English

Netherlands

Netherlands

Dutch election: Liberals and far right neck-and-neck in first results

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

More about this topic

Europe News

Dutch elections: Five things to watch

The Netherlands goes to the polls in an election that could see the far-right win, but no clear path to forming a government.

Australia

Dutch Olympian and child rapist van de Velde denied Australian visa

Netherlands' volleyball player Van de Velde was sentenced to four years in prison in the UK in 2016 after he was convicted of raping a 12-year-old girl.

The Cube

Fact check: How much do immigrants cost the Netherlands?

As in many European election campaigns, the cost of immigration has been a hot topic ahead of the Dutch vote, with many inflated figures being thrown about in the media and online.

No Comment

45,000 marchers call for end to fossil fuel subsidies

Just days before the Dutch election, 45,000 people marched in The Hague, demanding urgent climate action.

ADVERTISEMENT

Netherlands

NATO's annual major nuclear exercise winds down in the Netherlands

The bulk of the drill was held in the North Sea, far from Russia and Ukraine, and involved military bases in Belgium, Britain, Denmark, the Netherlands.

Travel News

Europe home to the safest country for travellers, say US tourists

Europe has retained its safe reputation in a new travel report, but last year’s winner has been de-throned.

Europe News

Majority of Dutch election programmes violate rule of law, report says

A total of 12 of 15 Dutch political parties running in the October elections have proposals that violate the rule of law, according to the Dutch Bar Association.

Tech News

Dutch parties embrace TikTok (again) ahead of the October election

The social media platform was previously banned by several parties due to security concerns.

Netherlands

ICC removes prosecutor from Duterte case over conflict of interest

A court spokesperson said that the disqualification would not have an impact on the case against the former president of the Philippines, which would continue to be led by a deputy prosecutor.

Netherlands

Dutch far-right MP Wilders resumes campaign after alleged terror plot

Geert Wilders had suspended his election campaign after being identified among the alleged targets of a suspected terror cell in Belgium.

Business

ASML gains on earnings beat, but warns of China sales decline

ASML shares rose on strong third-quarter results and an upbeat outlook, driven by demand for AI and chipmaking tools, despite concerns over future China sales.

Business

Netherlands invokes rare emergency law to control Chinese chipmaker

The Dutch government has taken temporary control of Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia under emergency legislation, citing risks to national and European security and marking one of the most forceful state interventions in Europe’s tech sector to date.

Netherlands

Dozens arrested after anti-immigration protest in Amsterdam escalates

The protest comes weeks after a similar anti-immigration protest turned violent in The Hague, with rioters and police clashing. Later this month, the Netherlands is expected to hold a snap election.

Belgium

NATO drill to start next week with focus on protecting nuclear weapons

Steadfast Noon will run for about two weeks and will be led by the Netherlands and involve 71 aircraft from 14 NATO countries.

Destinations

Skip overcrowded Amsterdam and follow locals to these spots instead

Amsterdam is becoming oversaturated with tourists, so much so that it recently prompted residents to sue the city.

Burkina Faso

Burkina Faso's junta arrests European NGO workers for 'spying'

The Netherlands-based International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO) said it "categorically rejects" the allegations made regarding its eight workers.

No Comment

Thousands march in Amsterdam urging tougher Dutch stance on Gaza war

Protesters in Amsterdam, dressed in red, urged their government to act and insist Israel stop the war in Gaza. Similar rallies took place in Rome, Barcelona and Madrid, among others.

Green News

This German city has been crowned Europe’s greenest capital

The city came top thanks to its scores for air quality, water, noise, climate change adaptation and its circular economy.

Culture news

Dutch radio stations announce 15-hour broadcast for Palestine

'Transmission For Palestine' airs this weekend and sees ten independent Dutch radios join forces to raise funds and awareness about “the occupation and colonisation of Palestinian land by Israel.”

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.

Stay informed on the latest news and developments from the Netherlands. From politics and economy to culture and technology, discover key stories and insights about this dynamic and influential European nation.