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Bomb Threats Reported at Six Schools in Groningen and Drenthe

Jan 8, 2026

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Bomb Threats Reported at Six Schools in Groningen and Drenthe

Schools were evacuated as a precaution after anonymous reports, but police say the threats appear false and no explosives have been found so far.

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Snow Disrupts Daily Services Across the Netherlands

Jan 8, 2026

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Snow Disrupts Daily Services Across the Netherlands

Waste collection paused, supermarkets face shortages, and events are cancelled as icy conditions may persist into early next week.

Economy

Environment

Why the Netherlands Struggles When Snow Hits, and Why Disruptions Spread So Fast

Jan 7, 2026

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Why the Netherlands Struggles When Snow Hits, and Why Disruptions Spread So Fast

A dense transport network, limited winter capacity, and years of milder winters mean even “normal” snow can trigger delays, cancellations, and safety warnings across trains, flights, and roads.

Environment

How Cooperation Between the Netherlands and the US Is Quietly Changing

Jan 7, 2026

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How Cooperation Between the Netherlands and the US Is Quietly Changing

Dutch leaders avoid open conflict with President Trump, but security, trade, technology, and diplomacy show a clear shift in how the long-standing alliance now functions

Politics

Dutch Coalition Talks Resume After Christmas Break

Jan 6, 2026

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Dutch Coalition Talks Resume After Christmas Break

D66, VVD and CDA return to negotiations with only 66 seats, weighing a minority cabinet, a fourth party, or outside support with pending budget decisions.

Politics

NS Restarts Train Services After IT Outage With Reduced Winter Timetable

Jan 6, 2026

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NS Restarts Train Services After IT Outage With Reduced Winter Timetable

Nationwide disruption left no NS trains running for hours, but services resumed at 10:00 with fewer trains due to ongoing winter conditions

Environment

Extra Dutch Flights Bring Home Stranded Travellers After Venezuela-Related Airspace Restrictions

Jan 5, 2026

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Extra Dutch Flights Bring Home Stranded Travellers After Venezuela-Related Airspace Restrictions

Dutch airlines add extra flights to clear weekend backlogs after temporary Venezuela-related airspace restrictions; schedules are largely back to normal.

Politics

Snow and Ice Disrupt Travel Across the Netherlands

Jan 5, 2026

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Snow and Ice Disrupt Travel Across the Netherlands

Train delays, hundreds of cancelled flights at Schiphol, and code orange for slippery roads show how winter weather is hitting transport nationwide.

Environment

Historic Amsterdam Church Destroyed by Fire on New Year’s Eve

Jan 2, 2026

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Historic Amsterdam Church Destroyed by Fire on New Year’s Eve

Vondelkerk church largely destroyed in fire as authorities report dozens of firework related-arrests in Amsterdam and hundreds nationwide during chaotic celebrations.

Culture

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POLITICS

How Cooperation Between the Netherlands and the US Is Quietly Changing

Dutch leaders avoid open conflict with President Trump, but security, trade, technology, and diplomacy show a clear shift in how the long-standing alliance now functions

Politics

Dutch Coalition Talks Resume After Christmas Break

D66, VVD and CDA return to negotiations with only 66 seats, weighing a minority cabinet, a fourth party, or outside support with pending budget decisions.

Politics

Extra Dutch Flights Bring Home Stranded Travellers After Venezuela-Related Airspace Restrictions

Dutch airlines add extra flights to clear weekend backlogs after temporary Venezuela-related airspace restrictions; schedules are largely back to normal.

Politics

LEGAL

All the Changes Coming into Effect on 1 January 2026

An overview of the new rules and regulations on work, taxes, housing, payments, and daily life take effect in the new year, from minimum wage rises to VAT hikes and cash-payment limits.

Legal

Mandatory DUI Courses Rise Sharply in the Netherlands

A new reporting system and rising drug-driving detections mean tens of thousands of motorists now face mandatory courses or medical assessments.

Legal

Overcrowded Dutch Prisons Hold Large Numbers of Unconvicted People

Lawyers say suspects are detained too easily as nearly half of Dutch prisoners have not yet been convicted, despite human rights warnings.

Legal

CULTURE

Historic Amsterdam Church Destroyed by Fire on New Year’s Eve

Vondelkerk church largely destroyed in fire as authorities report dozens of firework related-arrests in Amsterdam and hundreds nationwide during chaotic celebrations.

Culture

Dutch Speed Skater Femke Kok Breaks 500M World Record

24-year-old Femke Kook becomes the first Dutch skater to claim the women’s 500m world record after beating a 12-year-old existing record.

Culture

“Netherlands, Get Better!” Reflects on 15 Years of Black Activism

Amsterdam Museum opens a new exhibition created with Nederland Wordt Beter, exploring how anti-racism movements reshaped Dutch society.

Culture