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NS commuters are expected to experience immense inconvenience this week due to messy trains from the king's day celebrations.

Dutch users sent a record 756,316 Tikkie payments on King’s Day, 9 percent more than last year and nearly 57 percent above an average day in 2026.

Cyclists in the Netherlands can now get through intersections faster using a new app that signals smart traffic lights in advance, improving flow and encouraging bike use.

King’s Night, the evening before King’s Day, is one of the wildest nights of the year in the Netherlands. If you are an expat...

Six activists remain in custody after blocking part of the A12 motorway, causing major disruption. Police expect they will be released later on Sunday. The protest was part of a wider demonstration against fossil fuel subsidies.

The wildfire risk is increasing across the Netherlands, with more regions now at the highest alert level. Dry conditions and wind make fires more likely and harder to control. Authorities urge people to act carefully to prevent outbreaks.

The Netherlands is set for a sunny but cold King's Day, with a wide gap in temperatures between the north and south. While the day starts bright, forecasters warn of evening showers and a chilly King's Night. Celebrators are encouraged to wrap up warm as local frost remains possible in northern regions.

Police figures show that over 400 Extinction Rebellion activists were detained during recent protests on the A12 motorway. The total includes those who reached the road and hundreds more stopped by officers beforehand. Several drivers also face mandatory retraining after intentionally creating traffic jams to support the demonstration.