THE HAGUE – A group of 114 Aruban students arrived safely in the Netherlands today aboard KLM flight KL767, where they will begin higher professional (HBO) or university studies. The total number of A

THE HAGUE - The Dutch Caribbean was also represented during World Pride Amsterdam last weekend by taking part in the Canal Parade with the boat "One Kingdom, One Love." The colorful boat was organized

ORANJESTAD – The Netherlands' five largest airports handled more passengers and cargo during the second quarter of 2026. According to Statistics Netherlands (CBS), 21.2 million passengers traveled thr

SCHIPHOL – Security staff at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport could go on strike after unions CNV and FNV said talks with the airport and security companies failed to improve working conditions. The unions

ZANDVOORT – The Dutch Formula 1 circuit at Zandvoort will have new owners after Prince Bernhard of Orange announced the sale of all his business interests. According to his spokesperson, Bernhard is s

ROTTERDAM – Rotterdam once again came alive with the annual Summer Carnival (Zomercarnaval), a festival that for more than 40 years has brought together cultures through music, dance and creativity. A

THE HAGUE – Aruba House was represented during the final day of the renowned Nijmegen Four Days Marches after receiving an invitation from Stichting Vierdaagse. Public Relations Officer Sidney Kock at

AMSTERDAM – Two Dutch constitutional law experts argue that the Kingdom Council of State's opinion on the proposed HOFA consensus law lacks depth and fails to adequately address key concerns about Aru

SCHIPHOL – A Canadian woman tried to board a flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport with a python hidden inside her bra. The snake was discovered during a security screening. The Dutch Food and Consum

ROTTERDAM – At least 15 people were injured after two trams collided on Rotterdam's Erasmus Bridge, leaving one person seriously injured. Five victims were taken to hospital, while the others were tre

WILLEMSTAD – The Dutch government will decide in August whether funding for the Country Packages and the Temporary Work Organization, TWO, will continue after 2026. The decision will determine whether

ORANJESTAD / THE HAGUE – The Netherlands has introduced a new system requiring certain types of electric scooters (e-scooters) and other "special mopeds" to carry an official registration plate before

THE HAGUE – At least a quarter of municipalities in the Netherlands plan to ban all fireworks during the upcoming New Year's celebrations. Although the new law allows clubs and community organizations

EUROPE – With all regions of the Netherlands now on summer vacation, traffic authorities are warning of one of the busiest travel weekends of the year. The heaviest congestion is expected on major hig

THE HAGUE – During a press conference Friday morning, Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg told Tito Lacle of Noticiacla that no meetings with Aruba's opposition parties are s

THE HAGUE – Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg says his priority is not who completes the negotiations on HOFA, but that the process be finalized and approved as quickly as

THE HAGUE – Dutch State Secretary for Kingdom Relations Eric van der Burg will meet with Bonaire's Executive Council on Monday to discuss what the ministry describes as the island's recent political a

THE HAGUE – Families in Aruba will be able to follow the arrival of students traveling to the Netherlands to pursue higher education through a live Facebook broadcast organized by the Cabinet of the M

WILLEMSTAD / THE HAGUE – Curaçao Governor Mauritsz de Kort has concluded an official visit to the Netherlands aimed at strengthening cooperation and relations between Curaçao and the Netherlands withi

THE HAGUE – Aruba Governor His Excellency Alfonso Boekhoudt concluded his official working visit to The Hague with two high-level institutional meetings: one with the Chapter of the Civil Orders and a

THE HAGUE – King Willem-Alexander will celebrate King's Day 2027 in the city of Lelystad, in the province of Flevoland, on Tuesday, April 27, 2027. Members of the Royal Family will accompany the King

THE HAGUE – Aruba Governor Alfonso Boekhoudt paid an official visit to Aruba House in The Hague on Monday, June 29, 2026. During the visit, Governor Boekhoudt was welcomed by Aruba's Minister Plenipot

ORANJESTAD – The Dutch government plans to deepen police cooperation with Aruba, Curaçao and Bonaire as part of a renewed strategy to combat increasingly sophisticated international crime. The policy