Nature, sustainability, and climate: weather alerts, energy transition, waste, biodiversity.
Feb 3, 2026
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4 min read
Weather service warns drivers in Groningen, Friesland and Drenthe to stay off roads completely Tuesday evening through Wednesday morning due to widespread ice.
Environment
Jan 28, 2026
5 min read
Almost 9,000 households are still waiting for their homes to be reinforced, more than a decade after the government promised to fix damage caused by gas extraction.
Community
Jan 26, 2026
A Frisian dairy cow has tested positive for bird flu antibodies in the first known case in European cattle, while more than 1.6 million poultry have been culled since October.
Health
Jan 22, 2026
Safety board warns that 47 neighbourhoods face risks similar to the Enschede flooding that left dozens of homes permanently uninhabitable.
Jan 19, 2026
A rare Arctic whale was seen near Callantsoog and later along beaches near Den Helder, with marine rescuers asking people to watch from shore and not chase it by boat.
Jan 16, 2026
New figures show nearly 90% of livestock owners have not installed wolf-proof measures, even though compensation and subsidies are available.
Jan 12, 2026
NS is operating an adjusted timetable as cold weather effects linger, while several regional bus networks are cancelling morning services or warning of delays.
Jan 9, 2026
Storm Goretti brings fresh snow, strong winds, and drifting “snow dunes” into a country already dealing with ice, and disruption is likely to continue into the weekend.
Jan 8, 2026
Waste collection paused, supermarkets face shortages, and events are cancelled as icy conditions may persist into early next week.
Economy
Jan 7, 2026
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.
Jan 6, 2026
3 min read
Nationwide disruption left no NS trains running for hours, but services resumed at 10:00 with fewer trains due to ongoing winter conditions
Jan 5, 2026
Train delays, hundreds of cancelled flights at Schiphol, and code orange for slippery roads show how winter weather is hitting transport nationwide.
Dec 31, 2025
Netherlands faces strong winds and scattered showers on final legal fireworks night, with potential snow arriving this weekend.
Dec 26, 2025
Ice club confirms 3.2-3.7cm thick surface after several days of frost, with races scheduled for women at 6 p.m. and men at 7:30 p.m.
Sports
Dec 23, 2025
New Dutch overviews based on NVWA data compare how many different residues are found on popular produce.
Dec 18, 2025
Updated “rules of thumb” for public spaces call for nearby play areas, wider pavements, and green views to support healthier daily life.
Dec 15, 2025
Consumption from data centres in the Netherlands has nearly doubled in five years, raising questions about grid capacity and sustainability
Dec 12, 2025
Geminid meteor shower will peak on Saturday night into Sunday with up to 80 meteors per hour visible in dark locations.
Safety inspection after rodent sighting forced a cancellation of Amsterdam-bound flight, disrupting holiday travel plans for hundreds of passengers.
Dec 10, 2025
7 min read
Average completion time of new houses increases from 1.5 years to almost 2 years over past decade, with urban projects particularly affected by multiple obstacles.
Dec 8, 2025
6 min read
Aging roads, bridges, and rail lines need urgent repairs as Rijkswaterstaat and ProRail warn of unprecedented pressure on national network
Dec 5, 2025
National Road Safety Institute (SWOV) forecasts more road deaths and serious injuries by 2040 unless stronger safety rules are introduced.
Nov 25, 2025
City officials report fewer rats in hotspot areas as ferrets outperform traditional control methods.
Nov 19, 2025
Inspectorate pushes for double deposits on small and large bottles (to €0.30 and €0.40) or introduce a 15-cent return bonus, to reach a 90% recycling target.
Legal
Nov 17, 2025
ING expects average bills to drop around 4%, with even bigger savings for homes that no longer use gas
