News From Netherlands

Volt wants to tax home equity when sold

Volt’s parliamentary group wants to tax the surplus value of houses after the sale. The political party says it is investigating whether that is possible.  Stefan ten Teije 05-02-22, 12:00 According to MP Nilüfer Gündogan, this form of tax is easier to arrange than taxing profit on capital. ,,It sounds like a very mean instrument, but it is far from it. Now there is ...

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Brussels wants to extend corona travel pass ‘just to be sure’ until mid-2023

Europe wants to extend the corona travel pass ‘just to be sure’ until the middle of next year. It wants to be prepared for a possible increase in infections later this year or the appearance of new variants. The travel certificate, introduced in the middle of last year, normally expires in the middle of this year. Frans Boogaard Feb 3 2022 Last update: 03-02-22, 16:11 To ...

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Here are the fixed and mobile speed cameras along the road

In order to fine speed offenders, the Netherlands has section controls, fixed speed cameras and mobile controls. In addition, there are also officers driving around who often check in inconspicuous cars. How do you know where those flashes are? Car editing / car week 10-02-22, 05:00 Last update: 10-02-22, 08:44 During section checks, your average speed is measured on a stretch of road. So there is ...

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Amsterdam introduces ‘self-residential obligation’ to cut off investors

The ‘self-residential obligation’, whereby home buyers in Amsterdam are not allowed to rent out their home, but must live in it themselves for the first four years, will come into effect on 1 April. The council announced this today. Domestic editors 03-02-22, 10:28 Last update: 03-02-22, 13:20 The new rule should ensure that fewer homes are bought by investors and rented out for high ...

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Man is believed to have been dead for years in a home in Southeast Amsterdam

A man in Amsterdam-Zuidoost has probably been lying dead in a house for years. The man was found by a bailiff. The Parool 10-02-22, 17:16 Last update: 10-02-22, 17:54 The body was discovered this week in a house at Nieuwlandhof. Police had previously received reports, but were unable to enter the home because nothing suspicious was seen. Local residents tell  city ​​broadcaster AT5  that they have also ...

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Cabinet wants to get rid of 1,5 meters on February 25, already full cafes and theaters next week

The old normal beckons: from February 25, the cabinet wants to completely let go of the 1.5 meters. The catering industry, culture and all other places where the corona ticket applies, will also be given much more space. More people are welcome there, without a distance rule. The closing time goes to one o’clock in the morning. Tobias den Hartog, Niels Klaassen 10 ...

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Employers can control absenteeism with these tips

Sickness absence is skyrocketing. Occupational health and safety services report increases of 30 to more than 50 percent. But what can you as an employer do to keep your staff at work? That and more topics are covered in the latest issue of  Geld Close . In the podcast, reporters discuss money matters and economic topics that you feel in your wallet.      Editorial 21-01-22, 10:00 In this ...

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Kabinet wil avondklok van 20.30 tot 04.30 uur

Het kabinet wil de coronamaatregelen weer verzwaren. Het komt nu met een avondklok en strengere regels rond reizen, visite en quarantaine. Die avondklok zou mogelijk op vrijdag al ingaan en lopen van 20.30 uur tot 04.30 uur. Winkels, ook supermarkten, moeten dicht om 20.15 uur. Tobias den Hartog en Edwin van der Aa20 januari 2021, 13:50 BEELD ANP Dat plan hebben ...

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Kabinet scheldt schulden gedupeerde ouders toeslagenaffaire kwijt

Alle schulden die gedupeerde ouders uit de toeslagenaffaire hebben bij overheidsinstanties zoals de Belastingdienst en bij Toeslagen, worden kwijtgescholden. Dat heeft staatssecretaris van Financiën Alexandra van Huffelen vandaag bekendgemaakt. Twee advocaten die gedupeerden bijstaan zetten hun zaken, ondanks de blijdschap bij de ouders, wel door. Politieke redactie 18 jan. 2021 Laatste update: 09:29 Ook schulden bij andere instanties zoals het ...

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Peperdure kankermedicijnen voortaan veel sneller beschikbaar

Duizenden Nederlandse kankerpatiënten hoeven komende jaren minder lang te wachten op behandeling met de nieuwste generatie peperdure medicijnen. Daar hebben kankerspecialisten, de overheid en zorgverzekeraars afspraken met elkaar over gemaakt. David Bremmer 19 jan. 2021 Laatste update: 16:44 Momenteel staan talloze veelbelovende kankermedicijnen jarenlang in de wacht. Omdat fabrikanten vaak minstens 100.000 euro per patiënt per jaar rekenen, wil de ...

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