Netherlands

EuroVerify

Fact-check: Has the Netherlands banned Antifa?

Calls to ban Antifa have emerged in Europe following the killing of Charlie Kirk. No links between Kirk's suspected killer, Tyler Robinson, and any other left-wing groups have been made to date.

23/09/2025

Netherlands

Anti-immigration demonstration in The Hague turns violent

An anti-immigration protest in The Hague, attended by hundreds, turned violent on Saturday as rioters clashed with police, set a car on fire and vandalised a political party's office.

20/09/2025

Travel News

Aviation bodies say new Dutch airfare taxes will price out travellers

Flight taxes in the Netherlands are already among the highest in Europe.

17/09/2025

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Red Bull Megaloop returns in Noordwijk after two-year wait

The sixth edition of the Red Bull Megaloop kitesurfing competition took place on 15 September in Noordwijk after organisers waited two years for the required extreme weather.

16/09/2025

Culture news

Controversial Brit punk-rappers' gig axed over Charlie Kirk statements

Punk rap duo Bob Vylan have had their next gig cancelled after frontman Bobby Vylan made controversial comments about Charlie Kirk's death on stage. The frontman has denied claims he celebrated the shooting of the ring-wing activist.

15/09/2025

Culture news

Netherlands join boycott of Eurovision 2026 over Israeli participation

The Dutch public broadcaster, AVROTROS, has confirmed the Netherlands will join Slovenia, Iceland, Spain and Ireland in boycotting next year's Eurovision Song Contest if Israel is involved.

12/09/2025

EuroVerify

Fact check: Which EU country has the most punctual trains?

Switzerland is often ranked the best when it comes to Europe as a whole, but what about the EU separately?

08/09/2025

Smart Regions

Hydrogen sets sail for zero-emission shipping in the Netherlands

In partnership with the European Commission

In a major milestone for sustainable shipping, hydrogen-powered vessels have begun operations in the North Sea region, offering a glimpse into a future of truly zero-emission maritime transport.

01/09/2025

Europe News

Wilders’ far-right party leads polls two months before Dutch vote

Topics including migration, the economy, housing and foreign affairs are expected to dominate the campaign.

29/08/2025

Art

Why is Amsterdam’s Van Gogh Museum warning it may have to close?

The museum is requesting the government provide an extra €2.5 million annually to cover essential upgrades and sustainability measures - stressing that this isn’t just financial support, but a contractual obligation.

28/08/2025

Ocean

Same space, two harvests: Euronews visits the first seaweed farm at an offshore wind park

In partnership with the European Commission

Europe’s offshore wind farms are being reimagined as multi-purpose sites. The first commercial-scale project has successfully harvested seaweed between turbines in the Dutch North Sea.

26/08/2025

Europe News

NSC walkout deepens political turmoil in Netherlands

The country's Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned on Friday, followed by his NSC party members. Now, only two of the original four parties remain in the coalition.

24/08/2025

Netherlands

Teen's death in Amsterdam sparks outrage over violence against women

'We all have 24 hours in our day. 24 hours that we are free to use how and where we choose,' Dutch actrice and author Nienke ’s Gravemade wrote in a post that went viral on social media.

22/08/2025

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SAIL festival returns to Amsterdam with hundreds of historic ships

The Dutch capital welcomed a fleet of ships from all over the world on Wednesday as SAIL began, the country’s largest maritime festival.

21/08/2025

Culture news

In Pictures: Historic tall ships arrive in Amsterdam for SAIL 2025

The first SAIL event was first held in 1975 and this year's edition coincides with Amsterdam's 750th birthday.

20/08/2025

EuroVerify

Have Dutch police arrested Israelis for war crimes?

Several posts on social media allege that Dutch police have arrested an Israeli soldier and a major general. However, in both cases, the pictures show the arrest of other people in different countries.

20/08/2025

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Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam

Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks.

14/08/2025

Europe News

Amsterdam funds first US weapons package to Kyiv under new initiative

Amsterdam becomes the first NATO member to use the alliance’s new initiative to supply Ukraine with much needed US weapons as it continues to fend off Russian attacks.

05/08/2025

Europe News

The Netherlands to impose travel ban on Israeli ministers over Gaza

The ban targets two far-right Israeli ministers in support of the Israeli settlers' movement, the continuation of the war, and the "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians.

29/07/2025

Nature

Why is Amsterdam installing tiny staircases along its canals?

Amsterdam councillors have earmarked €100,000 to make the waterways safer for animals.

26/07/2025