Dam Square closed and gun salutes at Navy Yard for Japanese Emperor's state visit to Amsterdam

Frenkie de Jong warns rivals: 'Netherlands are in a sense unpredictable'

Midfielder Frenkie de Jong addressed the criticism directed at key players following the Dutch national team's 2-2 draw against Japan at the 2026 World Cup. He warned competitors that the team remains unpredictable despite recent results.

Forum for Democracy's political career in Amsterdam is over, but its business model is not

Berendsen: definitive peace agreement between US and Iran needed soon

Dutch Foreign Minister Tom Berendsen has called for a final peace agreement between the United States and Iran to ensure regional stability. While acknowledging the current preliminary agreement as a positive step, he emphasized that further negotiations are necessary to resolve ongoing uncertainty.

No asylum seekers in emergency night shelter for the first time in a month

For the first time since May 20, no asylum seekers spent the night in the emergency night shelter facility in Westerbork. The Red Cross reported the vacancy at the site, which is scheduled to remain operational until next Monday.

Jetten: EU cannot continue with 1990s budget

Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten called for a modernized EU multi-annual budget for 2028-2034, emphasizing a shift in focus toward competitiveness and security. Jetten argued that the current budgetary framework, rooted in the 1990s, is insufficient for building a future-proof European economy.