New rules on use of derivatives
Stricter rules are to be introduced on the use of derivatives by housing associations, educational institutions, hospitals and ...
Government to relax rules for withdrawing passports to prevent convicted criminals from fleeing the country
The Public Prosecution Service will soon be able to apply for the withdrawal of passports of criminals sentenced to at least four ...
Cabinet clears the way for private security on board merchant vessels
The cabinet will draft legislation which will enable shipping companies to hire armed personnel from private security companies ...
Ukraine must make reforms to deepen ties with EU
Ukraine must make far-reaching reforms if it wants to qualify for closer ties with the European Union. That was the message that ...
Netherlands spends less on charitable causes
The economic crisis effects spending behaviour for charitable causes. After years of increase, the total amount donated in 2011 ...
Minister Dijksma calls on Safety Board to study meat sector risks
Minister for Agriculture Dijksma has called on the Dutch Safety Board to carry out a study into risks in the meat sector. Minister ...
Candidates for the Civic Integration Examination Abroad can now purchase preparation assistance
As of 24 April 2013, candidates for the Civic Integration Examination Abroad will be able to purchase individual support for their ...
Extra funds for nature conservation in the Caribbean Netherlands
Minister for Agriculture Dijksma has earmarked EUR 7.5 million for nature conservation in the Caribbean Netherlands. Uses of the ...
Bill on professional work in youth care established
The Cabinet has approved the submission of the bill on professionalisation in youth care as proposed by state secretary van Rijn ...
Minister Schultz to open Wasser Berlin International trade fair
Minister Schultz van Haegen of Infrastructure & the Environment will be opening the Wasser Berlin International trade fair in ...