World News International flight in electric aircraft takes off in the Netherlands It is a two-month trial in which people can fly without emissions between the airports of Maastricht, Liège and Aachen. 03/07/2024
Europe Decoded Netherlands wants an opt-out from EU migration rules. Is it possible? The Hague might soon be heading for a total clash with Brussels over the most explosive issue on the political agenda: migration. 03/07/2024
Europe News Radical right's rise in European governments could impact EU decisions The radical right continues to expand its power in the EU, as shown by the new government in the Netherlands, which took office this Tuesday, and the results of the first round of elections in France. This could impact the way decisions are made in institutions in Brussels. 02/07/2024
Travel News Amsterdam overtourism: City moves to ban cruise ships If the plans get greenlit, cruise ships will be banned from entering the city centre of Amsterdam entirely from 2035. 02/07/2024
Europe News Rule of law protests greet new Dutch government at swearing-in A group of protesters watched from behind the fences at Huis ten Bosch Palace as a new Dutch cabinet was sworn in. 02/07/2024
World News Unionists under pressure to keep seats ahead of UK general election The pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is facing competition from the non-sectarian MLA Alliance Party and pro-Irish unity party Sinn Féin over Northern Ireland's 18 seats in Westminster. 02/07/2024
Sport Euro 2024 latest: Super Demiral blasts Turkey off to quarter-finals Turkey are the last team to make it to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after beating Austria 2-1 02/07/2024
Europe News Former spy chief Dick Schoof sworn in as new Dutch PM Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in the new ministers and state secretaries at the royal Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague on Tuesday. 02/07/2024
No Comment Amsterdam's Oosterpark hosts national slavery remembrance The Netherlands commemorated the abolition of slavery with a national ceremony in Amsterdam's Oosterpark. 01/07/2024
Sport Euro 2024: Epic Austria beat Netherlands 3-2 to finish top of Group D France failed to beat Poland and finished second in the group ahead of third-placed Netherlands. In Group C, England and Denmark retain first and second spot respectively. Slovenia are also through to the last 16. 25/06/2024
Europe News Mark Rutte to be next NATO chief after securing Romania's backing The outgoing Dutch Prime Minister will head the military alliance for the coming years after Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg steps down 20/06/2024
Europe News Dutch far right takes migration, trade and economy portfolios Candidate ministers need a formal confirmation by parliament, set for next week. 13/06/2024
Netherlands Three men found guilty of killing Dutch investigative journalist A Dutch court on Wednesday convicted three men of murder for their roles in the 2021 shooting of investigative reporter Peter R. de Vries. 12/06/2024
Culture news Will the Netherlands stop taking part in Eurovision? The Netherlands has warned it may pull out of future Eurovision Song Contests after this year's contestant, Joost Klein, was disqualified. 10/06/2024
Europe News What's behind the Netherlands' far-right, Greens/Socialists win? Radio Schuman is your new go-to podcast to spice up your weekday mornings with relevant news, insights, and behind-the-scenes stories from Brussels and beyond 07/06/2024
Europe News Timmermans and Wilders both celebrate on Dutch election night Timmermans' GreenLeft-Labour alliance is set to win eight seats in the new European Parliament, while PVV and its leader Geert Wilders won seven. 07/06/2024
Europe News Pro-Russia group claims responsibility for EU elections cyber-attacks The websites of at least three political parties in the Netherlands were targeted on Thursday as Dutch voters cast their ballots in the European elections. 06/06/2024
Earth News Governments pushing to ease protection for aquatic environment Environmental campaigners have raised the alarm about a potential weakening of EU water quality rules as a 2027 deadline to meet strict pollution limits looms. 06/06/2024
Europe News EU elections: Polls open in Netherlands as Dutch cast their vote The Netherlands is the only EU country to start its single-day vote early, but it will be followed by Ireland on Friday and the rest of the EU nations over the weekend. 06/06/2024
Europe News Polls predict majority of new Dutch MEPs to be far-right Dutch candidates rally for the European elections amid concerns over the future of Europe, with polls suggesting potential far-right dominance. 03/06/2024