Netherlands
Handwritten 15th-century psalter by Brigittine nuns set for auction
The psalm collection was handwritten and decorated by the nuns of the Brigittine convent Mariënwater in the Netherlands.
Pro-Israel, far-Right leader Geert Wilders quits Dutch gov't coalition
UN finds Russia responsible for Malaysian plane downing that killed 298
Dutch police arrest pro-Palestine protesters at World War II anniversary event
'Antisemitism crisis': Number of antisemitic incidents in Netherlands reaches record high
A total of 421 antisemitic incidents were registered in 2024, an 11% increase compared to 2023.
Maccabi Tel Aviv: A legacy of Holocaust remembrance through three generations
Maccabi Tel Aviv’s Rafi Menco opens up about his family’s Holocaust history, the meaning behind the club’s yellow jersey, and what it means to carry their legacy forward.
Car catches fire in central Amsterdam following explosion, police says
Police say the driver was suspected of having caused the fire and had possibly done so on purpose, but they are keeping "all scenarios open."
'We are the men of Mohammed Deif': Israeli flag burned in Amsterdam protest
A masked man wearing a keffiyeh and what appeared to be a military plate carrier raised a burning Israeli flag while other protesters chanted "long live Palestine."
What is known about the Amsterdam attacker? - explainer
Initial reports suggest the suspect, 'Roman D.,' is a Ukrainian citizen.
'Lost City': A look at the trains of Amsterdam that sent off Jews during the Holocaust
Lost City tells the story of the trams that were used to transport Jews to Amsterdam train stations, from where they were shipped to death camps.
Five wounded in stabbing attack in Amsterdam, knifeman chose victims at 'random'
Five victims were wounded in the attack, and two are in serious condition.
Boycotting Israel’s antisemitism conference won’t solve the problem - comment
Israel’s International Conference on Combating Antisemitism faces backlash as Jewish leaders withdraw over the inclusion of far Right politicians. Can Israel bridge the divide?
'You are going to pay in blood,' Amsterdam Jewish school threatened with shooting attack
The man behind the email has not yet been arrested, as he fled to Turkey.
Netherlands returns 119 Benin bronzes, redressing 1897 British expedition looting
In recent years, about 1,100 objects from German, Scottish, British, and French museums have been returned amid pressure over colonial-era acquisitions.
Archaeologists uncover 7th-century pagan cult site with gold and silver offerings
Aligned wooden posts suggest site was used for seasonal rituals linked to sowing and harvests.
