Amsterdam Times

AZ Alkmaar Moves Top of Eredivisie After FC Twente Comeback Against PSV

AZ Alkmaar moved to the top of the Dutch Eredivisie standings after a weekend that included FC Twente recovering from a deficit to secure a late comeback against defending champions PSV Eindhoven.

Rijksmuseum-Led Consortium Acquires Previously Unknown Dutch Golden Age Painting

A group of Dutch cultural institutions led by the Rijksmuseum acquired a previously unknown Golden Age work for the national collection with substantial support from private donors.

Dutch Military Police Investigate Fatal Vehicle Crash in Aruba

The Royal Netherlands Marechaussee sent investigators to Aruba after a vehicle collision killed a Dutch woman, prompting scrutiny of the circumstances surrounding the incident.

Amsterdam Blocks New Cruise Terminal Development as City Seeks to Curb Overtourism

Amsterdam has moved to prevent additional cruise terminal development near the historic centre as the city pursues measures aimed at reducing tourism pressure and environmental impacts.

Dutch Researchers Report Promising Early Results From Personalised mRNA Cancer Trials

Researchers at the Netherlands Cancer Institute reported encouraging early-stage trial results using personalised mRNA vaccines designed to target mutations specific to individual tumours.

Gelderland Introduces Tougher Nitrogen Rules for Farms Near Vulnerable Nature Areas

Gelderland has adopted new restrictions on agricultural activity in designated nitrogen-reduction zones, including limits on new livestock operations and future restrictions on nitrogen fertiliser use.

North Sea Port and Antwerp-Bruges Launch Digitised Cross-Border Customs Corridor

North Sea Port in Zeeland has introduced a digital customs and logistics connection with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges aimed at reducing border friction and speeding industrial freight movements between the Netherlands and Belgium.

Netherlands Invests €50 Million in Cultivated Meat and Alternative Protein Innovation

The Dutch Agriculture Ministry has launched a €50 million fund supporting cellular agriculture and alternative protein development as the country seeks to expand food technology while reducing pressure from traditional livestock production.

Adyen Expands Payment Partnerships Across European Logistics Sector

Amsterdam-based payments group Adyen is integrating its services with European freight and logistics platforms as digital payment processing expands further into business-to-business supply chains.

ING and Rabobank Drive Surge in Green Bond Issuance in Amsterdam

Dutch lenders ING and Rabobank placed billions of euros in green bonds on Euronext Amsterdam, reflecting strong institutional demand for investments linked to environmental and decarbonisation projects.

Dutch Venture Capital Funding Reaches Record High on Climate Tech and Fintech Investment

Venture capital investment in Dutch startups reached record levels during the third quarter, led by international funding for financial technology companies and climate-focused businesses.

Rotterdam Port Reviews Safety Measures After Deadly Petrochemical Explosion

Port authorities are reviewing industrial safety procedures after an explosion at a Rotterdam-area facility killed one person and injured six, with attention focused on maintaining safe operations across the major European maritime hub.

Dutch Court Sentences Man to Life Over Role in 1994 Rwandan Genocide

A court in The Hague sentenced a man to life imprisonment for participating in the 1994 genocide in Rwanda, including preventing Tutsis from escaping and throwing a grenade into a crowd.

International Criminal Court Expands Digital Forensics Capabilities in The Hague

The International Criminal Court has expanded its digital forensics operation to process satellite imagery and social media evidence more rapidly in investigations of alleged war crimes and other international offences.

India Rejects Hague Arbitration Ruling in Indus Waters Treaty Dispute With Pakistan

India rejected findings from a Hague-based arbitration panel concerning the Indus Waters Treaty, intensifying a long-running dispute with Pakistan over water sharing and hydroelectric development.

Schiphol Moves Toward Tighter Night-Flight Restrictions

Dutch aviation policy is moving toward stricter limits on overnight operations at Schiphol Airport as authorities seek to reduce noise and emissions while balancing the airport’s economic role.

Dutch North Sea Offshore Wind Project Reaches Final Investment Decision

European energy companies and the Dutch government have committed to a major new offshore wind development in the North Sea, expanding renewable generation as the Netherlands reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

Rotterdam-Germany Hydrogen Pipeline Secures European Union Infrastructure Funding

The Delta Rhine Corridor has secured European Union financial support for infrastructure intended to carry green hydrogen from Rotterdam into Germany’s industrial regions.

Amsterdam Pauses New Hyperscale Data Centres as Power Grid Faces Rising Pressure

Amsterdam-area authorities have temporarily halted approvals for new hyperscale data centres as growing cloud and artificial intelligence infrastructure places additional strain on the electricity network.

NXP Plans €200 Million Automotive Chip Research Facility in Eindhoven

Dutch semiconductor group NXP plans a €200 million research and development facility in the Brainport Eindhoven region focused on advanced microcontrollers for electric and autonomous vehicles.

Netherlands Accelerates Use of Autonomous Maritime Systems for North Sea Security

The Dutch Defence Ministry is expanding the use of autonomous maritime systems as authorities strengthen monitoring of the North Sea and critical underwater infrastructure.

Netherlands Joins Four EU States Seeking Offshore Migrant Return Hubs by 2027

The Netherlands, Denmark, Austria, Germany and Greece have agreed on a model for return centres outside the European Union for some rejected migrants, with the group aiming to begin transfers in 2027.

Dutch Advisory Council Urges EU to Pursue China Deal While Preparing for Trade Retaliation

A council advising the Dutch government has called for renewed economic negotiations with China alongside stronger defensive trade measures, reflecting concerns over economic imbalances and the potential costs of retaliation.

Dutch Central Bank Moves 86 Tonnes of Gold to London to Improve Crisis Liquidity

De Nederlandsche Bank transferred part of its gold reserves from New York and Ottawa to London to improve tradability and strengthen access to reserves during severe crises amid heightened geopolitical uncertainty.

ASML and Dutch Chipmakers Push for More Government Investment in Semiconductor Industry

ASML and more than 30 companies in the ChipNL consortium are seeking increased government support for the Dutch semiconductor sector as the industry works to retain investment and strengthen the Netherlands’ position in global chip suppl...

Suspected Sabotage Disrupts Dutch Rail Network at Around 30 Locations

Dutch authorities are investigating suspected coordinated sabotage after objects were found on railway tracks at around 30 locations, severely disrupting train services across parts of the Netherlands.

Drought Forces Dutch Water Authorities to Restrict Abstraction

Regional water boards have imposed restrictions on groundwater and surface-water withdrawals in drought-affected areas, increasing pressure on agriculture and highlighting the growing need to retain water during prolonged dry periods.

Dutch Banks Draw Scrutiny After Strong First-Half Profits

Large Dutch lenders including Rabobank and ABN Amro reported strong earnings and capital positions during the first half of 2026, adding to public and political discussion over banking profitability during a period of elevated household ...

Brabant Launches Crisis Response as Electricity Grid Pressure Intensifies

National and provincial authorities have begun a coordinated response to critical grid constraints in North Brabant, where electricity shortages are increasingly affecting housing, businesses, healthcare facilities and industrial growth ...

Netherlands Expands Industrial Photonics Capacity in Eindhoven

TNO is developing an industrial pilot facility for six-inch indium-phosphide photonic chips at Eindhoven’s High Tech Campus, supporting technologies used in energy-efficient artificial intelligence data centres, telecommunications and ad...

KLM Expands Winter Network to 164 Destinations From Amsterdam

KLM will serve 164 destinations in 64 countries during the coming winter schedule, restoring Minneapolis as a winter route and operating San Diego throughout the full season as the carrier expands capacity and renews its fleet.

Delta Rhine Corridor Advances Plans for Cross-Border Industrial Infrastructure

Dutch and German energy companies are progressing infrastructure designed to link industrial clusters around Rotterdam and North Rhine-Westphalia, including large-scale transport networks for carbon dioxide and other low-carbon industria...

Shell Advances 200-Megawatt Holland Hydrogen 1 Project in Rotterdam

Shell is building one of Europe’s largest renewable hydrogen plants at the Maasvlakte, with commissioning expected to begin in late 2026 before production ramps up in 2027 using electricity generated from offshore wind.

Fortaegis Raises $50 Million to Commercialise Quantum-Safe Computing Technology

Amsterdam-based Fortaegis Technologies secured an oversubscribed Series A round to expand production of hardware-based secure-computing systems designed for artificial intelligence, defence, telecommunications and critical infrastructure.

House Price Growth Slows to 3.3% as Dutch Housing Transactions Decline

Existing owner-occupied home prices were 3.3 per cent higher in August than a year earlier, while transactions fell by nearly three per cent and the average sale price remained above €500,000.

Netherlands Plans Lower Property Tax for Residential Investors and Exemption for Housing Associations

The government intends to reduce the transfer-tax rate on investment homes from eight per cent to seven per cent from 2027 while abolishing the tax for housing associations, part of a broader effort to increase financing capacity for new...

Eindhoven AI Chip Startup EUCLYD Raises More Than €200 Million

EUCLYD secured a major Series A round backed by Samsung, EQT-managed Scaleup Europe Fund, Innovation Industries and other investors to develop more energy-efficient computing and memory infrastructure for advanced artificial intelligence...

Dutch Defence Ministry Develops Service Model With Conscription as Last-Resort Option

The Defence Ministry is developing a new personnel system for people aged 18 to 27 that remains based primarily on voluntary service but could introduce increasingly compulsory measures if security conditions deteriorate and military sta...

Dutch Military Extends MQ-9 Reaper Mission in Romania Through 2027

The Netherlands will keep its MQ-9 Reaper surveillance aircraft operating from Romania until the end of 2027, expanding its intelligence contribution to NATO’s eastern flank as American participation in the mission is reduced.

ASML Starts Construction of Eindhoven Campus With Capacity for 20,000 Workers

ASML has broken ground on a 350,000-square-metre industrial campus at Brainport Industries Campus North, with the first phase due in 2029 and long-term capacity for as many as 20,000 workplaces supporting manufacturing, logistics and eng...

Netherlands Prepares for Further US Sanctions Against International Criminal Court

Dutch officials are developing contingency measures as Washington considers additional sanctions against the International Criminal Court in The Hague, raising concerns over the tribunal’s access to financial, technology and other servic...

Netherlands Launches Multi-Billion-Euro Innovation Push With New Disruptive Technology Agency

The Dutch government is creating a national investment institution alongside a €500 million National Agency for Disruptive Innovation, directing public capital toward artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digitalisation and other techn...

Dutch Power Grid Congestion Threatens Tens of Thousands of New Homes

Severe electricity-network constraints are delaying residential connections across the Netherlands, with housing projects increasingly facing waiting lists, higher costs and construction uncertainty as demand outpaces available grid capa...

ASML Raises 2026 Sales Forecast to €43–45 Billion as AI Investment Accelerates

ASML now expects annual sales of between €43 billion and €45 billion as global spending on artificial intelligence infrastructure drives demand for advanced chipmaking equipment and supports further expansion of lithography-system capacity.

Netherlands Confirms Return to Eurovision Song Contest in 2027

Dutch public broadcaster NPO has confirmed that the Netherlands will return to Eurovision in 2027 with a Dutch entry after AVROTROS withdrew as the broadcaster responsible for participation.