Netherlands

Europe News

Dutch Geert Wilders among targets of suspected Belgian terror plot

Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders said that authorities had confirmed to him he was among the alleged targets of a suspected terror cell in Belgium that was dismantled on Thursday.

11/10/2025

Destinations

Skip overcrowded Amsterdam and follow locals to these spots instead

Amsterdam is becoming oversaturated with tourists, so much so that it recently prompted residents to sue the city.

10/10/2025

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Thousands march in Amsterdam urging tougher Dutch stance on Gaza war

Protesters in Amsterdam, dressed in red, urged their government to act and insist Israel stop the war in Gaza. Similar rallies took place in Rome, Barcelona and Madrid, among others.

06/10/2025

Culture news

Dutch radio stations announce 15-hour broadcast for Palestine

'Transmission For Palestine' airs this weekend and sees ten independent Dutch radios join forces to raise funds and awareness about “the occupation and colonisation of Palestinian land by Israel.”

26/09/2025

Moments

Amsterdam residents file lawsuit against city council for overtourism

Despite measures to curb tourist numbers, overnight stays increased by three per cent in 2024.

24/09/2025

EuroVerify

Fact-check: Has the Netherlands banned Antifa?

Calls to ban Antifa have emerged in Europe following the killing of Charlie Kirk. No links between Kirk's suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, and any other left-wing groups have been made to date.

23/09/2025

Netherlands

Three Russia-friendly junta-run African countries pull out of ICC

Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger said they are seeking more "sovereignty" and hinted at replacing the ICC's functions with a domestic option.

23/09/2025

Netherlands

Anti-immigration demonstration in The Hague turns violent

An anti-immigration protest in The Hague, attended by hundreds, turned violent on Saturday as rioters clashed with police, set a car on fire and vandalised a political party's office.

20/09/2025

Travel News

Aviation bodies say new Dutch airfare taxes will price out travellers

Flight taxes in the Netherlands are already among the highest in Europe.

17/09/2025

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Red Bull Megaloop returns in Noordwijk after two-year wait

The sixth edition of the Red Bull Megaloop kitesurfing competition took place on 15 September in Noordwijk after organisers waited two years for the required extreme weather.

16/09/2025

Mobility

Could a Hyperloop blast humans from Amsterdam to Paris in 45 minutes?

Elon Musk floated a Hyperloop idea over a decade ago. Could this Dutch company do it first?

16/09/2025

Smart Regions

Hydrogen sets sail for zero-emission shipping in the Netherlands

In partnership with the European Commission

In a major milestone for sustainable shipping, hydrogen-powered vessels have begun operations in the North Sea region, offering a glimpse into a future of truly zero-emission maritime transport.

01/09/2025

Art

Why is Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum warning it may have to close?

The museum is requesting the government provide an extra €2.5 million annually to cover essential upgrades and sustainability measures - stressing that this isn’t just financial support, but a contractual obligation.

28/08/2025

Europe News

NSC walkout deepens political turmoil in Netherlands

The country's Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned on Friday, followed by his NSC party members. Now, only two of the original four parties remain in the coalition.

24/08/2025

Netherlands

Teen's death in Amsterdam sparks outrage over violence against women

'We all have 24 hours in our day. 24 hours that we are free to use how and where we choose,' Dutch actrice and author Nienke ’s Gravemade wrote in a post that went viral on social media.

22/08/2025

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SAIL festival returns to Amsterdam with hundreds of historic ships

The Dutch capital welcomed a fleet of ships from all over the world on Wednesday as SAIL began, the country’s largest maritime festival.

21/08/2025

EuroVerify

Have Dutch police arrested Israelis for war crimes?

Several posts on social media allege that Dutch police have arrested an Israeli soldier and a major general. However, in both cases, the pictures show the arrest of other people in different countries.

20/08/2025

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Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam

Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks.

14/08/2025

Netherlands

Dutch group sues FIFA over transfer regulations after Diarra ruling

The lawsuit follows a European Court of Justice ruling in the Lassana Diarra case, which found FIFA’s contract termination regulations violated EU competition and labour laws.

04/08/2025

Europe News

The Netherlands to impose travel ban on Israeli ministers over Gaza

The ban targets two far-right Israeli ministers in support of the Israeli settlers' movement, the continuation of the war, and the "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians.

29/07/2025

Nature

Why is Amsterdam installing tiny staircases along its canals?

Amsterdam councillors have earmarked €100,000 to make the waterways safer for animals.

26/07/2025

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'States must ACT NOW': Climate activists protest outside ICJ

Climate activists gathered outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague on Wednesday, holding banners that read, “Courts have spoken. The law is clear. States must ACT NOW.”

23/07/2025

Green News

UN's top court says healthy environment is a human right

Experts say the non-binding advisory opinion could mark a turning point in international climate law.

23/07/2025

Tech News

The Netherlands trials first self-driving bus on public roads

Starting on 1 August, a self-driving bus will be driving autonomously on public roads in Rotterdam for the first time.

17/07/2025

Europe News

Teacher injured in stabbing at Dutch school, three suspects arrested

The 53-year-old was stabbed on Wednesday night as he tried to intervene in an argument between three men at a cultural centre in Alblasserdam, police said.

17/07/2025

Tech News

Europol-led operation takes down pro-Russian cybercrime network

The operation targeted a pro-Russia group that is believed to have attacked several municipalities and organisations linked to a NATO summit.

16/07/2025