Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort & RentMount Host Immersive Aruba Dining Experience

Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort recently elevated Aruba’s culinary storytelling by partnering with RentMount, a leading community of travel creators. The collaboration hosted eight influencers for an immersive dining experience designed to highlight...

“The Netherlands has stood still for 15 years,” says Rob Jetten

The Liberal Democratic party D66 is set to make gains in the general election at the end of this month. Its leader Rob Jetten spoke to Dutch News about the hardening attitudes in politics, the housing crisis, education and immigration, and how he...

Sparta Rotterdam vs AFC Ajax Amsterdam Prediction and Betting Tips | October 4th 2025

Sparta Rotterdam will invite Ajax to the Sparta Stadion in the Eredivisie on Saturday. The hosts have won three of their seven league games, and de Godenzonen have four wins, though they have avoided defeats in the league thus far. Sparta suffered...

Tourism accelerates thanks to visa exemption policy

Johan Meier, aged 29, a tourist from Switzerland, spent three weeks traveling Hanoi, Ha Long, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. Thanks to the visa exemption, his passport check, stamping, and immigration procedures at Noi Bai International Airport went...

Americans' crush on Spain: 70% of US tourists plan to visit in next three years

A new report has revealed that 7 in 10 American tourists plan to visit Spain in the coming three years, consolidating it as the number one European destination that US nationals want to visit or move to currently. A new study has revealed that 7...

Dutch Man, 77, Arrested Again for Child Sex Trafficking in Pattaya

PATTAYA — Thai authorities have arrested a 77-year-old Dutch man and his Thai accomplice for allegedly trafficking children under 15 for sex work, seven years after he was deported for similar offenses. The October 2 raid on a hotel in Moo 12,...

Epoxy Art: The new global trend inspiring artists from Nicosia to Amsterdam

Walk into almost any gallery in a random city around the world these days and you’ll notice it: shimmering surfaces, glossy waves of color, jewelry that seems to trap sunlight inside. The secret isn’t a new paint or precious stone, but epoxy. A...

First Dutch warship in a decade: Zr.Ms. Den Helder commissioned

The Royal Netherlands Navy commissioned the combat support ship Zr.Ms. Den Helder on October 1, 2025, in its home port, marking the start of a major modernization program. The Royal Netherlands Navy officially commissioned the combat support ship...

From Uganda to the Netherlands: dfcu Bank helps equip farmers with global agribusiness skills

The farmers being flagged off Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | dfcu Bank, in partnership with Vision Group, the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, KLM Royal Dutch Airlines, and Koudijs BV, has officially flagged off the winners of the...

Aruba’s Culinary Tourism Conquers Colombia Through MasterChef and Bogotá Eats

Aruba’s vibrant culinary scene recently captured the hearts of Colombian audiences through two major gastronomic events. Moreover, the One Happy Island demonstrated why its authentic Caribbean flavors and cultural heritage make it a premier...

Emirates, Air Arabia issue travel advisory for Europe

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia,...

Meet the Travelers Who Visit the World’s Most Dangerous Places

On the U.S. State Department’s Travel Advisories Map , the cobblestone lanes of Damascus, the gold-domed cathedrals of southern Ukraine and the lively fish markets of Mogadishu, Somalia, all carry the most severe warning: a red Level-4 “Do Not...

See Sleepy Hollow's Old Dutch Church, cemetery this Halloween season

The Old Dutch Church in Sleepy Hollow had stood for more than a century before Washington Irving immortalized it and brought it to the world’s attention in 1820 with his story of The Headless Horseman in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.” Designed by...

World Tourism Conference in Melaka plots industry’s sustainable transformation

MELAKA, Malaysia – Global tourism leaders and policymakers convened in Melaka, Malaysia, from September 27 to 29 for the 7th World Tourism Conference, establishing a new agenda on “Sustainable Transformation” to address growing environmental and...

Aruba Tourism Showcases Lifestyle Luxury in Amsterdam

Aruba Tourism Authority (ATA) presented the island as a premier lifestyle tourism luxury destination during the Talkies Lifestyle Lunch in Amsterdam. The event gathered editors, influencers, and travel partners, allowing Aruba to highlight its...

Americans saved the tourism sector this year, but will that continue?

The early train from Dublin Connolly to Belfast Grand Central was a busy one last Monday morning. Bleary-eyed commuters heading north were joined by scores of American tourists fresh from the NFL clash in Croke Park the day before. Still wearing...

The Netherlands: Fixed Business Closure? Keep an Eye on Your Sick Employees' Vacation Days

The holiday period is nearly upon us again. Lots of businesses, even those in the hospitality industry, close for a few days or weeks a year. During a business closure like this in the Netherlands, employees are usually expected to take vacation...

India-Led Surge Pushes Sri Lanka Tourism to Record September High

Sri Lanka’s tourism industry recorded its highest-ever September arrivals this year, fuelled largely by visitors from India, giving the sector a timely boost ahead of the crucial winter season. The strong performance has revived optimism, though...

Amsterdam workspace show to spotlight €4bn European workplace transformation market

Amsterdam's RAI exhibition centre will host over 150 international exhibitors this November as the Workspace Design Show returns with a focus on multi-sensory office environments, presenting significant opportunities for developers eyeing the...

Netherlands calls for protection of passengers on Gaza aid flotilla

The Netherlands called on Israel on Thursday to ensure the safety of passengers after Israel attacked the Global Sumud Flotilla. "We urge the Israeli authorities to ensure the safety of the passengers. The ministry already made this appeal in its...