Utrecht
- Sep 5
FC Utrecht match against Go Ahead Eagles abandoned after fans throw fireworks and cups
Referee Martin van den Kerkhof abandoned Saturday's Eredivisie match between FC Utrecht and Go Ahead Eagles at Stadion Galgenwaard after home supporters threw pyrotechnics and plastic cups onto the pitch.
- Aug 26
West Nile virus causes first death in Utrecht as Dutch health agency confirms local transmission
A patient in Utrecht province died in hospital after contracting West Nile virus domestically, while two other individuals remain hospitalized across the Netherlands as of 26 August 2026.
- Jun 24
Dutch public transport shut down entirely as workers strike over social security cuts
Union-led work stoppage from 04:00 to 08:00 brought trains, trams, buses, and metros to a standstill across the Netherlands, leaving stations deserted as staff protested government plans to raise the retirement age and cut unemployment and disability benefits.
