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Dutch public broadcaster pulls out of 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing Gaza war
According to AVROTROS Director-General Taco Zimmerman, "It is undeniable that international conflicts are increasingly affecting the Contest, undermining its neutral character."
Netherlands to prohibit imports, sales of West Bank settlement products
Dutch police foil alleged bomb, arson plot against synagogue - report
Israeli arrested in Netherlands on suspicion of drug trafficking, being in int'l smuggling ring
Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says
The Dutch intelligence agency AIVD stressed that the threats to the Netherlands primarily emanate from Russia and China.
Dutch gov't ups Jewish security amid massive rise in antisemitic attacks
Since 2025, the Netherlands has had a security fund for Jewish schools, institutions, and events. For this, it structurally allocated €1.3 million per year.
Palestinians appear as largest asylum seeker group in Netherlands early 2026 data
Dutch data shows asylum seekers with "unknown nationalities," largely consisting of Palestinians, formed the biggest group in early 2026 applications.
Europe’s largest Apple museum opens in the Netherlands
The city of Utrecht has become a pilgrimage destination for technology enthusiasts, with the opening of the continent’s most comprehensive museum dedicated to the legacy of Steve Jobs.
First cohort of Belgian soldiers take up position outside Jewish sites as security bolstered
The move follows an explosion this month at a synagogue in Liege, an arson attack on a synagogue in Rotterdam, and an explosion at a Jewish school in Amsterdam.
Dutch House of Representatives adopts motion to ban Muslim Brotherhood in the Netherlands
The motion, proposed by Party for Freedom (PVV) MPs Maikel Boon and Geert Wilders, is not the first time PVV has tried to ban the MB; it is the first time it has been successful.
Blast hits Jewish school in Amsterdam, mayor calls it targeted attack
The bombing is the second attack against a Jewish target in the Netherlands this week, after an explosive device detonated at a synagogue in the center of Rotterdam on Thursday.
How activists misused Nazi-era Dutch Jewish advocate's name to justify intimidation - opinion
By blocking a lawful public lecture, activists misused Cleveringa’s name and violated the sacred principle on which the academy is founded.
Netherlands lowers Israel travel advisory to 'yellow' risk level after Gaza ceasefire
The Dutch Foreign Ministry lowered the threat level for most of Israel to "yellow," advising caution due to potential risks. Areas near Gaza, Lebanon, and Egypt's remain under "red" alerts.
Dutch MP forced to change ‘Palestinian flag’ outfit during heated budget debate
Dutch MP Esther Ouwehand was told to change her Palestinian flag outfit during a tense budget debate. She returned wearing a watermelon-themed blouse, a symbol of Palestinian "resistance."
