews podcast – The Nijntje's Jumbo Nightmares Edition – Week 47
3 years ago

DutchNews podcast – The Nijntje's Jumbo Nightmares Edition – Week 47

Dutch News  

While shoppers hunt for a Black Friday bargain, the Dutch government faces a Code Black scenario in hospitals as coronavirus infections continue to spread. Dutch football teams enjoy their best season in Europe for a decade and Feyenoord fans get a royal surprise on their way to Prague. And a security guard in Almere is led on a wild goose …

DutchNews podcast – The Nijntje's Jumbo Nightmares Edition – Week 47
3 years ago

DutchNews podcast – The Nijntje's Jumbo Nightmares Edition – Week 47

Dutch News  

While shoppers hunt for a Black Friday bargain, the Dutch government faces a Code Black scenario in hospitals as coronavirus infections continue to spread. Dutch football teams enjoy their best season in Europe for a decade and Feyenoord fans get a royal surprise on their way to Prague. And a security guard in Almere is led on a wild goose …

DutchNews podcast – The Sinterklaas Mortal Kombat Edition – Week 41
3 years, 2 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Sinterklaas Mortal Kombat Edition – Week 41

Dutch News  

Sinterklaas ophef comes round earlier every year, but there’s a twist this time around: it’s not about Zwarte Piet. A critical review of the government’s coronavirus strategy comes out just as cases soar again and ministers promise to repeat the same mistakes as last year. Infections are certainly moving much faster than efforts to compensate for the victims of the …

DutchNews podcast – The Sinterklaas Mortal Kombat Edition – Week 41
3 years, 2 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Sinterklaas Mortal Kombat Edition – Week 41

Dutch News  

Sinterklaas ophef comes round earlier every year, but there’s a twist this time around: it’s not about Zwarte Piet. A critical review of the government’s coronavirus strategy comes out just as cases soar again and ministers promise to repeat the same mistakes as last year. Infections are certainly moving much faster than efforts to compensate for the victims of the …

DutchNews podcast – The Justified Sultans of Waku Waku Edition – Week 39
3 years, 2 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Justified Sultans of Waku Waku Edition – Week 39

Dutch News  

Six months after the election, the coalition merry-go-round comes full circle as the four parties from the last coalition agree to form the next one. Mark Rutte gets some unwanted attention from the criminal underworld and a former councillor best known for his part in a penile pastry scandal. And former world champion Raymond van Barneveld is implicated in some …

DutchNews podcast: The Grategate Edition
3 years, 3 months ago

DutchNews podcast: The Grategate Edition

Dutch News  

There are three levels of crisis in the Netherlands: moderate, severe and ‘call Johan Remkes’. The self-styled Plumber of Groningen has given himself a month to unclog the blockage in the coalition negotiations, which has grown fatter this week following Sigrid Kaag’s gossamer-veiled attack on Mark Rutte. There’s plenty of sporting success to cheer as Max Verstappen triumphs at Zandvoort, …

DutchNews podcast – The Komkommertijd Is Cancelled Edition – Week 27
3 years, 5 months ago

DutchNews podcast – The Komkommertijd Is Cancelled Edition – Week 27

Dutch News  

It’s the last podcast before the summer holiday, but there’s little respite in prospect for thousands of people in Limburg hit by unprecedented flooding in the Maas valley. The chances of anyone going abroad are diminishing fast as the surge in coronavirus cases turn the Netherlands red on the EU’s travel map. And justice minister Ferd Grapperhaus unveils plans to …

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