Suspect outbreak of hantavirus leaves three dead and three ill in a Dutch cruise from Argentina to Cape Verde
The hantavirus is a virus with a high death rate transmitted from rodents, rarely from person-to-person.
A lost Rembrandt? Hiding in plain sight as a "copy"
A painting dismissed for over a century as a mere copy may actually be the real thing.
Archaeologists may have found the skeleton of the real Three Musketeers' d'Artagnan
More than 350 years after taking a musket ball to the body, the soldier who inspired The Three Musketeers may have finally been found.
When to change your clocks in 2026: Exact dates and times for every European country on Sunday
Here is the 2026 guide, written for residents and travellers across Europe.
European allies explore a defence investment bank to boost joint military spending
UK, Netherlands and Finland lead talks on a NATO-aligned funding mechanism for long-term defence projects.
Netherlands sends frigate to Mediterranean on protective mission
The deployment aims to help safeguard Cyprus and maritime traffic.
France will boost its NUCLEAR arsenal with other European allies: These are the countries involved
Macron expands France's arsenal and opens deterrence cooperation with these countries.
Rob Jetten becomes youngest Dutch PM
The new government vows a defence surge but lacks parliamentary majority.
Cees Nooteboom has passed away | Literature
We've lost one of the most translated and widely read Dutch writers.
Heineken to slash 6,000 jobs after beer demand falls
The Dutch brewer cuts its workforce and lowers profit forecast amid changing consumer habits.
Netherlands arrests 15 over Islamic State propaganda on TikTok
Dutch prosecutors announced the arrest of 15 individuals on Tuesday.
Germany pushes "two-speed" EU plan to fast-track defence integration: Purpose and countries involved
Berlin proposes a core group of major economies to bypass slow consensus rules.
Reactions from the leaders whose countries were targeted by Trump's Greenland-linked tariffs
Here are the responses from the eight European leaders whose countries were directly targeted by the proposed tariffs.
Trump escalates Greenland standoff with tariff threat against Europe: Here's the list of affected countries
The president of the United States raises the stakes with trade threats...
Storm Goretti paralyzes northern Europe, cutting power and halting travel
Gale-force winds and heavy snow disrupt transport from Britain to Germany.
Snow and wind paralyze Amsterdam's Schiphol
At least 700 cancellations as freezing weather snarls travel across Europe and forces passengers to sleep in airports.
Historic Amsterdam church damaged by fire in early New Year's Day blaze
A major fire tore through the Vondelkerk, a 19th-century neo-Gothic church in Amsterdam, in the early hours of New Year's Day.
Netherlands orders Skyranger anti-drone systems
The Netherlands has ordered Rheinmetall's Skyranger anti-drone air-defence systems.
Spain, Netherlands, Ireland, Slovenia withdraw from Eurovision 2026 after Israel allowed to take part
Other countries, including the United Kingdom and Germany, confirmed they will continue participating.
This is the Dutch military's improvised answer to rising drone threats
The country's advanced Skyranger 30 cannons are scheduled to arrive in 2028.
Netherlands buys 100 drone detection radars after recent sightings
The first units arrive on Friday (all expected by 2026).
Drone sightings force hours-long shutdown at Eindhoven Airport
"Multiple drones have been spotted at Eindhoven Airport. Civilian and military air traffic has therefore been suspended."
Curaçao makes history as smallest country (by far) in population and size to qualify to World Cup
Curaçao only has a population of 150,000 and is only 444km2 in size.
Netherlands signals possible Eurovision 2026 withdrawal over Israel participation
The decision reflects growing unease over the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
Netherlands strengthens Polish air defences with Patriot systems
Dutch forces will bolster NATO's eastern flank amid growing regional tensions.
Dutch and Norwegian F-35s to shield NATO supply routes to Ukraine
The jets will be stationed in Poland under NATO command to guard eastern airspace and ensure safe deliveries.
Russia accused of intensifying chemical weapons use in Ukraine
Dutch and German intelligence report growing evidence of banned agents deployed on the front lines.
Dutch PM seeks parliamentary backing after government collapse
Schoof calls for unity on defense and foreign policy as Wilders exits coalition.
Dutch government collapses after far-right exit
Wilders pulls PVV out of ruling coalition, forcing PM Schoof to resign and pushing country toward snap elections.
Dutch far-right party exits government, triggering political uncertainty
Wilders' move disrupts fragile coalition, casting doubt on upcoming NATO defence decisions.
Netherlands invests over $1 billion in Leopard 2A8 tanks
Dutch Army to rebuild heavy armour capabilities with 46 modern battle tanks.
Netherlands to strengthen defence with major military investments
New equipment purchases set to bolster Dutch forces, including anti-torpedo weapons and armored vehicles.
Netherlands: Russia poised for large-scale troop movement after Ukraine peace agreement
According to Dutch Minister of Defence, Ruben Brekelmans.
Airbus unveils missile-armed drone for cost-effective air defence
New European UAV aims to counter low-cost aerial threats with precision and autonomy.
