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Explosion hits Netherlands' largest political party's headquarters, police say

Police said a suspect had been arrested following the explosion, which happened at the party office in the center of The Hague.

Democrats 66 (D66) party leader Rob Jetten gestures as he speaks following the first exit poll result in the Dutch parliamentary elections in Leiden, Netherlands, October 29, 2025.
A photo shows the headquarters of Netherland's General Intelligence and Security Service (AIVD) in Zoetermeer, on April 24, 2025.

Dutch are facing biggest security threat in decades, intelligence agency says

Police officers stand outside a Jewish school following an explosion that caused minor damages, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 14, 2026.

Dutch gov't ups Jewish security amid massive rise in antisemitic attacks

The Dutch navy frigate Zr.Ms. Van Amstel arrives at the North Sea port of Den Helder on December 5, 2024. The frigate is returning after being part of one of NATO's four permanent maritime reaction forces.

A $5 postcard exposed HNLMS Evertsen and the whole NATO carrier group's route


Newly-revealed treasure map may lead to Nazi spoils

The public can see the map as well as hundreds of other World War II - era documents since the Archives declassified them as part of their annual Open Access Day.

 Illustrative image of a treasure map.

Dutch gov. chooses Israeli start-up Atriis as its travel management platform

The eight-year agreement follows an extensive 18-month tender.

 King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands poses with Prime Minister Mark Rutte and the new members of the Dutch Government at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands, January 10, 2022.

Dutch Princess under heavy security due to organized crime threats

Suspicions fall on the "Mocro Mafia," a Moroccan criminal syndicate operating in the Netherlands and Belgium, which also recently threatened the Belgian Minister of Justice.

 Dutch Crown Princess Amalia attends on the day King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands gives a speech as the government presents its annual budget, in the Hague, the Netherlands

Three Dutch commandos shot outside of Indianapolis hotel

According to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department, two of the victims are listed in critical condition, and the third victim is listed in stable condition.

Investigators are on the scene following a mass shooting at a FedEx facility in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S., April 16, 2021.

Dutch city renames square named for mayor who betrayed Jews to Nazis

In 2020, a local historian discovered that Jetze Tjalma, who had been mayor of Hoogeveen for 30 years until 1958, was the first mayor in Nazi-occupied Netherlands to hand over a list of local Jews.

 A view of Municipality Park, formerly named Mayor Tjalma Park, in Hogeveen, the Netherlands

Hidden Van Gogh self-portrait found behind painting in Scotland

National Galleries of Scotland discovered a hidden Vincent Van Gogh portrait after preparing for an upcoming exhibition.

 A self portrait of Vincent Van Gogh

Costco promotes controversial Anne Frank book after its suspension

Costco’s promotion of the book is “continuing the trend of Americans wanting less to directly talk about the Holocaust and more to talk near it,” tweeted author Maris Kreizman.

 A car passes by a Costco store in Seattle.

New Dutch government sworn in 10 months after last election

The new Dutch government has been sworn in and promises generous spending on sustainable energy, housing, childcare and education, but will first have to deal with the coronavirus crisis.

 King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands and Prime Minister Mark Rutte talk before signing Royal Decrees at the Noordeinde Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands, January 10, 2022.

Dutch rabbi resigns after comparing COVID measures and Nazism

Tamarah Benima, 71, left the Dutch Union for Progressive Judaism on Nov. 9, the rabbinical council wrote in a statement.

Amsterdam

Why are non-Jewish Dutch parents giving their children Jewish names?

Yair, Yael, and Netanya are some of the names of Joop van Ooijen's grandchildren. They're all names favored by the Israeli middle class. But neither the Van Ooijens nor their 16 children are Jewish.

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