Virgil van Dijk hits back at ‘nonsense’ claims that he influenced Netherlands’ World Cup tactics The Netherlands were knocked out by Morocco in the round of 32 following a penalty shootout defeat The Independent UK · Sep 23
Australia secures closer security ties with Netherlands Anthony Albanese has inked a partnership with his Dutch counterpart on the sidelines of the UN, which will also work to secure accountability for MH17 victims. AAP · Sep 23
Netherlands makes Eurovision Song Contest U-turn after boycott The U-turn comes after responsibility for managing the country's entry was transferred from Dutch public service broadcaster Avrotros over to NPO The Independent UK · Sep 23
Netherlands to participate in 2027 Eurovision Song Contest following boycott The U-turn comes after the Dutch national broadcaster Avrotros withdrew in August and appeared to blame Israel’s participation for its decision. Evening Standard · Sep 23
France's Zidane leads roster of star managers in Nations League campaign French football's new head coach Zinedine Zidane is not the only star name taking over a European national team at the start of the 2027 Nations League campaign, with Germany's Jürgen Klopp, Italy's Roberto Mancini and Netherlands boss Xavi Hernandez joining him on the sidelines. Radio France Internationale · Sep 23
Wirtz, Ronaldo, Alexander-Arnold: Which players have a point to prove during the international break? Three weeks of Nations League action gives players a chance to prove their worth in a post-World Cup landscape The Independent UK · Sep 22
Head of Spain's RTVE backs ongoing Eurovision boycott over Israel's participation Spain withdrew from the 2026 contest in Austria, alongside the Netherlands, Iceland, Ireland and Slovenia, in protest against Israel’s participation. Euronews · Sep 22
Fuel taxes in Europe: Which country taxes petrol the most? Nearly half of what European drivers pay for petrol goes to governments. Here are the 10 member states with the heaviest petrol taxes. Euronews · Sep 22
The Netherlands is bracing for potentially devastating US sanctions against the ICC The Netherlands is making preparations for the United States to sanction the International Criminal Court, in the last escalation of the Trump Administration’s attacks on the global tribunal The Independent UK · Sep 21
UPI vs credit cards - How India's payments system is boosting savings and benefitting multiple stakeholders The Anglo-Saxon economies of the US, United Kingdom and Australia show a reduction in household savings rates along with a growth in credit card usage, while European nations such as Germany, France and the Netherlands— that encourage the use of debit cards over credit cards—report a higher household savings rate. The Economic Times · Sep 21
The cost of having a baby in Europe: Where are essentials cheapest? Baby essentials can cost significantly more in some European countries than others. And when measured against average wages, the cost of nappies, feeding and clothing can place a heavy financial burden on parents. Euronews · Sep 20
Netherlands Emerges as a Top Destination for Global Tech Hiring Tech firms rarely open a new hiring market for the novelty of it. They go where local talent shortages push them to look. International Business Times · Sep 18
From 1946 to 1993, the UK, France, Switzerland and others dumped 200,000 radioactive waste barrels in the Atlantic. Decades later, scientists are investigating the potential radioactive threat. From 1946 to 1993, several European nations including the United Kingdom, France, Belgium, the Netherlands, Sweden, Switzerland, and Germany, regularly dumped radioactive waste in the North Atlantic, eventually totaling 200,000 barrels. Now, a months-long analysis is underway to determine the extent of the pollution’s impact and scientists are investigating the… The Economic Times · Sep 18
Eurovision 2027: Ireland follows Netherlands in boycott of song contest for second year in a row Ireland has ruled itself out of next year's competition over the "appalling and ongoing loss of lives in Gaza". This follows the announcement from Dutch broadcaster AvroTros, who are boycotting next year's show as it is no longer consistent with "trustworthiness, independence and humanity". Euronews · Sep 18
The Guardian - UK · Sep 17 Ireland to boycott Eurovision again over Israeli participation and ongoing Gaza deaths Ireland joins joins Dutch broadcaster in refusing to take part in 2027 song contest, in second consecutive year of protests
France 24 · Sep 17 Ireland to boycott 2027 Eurovision contest over Israel’s participation Ireland will boycott the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest for the second year over Israel's participation, the country's public broadcaster RTE said Thursday. Ireland was one of five countries along with the Netherlands, Iceland, Slovenia and Spain to skip Eurovision this year in protest over Israel’s inclusion in the contest, citing…
The Independent UK · Sep 16 Former Netherlands boss Ronald Koeman announces death of his wife after cancer battle Ronald Koeman managed the Netherlands at this summer’s World Cup
The Independent UK · Sep 16 New Princess Diana book by her brother stolen in Netherlands before release IN FULL
The Economic Times · Sep 16 In 2019, the Netherlands tested a 1,312-foot highway noise barrier with two-sided solar panels; it generated 325.5 MWh over 18 months Dutch engineers transformed highway sound walls into solar power generators. These innovative walls produced significant electricity during an eighteen-month test period. The bifacial solar glass panels generated power from both sides, maximizing energy capture. This project demonstrated a novel approach to clean energy generation without using new land. Similar opportunities…
The Economic Times · Sep 15 In 2018, the Netherlands turned 1,000 kg of household plastic into a 30-metre cycle path; the road contained the equivalent of 218,000 plastic cups A Dutch cycle path turned plastic waste into something useful. In 2018, Zwolle opened a 30-metre path made with about 1,000 kilograms of recycled household plastic. That amount was equivalent to roughly 218,000 plastic cups. The experiment showed that discarded plastic could become part of everyday infrastructure, not simply waste.…
The Economic Times · Sep 15 In 2025, Netherlands turned retired wind-turbine blades into a 60-metre highway noise barrier; tests found it performed like a conventional concrete wall Netherlands’ 60-metre Blade Barrier represents more than an unusual highway wall. It is an experiment in what a circular economy can look like when renewable-energy waste is treated as a potential construction resource instead of an unavoidable disposal problem.
Motorsport · Sep 12 F1 2026 qualifying head-to-head: Spanish GP Here's how things stand in the 2026 team-mate duels following qualifying at Formula 1's Spanish Grand Prix
The Independent UK · Sep 12 Solheim Cup fans arrive the Dutch way, with thousands of bikes at Bernardus Golf The Solheim Cup at Bernardus Golf in the Netherlands is encouraging fans to arrive by bicycle
Latin Times · Sep 12 Europe's Gold Exodus: Why Central Banks Are Pulling Billions Out of U.S. Vaults The Netherlands, France and Germany are shifting billions in gold out of U.S. vaults as trust in Washington erodes. Here's what's driving it.
The Independent UK · Sep 11 Mapped: How UK energy bills compare to the rest of Europe UK customers paid more than France, Sweden and Netherlands for their electricity in 2025