Video: Princess Amalia draws crowds in Amsterdam’s Wallen during tour with Mayor Halsema
Princess Amalia drew large crowds of photographers and onlookers in Amsterdam’s Zeedijk and Warmoesstraat during a visit to the Wallen district that formed part of a broader multi-day city introduc
Princess Amalia drew large crowds of photographers and onlookers in Amsterdam’s Zeedijk and Warmoesstraat during a visit to the Wallen district that formed part of a broader multi-day city introduc
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Video: Princess Amalia draws crowds in Amsterdam’s Wallen during tour with Mayor Halsema
Princess Amalia drew large crowds of photographers and onlookers in Amsterdam’s Zeedijk and Warmoesstraat during a visit to the Wallen district that formed part of a broader multi-day city introduction tour, with Mayor Femke Halsema accompanying her throughout…
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Rats overrun Den Bosch student housing, residents demand action
A severe rat infestation is affecting residents along the Onderwijsboulevard in Den Bosch, where students report daily sightings of rodents near housing between Avans Hogeschool and the Koning Will
A severe rat infestation is affecting residents along the Onderwijsboulevard in Den Bosch, where students report daily sightings of rodents near housing between Avans Hogeschool and the Koning Will
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Rats overrun Den Bosch student housing, residents demand action
A severe rat infestation is affecting residents along the Onderwijsboulevard in Den Bosch, where students report daily sightings of rodents near housing between Avans Hogeschool and the Koning Willem I College.
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EU advances age-verification apps amid privacy and security concerns
The European Commission unveiled new technology this week designed to power smartphone apps that verify users’ age online, part of an effort to make the internet safer for children by limiting acce
The European Commission unveiled new technology this week designed to power smartphone apps that verify users’ age online, part of an effort to make the internet safer for children by limiting acce
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EU advances age-verification apps amid privacy and security concerns
The European Commission unveiled new technology this week designed to power smartphone apps that verify users’ age online, part of an effort to make the internet safer for children by limiting access to pornography sites, social media accounts, and online…
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Dutch law meant to enable double surnames leaves mothers blocked by father’s refusal
In two separate cases in Groningen and elsewhere in the Netherlands, mothers seeking to give their children a combined surname under a recent law say they were blocked when the fathers refused cons
In two separate cases in Groningen and elsewhere in the Netherlands, mothers seeking to give their children a combined surname under a recent law say they were blocked when the fathers refused cons
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Dutch law meant to enable double surnames leaves mothers blocked by father’s refusal
In two separate cases in Groningen and elsewhere in the Netherlands, mothers seeking to give their children a combined surname under a recent law say they were blocked when the fathers refused consent, highlighting what critics call a structural imbalance…
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Reports of discrimination targeting LGBTQ jumped 81 pct. in the Netherlands since 2022
The number of reports of violence and discrimination against people from the LGBTQIA+ community has nearly doubled since 2022.
The number of reports of violence and discrimination against people from the LGBTQIA+ community has nearly doubled since 2022.
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Reports of discrimination targeting LGBTQ jumped 81 pct. in the Netherlands since 2022
The number of reports of violence and discrimination against people from the LGBTQIA+ community has nearly doubled since 2022. Reports of discrimination against transgender people specifically jumped 51 percent in a year, interest organizations COC and Transgender…
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Police probe link in series of explosions at Badhoevedorp Turkish cultural center
Dutch police are investigating whether multiple explosions at a Turki
Dutch police are investigating whether multiple explosions at a Turki
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Police probe link in series of explosions at Badhoevedorp Turkish cultural center
Dutch police are investigating whether multiple explosions at a Turkish cultural center on Jan van Gentstraat in Badhoevedorp are connected, after three separate incidents at the same building within days, including two in one week.
Dutch fuel prices fall slightly as Iran reopens and then restricts Strait of Hormuz
Fuel prices in the Netherlands fell slightly again on Saturday, even as renewed geopolitical tensions involving Iran raised concerns about future costs at the pump.
Fuel prices in the Netherlands fell slightly again on Saturday, even as renewed geopolitical tensions involving Iran raised concerns about future costs at the pump.
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Dutch fuel prices fall slightly as Iran reopens and then restricts Strait of Hormuz
Fuel prices in the Netherlands fell slightly again on Saturday, even as renewed geopolitical tensions involving Iran raised concerns about future costs at the pump. The decline follows lower oil prices on Friday after Iran announced it would reopen the Strait…
Verstappen “in shock” after fatal Nordschleife crash in Germany kills Finnish driver
F1 driver Max Verstappen said he is "in shock by what has happened" after a fatal multi-car crash on the Nordschleife in Germany during a Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) race, which killed Fin
F1 driver Max Verstappen said he is "in shock by what has happened" after a fatal multi-car crash on the Nordschleife in Germany during a Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) race, which killed Fin
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Verstappen “in shock” after fatal Nordschleife crash in Germany kills Finnish driver
F1 driver Max Verstappen said he is "in shock by what has happened" after a fatal multi-car crash on the Nordschleife in Germany during a Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie (NLS) race, which killed Finnish driver Juha Miettinen, 66, and left six others injured…
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Dutch housing market continues to feel ripple effects of Iran war as mortgage rates rise
The war in Iran is pushing mortgage rates higher in the Netherlands and has coincided with a slight cooling in average home prices, according to Dutch Association of Realtors (NVM) data.
The war in Iran is pushing mortgage rates higher in the Netherlands and has coincided with a slight cooling in average home prices, according to Dutch Association of Realtors (NVM) data.
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Dutch housing market continues to feel ripple effects of Iran war as mortgage rates rise
The war in Iran is pushing mortgage rates higher in the Netherlands and has coincided with a slight cooling in average home prices, according to Dutch Association of Realtors (NVM) data. Economists and housing experts cited by NU.nl say the connection between…
Man found dead in Katwoude Hotel room; Police investigate "suspicious circumstances"
A 37-year-old man from Purmerend was found dead on Saturday afternoon in a hotel room in Katwoude, Noord-Holland, prompting a police investigation into what authorities describe as suspicious circu
A 37-year-old man from Purmerend was found dead on Saturday afternoon in a hotel room in Katwoude, Noord-Holland, prompting a police investigation into what authorities describe as suspicious circu
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Man found dead in Katwoude Hotel room; Police investigate "suspicious circumstances"
A 37-year-old man from Purmerend was found dead on Saturday afternoon in a hotel room in Katwoude, Noord-Holland, prompting a police investigation into what authorities describe as suspicious circumstances. No suspect has been arrested, and the cause of death…
First woman to coach German top men’s team sparks Dutch debate on women in soccer
The appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as interim head coach of Union Berlin’s men’s team has triggered a wider debate in the Netherlands about whether a woman could soon lead a men’s professional soc
The appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as interim head coach of Union Berlin’s men’s team has triggered a wider debate in the Netherlands about whether a woman could soon lead a men’s professional soc
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First woman to coach German top men’s team sparks Dutch debate on women in soccer
The appointment of Marie-Louise Eta as interim head coach of Union Berlin’s men’s team has triggered a wider debate in the Netherlands about whether a woman could soon lead a men’s professional soccer team here, NU.nl reports. While some Dutch experts call…
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Dutch government targets 2027 opening of Lelystad Airport, pending nature permit
The Dutch government aims to open Lelystad Airport for commercial vacation flights in October 2027, but the project depends on a nature permit required under the nitrogen reduction policy.
The Dutch government aims to open Lelystad Airport for commercial vacation flights in October 2027, but the project depends on a nature permit required under the nitrogen reduction policy.
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Dutch government targets 2027 opening of Lelystad Airport, pending nature permit
The Dutch government aims to open Lelystad Airport for commercial vacation flights in October 2027, but the project depends on a nature permit required under the nitrogen reduction policy.
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Zuid-Holland oders Ridderkerk to stay in regional social housing allocation system
The province of Zuid-Holland is compelling the municipality of Ridderkerk to remain part of a regional system for allocating social housing, escalating a dispute that has already involved mediation
The province of Zuid-Holland is compelling the municipality of Ridderkerk to remain part of a regional system for allocating social housing, escalating a dispute that has already involved mediation
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Zuid-Holland oders Ridderkerk to stay in regional social housing allocation system
The province of Zuid-Holland is compelling the municipality of Ridderkerk to remain part of a regional system for allocating social housing, escalating a dispute that has already involved mediation, a court ruling, and objections from the local government.
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Amsterdam tribunal reprimands surgeon for calling assistant “donkey”
The Regional Disciplinary Tribunal for Healthcare in Amsterdam ruled that a plastic surgeon engaged in inappropriate conduct after insulting his surgical assistant by calling her a “donkey,” RTL
The Regional Disciplinary Tribunal for Healthcare in Amsterdam ruled that a plastic surgeon engaged in inappropriate conduct after insulting his surgical assistant by calling her a “donkey,” RTL
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Amsterdam tribunal reprimands surgeon for calling assistant “donkey”
The Regional Disciplinary Tribunal for Healthcare in Amsterdam ruled that a plastic surgeon engaged in inappropriate conduct after insulting his surgical assistant by calling her a “donkey,” RTL reported.
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Fire engulfs thatched roof on Uden farm; Authorities let blaze burn under control
A major fire broke out Sunday afternoon at a farm on Hulstheuvel in Uden, where flames engulfed a thatched roof and forced authorities to escalate emergency measures, issue smoke warnings, and ulti
A major fire broke out Sunday afternoon at a farm on Hulstheuvel in Uden, where flames engulfed a thatched roof and forced authorities to escalate emergency measures, issue smoke warnings, and ulti
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Fire engulfs thatched roof on Uden farm; Authorities let blaze burn under control
A major fire broke out Sunday afternoon at a farm on Hulstheuvel in Uden, where flames engulfed a thatched roof and forced authorities to escalate emergency measures, issue smoke warnings, and ultimately allow the fire to burn in a controlled manner, Omroep…
Police helicopter supports armed escort for valuables transport across Amsterdam
A police helicopter flew for an extended period over Amsterdam on Sunday morning while supporting a valuables transport operation that moved through Zuidoost, Nieuw-West, and the city center.
A police helicopter flew for an extended period over Amsterdam on Sunday morning while supporting a valuables transport operation that moved through Zuidoost, Nieuw-West, and the city center.
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Police helicopter supports armed escort for valuables transport across Amsterdam
A police helicopter flew for an extended period over Amsterdam on Sunday morning while supporting a valuables transport operation that moved through Zuidoost, Nieuw-West, and the city center. According to AT5, authorities have not disclosed what was being…
Majority in Netherlands supports keeping Groningen gas wells
A clear majority of people in the Netherlands supports keeping parts of the Groningen gas field available for emergencies, according to a representative survey that also shows widespread concern ov
A clear majority of people in the Netherlands supports keeping parts of the Groningen gas field available for emergencies, according to a representative survey that also shows widespread concern ov
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Majority in Netherlands supports keeping Groningen gas wells
A clear majority of people in the Netherlands supports keeping parts of the Groningen gas field available for emergencies, according to a representative survey that also shows widespread concern over rising costs, international conflict, and energy security.
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Foster care shortage forces Dutch children far from home, splits siblings
A severe shortage of foster families in the Netherlands is forcing vulnerable children and infants to be placed far from their home regions, including hundreds of kilometers away, AD
A severe shortage of foster families in the Netherlands is forcing vulnerable children and infants to be placed far from their home regions, including hundreds of kilometers away, AD
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Foster care shortage forces Dutch children far from home, splits siblings
A severe shortage of foster families in the Netherlands is forcing vulnerable children and infants to be placed far from their home regions, including hundreds of kilometers away, AD reports. Additionally, sibling groups are increasingly split, and crisis…
Police took a teenager’s fatbike after repeat offenses; His mom demanded it back
A court in Amsterdam has ordered police to return a seized modified fatbike to the mother of a teenage boy after multiple enforcement actions in 2023, 2024, and 2025, including a November 2025 stop
A court in Amsterdam has ordered police to return a seized modified fatbike to the mother of a teenage boy after multiple enforcement actions in 2023, 2024, and 2025, including a November 2025 stop
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Police took a teenager’s fatbike after repeat offenses; His mom demanded it back
A court in Amsterdam has ordered police to return a seized modified fatbike to the mother of a teenage boy after multiple enforcement actions in 2023, 2024, and 2025, including a November 2025 stop in which police recorded a speed of 51 km/h.The boy, born…
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AZ thrash NEC 5–1 to lift first KNVB Cup since 2013
AZ Alkmaar were crowned KNVB Cup champions on Sunday after a convincing 5-1 victory over NEC Nijmegen in the final at The Kuip. It is AZ’s fifth cup win and its first since 2013.
AZ Alkmaar were crowned KNVB Cup champions on Sunday after a convincing 5-1 victory over NEC Nijmegen in the final at The Kuip. It is AZ’s fifth cup win and its first since 2013.
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AZ thrash NEC 5–1 to lift first KNVB Cup since 2013
AZ Alkmaar were crowned KNVB Cup champions on Sunday after a convincing 5-1 victory over NEC Nijmegen in the final at The Kuip. It is AZ’s fifth cup win and its first since 2013. For NEC, the wait for their first major trophy goes on. It was a redemption…
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