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Economy

Netherlands unemployment rate stays flat for third month in July

Gross domestic product (GDP) growth in the Netherlands also rebounded in the second quarter of the year, as the economy recovers from the slowdown seen in 2023.

Culture news

Joost Klein and EBU respond to Eurovision investigation being dropped

The European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and disqualified Dutch contestant Joost Klein have had their say after the police investigation into a backstage incident at the Eurovision final was dropped.

Culture news

Eurovision probe: Swedish prosecutor drops case against Joost Klein

Dutch singer Joost Klein allegedly made a threatening movement towards a camerawoman, causing him to be disqualified from the Eurovision Song Contest 2024 on the day of the Grand Final. The Swedish prosecutor has dropped the investigation due to lack of evidence.

Culture news

Anne Frank statue in Amsterdam defaced with 'Free Gaza' tag

The incident takes place 80 years to the day after the Nazis arrested the Jewish teenager.

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Health news

First cases of raccoon intestinal worms found in Belgium

The parasitic disease - which can be transmitted to humans - has already been identified in France, Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands.

Europe News

'Mission-ready': First Romanian F-16 pilots get their wings

The graduates are the first US-made fighter jet pilots trained in the nation since the centre was operationalised.

Business

Dutch companies get funding to develop tidal energy in Wadden Sea

Until now, generating sustainable electricity in the Netherlands was mainly done with solar panels and wind turbines.

Earth News

EU approves €105m Dutch green farming subsidy

Farmers who relocate away from Natura 2000 sites can be offered public money, Brussels said, after green measures drew a howl of protest.

Markets

ASML: When the chips are down, is now a good time to buy?

ASML Holding saw its largest weekly drop since 2002, falling 17%, due to potential US restrictions on chip exports to China. Bank of America views the impact as manageable, suggesting the sell-off may be a buying opportunity.

Markets

ASML shares plunge as geopolitics overshadow strong earnings

The Dutch chip equipment maker, ASML, reported better-than-expected earnings for the second quarter. However, its shares plunged due to stricter US export curbs on exports to China.

Europe News

Ukrainian village honours MH17 crash victims 10 years on

More legal action is underway to hold Russia accountable under international law for the attack that killed all 298 on board.

World News

Kosovo court sentences war criminal to 18 years imprisonment

Pjetër Shala has been given an 18-year prison sentence for crimes committed during his country's 1999 war of independence.

Germany

Euro 2024: Fans react as England reach final

England scored the winning goal in the last few minutes of the game.

Europe News

Euros 2024: Football demonstrates its power to inspire and divide

A tournament of passion, controversy, and unity. From fan celebrations to societal tensions, football shows its power to inspire and divide.

World News

Watkins fires England into Euro 2024 final in 2-1 Netherlands comeback

England will be playing against Spain in the Berlin final on Sunday.

Europe News

Dutch Patriot air defence system deployed in Lithuania

A total of three Patriots are currently protecting Ukrainian airspace from Russian air attacks: two from Germany and one from the US.

Sport

Dutch delight as Netherlands beat Turkey 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 semis

The Netherlands came back in the second half thanks to a De Vrij header and a Turkey own goal. They'll be facing England in the semifinal, who beat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties in the earlier Saturday tie.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Imminent famine in Sudan and Orbán's EU presidency

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the start of Hungary's rotating EU presidency and the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Sudan.

Euronews Witness

Creative caring: Social solutions to elderly welfare in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is regarded as having one of the best systems for elderly care in the world, but it faces many challenges including an increasingly ageing population. Restricted by a severe shortage of care workers the Dutch have come up with innovative solutions, as Hans von der Brelie found out.

Netherlands

How the Netherlands is offering innovative care solutions for elderly

As the number of elderly people grows, social solutions to elderly welfare are being created.