🇳🇱 Netherlands — Today's Top Stories

Man arrested after disabled man found strangled in German hotel

A man has been arrested in Almelo in connection with the death of a Dutch tourist who was found strangled...

The Netherlands is about to see a solar eclipse AND a meteor shower (all in one night)

If you’re an astronomy nerd, it’s time to dust off your telescope and talk your friends into joining you in a field at 3 AM. And if you’re not an […] …

Drought and low river levels threaten Rhine cruises

Low water levels are putting river cruises on the Rhine in jeopardy, with excursions being cancelled or cut short because...

Body parts found on Texel identified as Afghan refugees

The police have identified the remains that washed on up a Texel beach in 2023 as two men from Afghanistan...

Dutch government is neglecting Bonaire climate change ruling

The government is not taking measures to address its legal obligations to protect the former Dutch colony of Bonaire from...

Vandals attack homes as row over asylum seekers turns violent

A bitter war has broken out in two Brabant villages over plans to accommodate 50 refugees in the area, with...

Pride attendee beaten and verbally abused by minor, victim’s sexual orientation was suspected motive

A minor was arrested yesterday after an attendee of Zandvoort’s Pride on the Beach festival was assaulted. The assault took place on the Grote Krocht …

Four Dutch tourists found after speedboat goes missing in Malawi

Four Dutch tourists who were reported missing when a speedboat failed to return from a trip on Lake Malawi have...

Prince Bernhard cashes out of real estate to go into AI

Prince Bernhard has sold his entire business portfolio, including his stake in the Zandvoort motor racing circuit, and will now...

The geography of the Netherlands explained (video inside!)

The Netherlands has islands, over 70 animal species, and, to say the least, it’s very flat. Travelling across this tiny country from the east to the w…

Manhunt launched after Dutch man found strangled in German hotel

German police are urgently trying to trace the travel companion of a Dutch tourist who was found strangled in a...

How long does the integration process in the Netherlands take? 

Dos and don’ts of riding a bicycle in the Netherlands

Riding a bicycle in the Netherlands is one of THE main reasons why people are so happy here. But there are some rules you need to get used to. Before …

Sinking foundations could trigger €54bn housing repair bill

More than 400,000 buildings in the Netherlands have problems with their foundations or are likely to develop them in the...

Two Dutch men banned from entering Bali after allegedly barring Indonesians from run club

Two Dutch expats have caused quite the stir in Bali (and online) after it became clear that any Indonesians who tried to join their Bali-based run clu…

7 things to know about having a child in the Netherlands

For years the Netherlands has been ranked as one of the best countries to raise children — so no wonder many internationals end up having children her…

14 best things to do in the Netherlands this summer 2026

Amsterdam hosts its first-ever WorldPride, Zandvoort says goodbye to Formula 1, and much more. Here’s where to spend the rest of your summer (and what…

What language level is the Dutch integration (inburgering) exam in 2026?

You know you need to take the Dutch integration exam, but is the level A2? B1? Something else completely? It’s normal to be confused, but here’s the e…

The Dutch passport ranks among the 3rd most powerful in the world

If you’re a proud Dutch passport owner, we’ve got a headline for you to send to your friends and family. The Dutch passport has landed among most powe…