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Dullness, togetherness, and sparkling. These are the three themes of the New Years speech by Kings Commissioner Ina Adema.

Source: Province of North Brabant

#ProvincieNoordBrabant
#Nieuwjaarstoespraak
#Brabant
New Years Speech by the Kings Commissioner
Dullness, togetherness, and sparkling. These are the three themes of the New Years speech by Kings Commissioner Ina Adema.
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January 8, 2026 at 6:43 PM
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The Public Prosecution Service North Holland demands TBS for a man guilty of violence against a passerby and a police officer in Hoorn.

Source: Public Prosecution Service

#OM
#TBS
#Geweld
Violence against random passerby and police officer: Public Prosecution Service demands TBS
The Public Prosecution Service North Holland demands TBS for a man guilty of violence against a passerby and a police officer in Hoorn.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:13 PM
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Prolonged snowfall is expected in the northern Netherlands on Friday, January 9, 2026. Road users are advised to travel only if necessary.

Source: Public Works and Water Management

#Rijkswaterstaat
#Sneeuwval
#Winterweer
Prolonged snowfall in Northern Netherlands on Friday, January 9, 2026: do not go on the road unless necessary
Prolonged snowfall is expected in the northern Netherlands on Friday, January 9, 2026. Road users are advised to travel only if necessary.
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January 8, 2026 at 5:09 PM
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Province of Overijssel and Municipality of Deventer collaborate on accessible and reliable public mobility for everyone.

Source: Municipality of Deventer

#Deventer
#PubliekeMobiliteit
#Overijssel
Province and Municipality of Deventer Collaborate on Public Mobility
Province of Overijssel and Municipality of Deventer collaborate on accessible and reliable public mobility for everyone.
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January 8, 2026 at 4:52 PM
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Arthur van Dijk: We have stumbled, but we can also get up

Source: Province of North Holland

#NoordHolland
#Veiligheid
#Democratie
Arthur van Dijk: We have stumbled, but we can also get up
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January 8, 2026 at 4:36 PM
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Roadmap guides female entrepreneurs through the financing landscape

Source: Netherlands Enterprise Agency | RVO

#RVO
#VrouwelijkeOndernemers
#Financiering
Roadmap Guides Female Entrepreneurs Through the Financing Landscape
Roadmap guides female entrepreneurs through the financing landscape
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January 8, 2026 at 4:06 PM
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The combination of persistent snowfall and strong winds has caused disruptions on the roads in Groningen since the beginning of this year.

Source: Province of Groningen

#provincieGroningen
#Winterweer
#Wegbeheer
Province ready day and night to keep roads passable
The combination of persistent snowfall and strong winds has caused disruptions on the roads in Groningen since the beginning of this year.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:46 PM
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The Advisory Council of the Zeeland Brand Organization has been officially installed to strengthen the Zeeland brand and promote cohesion.

Source: Province of Zeeland

#ProvincieZeeland
#ZeeuwseMerkorganisatie
#ZMO
Advisory Council of Zeeland Brand Organization Officially Launched
The Advisory Council of the Zeeland Brand Organization has been officially installed to strengthen the Zeeland brand and promote cohesion.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:42 PM
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Commissioner Wigboldus emphasizes in his New Years speech the importance of good listening for a strong democracy and praises examples from Gelderland.

Source: Province of Gelderland

#Gelderland
#Democratie
#Nieuwjaarsrede
Commissioner Wigboldus: Truly Listening is...
Commissioner Wigboldus emphasizes in his New Years speech the importance of good listening for a strong democracy and praises examples from Gelderland.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:39 PM
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His Majesty the King attends the celebration of the 25,000th wish of the Ambulance Wish Foundation, which helps seriously ill people fulfill their last wishes.

Source: Royal House of the Netherlands

#KoninklijkHuis
#AmbulanceWens
#Koningshuis
King at Celebration of the 25,000th Wish of the Ambulance Wish Foundation
His Majesty the King attends the celebration of the 25,000th wish of the Ambulance Wish Foundation, which helps seriously ill people fulfill their last wishes.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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From January 1, 2026, new rules apply for the allocation of housing and house splitting in Haarlem.

Source: Municipality of Haarlem

#Haarlem
#Wonen
#Huisvesting
New Rules for Housing in Haarlem
From January 1, 2026, new rules apply for the allocation of housing and house splitting in Haarlem.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM
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The municipality of Breda temporarily closes all indoor sports facilities due to snow accumulation on the roofs to ensure safety.

Source: Municipality of Breda

#Breda
#Sneeuwval
#Sportaccommodaties
Breda closes all sports facilities due to snow accumulation on roofs
The municipality of Breda temporarily closes all indoor sports facilities due to snow accumulation on the roofs to ensure safety.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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Every week, the municipality announces the activities of the college of mayor and aldermen for that week. See the overview.

Source: Municipality of Amersfoort

#Amersfoort
#GemeenteAmersfoort
#Evenementen
Activity Calendar of the College, Mayor and Aldermen until Sunday, January 18, 2026
Every week, the municipality announces the activities of the college of mayor and aldermen for that week. See the overview.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:11 PM
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We are immediately expanding shelter for homeless people due to ongoing winter weather and increasing demand for shelter.

Source: Municipality of Amsterdam

#Amsterdam
#Dakloosheid
#Winteropvang
Extra shelter for homeless people during winter weather
We are immediately expanding shelter for homeless people due to ongoing winter weather and increasing demand for shelter.
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January 8, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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Over € 2 million for improvement of business parks, port areas and shopping districts

Source: Province of North Holland

#NoordHolland
#Duurzaamheid
#Subsidies
Over € 2 million for improvement of business parks, port areas and shopping districts
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January 8, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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From January 1, 2026, several measures have started to accelerate the expansion of the power grid and other energy infrastructure. These projects are necessary ...

Source: Climate and Green Growth

#Rijksoverheid
#Energie
#Stroomnet
New measures to accelerate power grid expansion starting January 1
From January 1, 2026, several measures have started to accelerate the expansion of the power grid and other energy infrastructure. These projects are necessary for building the future energy system and addressing the congested power grid. The measures focus on shorter procedures and faster spatial integration of projects, allowing construction to begin earlier.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM
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Ittersumpark Preferred Location for Pumptrack

Source: Municipality of Zwolle

#Zwolle
#Pumptrack
#Bewegen
Ittersumpark Preferred Location for Pumptrack
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January 8, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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European Commission Press release Amman, 08 Jan 2026 Today, the EU and Jordan are marking a key milestone in their long-standing relationship with a first-ever ...

Source: European Commission

#EU
#EuropeanCommission
#EUJordan
EU and Jordan deepen partnership with first-ever Summit
European Commission Press release Amman, 08 Jan 2026 Today, the EU and Jordan are marking a key milestone in their long-standing relationship with a first-ever bilateral Summit. The EU was represented by President von der Leyen and President Costa, and Jordan by His Majesty King Abdullah II.
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January 8, 2026 at 1:31 PM
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European Commission Statement Amman, 08 Jan 2026 Your Majesty King Abdullah II, Your Royal Highness,I want to thank you for your warm welcome here in Amman. You...

Source: European Commission

#EU
#EuropeanCommission
#EUJordan
Statement by President von der Leyen at the first EU-Jordan Summit
European Commission Statement Amman, 08 Jan 2026 Your Majesty King Abdullah II, Your Royal Highness,I want to thank you for your warm welcome here in Amman. You are a key partner for Europe in the Middle East...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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Supervision is one of the three core tasks of the judiciary and thus holds an important position within our court, in the lives of those involved, and in societ...

Source: The Judiciary

#deRechtspraak
#Toezicht
#RechtbankDenHaag
New Supervision Team at The Hague Court Started on January 1, 2026
Supervision is one of the three core tasks of the judiciary and thus holds an important position within our court, in the lives of those involved, and in society. For this reason, The Hague Court worked on a new Supervision team,...
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January 8, 2026 at 12:12 PM
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His Majesty the King visits the medical technology sector in the Parkstad region, focusing on collaboration between business, government, and education.

Source: Royal House of the Netherlands

#KoninklijkHuis
#MedischeTechnologie
#Parkstad
King visits medical technology sector in the Parkstad region
His Majesty the King visits the medical technology sector in the Parkstad region, focusing on collaboration between business, government, and education.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:32 AM
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European Commission Daily news Brussels, 08 Jan 2026 Commission publishes summary and responses to the consultation on the ongoing review of the Digital Markets...

Source: European Commission

#EU
#EuropeanCommission
#DigitalMarketsAct
Daily News 08 / 01 / 2026
European Commission Daily news Brussels, 08 Jan 2026 Commission publishes summary and responses to the consultation on the ongoing review of the Digital Markets ActToday, the European Commission published a summa...
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January 8, 2026 at 11:01 AM
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Sustainable Farming Drenthe is growing: a record number of dairy farmers have registered for the subsidy scheme that allows farmers to gain experience with targ...

Source: Province of Drenthe

#ProvincieDrenthe
#DuurzaamBoeren
#Melkveehouderij
Record Number of Dairy Farmers in Drenthe Choose Sustainable Farming Drenthe
Sustainable Farming Drenthe is growing: a record number of dairy farmers have registered for the subsidy scheme that allows farmers to gain experience with target steering and supports them in making their operations more sustainable. In 2025 and 2026, 430 dairy farmers will participate, representing about 60 percent of all dairy farmers in Drenthe.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:42 AM
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From January 16 to April 17, 2026, the Soul Glass exhibition will be on display at Pavilion Welgelegen in Haarlem. Admission is free, and the pavilion is open o...

Source: Province of North Holland

#NoordHolland
#Zielsglas
#Glaskunst
New Exhibition Soul Glass at Pavilion Welgelegen
From January 16 to April 17, 2026, the Soul Glass exhibition will be on display at Pavilion Welgelegen in Haarlem. Admission is free, and the pavilion is open on weekdays from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:35 AM
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In 2025, the Repatriation and Departure Service supported over nine hundred Syrians in their voluntary return to Syria, offering various forms of financial assi...

Source: Repatriation and Departure Service

#DTenV
#VrijwilligeTerugkeer
#Syrië
In 2025, over nine hundred Syrians voluntarily returned
In 2025, the Repatriation and Departure Service supported over nine hundred Syrians in their voluntary return to Syria, offering various forms of financial assistance.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:32 AM