Dutch inflation rises slightly, boosted by higher fuel prices
The annual rate of inflation in the Netherlands rose slightly to 2.8% in April, up just 0.1 percentage...
Month: April 2026
Greenpeace targets JBS in Amsterdam over Nigeria plans
Greenpeace Netherlands has started legal action against meat giant JBS at its Amsterdam headquarters, demanding the Brazilian-founded company...
From sleep to celebrating peace: 11 great things to do in May
If you are looking to make the most of May, you’ve got a packed programme of exhibitions and...
More fires break out at Dutch military training grounds
Several more fires have broken out at Dutch military training grounds, the biggest of which is raging near...
World press freedom index shows worst point in 25-year history
The Netherlands has moved up one place to second in the annual world press freedom index compiled by...
Civil servants set for 2.7% pay rise after months of strikes
The cabinet and unions have reached a provisional pay rise agreement for the 160,000 staff who work for...
Man dies after falling ill in police custody in Zutphen
Image Dutch police station. - Credit: M.Minderhoud / Wikimedia Commons - License: CC-BY-SA Health Crime Zutphen died in...
Dick Matena, Dutch comic and literary adaptation pioneer, dies at 83
Image Dick Matena, Dutch comic and literary adaptation pioneer in 2010 in Amsterdam. - Credit: Willem_90 / Wikimedia...
Sunshine & temps up to 26°C tomorrow; Showers expected from Saturday afternoon
Image Clear skies over the Erasmus Bridge in Rotterdam, 30 April 2026 - Credit: Gemeente Rotterdam / YouTube...
Food prices set to keep rising amid energy crisis: ABN Amro
Food prices in the Netherlands are likely to keep rising well into 2027 as soaring energy costs begin...
