Dutch experts shocked by floor made of cattle bones near red light district
Archaeologists in the Netherlands recently discovered a creepy, centuries-old floor made of animal bones in an unusual area. The discovery was announced on December 13 by Heritage Alkmaar, an archaeological organization based in the northern Dutch city of Alkmaar. The floor was discovered in a 16th-century building in Achterdam, Alkmaar's red-light district. The house was […]
‘Indications of Crime’ Behind Hague Explosion: Dutch Justice Minister
There are “indications” that an explosion that partially destroyed a building and killed several people in The Hague on Saturday was a “crime,” but Dutch authorities have yet to publicly identify the cause of the deadly blast. . Early Saturday morning, an explosion triggered several more smaller explosions at a housing complex in Talwekamp, The […]
Protest planned over Dutch parliament motion to keep records on migrants | Netherlands
Protests are being planned in the Netherlands in response to a motion accepted by the Dutch parliament to “keep a record of the cultural and religious norms and values of Dutch people of immigrant background”. general petition calling for motion Anti-racism activists are planning a demonstration against the government's move next Saturday. The government's largest […]
F1 announces the final Dutch Grand Prix for 2026
F1 on Wednesday announced a one-year extension for the Dutch Grand Prix, which will now be held until the 2026 season. However, it was also announced that 2026 will be the last year the Dutch Grand Prix will be held on the calendar. In the announcement, “[a]After much consideration and discussion, the promoters have made […]
Still life quartet by Dutch golden age master to be shown together in Cambridge | Painting
A quartet of Dutch artist Jan Davids de Heem's influential still life paintings will be exhibited together for the first time since the 17th century at Cambridge's Fitzwilliam Museum. The four paintings were created as part of a series by De Heem, considered a master of the Pronkstilven (ornate still life style) during the Dutch […]
Dutch coalition government survives despite minister resignation over Amsterdam violence | Netherlands
Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schauff's right-wing government averted a crisis on Friday with the resignation of a deputy cabinet minister over alleged racist comments, but the coalition will remain in power. Deputy Finance Minister Nora Achabal submitted her resignation late Friday as the Netherlands grapples with the political fallout from last week's attack on Israeli […]
Netanyahu asks Dutch leader for increased security after attacks, IDF plans rescue mission in Amsterdam
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Friday called on the Dutch prime minister to provide more security for Israelis after Netanyahu's fan. Maccabi Tel Aviv FC The soccer team was attacked by anti-Israel protesters on Thursday. Israeli airline El Al is sending planes to Amsterdam on the Sabbath to evacuate Israelis after the Israel Defense […]
Leftist Radicals Hang Effigy of Dutch Populist Geert Wilders From Noose
Far-left extremists have claimed responsibility for threatening Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders with a death threat using a portrait of the leader of the Party for Freedom (PVV) hanging from a noose. Mr Wilders, who has been under protection for the past 20 years over fears of Islamist violence and is used to attempts on […]
Dutch Populist Leader Geert Wilders Endorses Donald Trump for President
Dutch populist leader Geert Wilders has endorsed former President Donald J. Trump as American voters head to the polls to choose the next leader of the free world. Geert Wilders, currently the main power behind the Dutch government and therefore one of Europe's most influential populist leaders, endorsed Donald Trump as presidential candidate on Tuesday. […]
Dutch chip giant blames ‘technical error’ for accidental earnings release
The chaos erupted when a leading Dutch semiconductor manufacturer accidentally released disappointing financial forecasts a day ahead of schedule, wiping billions of dollars from the overall semiconductor sector's market capitalization. Shares of ASML, which makes equipment used to make chips, including the processors that power artificial intelligence, fell nearly 6% on Wednesday. The stock had […]