Travel/leisure

Holidaymakers are increasingly turning to European destinations as the conflict in Iran fuels global uncertainty. Travel companies Sunweb and TUI report a sharp rise in bookings for Southern Europe, with Portugal, Spain, and Greece seeing the strongest surge. At the same time, package holidays are regaining popularity as travelers look for security, flexible rebooking options, and guaranteed support when plans change.

KLM has extended its suspension of flights to Dubai until 28 March due to the conflict in the Middle East. The airline has also paused services to Riyadh and Dammam while it evaluates regional safety. Affected passengers can rebook or request refunds as authorities continue to monitor the situation.

Thousands of Dutch travellers remain stranded abroad as the conflict in Iran disrupts key flight routes through the Middle East. Travel organisations are rerouting passengers, sometimes through long and costly detours. The ANVR is urging people who have already returned home to report back to avoid empty seats on repatriation flights.

Eindhoven is replacing the Karel de Grotelaan roundabout with a new underpass and a landmark light installation called the (Lichtring). The project aims to improve traffic flow to Veldhoven while transforming the intersection into a green, climate-resilient space for the local community.

The Centro Latinoamericano de Orientación (C.L.O.) celebrated International Women’s Day in Eindhoven on Saturday, 7 March. Held at the Parktheater (Parktheater), the event brought...

The Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs has postponed another repatriation flight from Oman, citing security concerns. Travellers affected by the delay are being supported by the Dutch embassy in Muscat while alternative arrangements are explored. The decision follows similar cancellations by other countries in the region.

Around 9,000 Dutch citizens in the Middle East have registered with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for emergency assistance as the Friday afternoon deadline for applications approaches. While the high number of submissions highlights widespread concern, officials clarified that this does not represent the exact number of people requiring repatriation, as some travellers have already departed independently or submitted duplicate forms. Assistance is strictly reserved for Dutch nationals and their family members who reside in the Netherlands; consequently, those living permanently in the region, such as in Dubai, are not eligible for government-led evacuation flights.

Emirates is set to resume daily flights from Dubai to 83 international destinations, including Amsterdam Schiphol, starting this Saturday. As regional airspace partially reopens following a week of disruption caused by the conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, the airline plans to operate 106 daily return flights—nearly 60 per cent of its usual capacity. While Emirates aims to restore its full network within days, the schedule remains dependent on airspace availability and strict safety requirements. Passengers are currently advised to head to the airport only with a confirmed booking as the carrier works to clear a significant travel backlog.