Netherlands

Markets

ASML continues to outshine rivals despite US trade restrictions

ASML shares had a robust start to 2025, outpacing its US semiconductor peers and signalling a shift by investors towards European stock markets. This development comes amid a broad selloff on Wall Street ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.

13/01/2025

Europe News

Sales of no or low alcohol beers rise in The Netherlands

And one in twelve beers in Dutch supermarkets is now alcohol-free, according to figures from market researcher Circana.

12/01/2025

Europe News

Several arrested as climate activists block highway in The Hague

Climate activists from the Dutch branch of Extinction Rebellion blocked traffic at a major entry and exit point to the city of The Hague.

11/01/2025

Netherlands

Nazi collaboration files spark painful Dutch reckoning with WWII past

Eight decades after the defeat of the Nazis, a debate in the Netherlands asks how much of the largest Dutch war archive should be made available online.

10/01/2025

Cinema

Who were Europe's biggest cinemagoers in 2024?

Dutch cinemas sold fewer tickets last year than the year before, while the French film industry moves from strength to strength.

10/01/2025

Health news

New dementia patients live fewer than 5 years after diagnosis

Dutch researchers found differences in life expectancy by gender, geographic region, and age at dementia diagnosis.

09/01/2025

Living

Tile whipping: The eco-friendly sport taking over the Netherlands

The practice is easing pressure on drainage systems, one of the Netherlands’ growing climate-induced challenges.

06/01/2025

Business

Will computer chip maker ASML see a change of fortunes in 2025?

Despite a downbeat earnings result in the third quarter, ASML may see an acceleration in its sales growth in 2025 due to the continuous recovery in the semiconductor sector.

02/01/2025

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The Netherlands celebrates NYE a day early due to bad weather

With strong winds expected on New Year's Eve, the Dutch brought the celebrations forward by one day.

31/12/2024

Netherlands

Dutch court sentences five men over violence against Maccabi fans

The five defendants, who are all Dutch residents and aged between 19 and 32, were accused of public violence, theft and assault.

24/12/2024

Netherlands

Dutch cabinet agrees strict new asylum rules

The Dutch government wants to introduce some of the toughest asylum rules in Europe, but it may not be so straightforward.

20/12/2024

Culture news

Miss Netherlands pageant ditched in favour of empowerment platform

After 35 years, the Miss Netherlands beauty pageant has been scrapped, replaced by a new initiative, 'No Longer of This Time', which focuses on mental health, diversity, and inspiring stories.

19/12/2024

Economy

Squeezed out of the market: Why is renting hard in the Netherlands?

The Dutch government is rolling out a law to cap excessively high rental costs. Economists are divided on the subject.

13/12/2024

Culture news

Nominees announced for the 2024 European Festival Awards

Ahead of their announcement as part of ESNS in January, nominees for the 2024 European Festival Awards have been revealed.

10/12/2024

Europe News

Search for The Hague explosion victims ends with six confirmed dead

After a lengthy search for victims in the rubble of an apartment building hit by an explosion on Saturday, emergency authorities said no further people are confirmed missing.

09/12/2024

Europe News

Netherlands begins implementation of additional border controls

The Netherlands is reintroducing temporary controls on its borders, set to last six months.

09/12/2024

Travel News

Chaos at Schiphol Airport as storm causes flight cancellations

Storm Darragh is affecting severe travel disruptions at one of Europe's main airports

06/12/2024

Lifestyle

Sinterklaas, poems and Zwarte Piet: How the Dutch celebrate Christmas

On the evening of 5 December, Dutch friends and families get together to celebrate their unique take on the festive season.

05/12/2024

Green News

Big polluters clash with small islands at landmark ICJ climate hearing

Vulnerable nations say historic polluters should be held legally responsible. Countries in the Global North believe existing climate change treaties are good enough.

05/12/2024

Business

ASML holds firm on guidance despite new US curbs re China tech

ASML sees a limited impact of the US fresh restrictions on AI chip exports to China and maintains its guidance for 2024 and 2025.

03/12/2024

Green News

World’s biggest climate case begins at the ICJ: What can we expect?

The International Court of Justice is due to hear from 98 states and 12 international organisations - including many first-time participants in these kinds of proceedings.

02/12/2024

Europe News

ICC president criticises US and Russia over threats and accusations

The International Criminal Court (ICC) has faced criticism and pressure over arrest warrants for Israeli's Benjamin Netanyahu and Russia's Vladimir Putin.

02/12/2024

Climate

Small island states seek climate change justice at top UN court

A major case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) may pave the way for more climate change litigation and help for poorer and vulnerable states.

02/12/2024

Green News

UN to open landmark climate change court case in The Hague

The United Nations' top court will open hearings on Monday into what countries worldwide are legally required to do to combat climate change.

01/12/2024

Netherlands

Dutch court weighs lawsuit against arms sales to Israel

The complaint, lodged by pro-Palestinian activists, comes a day after the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence secretary Yoav Gallant.

22/11/2024

Europe News

ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant and Hamas' Deif

The warrants for the Israeli prime minister and former defence minister pertain to crimes against humanity and war crimes. The ICC did not disclose Deif's warrant of arrest, stating it was a "secret".

21/11/2024