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Dutch Government Brings Hantavirus Patients Home as Suspected Cases Reach Europe

Three passengers have been evacuated from the cruise ship to hospitals in the Netherlands and Germany, a KLM flight attendant has been hospitalised in…

May 7 • Lisa Vinogradova

One Killed as Light Aircraft Crashes in Field Near Middelburg

A sport aircraft crashed next to the A58 near Middelburg on Tuesday morning, killing one person. The Dutch Safety Board has launched an investigation.

Apr 7 • Lisa Vinogradova

Jewish School in Amsterdam Was Bombed Overnight, One Day After Synagogue Attack in Rotterdam

The explosion at the Cheider school in Buitenveldert is the second attack on a Jewish institution in the Netherlands in two days and has been claimed by…

Mar 14 • Lisa Vinogradova

Thousands of Iranians Celebrate Death of Khamenei Across the Netherlands

Crowds danced on the dam, waved pre-revolutionary flags, and distributed sweets as diaspora marks end of 36-year rule.

Mar 2 • Lisa Vinogradova

Cybercriminals Behind Odido Hack Set Thursday Deadline for €1 Million Ransom

Notorious cybercriminal group threatens to publish stolen data of up to 8 million Dutch telecom customers on dark web.

Feb 24 • Lisa Vinogradova

Helium Balloon Causes Major Train Disruption at Schiphol Airport

Foil balloon sparked a short circuit at airport station, adding to record-breaking month of Dutch rail disruptions.

Feb 4 • Lisa Vinogradova

Schools, Hospitals and Transport Shut Down as Code Red Continues in Northern Provinces

Northern Netherlands at a standstill as code red was announced with schools closed, hospitals providing emergency care only, no trains or buses running…

Feb 4 • Lisa Vinogradova

Dutch Experts Warn US Takeover of DigiD Supplier Could Threaten Digital Sovereignty

Experts warn that foreign ownership of a key DigiD supplier could increase legal and geopolitical risk, even if the login system itself stays in Dutch…

Jan 15 • Lisa Vinogradova

Netherlands Faces a Growing Illegal Fireworks Crisis with Smuggling, Violence, and Dangerous Deliveries

From Ajax stadium chaos to deadly explosions and postal package bombs, illegal fireworks plague the Netherlands as government prepares nationwide ban.

Dec 3, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

Unknown Drones Spotted Over Zeeland Port and Dow Chemical Site

Police and port officials report 12-20 drones flying in no-fly zone above Terneuzen; operators remain unidentified amid wider European security…

Nov 20, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

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.

Nov 17, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

Tesla Slams Into Tram Leaving Three Hospitalised in Uithoorn

Early morning crash sends three to hospital and leaves tram off rails with downed power lines.

Nov 15, 2025 • Lisa Vinogradova

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