From tonight, July 3, until 17 August, a stretch of the A1 towards Amsterdam will be closed for major maintenance. Here's ...

A Salmonella outbreak linked to flavoured instant noodles, affecting over 100 people across 14 European countries, has now reached the Netherlands.

What is the 'Hollandse Nieuwe' and where does the Dutch obsession with herring come from? Let's dive into the traditions of ...

A nationwide ban on fireworks will come into effect on August 1, 2026, prohibiting Dutch consumers from purchasing or setting ...

From July 1, banks gain new powers to freeze suspicious payments, and new cars start watching your eyes on the road. Read on ...

Has your Dutch rent just risen on July 1? Make sure you flag any changes in Mijn Toeslagen. This may impact your housing ...

A cable fire near Rotterdam Stadion has halted all southbound trains until at least Thursday evening. Here's what to know.

Each summer, we ask ourselves this question. So, why doesn't the Netherlands have air conditioning? There are a few reasons ...

A lot of the time, it’s not entirely clear what the Vereenigde Oostindische Compagnie (VOC) was, what it did, and whether we should be proud or ashamed of it. The VOC (Dutch East India Company) is ...

Leiden has always had a habit of being ahead of its time. The city where the Pilgrim Fathers found refuge, where Albert ...

As of July 1, there are a few changes coming to the Netherlands. These are going to affect your wallet in various ways. Let's ...

Enjoy the cooler weather while you can, more high tropical temperatures are expected to hit the Netherlands next week, ...