http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:36:57 +0200 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:36:57 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/two-trams-collide-on-rotterdams-erasmus-bridge-injuring-15 http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/07/22/two-trams-collide-on-rotterdams-erasmus-bridge-injuring-15 Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:36:53 +0200 Video footage circulating on social media shows the moment the two trams collided. One tram can be seen hurtling into another stationary railcar. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/17/rubiks-cube-stars-shine-at-european-speedcubing-event-in-the-netherlands http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/07/17/rubiks-cube-stars-shine-at-european-speedcubing-event-in-the-netherlands Fri, 17 Jul 2026 00:15:13 +0200 More than 1,000 speedcubers from 53 countries are competing in Arnhem, the Netherlands, from 16 to 19 July 2026. Events range from blindfolded solves to solving while wearing oven gloves. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/13/mind-the-sticky-patch-why-has-this-dutch-museum-covered-the-floor-in-peanut-butter http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/07/13/mind-the-sticky-patch-why-has-this-dutch-museum-covered-the-floor-in-peanut-butter Mon, 13 Jul 2026 10:48:18 +0200 Fancy a sticky, nutty treat? This Dutch museum might be able to help. Forty tubs of peanut butter have been spread at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen - here's why. http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/opcw-reinstates-syrias-voting-rights-citing-significant-change-in-circumstances http://www.euronews.com/2026/07/09/opcw-reinstates-syrias-voting-rights-citing-significant-change-in-circumstances Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:41:11 +0200 In 2013, Syria agreed to join the OPCW and disclose and hand over its toxic stockpile under Russian and US pressure and to avert the threat of air strikes by Washington and its allies. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/30/moroccos-world-cup-win-sparks-celebrations-and-clashes-in-the-hague http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/30/moroccos-world-cup-win-sparks-celebrations-and-clashes-in-the-hague Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:49:31 +0200 Morocco's victory sparked celebrations from Casablanca to the Netherlands, where jubilant scenes in one of Europe's largest Moroccan communities were later overshadowed by clashes with police. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/30/clashes-erupt-in-the-netherlands-after-moroccos-world-cup-victory http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/30/clashes-erupt-in-the-netherlands-after-moroccos-world-cup-victory Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:42:29 +0200 Celebrations for Morocco’s World Cup win over the Netherlands in The Hague turn into clashes with arrests made amid street unrest and festivities. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/germany-and-netherlands-dumped-out-on-penalties-as-brazil-seal-late-win http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/30/germany-and-netherlands-dumped-out-on-penalties-as-brazil-seal-late-win Tue, 30 Jun 2026 06:12:55 +0200 Three World Cup knockout ties delivered drama on Monday night, with Paraguay and Morocco pulling off surprise penalty wins over Germany and the Netherlands, and Brazil beating Japan with a late winner. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/28/you-can-travel-all-around-the-netherlands-by-train-for-49-a-month-this-summer http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/28/you-can-travel-all-around-the-netherlands-by-train-for-49-a-month-this-summer Sun, 28 Jun 2026 13:27:23 +0200 This summer rail deal makes exploring the Netherlands easier and less hefty on our wallets. Here’s how to make the most of it and where else in Europe you can save on rail travel http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/buurtzorg-the-dutch-proximity-health-care-revolution http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/26/buurtzorg-the-dutch-proximity-health-care-revolution Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:12 +0200 In the Netherlands, Buurtzorg’s self-managed nurses provide holistic home care and social support, helping older people live independently with dignity. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/turkey-produces-last-minute-winner-to-beat-the-us-as-germany-end-win-streak-with-loss-to-e http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/26/turkey-produces-last-minute-winner-to-beat-the-us-as-germany-end-win-streak-with-loss-to-e Fri, 26 Jun 2026 08:57:32 +0200 The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages. http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/world-cup-netherlands-bounces-back-to-lead-group-f-with-5-1-win-against-sweden http://www.euronews.com/2026/06/20/world-cup-netherlands-bounces-back-to-lead-group-f-with-5-1-win-against-sweden Sat, 20 Jun 2026 22:29:52 +0200 Brian Brobbey and Cody Gakpo scored two goals each to power the Netherlands to a 5-1 win over Sweden as they bounce back after a disappointing opening draw. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/20/forget-do-not-touch-choreographer-william-forsythe-invites-you-to-dance-with-the-exhibits http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/20/forget-do-not-touch-choreographer-william-forsythe-invites-you-to-dance-with-the-exhibits Sat, 20 Jun 2026 14:31:53 +0200 The groundbreaking choreographer William Forsythe invites the public to visit his new exhibition, taking place in the Netherlands. There's a twist, as traditional museum rules don't apply. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/17/netherlands-hosts-japans-emperor-naruhito-to-boost-400-year-ties http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/17/netherlands-hosts-japans-emperor-naruhito-to-boost-400-year-ties Wed, 17 Jun 2026 15:51:08 +0200 The Netherlands welcomed Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako to Amsterdam on 17 June during an official visit aimed at celebrating the long-standing relationship between the two countries. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/14/dutch-supporters-bring-sea-of-orange-to-world-cup-host-city http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/14/dutch-supporters-bring-sea-of-orange-to-world-cup-host-city Sun, 14 Jun 2026 22:46:13 +0200 Thousands of Dutch fans dressed in orange marched, danced and chanted outside Dallas Stadium ahead of the Netherlands' World Cup match against Japan. A handful of Japanese supporters also joined the festive pre-match atmosphere. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/14/why-travellers-are-swapping-europes-capitals-for-these-lesser-known-second-cities http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/06/14/why-travellers-are-swapping-europes-capitals-for-these-lesser-known-second-cities Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:00:39 +0200 Forget crowded capitals and overdone itineraries – Europe’s lesser-known cities are quietly emerging as the continent’s more rewarding escapes. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/11/three-dead-after-car-ploughs-into-school-cycling-group-in-the-netherlands http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/11/three-dead-after-car-ploughs-into-school-cycling-group-in-the-netherlands Thu, 11 Jun 2026 17:42:51 +0200 The accident happened near the village of Vogelwaarde, close to the Belgian border, and the ages of the children involved are not currently known. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/10/netheralnds-marktweg-in-the-hague-becomes-iconic-orange-street-for-world-cup-fever http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/06/10/netheralnds-marktweg-in-the-hague-becomes-iconic-orange-street-for-world-cup-fever Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:17:01 +0200 Residents of Marktweg in The Hague have once again transformed their street into a sea of orange ahead of the FIFA World Cup, continuing a popular local tradition that has become a symbol of community spirit and support for the national team. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/dutch-police-detain-four-suspects-in-probe-into-men-who-drugged-and-abused-women http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/05/dutch-police-detain-four-suspects-in-probe-into-men-who-drugged-and-abused-women Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:49:40 +0200 More arrests are possible, said police, who seized computers, telephones and data storage devices from the homes of the men arrested. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/judge-allows-kanye-west-gigs-in-netherlands-to-go-ahead-despite-jewish-group-protests http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/06/04/judge-allows-kanye-west-gigs-in-netherlands-to-go-ahead-despite-jewish-group-protests Thu, 04 Jun 2026 08:45:15 +0200 "The feeling we are getting is that it is okay if you are antisemitic," said the Netherlands' Central Jewish Council after the court ruling. The controversial rapper is set to perform in the Dutch city of Arnhem this weekend. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/court-rejects-rwandas-115-million-claim-against-uk-over-scrapped-migrant-deal http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/06/01/court-rejects-rwandas-115-million-claim-against-uk-over-scrapped-migrant-deal Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:34:36 +0200 In 2022, former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson sealed a deal with Kigali to send migrants arriving in Britain via "dangerous or illegal journeys" in small boats or lorries to Rwanda. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/germany-and-netherlands-to-set-up-nato-command-centre-in-baltics-berlin-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/28/germany-and-netherlands-to-set-up-nato-command-centre-in-baltics-berlin-says Thu, 28 May 2026 15:39:45 +0200 The joint German-Dutch command centre known as 1GNC will "assume a command role on NATO's eastern flank, specifically in the region Estonia and Latvia" in coming months. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/icc-trial-for-ex-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-to-start-in-november-judge-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/27/icc-trial-for-ex-philippine-president-rodrigo-duterte-to-start-in-november-judge-says Wed, 27 May 2026 17:18:05 +0200 The Philippines left the ICC in 2019, on Duterte's instructions, but the court has ruled that it still has jurisdiction over alleged crimes committed there between 2011 and 2019. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/restricting-trade-with-israeli-settlements-not-aggressive-but-normal-french-minister-says http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/26/restricting-trade-with-israeli-settlements-not-aggressive-but-normal-french-minister-says Tue, 26 May 2026 15:58:25 +0200 France, along with Sweden, is pushing for restrictions on trade coming from Jewish settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories. The French Deputy Minister for Foreign Trade expressed confidence a European Commission proposal on this is imminent. http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/tokyo-governor-urges-global-capitals-to-share-best-practices-in-astana-visit http://www.euronews.com/2026/05/25/tokyo-governor-urges-global-capitals-to-share-best-practices-in-astana-visit Mon, 25 May 2026 17:26:41 +0200 Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike discussed hydrogen energy, AI cooperation and urban resilience during visits to the Netherlands and Kazakhstan. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/22/spain-allows-hantavirus-contacts-who-test-negative-to-spend-last-14-quarantine-days-at-hom http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/22/spain-allows-hantavirus-contacts-who-test-negative-to-spend-last-14-quarantine-days-at-hom Fri, 22 May 2026 17:54:13 +0200 The WHO has confirmed a new hantavirus case linked to cruise ship MV Hondius: a crew member who left the vessel in Tenerife and was repatriated to the Netherlands, bringing total infections to 12. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/where-to-travel-for-accessible-adventures-in-europe-according-to-the-experts http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/22/where-to-travel-for-accessible-adventures-in-europe-according-to-the-experts Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0200 From accessible mountain adventures in Scotland to tactile museums in Sicily, disabled travellers and accessibility experts reveal the European destinations making holidays easier, more inclusive and less daunting for people with additional access needs. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/dutch-groups-launch-equal-air-travel-tax-campaign-due-to-unaffordable-flight-fears http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/05/19/dutch-groups-launch-equal-air-travel-tax-campaign-due-to-unaffordable-flight-fears Tue, 19 May 2026 12:34:14 +0200 Netherlands-based travel firms are urging the Dutch government to rethink steep aviation tax rises they say could price ordinary families out of holidays and push travellers to airports across the border. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/watch-brussels-european-capitalshow-new-delhi-is-leveraging-a-two-tier-strategy-in-europe http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/18/watch-brussels-european-capitalshow-new-delhi-is-leveraging-a-two-tier-strategy-in-europe Mon, 18 May 2026 09:00:02 +0200 India's Prime Minister is launching a massive diplomatic offensive across Europe. If we follow Modi's itinerary day by day, the calendar reveals exactly what is at stake. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/12/what-we-know-about-the-presumed-hantavirus-patient-zero http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/12/what-we-know-about-the-presumed-hantavirus-patient-zero Tue, 12 May 2026 14:10:55 +0200 A Dutch ornithologist is suspected of being the “patient zero” in the hantavirus outbreak that has spread among passengers aboard a cruise ship. But how and where did he come into contact with the virus? http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/12/dutch-hospital-workers-quarantined-after-faulty-procedure-treating-hantavirus-patient http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/12/dutch-hospital-workers-quarantined-after-faulty-procedure-treating-hantavirus-patient Tue, 12 May 2026 08:50:12 +0200 Spain confirms one new hantavirus case amongst evacuees as passengers remain under watch across Europe. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/has-amsterdam-banned-meat-adverts-to-avoid-offending-muslims http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/11/has-amsterdam-banned-meat-adverts-to-avoid-offending-muslims Mon, 11 May 2026 11:56:02 +0200 The Dutch capital recently banned adverts depicting meat products, with European far-right figures claiming the reason behind the move is to appease Muslims. The Cube uncovers the truth behind the measure. http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/cape-verde-three-evacuated-from-mv-hondius-over-suspected-hantavirus http://www.euronews.com/video/2026/05/06/cape-verde-three-evacuated-from-mv-hondius-over-suspected-hantavirus Wed, 06 May 2026 16:13:59 +0200 Netherlands authorities have coordinated the medical evacuation of three people from the MV Hondius, including one Dutch passenger and two crew members, a Dutch and a British national. The patients, suspected of having a hantavirus infection, are being transferred to specialised hospitals. http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/05/hantavirus-ship-evacuees-to-be-taken-to-netherlands-but-timeline-unclear-cruise-line-says http://www.euronews.com/health/2026/05/05/hantavirus-ship-evacuees-to-be-taken-to-netherlands-but-timeline-unclear-cruise-line-says Tue, 05 May 2026 21:16:21 +0200 The ship has been at the centre of an international health scare since Saturday after it was revealed that the rare disease was suspected of being behind the deaths of three of its passengers. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/no-the-netherlands-didnt-legalise-illegal-migration-what-the-senate-really-decided http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/05/no-the-netherlands-didnt-legalise-illegal-migration-what-the-senate-really-decided Tue, 05 May 2026 12:05:06 +0200 The Dutch Senate recently rejected a hardline asylum bill, which some are interpreting as overruling the notion that irregular migrants are "illegal" in the eyes of the law. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/france-and-germany-send-firefighters-to-help-battle-woodland-blazes-in-netherlands http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/france-and-germany-send-firefighters-to-help-battle-woodland-blazes-in-netherlands Fri, 01 May 2026 21:11:22 +0200 Many of the fires, which broke out on Wednesday and Thursday, were raging in land used for military training, including an artillery range, in the south. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/man-detained-for-plotting-attack-on-dutch-princesses-with-axe-to-appear-in-court http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/man-detained-for-plotting-attack-on-dutch-princesses-with-axe-to-appear-in-court Fri, 01 May 2026 15:36:37 +0200 It was not clear where or when the man was arrested and the suspect's name was not released, in line with Dutch privacy regulations. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/dutch-football-league-might-be-forced-to-repeat-dozens-of-matches-over-passport-dispute http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/05/01/dutch-football-league-might-be-forced-to-repeat-dozens-of-matches-over-passport-dispute Fri, 01 May 2026 12:23:38 +0200 An appeal lodged by NAC Breda over the status of players who chose to play for nations other than the Netherlands could bring this season's Eredivisie to a halt and force a repeat of 133 matches in the worst-case scenario. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/royal-recruits-boost-volunteers-as-the-netherlands-builds-up-its-military-reservists http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/30/royal-recruits-boost-volunteers-as-the-netherlands-builds-up-its-military-reservists Thu, 30 Apr 2026 13:16:00 +0200 The royal seal of approval, together with recruitment campaigns running across the media, has proven so successful that the military is now working overtime to arm, train and accommodate the influx of newcomers. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/headquarters-of-cervantes-institute-in-utrecht-seized-due-to-spains-debts http://www.euronews.com/culture/2026/04/28/headquarters-of-cervantes-institute-in-utrecht-seized-due-to-spains-debts Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:46:46 +0200 A Dutch court authorised the seizure of the headquarters of the Cervantes Institute in Utrecht for non-payments resulting from the cut in renewables approved by the Spanish government in 2013. 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 19:53:46 +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 16:37:44 +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 15:55:10 +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 07:00:40 +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 21:05:04 +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 09:30:19 +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 20:16:13 +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 11:47:14 +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.