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14/08/2026

Bad news for music lovers in the Netherlands and Belgium!

Spotify is officially raising its Premium subscription prices.
-Premium Individual: Increases by €2 (Now €13.99/month)
-Premium Duo: Increases by €3 (Now €19.99/month)
-Premium Family: Increases by €3 (Now €23.99/month)

For a Family plan, this means an extra €36 a year, bringing the total annual cost to almost €288. The new rates apply immediately for new users, while existing subscribers will get an email and see the price hike on their bills starting in September.

Spotify claims the increase will help them continue supporting artists and improving the streaming platform.

13/08/2026

Could robots help solve the Dutch housing crisis?

An Amsterdam-based company called Monumental is taking a futuristic approach to the Netherlands’ severe construction labor shortage by deploying bricklaying robots!

Using advanced cameras, sensors, and computer vision, these electric robots can precisely place bricks and mortar. There are already more than 100 of these machines working on real Dutch construction sites—helping to build over 100 homes, schools, hotels, and even restoring Amsterdam’s iconic canal walls.

Backed by a recent 32 million dollar investment, Monumental isn't trying to replace human workers. Instead, they aim to automate the heaviest and most repetitive tasks in an industry desperate for labor. Could this technology be a key part of the solution to building more homes faster? Let us know what you think below!

12/08/2026

Nearly one billion people witnessed the same astronomical event today as a massive solar eclipse swept across the globe!

Here in the Netherlands, the moon covered a huge portion of the sun, reaching an 88 percent eclipse in Amsterdam at its peak. While observers in Iceland and Spain experienced a breathtaking total solar eclipse, millions across the rest of Europe gathered in parks and streets to watch a deep partial eclipse making it one of the continent’s most remarkable astronomical events in decades.

But the celestial show is not over yet! Tonight, the Perseid meteor shower reaches its absolute peak. To catch the best views, head outside after midnight when the sky is at its darkest. You will want to escape the bright city lights and find a location with low light pollution, such as the Veluwe, the Wadden Islands, or dark coastal areas.

Thanks to a moonless sky tonight, viewing conditions are absolutely perfect. You do not need a telescope or any special equipment just look towards the northeast, let your eyes adjust to the darkness for about 20 minutes, and you could spot up to 100 shooting stars an hour streaking across the pitch-black sky.

12/08/2026

Only 4 hours left! The whole world is flocking to Europe to witness this historic moment.

The biggest solar eclipse of the century is about to peak right here in the Netherlands. At exactly 8:11 PM tonight, the moon will block 88 percent of the sun, casting an incredible shadow over the country.

But the magic does not stop when the eclipse ends. Once darkness falls, the Perseid meteor shower will reach its absolute peak. Thanks to completely pitch-black skies with zero moonlight, dark Dutch spots like the Veluwe or Wadden Islands will offer breathtaking views of up to 100 shooting stars an hour, while the glowing Milky Way stretches across the horizon.

A massive solar eclipse, a meteor storm, and our galaxy will all be visible tonight, so share this video immediately to make sure no one misses out on this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle.

12/08/2026

A severe daytime surface water ban is taking effect this Friday in the region between Amsterdam, Hilversum, and Nieuwkoop due to an escalating drought crisis.

With the Rhine River dropping to its lowest flow rate ever recorded, over 1.3 million residents and local businesses are now prohibited from drawing water from ditches, rivers, lakes, or canals to irrigate gardens and sports fields between 6 AM and 10 PM. Water authorities warn that the ongoing heatwave and lack of rainfall have left groundwater and river levels dangerously low across the Netherlands, a situation that could persist until December.

While the national drinking water supply remains secure, officials are making an urgent appeal to the public to comply with the restrictions, warning that the ban could be extended to a full 24 hours if water usage is not sufficiently reduced.

11/08/2026

Cancel your plans for August 12, because the Netherlands is about to witness the biggest sky-gazing day of the century. In just 24 hours, four incredible cosmic events will unfold right above us.

The spectacle starts before sunrise when you can look east to spot a rare parade of six planets, with Mars and Saturn shining brightly. Then comes the main event at 8:11 PM, as the biggest solar eclipse of the century peaks over the country, with the moon blocking 88 percent of the sun. The magic continues after dark with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower.

Thanks to completely dark skies with zero moonlight, spots like the Veluwe or Wadden Islands will offer views of up to 100 shooting stars an hour, while the glowing Milky Way stretches across the horizon.

A planet parade, a solar eclipse, a meteor storm, and our galaxy will all be visible in one single day, so share this video with your friends to make sure no one misses out on this once-in-a-lifetime event.

11/08/2026

Looking to escape the extreme summer heat? The New York Times has officially named The Hague as a top "coolcation" destination! 🇳🇱

As southern Europe deals with rising temperatures, tourists are flocking to the Dutch coast. The Hague offers the perfect mix: milder weather, 11 kilometres of beautiful beaches, and a lively city center. Visitors can explore world-class museums like the Mauritshuis in the morning, and head straight to Scheveningen for surfing and relaxing by the sea in the afternoon!

The "coolcation" trend is already booming. Over the past decade, overnight stays in The Hague have increased by nearly 60 percent, drawing in visitors from warmer countries like Spain and Italy who are looking for a break from the heat.

10/08/2026

These wild moments inside a plane landing in Amsterdam are going totally viral!

A passenger on an easyJet flight from London was forcibly removed by the Dutch Royal Marechaussee after causing a major disturbance. According to witnesses, just 10 to 15 minutes into the flight, the man began arguing with a flight attendant and flat-out refused to return to his seat. The shouting match lasted the entire flight!

When the plane finally landed, officers were waiting at the door. After refusing to cooperate, the passenger was literally carried off the aircraft by multiple officers. The Royal Marechaussee confirmed he ignored crew instructions and fought with both staff and other passengers. The person who filmed the crazy incident praised the Dutch police for their "incredible work."

10/08/2026

Did you spot something unusual in the Dutch skies this weekend? A massive 75-meter-long zeppelin was seen flying low over Arnhem, the Veluwe, and Utrecht but it wasn't for sightseeing!

Operated by Wageningen University and German researchers, this giant airship is actually a high-tech flying laboratory. Cruising at just 300 meters, it’s packed with advanced sensors to measure air pollution from traffic, farming, and industry, while also studying how local forests affect our atmosphere.

Why use a zeppelin? Unlike normal planes, it can fly slowly and hover over specific areas for long periods, giving scientists a highly detailed look at our air quality and small particle changes. Keep looking up, because the zeppelin might appear in other parts of the Netherlands soon!

09/08/2026

The largest solar eclipse of the 21st century is happening this Wednesday, and thanks to great weather forecasts, it will be highly visible across the Netherlands!

According to Weeronline, the sky will grow noticeably darker as the moon blocks roughly 88 percent of the sun. The eclipse begins at 7:16 p.m., reaches its maximum coverage at 8:11 p.m., and concludes near 9:03 p.m.

Multiple observatories and universities across the country, including locations in Groningen, Bloemendaal, Dordrecht, and more, are setting up public viewing stations with specialized telescopes and protective glasses. Grab your eclipse glasses and don't miss this historic celestial event!

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