Zaanse Schans, a historic village in the Netherlands famous for its windmills, is taking drastic measures to handle the overwhelming influx of tourists. With a population of just 100, the village welcomed 2.6 million visitors last year, causing strain...
Dutch police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse violent anti-immigration protesters in The Hague on Saturday, resulting in 30 arrests and two police officers being injured. Protesters, numbering around 1,500, clashed with the authorities and blocked a...
For families seeking a unique holiday experience, Beekse Bergen Safari Resort in the Netherlands offers a safari-like adventure without the need for a long flight to Africa. Located near Tilburg, the resort allows guests to stay in lodges or...
The Women's Euros tournament continues with an exciting matchup between Wales and the Netherlands. Both teams are gearing up for an intense battle as they compete for a spot in the later stages of the competition. Wales, with a...
On June 4, 2025, the Dutch Parliament voted against a proposal to raise defense spending to 3.5% of GDP, a key target set by NATO. Although the motion was non-binding, it reflects strong resistance within the Netherlands toward increased...
The Dutch government has collapsed less than a year after its formation, following the withdrawal of Geert Wilders' far-right Freedom Party (PVV) from the governing coalition. The coalition, formed in July 2024, was composed of four parties: PVV, VVD...
On Sunday, over 100,000 people gathered in The Hague, Netherlands, in what organizers described as the country's largest protest in two decades. The demonstration, supported by major human rights organizations such as Amnesty International, Save the Children, and Doctors...
On May 18, 2025, over 100,000 demonstrators marched through The Hague to protest the Dutch cabinet’s stance on Israel and the war in Gaza. Organized by a coalition of aid and human rights organizations including Amnesty International and Médecins...
The municipality of Maashorst in the Netherlands has admitted that 46 artworks, including a valuable Andy Warhol silkscreen print of Queen Beatrix, were likely thrown away during renovation work on a town hall last year. The Warhol print, part...
Signal, the privacy-focused messaging application, has become the most downloaded free app in the Netherlands on both iOS and Android platforms during the past month. This surge in popularity, as indicated by data from app-tracking platforms, comes amid growing...
A new book by Willy Lindwer and Aline Pennewaard, titled 'Ik weet me geen raad' (I'm at a Loss for What to Do), sheds light on the plight of Jewish refugees seeking asylum in the Netherlands during the Nazi...
Irene Mekel, an 82-year-old Dutch woman diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease, is grappling with the decision to end her life through medically assisted death. The Netherlands is one of few countries that allow euthanasia for dementia patients, but the process...
