Public transport in the Netherlands is set to be disrupted on September 11 as unions have announced a strike in support of an early retirement scheme for workers in physically demanding jobs. The strike, organized by union FNV, will see local bus drivers joining NS...
Number of Family Reunification Requests in the Netherlands Soars: Nearly 40,000 Await Approval
The number of family reunification requests, where relatives of asylum seekers abroad wait for permission to join their family members in the Netherlands, has significantly increased over the past year. Currently, nearly 40,000 people are awaiting approval for their...
High Dropout Rates Persist as Students Choose Ill-Suited Courses, Government Report Finds
A government report on the efficiency of higher education in the Netherlands reveals that students often choose courses not best suited for them, leading to high dropout rates and a shortage of professionals in critical sectors. In the 2021-2022 academic year,...
NATO Pledges $43bn in Military Aid to Ukraine and Affirms Path to Membership
At the recent NATO summit in Washington, DC, alliance leaders committed to providing Ukraine with $43 billion in military aid over the next year to enhance its defenses against Russia. This pledge was part of a comprehensive declaration that also placed Ukraine on an...
The Netherlands Edge Out Turkey to Reach EURO 2024 Semi-Finals
In a gripping EURO 2024 quarter-final clash, the Netherlands overcame a determined Turkey side with a 2-1 victory, securing their place in the semi-finals where they will face England. Despite the win, the Dutch performance raised questions about their consistency and...
Dutch Disappointment in Berlin: Austria Clinch Group D with 3-2 Win
The Netherlands' hopes for a smooth run through Euro 2024 were dashed in Berlin, as a determined Austria emerged victorious 3-2 in a pulsating encounter. This defeat throws the Oranje's path to the trophy wide open, with a potentially tricky last-16 clash looming....
Extinction Rebellion Protest Delays Final Round of KLM Open
The fourth and final round of the KLM Open in Badhoevedorp faced delays on Sunday due to a protest by Extinction Rebellion (XR). Activists blocked access to The International golf club, the venue for the Netherlands' premier golf tournament, in a demonstration against...
EURO 2024: Today’s Matches Recap
Berlin, June 21, 2024 — Today's UEFA EURO 2024 matches provided high drama and significant outcomes, impacting the prospects of several teams as the group stage nears its conclusion. Match 1: Netherlands vs. France Kylian Mbappé could only watch as his side failed to...
Controversy Over PVV’s Martin Bosma Attending Slavery Commemoration
A petition signed by 35 organizations and over 150 individuals is urging parliamentary chairman Martin Bosma, a member of the far-right PVV, not to attend the annual slavery remembrance ceremony in Amsterdam on July 1. Traditionally, leaders of both parliamentary...
Euro 2024 Highlights: Early Thrills and Key Matches (First Matches)
Euro 2024 has kicked off with some thrilling matches and standout performances across various groups. Here are some of the key highlights from the tournament so far: Opening Matches: Germany 5-1 Scotland: Host nation Germany started strong with an emphatic win over...