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Budget Day promises to be full of drama this year as rising inflation and living costs put further pressure on the coalition parties. Freight traffic on inland waterways dropped to its lowest level during the summer drought, raising the stakes on climate change. Education experts sound the alarm over plunging standards of literacy among Dutch teenagers. American commentators breathe a sigh of relief as Botic van de Zandschulp’s heroic run in the US Open ends. And can flying cars that cost €100,000 per wheel really take off in the Netherlands?

Ophef of the week: “Robot” Jetten under fire for AI-powered tweets (Volkskrant)

Work to start on second Almere castle in two years (Omroep Flevoland)

Built to last: Roof of prime minister’s tower unrenovated since 1547 (NOS)

News

Inflation rises to 3.3% in August as fuel and energy costs soar (CBS)

Everyone’s tax bill has fallen in the past decade except the top 10%

ASML launches new campus in Eindhoven that could create 20,000 jobs

Netherlands must double water spending, delta commissioner warns

Freight carried by waterways drops to lowest level in 15 years

Dutch children’s literacy falls further behind European average

New rules require schools to make space for languages spoken at home

Far-right broadcaster ON switched off over licensing breaches

Hidden weapons found near primary school after Overasselt shooting

Nazi’s daughter gives up looted Goudstikker painting revealed in house sale

Dutch flying car finally cleared for take-off by 2028

Sport

Van de Zandschulp reaches US Open quarter-finals for second time

Raphinha leads Barcelona thrashing of Feyenoord (ESPN)

PSV and Shakhtar share points in Champions League opener (BBC)

Cabinet considers vias blocks for Russian athletes at Winter Olympics