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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.

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.

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.

Culture news

Europe's best LGBTQ+ museums celebrating queer history

To celebrate the opening of the UK's first permanent LGBTQ+ museum, we take a look at the queer museums of Europe.

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Netherlands

Chaos at Amsterdam airport amid large crowds and staff shortages

Cancellations, strikes, staff shortages and delays cause chaos at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport as May holidays get underway

Netherlands

Ten men from same family arrested in Amsterdam for money laundering

Dutch police seized more than €1.4 million during the arrest, suspecting that the large sums of money originated from international drug trafficking.

Destinations

Netherlands: There’s more to do in the Lowlands than getting high

As the Dutch government relaxes COVID-19 restrictions for all travellers, we take a look at the top seven tourist destinations you need to visit on your next trip to the Netherlands.

Conscious Travel

What is 'extractive tourism' and what can we do about it?

'Overtourism' has become a popular phrase to describe mass travel to any one location. But what exactly is extractive tourism?

Culture news

Indonesian war of independence explored in new Amsterdam exhibition

The exhibit is jointly curated by Dutch and Indonesian curators but has already courted controversy over some language used.

Culture news

Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch' lies 'flat on its belly' for restoration

Completed in 1642, the painting, which measures 3.8 x 4.5 metres and weighs 337 kilograms, is rich in details. It portrays the captain of an Amsterdam city militia ordering his men into action.

Art

Dutch concert halls reopen as hair salons in COVID-19 lockdown protest

The move saw people getting their nails done in front of Van Gogh paintings and haircuts given as the Concertgebouw orchestra performed.

Lifestyle

Tulip season begins in Amsterdam with bouquets thrown from canal boat

Normally, organisers set up a flower garden in front of the royal palace. But this year, for distancing, things are a little different.

World News

Investigation shines light on betrayal of Anne Frank and family

A cold case team has reached what it calls the “most likely scenario” of who betrayed Jewish teenage diarist Anne Frank and her family.

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Canal boat gives away free flowers to mark start of tulip season

Tulips on a canal boat: what could be more Dutch? The vessel meanders through Amsterdam's World Heritage Listed waterways, handing out bouquets to members of the public. This stunt marks National Tulip Day.

Culture news

Art Trends 2022: Exploring the outside world and colonial legacies

The European art world is increasingly commissioning content that explores and confronts the continent's uncomfortable colonial legacies.

Cinema

Lost and found: a silent film hits the big screen after 100 years

A Russian documentary by renowned director, Dziga Vertov, that was once thought to be lost, has been restored and played for audiences at the International Documentary Festival of Amsterdam.

World News

Two more suspects arrested over high-speed Amsterdam robbery in May

The arrests in France and Belgium bring the total number of suspects in custody to eight.

Eco-Innovation

How are 'bubble curtains' keeping plastic out of the sea?

The Dutch team have revealed the next place where they will be fighting river pollution with their smart technology.

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Naked cycle in Amsterdam for bike safety awareness

Dozens of naked cyclists take to Amsterdam's streets to protest the use of cars polluting the environment and to create awareness for cyclist safety during this year's annual World Naked Bike Ride.

Business Planet

Smart thinking: a glimpse into the future of Europe's cities

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet heads to Amsterdam to see why the city is embracing Artificial Intelligence and other connected technologies to make things run better and more livable.

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