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Prinsjesdag is usually a day to delight fashion fans and financial nerds, but this year’s edition fell short on both fronts as the parties got stuck into the election campaign. Train strikes are called off after unions agree a pay deal, but Schiphol is facing more disruption. Newly discovered CCTV footage could cast a different light on the violence that surrounded the Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv football match last November. And we reveal the secret recipe that could untie your tongue if you’re struggling to speak Dutch.

Ophef of the week: Council of State has problem with “problem wolf” term

Thank you for not speeding: Amsterdam trials “herd mentality” signs

Prinsjesdag (budget day)

King: Polarisation and paralysis are obscuring real concerns

Heinen laments plunging trust as he presents straitened budget

Burqa bans? Election campaign starts as parties vote on budget motions

Pomp and ceremony as Dutch caretaker cabinet presents budget

Universities, police and tenants criticise spending cuts

Parties draw battle lines as election dominates first day of debate

Christians and atheists agree Dutch politics is in an “unholy mess”

Make house sharing easier and register landlords: budget debates

Budget is most policy-light in years: what the papers say

Other news

Threat of train strikes dropped as union members back pay deal

Dozens of flights cancelled at Schiphol as ground staff walk out

Unions demand 6% pay rises to compensate for high inflation

Police find metro station images for night of Ajax-Maccabi Tel Aviv match

Palestinian man jailed for attack on Maccabi Tel Aviv fan last year

Cheers: scientists win award for proving drinking improves your Dutch

Sport

PSV’s Champions League hopes dimmed as Belgian debutants shine

Thuram towers above Ajax with double in Champions League opener

Laros finishes out of medals in 1500m final, Bol cruises through