http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:55:27 +0200 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:55:27 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/netherlands-keukenhof-draws-global-visitors-for-spring-display http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/17/netherlands-keukenhof-draws-global-visitors-for-spring-display Fri, 17 Apr 2026 09:55:13 +0200 Netherlands opened its Keukenhof garden in Lisse for the 2026 spring season, welcoming visitors to an eight-week display featuring around seven million flowers. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/trump-hosts-dutch-royals-at-the-white-house-for-dinner-and-overnight-stay http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/04/14/trump-hosts-dutch-royals-at-the-white-house-for-dinner-and-overnight-stay Tue, 14 Apr 2026 09:17:06 +0200 King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands were received by US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House on Monday, 13 April 2026, for a formal dinner and overnight stay as part of their three-day visit to the United States. http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/syrian-accused-of-wartime-torture-for-al-assad-denies-charges-in-netherlands-court http://www.euronews.com/2026/04/08/syrian-accused-of-wartime-torture-for-al-assad-denies-charges-in-netherlands-court Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:50:23 +0200 The trial is based on universal jurisdiction, a legal principle that allows suspects to be prosecuted for international offenses such as war crimes even if they are committed in another country. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/02/priceless-ancient-golden-helmet-from-romania-stolen-from-dutch-museum-recovered http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/02/priceless-ancient-golden-helmet-from-romania-stolen-from-dutch-museum-recovered Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:53:46 +0200 The helmet was on display at the small Drents Museum in January 2025, the last weekend of a six-month-long exhibition, when thieves broke in and grabbed it, along with three golden wristbands. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/01/congratulations-amsterdam-celebrates-25-years-since-the-worlds-first-same-sex-weddings http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/01/congratulations-amsterdam-celebrates-25-years-since-the-worlds-first-same-sex-weddings Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:37:44 +0200 Amsterdam anniversary bells have been ringing throughout the city as the Dutch capital has been marking the 25th anniversary of the world's first gay marriages. http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/01/apple-marks-50-years-as-new-museum-opens-in-netherlands-showcasing-tech-giants-history http://www.euronews.com/next/2026/04/01/apple-marks-50-years-as-new-museum-opens-in-netherlands-showcasing-tech-giants-history Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:55:10 +0200 Highlights of the museum include the Apple I, Apple’s very first computer, sold originally as a bare motherboard and now a rare collector’s gem valued at over $1 million. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/24/the-end-of-the-beach-break-why-more-travellers-are-swapping-sunbathing-for-active-holidays http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/24/the-end-of-the-beach-break-why-more-travellers-are-swapping-sunbathing-for-active-holidays Tue, 24 Mar 2026 08:00:40 +0100 European travellers increasingly want trips that blend adventure and cultural immersion activities involving nature, sport, history and cuisine. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/19/watch-new-10-amsterdamberlin-train-service-by-govolta-takes-off http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/03/19/watch-new-10-amsterdamberlin-train-service-by-govolta-takes-off Thu, 19 Mar 2026 22:05:04 +0100 A new low-cost rail service linking Amsterdam and Berlin was launched on 19 March as GoVolta’s first train departed from Amsterdam Centraal. http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/14/explosion-damages-jewish-school-in-amsterdam-with-no-injuries-reported-mayor-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/03/14/explosion-damages-jewish-school-in-amsterdam-with-no-injuries-reported-mayor-says Sat, 14 Mar 2026 10:30:19 +0100 Amsterdam Mayor Femke Halsema denounced the explosion at the school in Amsterdam on Saturday as a "cowardly act of aggression" targeted at the Jewish community. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/03/hungarian-veto-on-ukraine-loan-proves-eu-needs-less-unanimity-says-new-dutch-pm http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/03/03/hungarian-veto-on-ukraine-loan-proves-eu-needs-less-unanimity-says-new-dutch-pm Tue, 03 Mar 2026 21:16:13 +0100 "The Netherlands is back," Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten declared on his first trip to Brussels since taking office. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/new-dutch-minority-government-sworn-in-under-the-nations-youngest-prime-minister-rob-jette http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/23/new-dutch-minority-government-sworn-in-under-the-nations-youngest-prime-minister-rob-jette Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:47:14 +0100 The minority coalition government was formed after 117 days, facing an uphill task as it will need to secure opposition support to pass legislation. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/20/a-beautiful-mess-makes-a-new-start-in-europe-easier-for-refugees http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/02/20/a-beautiful-mess-makes-a-new-start-in-europe-easier-for-refugees Fri, 20 Feb 2026 16:00:21 +0100 What can be done to improve the integration of refugees in Europe? How can newcomers be supported to get a foothold in social life? A Euronews report from the Netherlands. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/dutch-initiative-helps-women-newcomers-to-rotterdam-integrate-by-cooking-together http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/13/dutch-initiative-helps-women-newcomers-to-rotterdam-integrate-by-cooking-together Fri, 13 Feb 2026 10:36:38 +0100 At the Mixblik food factory, women from around the world combine their passion for cooking with lessons in sales, administration, food industry standards and the Dutch language. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/10/from-denmark-to-the-uk-why-european-cities-are-installing-red-street-lighting http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/10/from-denmark-to-the-uk-why-european-cities-are-installing-red-street-lighting Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:34 +0100 The change in colour is part of a scheme to reduce the effects of light pollution, particularly on nocturnal animals. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/amsterdam-to-enact-landmark-ban-on-fossil-fuel-and-meat-advertising-in-public-spaces http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/amsterdam-to-enact-landmark-ban-on-fossil-fuel-and-meat-advertising-in-public-spaces Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:51:14 +0100 Amsterdam initially proposed the move in 2020, becoming the first city in the world to do so. http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/dutch-queen-maxima-training-to-become-army-reservist-at-54 http://www.euronews.com/2026/02/06/dutch-queen-maxima-training-to-become-army-reservist-at-54 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 07:15:32 +0100 Expected to be sworn in later this month, the incoming Dutch coalition government has plans to boost the nation's military from some 80,000 to 122,000 personnel. And the Queen wants to help. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/30/trumps-greenland-takeover-ambitions-a-wake-up-call-for-europe-dutch-pm-elect-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/30/trumps-greenland-takeover-ambitions-a-wake-up-call-for-europe-dutch-pm-elect-says Fri, 30 Jan 2026 16:54:33 +0100 Centrist D66 leader Rob Jetten emphasised the need for stronger European cooperation to ensure security and prosperity, rather than focusing on the United States. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/28/hague-orders-dutch-government-to-protect-residents-on-this-sinking-island-from-climate-cha http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/28/hague-orders-dutch-government-to-protect-residents-on-this-sinking-island-from-climate-cha Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:20:28 +0100 In a sweeping victory for Bonaire residents, The Hague District Court has ruled that Dutch authorities had discriminated against the island's inhabitants. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/27/dutch-court-sentences-eritrean-man-to-20-years-in-prison-for-cruel-people-smuggling http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/27/dutch-court-sentences-eritrean-man-to-20-years-in-prison-for-cruel-people-smuggling Tue, 27 Jan 2026 20:28:30 +0100 Presiding Judge René Melaard called the case “exceptionally serious” because of both the nature and scope of the crimes. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/21/police-seize-1000-tonnes-of-chemicals-in-largest-ever-drugs-bust-europol-says http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/21/police-seize-1000-tonnes-of-chemicals-in-largest-ever-drugs-bust-europol-says Wed, 21 Jan 2026 11:07:54 +0100 Authorities dismantled 24 industrial-scale labs and seized around 1,000 tonnes of chemicals used to make street drugs such as MDMA, amphetamine and meth. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/20/seven-lawmakers-quit-dutch-far-right-leader-wilders-party-in-blow-to-leadership http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/20/seven-lawmakers-quit-dutch-far-right-leader-wilders-party-in-blow-to-leadership Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:19:03 +0100 The defections mean that Geert Wilders' Freedom Party (PVV) is no longer the biggest opposition force in the 150-seat house of representatives. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/16/netherlands-gas-leak-causes-explosion-and-fire-in-central-utrecht http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/16/netherlands-gas-leak-causes-explosion-and-fire-in-central-utrecht Fri, 16 Jan 2026 09:53:17 +0100 Gas leak explosion in Utrecht's historic centre injures four, damages buildings, and displaces 100 residents. Mayor says return may be delayed due to debris. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/15/explosion-in-the-netherlands-injures-at-least-four-and-causes-widespread-damage http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/15/explosion-in-the-netherlands-injures-at-least-four-and-causes-widespread-damage Thu, 15 Jan 2026 20:33:16 +0100 Officials called on the local population to stay away from the area, as emergency services rushed to the scene. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/15/explosion-and-fire-in-utrecht-cause-building-collapses-and-injuries http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/15/explosion-and-fire-in-utrecht-cause-building-collapses-and-injuries Thu, 15 Jan 2026 19:55:32 +0100 A large blast in Utrecht caused several buildings to collapse, injuring at least four people. Emergency services are still searching for potential victims. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/12/case-on-whether-myanmar-committed-genocide-against-rohingya-opens-at-un-court http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/12/case-on-whether-myanmar-committed-genocide-against-rohingya-opens-at-un-court Mon, 12 Jan 2026 21:05:16 +0100 The Gambia filed the case at the International Court of Justice in 2019, arguing a so-called "clearance operation" by Myanmar's military in 2017 violated the 1948 Genocide Convention. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/10/demonstrations-held-in-major-european-cities-in-solidarity-with-iran-protests http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/10/demonstrations-held-in-major-european-cities-in-solidarity-with-iran-protests Sat, 10 Jan 2026 22:19:36 +0100 Protesters gathered in major European cities in solidarity with the ongoing demonstrations in Iran amid a communications blackout. Protests erupted in Tehran and across Iran two weeks ago over dire economic conditions and a worsening food price crisis. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/08/two-teenage-boys-held-as-dutch-police-probe-alleged-snowball-beating-death http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/08/two-teenage-boys-held-as-dutch-police-probe-alleged-snowball-beating-death Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:57:29 +0100 According to local media outlet Rijnmond, police believe youths were throwing snowballs at passing cars which led to a physical altercation with the 60-year-old victim. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/07/western-europe-deals-with-travel-chaos-as-storm-goretti-brings-heavy-snowfall-and-ice http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/07/western-europe-deals-with-travel-chaos-as-storm-goretti-brings-heavy-snowfall-and-ice Wed, 07 Jan 2026 17:25:25 +0100 Flights across France and Belgium and Eurostar train services have been severely disrupted by the winter weather. http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/01/two-dead-and-church-gutted-by-fire-in-unprecedented-new-years-violence-in-the-netherlands http://www.euronews.com/2026/01/01/two-dead-and-church-gutted-by-fire-in-unprecedented-new-years-violence-in-the-netherlands Thu, 01 Jan 2026 17:44:03 +0100 Meanwhile, similar incidents of the police being targeted by fireworks were reported in Belgium and two youngsters died in an accident involving home-made explosives in Germany. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/01/historic-church-in-central-amsterdam-burned-down-on-new-years-day http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/01/01/historic-church-in-central-amsterdam-burned-down-on-new-years-day Thu, 01 Jan 2026 12:50:07 +0100 A fire, likely triggered by fireworks, engulfed the Vondelchurch in Amsterdam shortly after midnight on New Year’s Day, leading to its collapse. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/30/going-out-with-a-bang-dutch-shoppers-snap-up-fireworks-before-nationwide-ban http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/30/going-out-with-a-bang-dutch-shoppers-snap-up-fireworks-before-nationwide-ban Tue, 30 Dec 2025 17:48:23 +0100 Fireworks went on sale in the Netherlands yesterday, likely for the last time before a nationwide ban in 2026, with shoppers expressing disappointment. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/17/video-doesnt-show-armed-military-conscripting-men-in-germany http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/12/17/video-doesnt-show-armed-military-conscripting-men-in-germany Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:00:09 +0100 Claims that the armed police are going door to door to conscript young men in Berlin are false. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/12/utrecht-lifts-forest-warning-after-dna-confirms-wolf-shot-was-menace-known-as-bram http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/12/utrecht-lifts-forest-warning-after-dna-confirms-wolf-shot-was-menace-known-as-bram Fri, 12 Dec 2025 17:06:58 +0100 According to the European Commission, there are around 23,000 wild wolves in Europe and the population increased by 35% between 2016 and 2023. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/09/icc-sentences-sudanese-militia-leader-to-20-years-in-prison-for-darfur-atrocities http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/09/icc-sentences-sudanese-militia-leader-to-20-years-in-prison-for-darfur-atrocities Tue, 09 Dec 2025 20:19:24 +0100 Abd-Al-Rahman's crimes were committed more than two decades ago, but violence continues to plague Darfur as Sudan is torn apart by civil war. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/05/icc-prosecutor-says-putin-arrest-warrant-wont-disappear-even-if-ukraine-peace-talks-succee http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/05/icc-prosecutor-says-putin-arrest-warrant-wont-disappear-even-if-ukraine-peace-talks-succee Fri, 05 Dec 2025 19:29:19 +0100 The Kremlin has repeatedly said that it doesn't recognise the jurisdiction of the court and considers the warrant null and void. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/04/netherlands-and-spain-boycott-2026-eurovision-after-ebu-says-israel-can-take-part http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/04/netherlands-and-spain-boycott-2026-eurovision-after-ebu-says-israel-can-take-part Thu, 04 Dec 2025 21:15:53 +0100 The contest, whose 70th edition is scheduled for Vienna in May, pits acts from dozens of nations against one another for the continent's musical crown. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/02/indonesia-to-repatriate-two-convicted-dutch-drug-traffickers-including-one-on-death-row http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/02/indonesia-to-repatriate-two-convicted-dutch-drug-traffickers-including-one-on-death-row Tue, 02 Dec 2025 21:33:02 +0100 The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says Indonesia is a major drug smuggling hub despite having some of the strictest drug laws in the world. http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/01/icc-president-vows-to-resist-us-and-russian-pressure-despite-sanctions-and-threats http://www.euronews.com/2025/12/01/icc-president-vows-to-resist-us-and-russian-pressure-despite-sanctions-and-threats Mon, 01 Dec 2025 14:19:54 +0100 The court's weeklong meeting opened on Monday and business on the agenda includes approving its budget against a backdrop of mounting pressure and unfavourable headlines. http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/11/19/dutch-government-suspends-takeover-of-chinese-owned-nexperia http://www.euronews.com/business/2025/11/19/dutch-government-suspends-takeover-of-chinese-owned-nexperia Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:15:16 +0100 In a major u-turn, the Dutch government has backed away from the chip supplier, which plays a strategic role in Europe’s automotive industry. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/03/dutch-court-tries-eritrean-man-accused-of-running-brutal-migrant-smuggling-network http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/03/dutch-court-tries-eritrean-man-accused-of-running-brutal-migrant-smuggling-network Mon, 03 Nov 2025 15:38:50 +0100 Prosecutors say Tewelde Goitom ran an operation to bring East African migrants to Europe under horrific conditions, demanding huge sums of money from their relatives. http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/31/netherlands-train-crashes-into-truck-at-level-crossing http://www.euronews.com/video/2025/10/31/netherlands-train-crashes-into-truck-at-level-crossing Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:23:01 +0100 Five people sustained minor injuries after a train crashed into a truck at a level crossing in the Netherlands. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/centrist-d66-confirmed-as-dutch-general-election-winner http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/31/centrist-d66-confirmed-as-dutch-general-election-winner Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:35:45 +0100 With nearly all votes counted, Geert Wilders' far-right PVV party no longer has a chance at overtaking the centrist D66 party led by Rob Jetten. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/30/dutch-election-stuns-in-night-full-of-surprises-what-you-need-to-know http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/30/dutch-election-stuns-in-night-full-of-surprises-what-you-need-to-know Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:58:51 +0100 Dutch election goes to the wire as progressive forces led by newcomer Rob Jetten make gains in blow to rightwing firebrand Geert Wilders. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/30/who-is-rob-jetten-the-potential-next-dutch-prime-minister http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/30/who-is-rob-jetten-the-potential-next-dutch-prime-minister Thu, 30 Oct 2025 12:12:21 +0100 The 38-year-old's D66 party is neck-and-neck with Geert Wilders’ far-right Party for Freedom after Wednesday's election, meaning he could become the country's youngest ever leader. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/29/centre-left-d66-takes-lead-in-dutch-parliamentary-election-ipsos-exit-poll-says http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/29/centre-left-d66-takes-lead-in-dutch-parliamentary-election-ipsos-exit-poll-says Wed, 29 Oct 2025 22:19:10 +0100 Preliminary results show a difference of just 2,000 votes between the centrist liberal D66 and far-right PVV, indicating 26 seats each in an extremely tight race. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/29/polls-open-in-netherlands-in-close-run-election-seen-as-litmus-test-for-far-right http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/29/polls-open-in-netherlands-in-close-run-election-seen-as-litmus-test-for-far-right Wed, 29 Oct 2025 15:25:29 +0100 The outcome of Wednesday's vote in the Netherlands could determine the strength of the far-right in a knife-edge race. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/29/fact-check-can-you-rely-on-ai-chatbots-for-voting-advice http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/29/fact-check-can-you-rely-on-ai-chatbots-for-voting-advice Wed, 29 Oct 2025 08:45:35 +0100 The Dutch Data Protection Authority has issued a firm warning that users should not use chatbots to decide who to vote for as the country gears up for a snap general election. But what are the risks, and what can potential voters use instead? http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/28/uncertainty-high-among-dutch-voters-in-final-stretch-of-election-campaigns http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/28/uncertainty-high-among-dutch-voters-in-final-stretch-of-election-campaigns Tue, 28 Oct 2025 19:19:58 +0100 Wednesday's snap parliamentary election is expected to be a tight race between the four biggest parties, ranging across the political spectrum, as many voters remain uncertain about their choice. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/28/dutch-elections-five-things-to-watch http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2025/10/28/dutch-elections-five-things-to-watch Tue, 28 Oct 2025 14:00:17 +0100 The Netherlands goes to the polls in an election that could see the far-right win, but no clear path to forming a government. http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/28/dutch-olympian-and-child-rapist-steven-van-de-velde-denied-australian-visa http://www.euronews.com/2025/10/28/dutch-olympian-and-child-rapist-steven-van-de-velde-denied-australian-visa Tue, 28 Oct 2025 12:38:49 +0100 Netherlands' volleyball player Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison in the UK in 2016 after he was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl.