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Dutch government claimed too much tax on citizens’ savings: …
WEBDec 24, 2021 · Reporting by ANP. Many taxpayers may be able to soon claim money back from the tax authorities because the government levied too much tax on their savings, according to a ruling issued by the Dutch Supreme Court on Friday. The court said the government erred when it changed the method used for calculating the Box 3 assets tax starting in 2017.
Dutchbat commander pleased with Cabinet's apology; Too late for …
WEBJun 20, 2022 · Reporting by ANP. Former Dutchbat commander Thom Karremans is pleased with Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s apologies to Dutchbat veterans on Saturday for the government’s actions regarding the fall of Srebrenica in 1995. But for the battalion commander himself, the apologies came too late, he said to De Telegraaf.
Full list of Dutch coronavirus restrictions starting November 28
WEBThe Netherlands will enforce an evening lockdown for three weeks beginning on Sunday, November 28. Prime Minister Mark Rutte and Health Minister Hugo de Jonge unveiled a package of measures including the lockdown, expanded use of face masks, and stricter social distancing obligations in an attempt to bring about a 20 percent cut to the number of times people come in contact with each other.
Booster shots open for everyone 30 and over, some in their 20s
WEBJan 1, 2022 · In the Netherlands, Covid-19 booster shots are now available for everyone in their 30s and to some in their 20s, the Dutch government announced on Saturday. People born in 1991 and 1992 or earlier and who had their last vaccination at least three months ago can make an appointment for a booster shot online. Among them are many people who are 29 and celebrating their 30th birthday this year.
MPs suggest nationalization to make Tata Steel cleaner, sustainable
WEBJul 8, 2018 · The lower house of Dutch parliament wants the caretaker cabinet to quickly take steps to make Tata Steel operate cleaner and more sustainably. Several parties said that, if necessary, the government should invest money in the steel factory itself, by taking an interest in it. Continuing on the current footing is not an option for any of the parties.
Teacher shortage will cause school closures in large cities, …
WEBJun 28, 2021 · The Hague alderman Hilbert Bredemeijer visits the struggling schools regularly. "A silent disaster takes place there. The appalling shortage of teachers will soon lead to situations in which we have to close schools." The current situation in some areas of Rotterdam is "downright worrying", alderman Said Kasmi said to the newspaper.
Dutch housing crisis exacerbated by staff shortage in construction ...
WEBJul 12, 2022 · The government’s plan to fill gaps with temporary housing is also struggling to get off the ground, the Netherlands’ Environmental Assessment Agency (PBL) said. The construction sector is facing massive tasks in the coming years, according to ABN Amro. To address the housing shortage, the Netherlands must build over 90,000 new homes per ...
Dutch immigration service facing growing backlog | NL Times
WEBJun 21, 2022 · The Dutch Immigration and Naturalization Service (IND) is facing a rapidly increasing backlog in processing asylum applications. According to the refugees’ council VluchtelingenWerk Nederland, some 6,000 asylum seekers are waiting longer than the legally permitted time for a decision on whether they can stay - …
Covid vacinations being given without appointment in Amsterdam
WEBJul 17, 2021 · Anyone living there will be able to drop in for a jab at the Buurthuis Huis van de Wijk Oost between July 20 and July 22 without an appointment between 1:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.There will also be information points elsewhere in the city for people to ask questions about the vaccination process. Dalfsen has also been testing out …
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