A campaign to remove tiles from the Netherlands’ gardens and outdoor spaces resulted in almost six million of them being taken out during this year’s efforts.

Dilan Yesilgöz is gambling with the VVD’s future, writes Gordon Darroch, in an analysis of the party leader’s failings and self-claimed successes.

A top level delegation from the economic affairs ministry is in China this week in an effort to end the dispute over chip maker Nexperia, owned by a Chinese company but “taken over” by the Dutch.

New long-read genetic testing identifies more rare conditions www.dutchnews.nl?p=260045

Femke Kok knocked three-tenths of a second off the world 500m record to become the first Dutch skater ever to set the fastest time in the sprint race.

There are lots of things to think about when buying a home in the Netherlands. Take energy labels, for example. What should you think about when deciding if A+ is essential or whether G is good enough?

The temperature at the De Bilt weather station near Hilversum, where official weather records are set, dipped below freezing on Sunday evening for the first time this autumn.

Mikael, 13, will not be deported to Armenia after IND ruling www.dutchnews.nl?p=260066

Cost of renovating Dutch parliament complex rises to €2.7bn www.dutchnews.nl?p=260064

Fake medicine webshop linked to at least 27 deaths, court told www.dutchnews.nl?p=260057

Delays to ban on council wardens from wearing religious symbols www.dutchnews.nl?p=260054

Relatives outraged at removal of Black Liberators at Margraten www.dutchnews.nl?p=260051

D66 and CDA start talks on migration, will consider other views www.dutchnews.nl?p=260048

Two MPs to challenge Bosma for parliamentary chairmanship www.dutchnews.nl?p=260044

Scammers dog Lelystad police’s own prize draw for pooches www.dutchnews.nl?p=260040

Tile take-out competition creates acres of new green spaces www.dutchnews.nl?p=260036

Dancing at the wake: The curious world of Dilan Yesilgöz www.dutchnews.nl?p=260032

Dutch delegation in China in effort to end the Nexperia dispute www.dutchnews.nl?p=260027

Skater Femke Kok becomes first Dutch world record holder at 500m www.dutchnews.nl?p=260024

First official frost of the season as Dutch temperatures drop www.dutchnews.nl?p=260022

Are there advantages to buying a home with a high energy label? www.dutchnews.nl?p=257668

Nearly 600 damage reports filed after Groningen earthquake www.dutchnews.nl?p=260012

Dutch News podcast: The Delayed Dick Gratification Edition

Sinterklaas “arrives” on the Wadden Sea island of Texel on Saturday, marking the start of a three-week run-up to the big day itself on December 5. So if you are a relatively new arrival, here’s a quick inburgering lesson to bring you up to speed.

At the moment, drivers from countries without a reciprocal agreement with the Netherlands are given a paper fine on their windscreen, but only 24% of them actually pay.

Banks and financial services that “gamify” their websites and apps and show different groups of consumers different products risk discrimination and mis-selling.

Rotterdam city council has done a U-turn and agreed to put money into the annual fireworks show on the Erasmus Bridge after all.

Adjusted for today’s prices, the sector has lost €500 million a year since 2005, the council said and now accounts for 0.35% of government spending, compared with 0.47% 20 years ago.

Parts of Groningen were hit by one of the strongest earthquakes ever recorded in the province in the early hours of Friday, as the ground continues to settle after the extraction of natural gas.

The temperature will drop sharply this weekend after a long mild spell, with daytime highs in the north expected to reach only around 7°.

12 homes no longer safe to live in after new Groningen quake www.dutchnews.nl?p=259999

Dutch News podcast: The Delayed Dick Gratification Edition www.dutchnews.nl?p=259974

Dutch cabinet talks get off to a false start with a resignation www.dutchnews.nl?p=259996

Dutch government spending on art and culture has fallen sharply www.dutchnews.nl?p=259992

A chilly weekend ahead and night frosts possible next week www.dutchnews.nl?p=259989

Inburgering with DN: how to celebrate Sinterklaas the Dutch way www.dutchnews.nl?p=259987

Rotterdam firework show will go ahead after all, council agrees www.dutchnews.nl?p=259982

Dutch cabinet formation talks enter detailed policy stage www.dutchnews.nl?p=259979

Groningen hit by second strongest earthquake in the province www.dutchnews.nl?p=259976

People living in the Netherlands are more likely than the EU average to see distrust of public institutions and foreign information manipulation as a problem for European democracy.

Dutch hospitals started a one-day drive on Thursday to count the number of people needing emergency care as a result of smoking, vaping or taking snus.

Edam, Monnickendam and Marken all have their own charms, with little harbours, 16th century cottages and plenty of places to eat and drink.

Banks warned not to go too far with hyperpersonalised apps www.dutchnews.nl?p=259952

Amsterdam to clamp down on tourists who don’t pay for parking www.dutchnews.nl?p=259966

Little boxes: Gelderland has 16,000 containers to unpack www.dutchnews.nl?p=259938

MRI breast screening for some woman won’t start until 2030 www.dutchnews.nl?p=259961

Dutch footballers back case against Fifa over transfer rules www.dutchnews.nl?p=259959

Dutch delegation heads for China to solve Nexperia dispute www.dutchnews.nl?p=259955

Dutch shipowners defend lower pay rates for foreign seafarers www.dutchnews.nl?p=259794

More people, often young parents, opt for larger part-time jobs www.dutchnews.nl?p=259944