Stories on Dutch society, crime, courts, education, migration, public services, the environment and everyday life across the Netherlands.
Rijkswaterstaat network disruption affects bridge and sluice operations across the Netherlands, posing risks amid severe weather warnings.
A Rotterdam parking garage fire led to evacuations. Structural concerns persist.
The Hague tram accident in Ypenburg involved a collision, highlighting urban transport safety issues.
Netherlands heat warnings prompt code red in Limburg, Noord-Brabant, Gelderland, and Overijssel as temperatures soar to 38°C, affecting public events.
A one-year-old child was abandoned in a Schiedam shelter, sparking an investigation and the suspension of three staff members.
Following deadly earthquakes in Venezuela, a Dutch rescue team is assisting with recovery efforts, highlighting the Netherlands' commitment to global aid.
Arriva expands its free travel scheme in Limburg for low-income residents, offering digital passes for weekend and off-peak travel.
Limburg offers free public transport to 27,000 low-income residents, improving access to services and reducing costs.
Three swimmers died in separate incidents across the Netherlands during a heatwave, highlighting the dangers of swimming in rivers and lakes.
FNV, a major labor union in the Netherlands, warns on heat risks as the Dutch heatwave continues. Current labor laws lack specific…
