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Starting in January 2027, travelers departing from the Netherlands could face a significant increase in air taxation on longer flights. Presented by the government as both a fiscal and environmental tool, this reform has sparked backlash from airlines, which fear that more passengers will cross borders to fly from Germany or other neighboring......
The battle over the next long-term budget of the European Union is intensifying. Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland, and Sweden called on Thursday for a reduction of "several hundred billion euros" from the EU's multiannual financial framework for the period 2028-2034. Meeting in Berlin at the initiative of German Chancellor......
Dutch public broadcaster Avrotros has announced that it intends to withdraw from the Eurovision Song Contest in 2027, marking a second consecutive boycott in protest against Israel’s participation in the competition. In a statement issued on Monday, Avrotros said that the changes recently announced by the European Broadcasting Union......
Amsterdam is preparing to significantly increase its tourist accommodation tax as part of a broader strategy to curb overtourism and reduce the pressure that large numbers of visitors place on the Dutch capital. Under a new local coalition agreement between Pro Amsterdam and D66, the municipal tourist tax on hotel stays is expected to rise......
The former Moroccan international Adil Ramzi takes a new step in his coaching career. The Dutch Football Federation (KNVB) officially announced on Saturday, August 22, his appointment as assistant coach in the staff of Xavi Hernández, who was recently appointed head coach of the Netherlands. A new responsibility with the Oranje Adil Ramzi......
Xavi Hernandez has been appointed head coach of the Netherlands national team, taking over from Ronald Koeman following the Dutch side's disappointing campaign at the 2026 World Cup. The appointment was announced Wednesday by the Royal Netherlands Football Association (KNVB), marking a new chapter in the coaching career of the former......
The Netherlands is set to witness one of the most remarkable astronomical events in decades, with a major solar eclipse expected to occur on August 12, 2026. The phenomenon will be the largest solar eclipse visible from the country since 1999, attracting the attention of astronomy enthusiasts and the general public. According to Dutch media......
Hundreds of firefighters are battling a major wildfire in a protected nature reserve in the southeastern Netherlands, where dry conditions and strong winds have accelerated the spread of flames across a large forested area. Authorities said the fire, which broke out near the village of Oostrum in the province of Limburg, remained out of control......
Calls for greater accountability within FIFA are intensifying as the football associations of England and the Netherlands have joined UEFA in questioning the governing body's leadership and demanding a comprehensive review of its governance. The latest criticism follows the withdrawal of a controversial proposal involving private investors......
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