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Sinterklaas, poems and Zwarte Piet: How the Dutch celebrate Christmas

On the evening of 5 December, Dutch friends and families get together to celebrate their unique take on the festive season.

Climate

Small island states seek climate change justice at top UN court

A major case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) may pave the way for more climate change litigation and help for poorer and vulnerable states.

Travel News

China extends visa-free entry to Bulgaria, Romania, Malta and Japan

China's rapidly expanding visa-free scheme aims to boost tourism.

Green News

New ranking puts Denmark on top for climate performance

Authors of the ranking say the EU’s performance shows the effect of the Green Deal but more still needs to be done to cut the bloc’s fair share of greenhouse gas emissions.

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Netherlands

Amsterdam mayor says she regrets use of word 'pogrom'

Femke Halsema used the term to describe the violence which followed a football match between Maccabi Tel Aviv and the local Ajax football club.

Europe News

Dutch state secretary to quit over racist remarks after riots

The clashes between pro-Palestinian protesters and Maccabi Tel Aviv supporters led to international reactions, condemning the violence.

Europe News

Man suspected of supplying small boats to people smugglers arrested

A joint operation between authorities in Belgium, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom led to the arrest of a Turkish national in Amsterdam.

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No comment: Tense scenes as police break up illegal pro-Palestinian protest in Dutch capital

Police in Amsterdam arrested some pro-Palestinian protesters and forcibly moved more than 260 to another location as they broke up an illegal demonstration in the Dutch capital's central Dam Square.

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Dutch police disperse people from streets after Amsterdam tram set on fire

The Dutch capital has been experiencing ongoing tensions following violence last week when fans of an Israeli football club were targeted.

Europe News

Amsterdam reacts: Unravelling days of tensions that rocked the capital

Tensions erupted last Friday in Amsterdam after a UEFA football match, with European leaders widely condemning the violence. Euronews travelled to the Dutch capital to decipher the story.

Europe News

New riots break out in Amsterdam as tensions remain high

Police said the fire was quickly extinguished, and riot officers cleared the square, though it was not clear who started the unrest or whether it was related to last week's violence.

Europe News

Netherlands joins Germany in implementing extra border checks

According to the EU, member states are allowed to temporarily reintroduce controls at the bloc's internal borders in case of a serious threat, such as one to internal security.

Europe News

Dutch police attempt to solve sex worker murder case with hologram

The police are hoping to solve the 15 year-old case by jolting people's memory with a hologram of the murdered sex worker.

Europe News

Dutch PM cancels COP29 trip after Amsterdam football violence

Police launched a large-scale investigation after gangs of youths conducted what Amsterdam's mayor called 'hit and run' attacks on fans that were apparently inspired by calls on social media to target Jewish people.

Destinations

Travellers share best off the beaten path destinations in Europe

Bavaria, Cornwall, Amorgos: Europe’s best off the beaten path destinations to visit in 2025.

Europe News

EU climate chief gets green light for new Commission

Dutch commissioner recommits to a 90% emissions cut by 2040, pledges not to revise deadlines for the phase-out of new petrol and diesel cars, and brushes off a far-right climate denier during a grilling by MEPs.

Art

Botched heist in Netherlands as thieves steal and damage Warhol prints

On Friday morning, thieves stole two rare Warhol prints and damaged two more. Their violent explosion destroyed the gallery and nearby stores.

The Dialogue

The inspirational story of Dutch Olympic champion Sifan Hassan

In partnership with Media City

Dutch athlete Sifan Hassan made history at the Olympics Paris 2024, winning three medals and breaking a world record in the marathon.

Culture news

Eurovision 2025: Netherlands to return without Joost Klein

The singer, who was one of the favourites to win this year's Eurovision Song Contest, was booted out in Malmö following accusations of misconduct. The case was dropped due to lack of evidence, but despite rumours suggesting he would return, Klein has declined to be the 2025 Dutch entry.

Europeans' Stories

Overcoming obstacles to equality: the battle for disability rights in the EU

Living with a disability in Europe today is still all too often a journey littered with obstacles and discrimination. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games have put the issue back on the agenda. But the task ahead is enormous.

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