World Global chemical weapons watchdog reinstates Syria’s voting rights 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. 09/07/2026
Europe News Morocco's World Cup win sparks celebrations and clashes in the Hague 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. 30/06/2026
No Comment Clashes erupt in the Netherlands after Morocco’s World Cup victory Celebrations for Morocco’s World Cup win over the Netherlands in The Hague turn into clashes with arrests made amid street unrest and festivities. 30/06/2026
Sport Paraguay and Morocco pull off penalty upsets as Brazil edge past Japan 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. 30/06/2026
Travel News Netherlands unveils unlimited monthly rail pass for €49 this summer 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 28/06/2026
Made in Europe Buurtzorg: the Dutch proximity health care revolution In the Netherlands, Buurtzorg’s self-managed nurses provide holistic home care and social support, helping older people live independently with dignity. 26/06/2026
Sport Here are all the World Cup matches you may have missed on Thursday The final matchday saw teams take on both more cautious and reckless approaches as they looked to secure qualification into the knockout stages. 26/06/2026
Sport World Cup: Netherlands win big while Germany avoids scare 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. 20/06/2026
Culture news New exhibition invites visitors to interract with artworks 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. 20/06/2026
No Comment Netherlands hosts Japan’s emperor Naruhito to boost 400-year ties 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. 17/06/2026
No Comment Dutch supporters bring sea of orange to World Cup host city 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. 14/06/2026
Destinations The 'second cities' outshining Europe’s capitals among tourists Forget crowded capitals and overdone itineraries – Europe’s lesser-known cities are quietly emerging as the continent’s more rewarding escapes. 14/06/2026
Europe News Three children dead after car ploughs into Dutch school cycling group The accident happened near the village of Vogelwaarde, close to the Belgian border, and the ages of the children involved are not currently known. 11/06/2026
No Comment Marktweg in The Hague becomes iconic orange street for World Cup 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. 10/06/2026
Europe News Dutch police arrest four in 'enormous' drug-rape case More arrests are possible, said police, who seized computers, telephones and data storage devices from the homes of the men arrested. 05/06/2026
Culture news Judge blocks Jewish group attempt to axe Kanye West gig in Netherlands "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. 04/06/2026
Europe News Court rejects Rwanda's €115m claim over scrapped UK migrant deal 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. 01/06/2026
Europe News Germany and Netherlands to set up NATO command centre in Baltics 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. 28/05/2026
Europe News Duterte's ICC trial to start 30 November, judge says 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. 27/05/2026
12 minutes with Limiting trade with Israeli settlements is 'normal' - French minister 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. 26/05/2026