Netherlands

Netherlands

Probe launched as baby dies in 'inhumane' conditions at asylum centre

NGOs claim the baby had been living in an overcrowded shelter facility near Groningen and was kept in "inhumane conditions."

25/08/2022

Netherlands

Dutch cabinet split over 2030 nitrogen reductions rethink

The Christian Democrat leader Wopke Hoekstra told Dutch newspaper AD that the government's nitrogen reduction targets are not "sacred", causing a cabinet rift.

21/08/2022

People

Estonian slackliner struggles to balance on ropey crossing over river

Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose completed a 625 metre crossing between Rotterdam's two tallest buildings, 188 metres above the river Maas. Roose holds several world records, yet the high winds posed a great challenge for him on his 49 minute walk between The Rotterdam building and Zalmhaven tower.

13/08/2022

Travel News

Schiphol is compensating travellers for airport queues in rare move

Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport said they are 'extremely sorry' for recent queues.

12/08/2022

No Comment

Slackliner Jaan Roose completes 625 m river crossing between highest buildings in Rotterdam

Jaan Roose has frequently slacklined where nobody has ever slacklined before and his latest thriller in the sky is one of the most mind-bending yet.

10/08/2022

No Comment

Thousands gather in Amsterdam to celebrate Pride

Hundreds of thousands of spectators lined Amsterdam's historic canals Saturday to celebrate Canal Parade.

06/08/2022

Europe News

Inflation in Netherlands above 10% for first time in nearly 47 years

Inflation in the Netherlands rose to above ten per cent for the first time since 1975 last month, the country's statistics agency said on Thursday.

04/08/2022

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Why this Dutch city needs to be on your radar for tech jobs

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An innovation hub, this Dutch city is home to two of the world’s most valuable tech companies as well as a plethora of start-up and scale-up firms.

04/08/2022

Culture news

Take a look at the Netherlands' extreme canal vaulting sport

After a 10-year break, the Dutch city of Haarlem welcomed back Red Bull Fierste Ljepper to celebrate the oldest extreme sport of the Netherlands. But how did this intense sport come to be?

03/08/2022

Europe News

'Teflon Mark': Dutch PM Rutte reaches key milestone

Mark Rutte became the longest-serving Dutch prime minister on Tuesday, after being in office for almost 12 years.

02/08/2022

Smart Regions

The tech tool that precisely measures vitamins in fruit and veg

In partnership with The European Commission

Measuring the number of vitamins in fruit and vegetables in real-time in the field will soon be a reality thanks to a cheap easy-to-use biosensor. Smart Regions meets the scientists behind the tech.

01/08/2022

Europe News

Dutch farmers worried by 'unrealistic' emissions reduction target

Anger is building at the government plans to slash nitrogen and ammonia emissions by 2030, with fears farmers will be unable to cope.

28/07/2022

Living

These beautiful floating homes are actually made of cardboard

These tiny houses are transforming Rotterdam’s old harbours to solve its space problem.

26/07/2022

Netherlands

Six people rescued from river after two boats collide in Rotterdam

A family of five and the boat's captain were taken to hospital after the incident.

21/07/2022

Netherlands

Two men jailed for Molotov cocktail attack on Dutch journalist's home

The suspects were allegedly angry about the reporter's coverage of anti-lockdown demonstrations.

18/07/2022

Netherlands

Zelenskyy calls for new tribunal at The Hague over Russian war crimes

Political, diplomatic and judicial leaders from around 40 nations gathered in The Hague on Thursday for a conference on accountability for crimes committed in Ukraine since the Russian invasion.

14/07/2022

Art

Curse-fearing thief returns 2000-year-old sacred relic

A Dutch art sleuth has tracked down one of the most sacred artefacts of the Catholic Church.

12/07/2022

Destinations

48 hours in Amsterdam: Best hotels, restaurants and swimming spots

From the city’s first 100% wind-powered hotel, to rooms dressed like fashion models, there are plenty of creative places to rest in Amsterdam.

10/07/2022

Green News

Microplastics found in two thirds of meat and dairy for the first time

73 per cent of the products they tested contained microplastics - the material left behind when plastics decompose.

08/07/2022

Europe Decoded

Misleading video claims Dutch farmers attacked undercover police

A video massively shared on social media claims that angry Dutch demonstrators attacked undercover police officers during protests over emission cuts.

06/07/2022

Green News

Dutch farmers and fishermen block roads to protest emissions cuts

Farmers and fishermen fear they will lose their jobs under the Dutch government’s plans to curb nitrogen emissions.

05/07/2022

Netherlands

Euroviews. I've hope for international justice despite ICC's bumpy history | View

James A. Goldston assesses the success of international criminal justice to mark the 20th anniversary of the International Criminal Court.

05/07/2022

Netherlands

Dutch drama as suspected art fair robbery caught on camera

Police say they've arrested two men in connection with the suspected robbery, but are still looking for two more.

28/06/2022

Netherlands

One killed and ten injured in rare Netherlands tornado

Emergency services are warning people to stay away from the area where the roofs have been torn off several homes.

27/06/2022

Green News

Which major European airport is cutting flights to cut emissions?

While most airports are increasing flights, Schiphol has taken the climate-friendly option.

27/06/2022

Netherlands

Dutch mobster sentenced to life in prison over contract killings

Willem Holleeder -- nicknamed “The Nose” -- will now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

24/06/2022