Netherlands

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

Earth 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

The Cube

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

Earth 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

Earth 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

Earth News

Why are thousands of Dutch people against important emissions targets?

"We are food producers, not pollution producers," say farmers.

23/06/2022

Netherlands

Netherlands marks the return of famous herring festival

Vlaggetjesdag, a local holiday marking the arrival of fresh herring, was again held in Scheveningen after a three-year break.

19/06/2022

Climate

Can these plastic-gobbling inventions keep rubbish out of the ocean?

Millions of tonnes of plastic wind up in the ocean every year, killing plants and animals. That’s why companies around the world have developed novel devices to help reduce the ocean plastic problem.

17/06/2022

Netherlands

Russian spy caught trying to infiltrate war crimes court, Dutch say

Dutch authorities say Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov had planned an elaborate cover story to hide his identity and penetrate the International Criminal Court (ICC).

16/06/2022

Netherlands

Austrian man jailed after six Dutch children found isolated for years

The children's deeply religious father had kept them locked up at a remote farmhouse to protect them from "evil" outside influences.

14/06/2022

Netherlands

Dutch farmers angry over measures to reduce nitrogen emissions

The Netherlands government unveiled mandate reductions of up to 70% of nitrogen oxides in many places and 95% in other areas to protect nature.

12/06/2022

Netherlands

Trial resumes into murder of Dutch crime reporter Peter R de Vries

The alleged gunman and getaway driver both face a maximum life sentence if convicted.

07/06/2022

Rethink

Can solar-powered desalination solve the world’s growing water crisis?

Water scarcity is a threat to billions of people worldwide. This company is harnessing the power of the sun and the ocean to make a difference.

03/06/2022

Culture Series

Meet the pig farmer putting animal welfare and sustainability first

Meet the Dutch pig farmer putting animal welfare and sustainability first

27/05/2022

No Comment

Spectacular rooftop walk bridge over Rotterdam is opened to visitors

In the city of Rotterdam, Netherlands, a temporary bridge built between two roofs has opened to visitors as part of the "Open Roof Days" event, which will be held for the sixth time this year by the Rotterdamse Dakendagen Foundation.

26/05/2022

Travel News

Huge queues at Schiphol airport continue but no worker strike for now

Schiphol airport workers have called off a planned summer strike, saving travellers from more queues and cancellations.

25/05/2022

The Cube

Dutch police use 'deepfake' video in appeal over boy's murder in 2003

Police in Rotterdam say it is the world's first time that an artificially manipulated video has been used in this way.

23/05/2022

Netherlands

Three arrested over ATM explosions that netted gang nearly €1 million

They are accused of using stolen vehicles and explosives to attack ATMs during the night to steal money.

19/05/2022

Culture news

Émigré Bolshoi Ballet star: I followed my conscience leaving Russia

Olga Smirnova, 30, caused an earthquake in the dance world when she left the Moscow institution in March over Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Now, she says, she fears for Russian performers who will be isolated for years to come

19/05/2022

Netherlands

Dutch PM Mark Rutte questioned after deleting text messages for years

According to Dutch law, certain government correspondence must be kept for public accountability.

19/05/2022

Ecotech

Largest solar car park in the world opens at Dutch music festival

Spanning 350,000 square metres, this solar-powered car park can generate green energy and help grass grow.

11/05/2022