- 12h ago
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.
- 22h ago
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.
- 2d ago
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.
- 2d ago
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.
- 3d ago
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.
- 4d ago
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.
- 4d ago
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.
- 4d ago
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.
- 5d ago
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.
- 5d ago
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.
- 5d ago
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.
- 6d ago
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.
- 6d ago
Dutch prosecutors say past prison grievance prompted fatal shooting of guard on Amsterdam terrace
Investigators confirmed that 37-year-old Amin D. targeted 61-year-old prison officer Marcel over a past dispute from Justitieel Complex Zaanstad before shooting him on a packed NDSM-kade terrace.
- Sep 30
Alkmaar bars Hapoel Beer-Sheva fans from Europa League match against AZ
Authorities in Alkmaar designated the 15 October fixture very high risk following security reviews of the 2024 clashes in Amsterdam, ordering AZ to play without visiting supporters.
- Sep 30
Dutch writer and comedian Paulien Cornelisse dies of cancer aged 50
Dutch writer, columnist, and comedian Paulien Cornelisse died at the Antoni van Leeuwenhoek hospital in Amsterdam on Wednesday at age 50 following treatment for cancer.
- Sep 30
CBS figures show 44,000 Dutch birthdays on 30 September as longevity rises
More than 44,000 people in the Netherlands celebrate their birthday on 30 September, according to figures released by statistics agency CBS that also document rising life expectancy and demographic aging across municipalities.
- Sep 30
Deutsche Bahn to close Berlin-Hannover high-speed line for 14-month overhaul
Deutsche Bahn will shut the 227-kilometre high-speed railway between Berlin and Hannover from 2 October 2026 to 11 December 2027 for a 2.7 billion euro overhaul, adding up to 80 minutes to passenger journeys.
- Sep 30
Dutch police arrest suspected ShinyHunters hacker Pepijn van der Stap over cybercrime and murder plots
A Rotterdam court ordered 24-year-old Pepijn van der Stap held for 90 days following his 15 September arrest, as Dutch investigators examine data breaches and alleged foreign murder orders found on his laptop.
- Sep 27
Netherlands summons Israeli envoy after Israel revokes credentials of Ramallah diplomats
Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen summoned the Israeli ambassador in The Hague after Israel revoked the diplomatic status of eight Dutch officials based in Ramallah in response to a Dutch ban on settlement goods.
- Sep 26
Klopp rotates 44-man Germany squad ahead of Nations League match against Greece in Augsburg
Germany welcomes Greece to Augsburg on 27 September 2026 in the UEFA Nations League, following an opening 1-1 draw in the Netherlands and a 2-1 Greek victory over Serbia.
