Netherlands

Netherlands

Police arrest man as hostage situation ends in Dutch town of Ede

The reason for the hostage-taking was not clear, but police said on X that “at the moment there is no indication of a terrorist motive.”

30/03/2024

Mobility

Inside the new Dutch centre advancing the future of European hyperloop

While critics claim it's an example of policymakers "chasing a shiny object," backers believe hyperloop could become a mainstay of future travel.

28/03/2024

Economy

Dutch economy sees slight uptick in 2023 as disposable income rises

The Netherlands' GDP outgrew analysts' expectations in the final quarter of last year.

25/03/2024

Eco-Innovation

AI robots are patrolling Dutch tulip fields to root out viruses

Tulip fields in the Netherlands were threatened by viruses until this AI robot rolled in to save the day.

22/03/2024

Green News

Noise pollution from Schiphol flights must be reduced, court orders

The national public health institute estimates that around 259,000 people in the Netherlands experience "serious nuisance" from aircraft flying over the densely populated country.

22/03/2024

Destinations

Tulip lover? Europe’s most beautiful garden Keukenhof opens today

The beautiful spring garden is one of the Netherlands’ premier tourist attractions - but be quick as it’s only open for eight weeks a year.

21/03/2024

Experiences

I took my son out of the classroom to educate him through travel

Geography lessons in an Icelandic glacier and art classes in Amsterdam: What it's like to 'world school' your child.

16/03/2024

Netherlands

Palestinian protesters gather as Amsterdam opens Holocaust museum

The protest leaders emphasized they were against the Israeli president's presence, not the museum.

10/03/2024

Business

Dutch government tries to stop ASML from moving out

The Netherlands is increasingly tightening its anti-migrant position. That could push out its largest company, ASML, because of its high dependence on foreign talent.

07/03/2024

Culture news

New Dutch museum chronicles the horrors of the Holocaust

A new Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam aims to tell the full story of the persecution of Dutch Jews during World War II.

07/03/2024

Nature

Tropical timber from the Congo Rainforest is keeping Amsterdam safe

As the world continues to rely on this tropical timber, what does sustainable forest management look like?

02/03/2024

Europe News

Euroviews. New EU rules to stop illegal short-term rentals are a welcome change

The regulation is a promising step forward in achieving a balanced ecosystem for short-term rentals, serving the interests of both the public and visitors in our cities, Famke Halsema writes.

01/03/2024

Netherlands

Dutch investigation into MH17 disaster has cost more than €160 million

Despite the Kremlin's denials, overwhelming evidence puts the blame for the 2014 crash on a missile fired by pro-Russian separatists in Ukraine.

29/02/2024

Netherlands

Dutch court sentences drug lord to life in prison for gangland murders

Two other suspects were also sentenced to life for their role in the killings, while 14 others were given different jail terms.

27/02/2024

The Big Question

How two Dutch rail enthusiasts funded their own night train start-up

Elmer van Buuren, CEO of a European night train firm, explains how he made his business dream a reality through community funding.

26/02/2024

Art

River based project wins award to produce European Pavilion 2024

Four boats on four rivers on a journey to make new stories and help redefine culture across the continent. The European Pavilion 2024 will be produced by a young artistic collective that includes creatives from Austria, Serbia, Poland and Portugal.

15/02/2024

Travel News

Amsterdam flight turns back after maggots fall on passengers

A passenger says she had reported an odd smell to the flight crew but they did not take action.

15/02/2024

Art

Frans Hals: Rijksmuseum honours the Master of Laughter in new exhibit

After celebrated solo exhibitions of Vermeer and Rembrandt, the Rijksmuseum is set to unveil a new exhibition dedicated to the joyous painting of Frans Hals.

15/02/2024

Netherlands

Court orders Netherlands to stop exporting fighter jet parts to Israel

The court said there is a "clear risk" Dutch F-35 parts are being used by Israel to violate international humanitarian law in Gaza.

12/02/2024

Netherlands

Dutch universities plan to limit amount of international students

The country is a very popular study destination for foreigners, with numbers tripling in the last decade.

10/02/2024

Art

Stolen Van Gogh painting goes back on show

A stolen Van Gogh painting has gone on show again in the Netherlands after it was returned in an IKEA bag last year.

09/02/2024

Netherlands

Talks to form far-right Dutch government collapse

Potential coalition partners with Geert Wilders' Party for Freedom are wary of his more extreme anti-Islam plans.

07/02/2024

Netherlands

ICJ says it has jurisdiction in part of Ukraine's genocide case

Kyiv attempted to bring a sweeping case against Moscow, a part of which will now be considered at the International Court of Justice.

02/02/2024

Travel News

Eurostar will run direct London-Amsterdam trains this summer

A six month suspension of services will no longer take place as the rail operator has found a solution to Amsterdam station works.

26/01/2024

Netherlands

ICJ stops short of ordering ceasefire in Gaza

South Africa, which brought the case against Israel, had asked for the court to order the Israeli Defence Forces to halt their operation.

26/01/2024

Nature

National park wolves can be shot with paintball guns, Dutch court says

Wolves at a popular national park have been approaching human visitors more frequently.

24/01/2024