Kings Day 2026 Passes Mostly Peacefully Across the Netherlands
Kings Day 2026 was busy and largely peaceful, with the royals in Dokkum and a stabbing after a Kings Day festival in Amsterdam marking the most serious incident of the day.
Community
How the New Dutch Asylum Laws Will Impact the International Community in the Netherlands
Two sweeping asylum bills head for a Senate vote on 21 April. If passed, they would abolish permanent residence permits, restrict family reunification and criminalise undocumented stay: reshaping what it means to settle in the Netherlands.
Economy
Cabinet Spends Nearly €1 Billion on Energy Measures but Refuses to Cut Fuel Prices
The Dutch cabinet announced a nearly €1 billion package of energy support measures on Monday, including a higher commuter allowance and cuts to road tax for businesses, but ruled out lowering fuel duty at the pump.
Crime
Kings Day 2026 Passes Mostly Peacefully Across the Netherlands
Kings Day 2026 was busy and largely peaceful, with the royals in Dokkum and a stabbing after a Kings Day festival in Amsterdam marking the most serious incident of the day.
Legal
Cabinet Works on Fatbike-Specific Rules with Age Limit and Mandatory Helmet for Under-18s
The Dutch cabinet presented its fatbike plan on Friday, including a minimum age, a mandatory helmet for under-18s on all electric bikes, and powers for municipalities to create fatbike-free zones.
