News from the Netherlands
Football fans gasp as pre-match stunt takes unexpected turn at Dutch season opener
Thousands of supporters gathered at De Adelaarshorst Stadium in Deventer for the opening weekend of the new Eredivisie season, but it was a dramatic pre-match...
Moroccan olives under scrutiny after dangerous lead levels found in two European batches
You could have a jar of olives in the fridge right now without giving much thought to where they came from. They are one of...
Dutch PM Rob Jetten makes history on Amsterdam Pride boat
A white shirt and a black life vest replaced the usual suit for Rob Jetten as he waved from the water. Around him, 80 decorated...
Sticky sweet tribute, why Dutch Art Museum covers gallery floor in 390kg of peanut butter
Visitors entering the Depot Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam are encountering a truly bizarre sensory experience. Exactly 390 kilograms of smooth peanut butter has been...
Miraculous survival. Wild shelduck endures high-speed collision and 30-minute grille ride near Den Helder
A remarkable rescue operation recently took place near Den Helder, Netherlands, after a wild shelduck survived a high-speed collision and spent half an hour trapped...
The kind of abuse no one sees is now being treated as a crime in the Netherlands
For many people, the idea of abuse is still linked to something visible. A raised voice, a confrontation, or injuries that can be explained and...
Amsterdam could become one of Europe’s most expensive city breaks under new tourism crackdown
Amsterdam has spent decades attracting visitors from around the world. The canals, museums, cafés and lively city centre have helped turn the Dutch capital into one...
Burglar hides from Dutch police under a laundry basket
Police officers from Zoetermeer in the Netherlands responded immediately to reports of suspicious activity near a residence in the Rokkeveen neighbourhood in south Holland on...
Call of nature: Poison dart frogs found in Schiphol Airport toilet
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam discovered six poison dart frogs recently after a passenger spotted one moving near a departure hall toilet and...
Hantavirus evacuees arrive in the Netherlands for hospital treatment
Several patients linked to a hantavirus outbreak have been transferred to the Netherlands for hospital treatment following coordinated medical evacuations involving European health authorities. The...
Amsterdam bans burger and flight ads from streets in major climate crackdown
People walking through Amsterdam will no longer see posters promoting burgers, fried chicken, cheap flights or petrol cars across the city’s public spaces. The Dutch...
“Ghost tenant” loses home in Netherlands after paying rent for two decades
A tenant in the Netherlands has been evicted after reportedly paying rent for nearly 20 years while not using the property as their primary residence....
DHL worker nabs teddy bear smuggling surprising stuffing
An unusual smuggling attempt has been uncovered in the Netherlands. Workers at a DHL sorting centre in Beek near Maastricht Aachen Airport noticed something odd...
Only 300g of meat per week: Why the Netherlands is enforcing strict new food limits in 2026
The Netherlands Nutrition Centre has officially slashed the recommended weekly meat intake to 300 grams, a 40% reduction, as part of the new 2026 "Wheel...