Monday 26 October

The passing of Rudi Fuchs, aged 84, marks the end of an era for the Dutch art world. Known for his tenure at the Stedelijk Museum and the Van Abbemuseum, he was a singular figure who viewed museum curation as a creative dialogue rather than a dry administrative exercise. Read more →

Regional instability and Houthi threats have forced KLM to suspend flights to Dubai until late March. The airline has taken the more drastic step of canceling all services to Riyadh and Dammam until November 2026, reflecting the deep uncertainty facing aviation in the Middle East. Read more →

The Dutch government has unveiled plans to slash the national civil service by 25,000 full-time positions by 2035. Alongside these headcount reductions, State Secretary Eric van der Burg is trimming the budgets of various advisory bodies in a broader attempt to streamline the state. Read more →

Surging gas prices in the Netherlands are a direct consequence of conflict in the Middle East disrupting supply chains from producers like Qatar. With European reserves lower than seasonal averages, the continent remains uncomfortably vulnerable as winter approaches. Read more →

The Dutch hotel operator Fletcher Hotels has been acquired by the international firm Sunday PropTech. The deal, which sees shares move away from Egeria, signals further consolidation in the hospitality sector as owners seek to capitalize on post-pandemic travel trends. Read more →

The Netherlands has pledged 450 million euros toward a Brazil-led initiative to protect global rainforests. The Tropical Forests Forever Facility aims to reach a 10 billion dollar threshold, which would unlock further financial commitments from Norway. Read more →