Friday 9 October

A record 3,130 schools across the Netherlands are participating in Purple Friday to combat a worrying slide in student acceptance of the LGBTQ+ community. Educators in Amsterdam are increasingly using personal narratives to foster empathy, reflecting a broader effort to safeguard inclusive values in classrooms. Read more →

Virgin has ordered 12 high-speed trains from Alstom to challenge Eurostar on routes between London and Amsterdam by 2030. By focusing on luxury and passenger amenities, the company hopes to tempt travelers away from the dominant cross-border rail operator. Read more →

The Netherlands has formally agreed to return the diamond of Banjarmasin and other colonial-era artifacts to Indonesia. This restitution, confirmed in Amsterdam, follows investigations confirming the items were obtained through involuntary loss during the colonial period. Read more →

The president of De Nederlandsche Bank, Sleijpen, has renewed calls to abolish the mortgage interest deduction in the Netherlands. He argues the €10 billion annual policy is economically obsolete and disproportionately favors the wealthy owners of high-end real estate. Read more →

Ajax and Barcelona will face off in a tribute match at the Johan Cruyff Arena on November 15, 2026. The event honors the legendary footballer ten years after his death, with proceeds supporting the Johan Cruyff Foundation and its global youth sports initiatives. Read more →