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Amsterdam named most animal-friendly city in the Netherlands

2 million a year is spent on animal welfare in the Dutch capital

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Integrity hotline launched in the Hague

Suspecting the mayor of wrongdoing? Report it via the hotline

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The four largest cities in the Netherlands demand action against homelessness

Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht made urgent appeal to the government to reverse a worrying trend

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To remain wealthy and innovative, Eindhoven invests in young talent

Interview with Tanja Mlaker, Director of Foundation Culture Eindhoven

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Leiden is a city of knowledge and we see education as part of our identity

Interview with Henri Lenferink, Mayor of the City of Leiden in the Netherlands

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Next destination: the smallest museum in the world

Perron Oost museum in Amsterdam has an area of just six square metres

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Rotterdam municipality to use only sustainable electricity starting 2020

A good part of the energy will be generated locally

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The Hague trials plastic rubbish reuse

If successful, the technology could scale-up to the entire Netherlands

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Dutch Design Week starts next weekend in Eindhoven

The largest designer event in Northern Europe is about to begin

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Technology Experience Centre opens in Utrecht next year

It should help young people get acquainted with technology and find a job easier

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Amsterdam says goodbye to fireworks show on New Year’s Eve

Residents, entrepreneurs and event organizers are invited to suggest alternatives

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SDGs broaden our horizon and provide a language everybody understands

Interview with Ms Wobine Buijs-Glaudemans, Mayor of Oss in the Netherlands

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Safest cities in the world: only two are European

See which EU cities made it to the top 10

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We want to make the city centre of Nieuwegein the most sustainable in the Netherlands

Interview with Frans Backhuijs, Mayor of Nieuwegein

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Rotterdam wants to become national leader in solar energy generation

The city is still responsible for 20 percent of national carbon emissions

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Get your home included in the Sustainable Homes Route of the Netherlands

This the perfect way to spread the word about your efforts in making your home more sustainable

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Amsterdam named most animal-friendly city in the Netherlands

Integrity hotline launched in the Hague

The four largest cities in the Netherlands demand action against homelessness

To remain wealthy and innovative, Eindhoven invests in young talent

Leiden is a city of knowledge and we see education as part of our identity

Next destination: the smallest museum in the world

Growth

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- Education
- Leiden
Leiden is a city of knowledge and we see education as part of our identity

Interview with Henri Lenferink, Mayor of the City of Leiden in the Netherlands
October 24, 2019 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Netherlands
- Amsterdam
- Utrecht
- Politics
- Almere
Elections to the Dutch provincial councils to be held today

Polling stations are open from 7.30 a.m. till 9.00 p.m.
March 20, 2019 11:30

Olya Georgieva
EN
- Amsterdam
- Environment
- Utrecht
- Politics
Ban on releasing balloons in several Dutch cities

Amsterdam was the first Dutch municipality to ban the release of balloons in 2015
March 13, 2019 09:30

Olya Georgieva
EN
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European Capital of Innovation Awards 2019 contest opens

All applications must be submitted by June 6
February 28, 2019 17:55

Olya Georgieva
EN

Smart city

- Amsterdam
- Development
- Alphen aan den Rijn
Amsterdam named most animal-friendly city in the Netherlands

2 million a year is spent on animal welfare in the Dutch capital
November 12, 2019 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Development
- Utrecht
Technology Experience Centre opens in Utrecht next year

It should help young people get acquainted with technology and find a job easier
October 09, 2019 21:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Amsterdam
- Copenhagen
- Development
Safest cities in the world: only two are European

See which EU cities made it to the top 10
October 02, 2019 17:40

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Netherlands
- Amsterdam
- Environment
- Utrecht
- Almere
- Emmen
- Gooise Meren
- Alphen aan den Rijn
- Breda
- Smallingerland
Get your home included in the Sustainable Homes Route of the Netherlands

This the perfect way to spread the word about your efforts in making your home more sustainable
September 08, 2019 20:00

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN

Society

- Amsterdam
- Utrecht
- Welfare
The four largest cities in the Netherlands demand action against homelessness

Amsterdam, Rotterdam, The Hague and Utrecht made urgent appeal to the government to reverse a worrying trend
November 01, 2019 14:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Amsterdam
- Tourism
Next destination: the smallest museum in the world

Perron Oost museum in Amsterdam has an area of just six square metres
October 23, 2019 21:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Culture
- Amsterdam
Amsterdam says goodbye to fireworks show on New Year’s Eve

Residents, entrepreneurs and event organizers are invited to suggest alternatives
October 11, 2019 17:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Sport
- Gooise Meren
- Breda
Dutch mayors swim to fight cancer

14 recreational swimming events will raise funds for cancer research in the Netherlands
August 21, 2019 19:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN

Interviews

- Interviews
- Education
- Leiden
Leiden is a city of knowledge and we see education as part of our identity

Interview with Henri Lenferink, Mayor of the City of Leiden in the Netherlands
October 24, 2019 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Oss
SDGs broaden our horizon and provide a language everybody understands

Interview with Ms Wobine Buijs-Glaudemans, Mayor of Oss in the Netherlands
October 03, 2019 17:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Nieuwegein
We want to make the city centre of Nieuwegein the most sustainable in the Netherlands

Interview with Frans Backhuijs, Mayor of Nieuwegein
September 19, 2019 09:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN
- Interviews
- Smallingerland
My biggest goal is to strengthen the participation of our residents

Interview with Jan Rijpstra, Mayor of Smallingerland
August 22, 2019 11:30

Aseniya Dimitrova
EN