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The Netherlands battles multiple wildfires, as Europe steps in to help

For the first time ever, the Netherlands has asked France, Germany, and Belgium to help fight a wave of wildfires burning through military training grounds and nature reserves.  The French...

Great white shark spotted off the Dutch coast: Here’s what you should know before swimming in the sea

A white shark sighting caused chaos on a Belgian beach last weekend. With the ocean giants slowly cruising to Dutch shores, people wonder: Should...

This Dutch city just rolled out an innovative solution to battle summer heatwaves (and we’re big fans!)

With summer heatwaves getting more intense, Amsterdam isn’t sweating it — it’s getting smart.  The city has launched Schaduwmakers, a project that uses fake trees...

Out with a ban: VVD support brings Dutch anti-firework bill closer to reality than ever 

After resisting for years, the VVD (People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy) now backs a fireworks ban in the Netherlands. This brings the bill...

Raging fire forces Arnhem city centre to close as homes and shops burn down

A devastating fire is raging in the city centre of Arnhem in the east of the Netherlands. Several stores and apartments have been destroyed,...

The largest car-free city zone in the Netherlands is being built here next week

Utrecht is making history with Merwede—the country’s largest car-free urban district. With thousands of homes and zero private parking spots, this neighbourhood is built...

Living in Amsterdam? Your favourite snackbar and restaurant may have to close early

Amsterdam's mayor, Femke Halsema, has drawn up a new hospitality policy that will leave some partygoers very disappointed. You might have to start keeping...

Feeling the heat: The Netherlands is warming at twice the global rate

The Dutch have always been wizards at controlling water. They have mastered the art of keeping water in check. But magic tricks won’t stop...

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