Number of florists in the Netherlands declines sharply over six years

The number of flower shops in the Netherlands has declined significantly over the past six years, dropping from nearly 4,400 in 2019 to 3,880 at the start of this year, according to figures from the Kamer van Koophandel (KVK). Despite the challenges, …

Netherlands eyed for post-war Ukraine security mission

The Netherlands has been invited to take part in discussions about a potential military force tasked with securing future peace in Ukraine, as the country is seen as a suitable participant, Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said. The Dutch military is …

Prospects for Armenia-Netherlands cooperation in the defense sector discussed

On February 15, RA Defense Minister Suren Papikyan met with Ruben Brekelmans, the Minister of Defense of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The ministers discussed the prospects for Armenia-Netherlands cooperation in the defense sector. The parties considered …

Got a question about life in the Netherlands? Ask us anything

This month Dutch News is launching a new website section “Ask us anything” in which we will try to answer readers’ questions – whatever they may be. If you have ever wondered why Dutch milk is in blue packets and yoghurt is in green, how the secondary …

MoD of Netherlands: Ukraine needs our support for lasting peace

Dutch Defense Minister Ruben Brekelmans said that Ukraine needs the support of its partners to achieve a lasting peace, both in terms of military supplies and reliable security guarantees. According to Ukrinform, he wrote about this on the social network X …

Netherlands’ strategy for sourcing critical materials

LITHIUM MINE: Chemical element is vital to modern technology Photo credit: CC/Calistemon The Netherlands Materials Observatory (NMO) officially opened on February 12. The Observatory will investigate and chart how and where Dutch companies can source …

Netherlands faces sharp weather shift from winter cold to spring warmth

The Netherlands will experience a dramatic weather shift in the coming weeks, transitioning from freezing temperatures to unseasonably warm conditions, according to meteorological service Weeronline. The current cold spell has brought widespread frost, …

A culture shock I experienced in the Netherlands taught me a valuable lesson I'm passing on to my child

I moved to the Netherlands from Colombia years ago. For my first birthday there, I received all secondhand items, which made me feel unappreciated. Over time, I saw this custom as thoughtful and meaningful, so I'm teaching my kid to embrace it. I moved …

Netherlands open to Ukraine peacekeeping role, Schoof says

The Netherlands is willing to participate in a peacekeeping mission in Ukraine if an agreement with Russia is reached, Prime Minister Dick Schoof said Saturday. Speaking at the Munich Security Conference, Schoof stressed Europe’s role in ensuring stability …

My mother (Christina - (Zus)) and her father, Nardus van de Ven, at one of his outdoor exhibitions in the Netherlands.