- 18h ago
Regional bus strike in the Netherlands hits provinces unevenly as weekly walkouts loom
FNV and CNV called a one-day strike on Wednesday, 14 October, after talks on a collective labour agreement (cao) for regional transport stalled. Service ranged from about 10 percent of buses running in Noord-Brabant to no disruption at all in the Achterhoek.
- 2d ago
Deutsche Bahn's December timetable adds faster Hamburg to Munich trains, but keeps fares stable
The new timetable takes effect on 13 December 2026, and tickets go on sale from Wednesday, 14 October. Hamburg to Munich ICE-Sprinters will run three times daily in each direction, cutting 20 minutes from the journey.
- 6d ago
De Bondgenoten wins Gouden Televizier-Ring with 44% of votes as gala draws 1.6 million viewers
The SBS6 reality show took the top prize at Koninklijk Theater Carré on Thursday evening, while the gala drew nearly 1.6 million viewers, fewer than last year. Jan Versteegh won the presenter award and Joop van den Ende received a lifetime prize.
- 6d ago
Virgin unveils cross-Channel train plan to rival Eurostar from 2030
Virgin has unveiled a mock-up of its planned cross-Channel train, with 13 daily London-Paris round trips targeted from 2030. The group has ordered 12 Alstom trains and secured regulatory approval and depot access in the UK.
- 6d ago
Ukraine's drone and AI push runs into a shortage of troops at the front
Ukraine is adding AI-guided interceptors, ground robots and autonomous gun positions to its drone war, while some front-line units are at half strength. A deputy commander in the Pokrovsk area says his battalion barely holds its sector.
- 6d ago
Spain decree lets listed companies dual-list in the US without moving their registered seat
Royal Decree 813/2026 appeared in the Official State Gazette on Thursday, letting Spanish listed companies trade outside the EU while Iberclear keeps the main register. The text is tied to Ferrovial's 2023 move to the Netherlands, a link the securities regulator disputes.
- Oct 7
Amsterdam museum returns 2,300-year-old looted terracotta vase to Sicily after wedding photograph solves provenance
The Allard Pierson Museum in Amsterdam has handed over a third-century BC Centuripe pyxis to Sicilian authorities, completing a voluntary restitution process after a 1976 wedding photograph proved the artefact had been looted.
- Oct 7
Netherlands cuts ABN Amro stake to 10.5% through new share sale plan
The Dutch government will reduce its holding in ABN Amro from 20.7% to 10.5% through a fifth trading plan executed by BofA Securities Europe, preparing to end special information rights.
- Oct 6
Orlen warns Polish gas tariffs may rise in 2027 if European wholesale prices persist
Orlen vice president Robert Soszyński told a parliamentary committee on 6 October 2026 that the group will request higher household gas tariffs for 2027 if European wholesale energy prices remain at current levels over the next three months.
- Oct 6
Early-onset cancer rates rise across seven tumor types in England, study finds
A World Cancer Research Fund study shows prostate, bowel, and kidney cancers rising among under-50s in England, the United States, and the Netherlands.
- Oct 5
De Librije retains three Michelin stars as Dutch guide awards seven new one-star ratings
The 2026 Dutch Michelin Guide maintained 119 starred venues across the Netherlands, confirming De Librije as the sole three-star restaurant while introducing nine newly promoted establishments in Maastricht.
- Oct 5
Nippon Paint agrees to buy AkzoNobel Southeast Asian decorative paints business for $1.35 billion
The Japanese company will take over architectural coatings operations across seven countries including Vietnam and Australia by mid-2027 while retaining the Dulux brand.
- Oct 4
Amsterdam residents sue city over viral Fabel Friet chip shop crowds
Nineteen residents in Amsterdam have taken the city to court over the operating licence of Fabel Friet, arguing that tourist queues have brought litter and pests to Runstraat.
- Oct 3
Amsterdam police hunt tattooed gunman after 34-year-old Kish Baboeram is shot dead outside bar
Kish Baboeram died on Amstelveenseweg after being shot in the head near the Overtoomsesluis bridge, prompting a police manhunt for a slender suspect who fled into Vondelpark.
- Oct 3
Poland targets year-end nuclear EPC contract as surveys show public backing for energy sovereignty
Warsaw aims to finalize an engineering and construction contract with Westinghouse and Bechtel for the Choczewo nuclear plant by late 2026, while new surveys reveal Polish consumers prioritize domestic technology sovereignty despite household bill concerns.
- Oct 2
Stray Kids join BTS in skipping Grammy submissions over new Asian pop category
JYP Entertainment confirmed South Korean group Stray Kids did not submit their EP This & That for the 69th Grammy Awards, joining BTS in sitting out the 2027 ceremony.
- Oct 2
Germany beats Serbia 2-0 in Munich for Jürgen Klopp's first win
Germany secured a 2-0 home victory over Serbia in Munich on Thursday, giving manager Jürgen Klopp his first win in charge of the national team in UEFA Nations League Group A2.
- Oct 2
Muse expands European arena tour to January 2027 with new dates in Lisbon, France, and Spain
British rock band Muse has added eight arena concerts in January 2027 to their European schedule, booking performances in Lisbon, Bordeaux, Lyon, Madrid, and Valencia.
- Oct 2
British musician Sting marks his 75th birthday on stage in London
Musician Sting celebrates his 75th birthday on 2 October 2026 by performing in London at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, following his international Sting 3.0 tour.
- Oct 1
Ajax, Feyenoord, and PSV qualify for 16-team Europa Cup main tournament
Ajax, Feyenoord, and PSV secured spots in the Europa Cup round of 16 on Wednesday after concluding their two-legged qualifying ties across Europe.
