The Hague's mayor Jozias van Aartsen to step down in March

Christian Democrats to get tough on crime

VVD focuses on tax cuts and Dutch norms and values in election manifesto

Plastic Heroes recycling scheme takes a battering

Budget debate had no impact on party support, VVD and PVV still neck and neck

Cow manure power plan steams ahead

Roos condemns government's 'scandalous' handling of Ukraine referendum

Rotterdam calls for compulsory contraception for 'incompetent' mothers

Dramatic rise in violent incidents at asylum centres

Rutte calls on Russia to stop 'spreading nonsense' about MH17