Key figure in slain Cyrpiot casino tycoon’s network shot dead in Netherlands

Cemil Önal, a close associate of Northern Cypriot casino tycoon Halil Falyalı who was assassinated in 2022, was shot and killed yesterday in the Netherlands nearly two weeks after giving an interview in which he warned of threats to his life. Önal, known …

Netherlands to power up its navy with Tomahawk missiles under $2.19 billion deal

The U.S. State Department has approved a potential $2.19 billion foreign military sale (FMS) to the Netherlands involving advanced Tomahawk land attack missiles and a broad suite of related defense equipment and support services, the Defense Security …

Tesla sales plunge 74% in the Netherlands as Elon Musk faces European backlash

Tesla’s car sales in the Netherlands dropped by nearly 74 percent in April compared to the same month last year, according to new data from Dutch industry groups BOVAG, RAI Vereniging, and RDC. The decline follows a report this week that Tesla’s board has …

U.S. ambassador pick to Netherlands calls for trade expansion, 5% defense spending

Joe Popolo, the businessman nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as the next U.S. ambassador to the Netherlands, told the U.S. Senate this week that his priorities will center on expanding trade, enhancing security ties, and boosting cooperation in …

Trio arrested in £3M UK bribery probe over Microsoft datacenter build in Netherlands

UK authorities on Wednesday arrested three individuals in connection with a multi-million-pound bribery probe tied to the construction of a Microsoft datacenter in the Netherlands. The arrests came after more than 70 investigators from Britain's …

New study: 80% of online scam victims in Netherlands fail to recover losses

The majority of online fraud victims in the Netherlands fail to recover their financial losses, and public awareness of existing legal pathways remains limited, according to a comprehensive new study by De Haagse Hogeschool. The findings, which have not …

Pahalgam attack: India diaspora in UK, Netherlands & Sri Lanka hold demonstrations against Pakistan

C’est La Vie: The Netherlands’ Claude wins our poll for best Benelux act at Eurovision 2025

The Benelux region is on strong form at Eurovision 2025. Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg are all fielding entries with plenty of support. But there’s nothing like a bit of neighbourly competition. That’s why we previously asked you to name your …

Netherlands: AVROTROS to officially appeal Eurovision 2025 flag policy that prohibits artists carrying Pride flags

Eurovision 2025’s flag policy – which sees artists only able to hold their own country’s flag inside the arena – has made some heads turn across the continent. But in the Netherlands, the rules have cooked up a storm. As a result, Dutch broadcaster …

Fact Check: Did Belgium, Greece, and the Netherlands Experience Power Cuts? The Truth Behind the Viral Claim

Recent reports about widespread power outages in Europe have circulated online, with claims suggesting blackouts affected multiple countries. The original story references energy supply disruptions but requires verification of the specific nations impacted …