Sunday 18 October

The 51st Amsterdam Marathon saw records tumble as Ethiopian runners Lemi Berhanu and Buze Diriba secured victories. Despite the dreary weather, Diriba set a new women's course record, proving that the Netherlands remains a world-class destination for endurance athletes. Read more →

After a week-long outage caused by a cyberattack, Albert Heijn has finally brought its online systems back to life. While the retailer’s app and website are functional, customers must wait until Friday to resume placing grocery orders, marking a slow recovery for the Ahold Delhaize subsidiary. Read more →

A technical failure at Schiphol Airport has left travelers facing significant delays due to the collapse of the automated eGate passport control system. While Royal Netherlands Marechaussee officers manage manual checks, authorities have ruled out the possibility of a cyberattack, leaving the cause of the glitch under investigation. Read more →

A funding shortfall for public transport infrastructure now threatens the development of 22,000 new homes across the Netherlands. Planners warn that these residential projects are inherently linked to transit connectivity, and the government's inability to balance the books risks exacerbating the country's housing crisis. Read more →

Jesse Klaver, leader of GroenLinks-PvdA, has accused the Jetten cabinet of sleepwalking into a political crisis. He is urging the government to engage in cross-party negotiations before the November 12 budget vote, warning that prioritizing right-wing allies could alienate the left and derail fiscal plans. Read more →