A calm, dry autumn day is forecast across much of the country, and the European Central Bank announces its latest interest rate decision. Here is what is happening in the Netherlands today.
Storms leave thousands of starfish on Noordwijk beach
Thousands of starfish washed up on the beach in Noordwijk on Tuesday after several days of stormy weather. If you are planning a walk along the coast this week, expect a beach that looks quite different from usual.
Source: NL Times
Jetten wants Europe to toughen its stance on Russia
Prime Minister Rob Jetten has called on Europe to present a united front and step up sanctions against Russia ahead of upcoming talks. His position shows the line the Dutch government is likely to take at European level in the coming days.
Source: DutchNews
Court verdict on Beverwijk youth violence and an ECB rate call
The court in Haarlem gives its ruling today on the assault of a 17-year-old boy during last year’s youth violence in the Beverwijk area. The European Central Bank also announces whether it will change interest rates, a decision that can affect mortgage rates and savings for anyone living in the eurozone. Nationally, expect sunny spells and clouds, with temperatures reaching 14 to 16 degrees.
Source: NOS
Stevie Wonder brings a nostalgic night to Amsterdam
Stevie Wonder, 76, played a nostalgic show at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam, and Het Parool’s review says the performance gave it goosebumps. It was one of the bigger nights on the city’s concert calendar this autumn.
Source: Het Parool
High pressure keeps Rotterdam calm and dry
Rotterdam and the surrounding region can expect calm, dry weather over the coming days, with some sun, as an area of high pressure settles in. It is a good stretch for cycling and spending time outdoors before the weather turns again.
Source: Rijnmond
Police seek witnesses to a stabbing in The Hague region
Omroep West’s emergency news roundup for The Hague region, which runs from Monday 26 October to Sunday 1 November, reports that police are looking for witnesses to a stabbing. The same roundup says the fire brigade had to cut open a car after an incident. If you saw anything, the police want to hear from you.
Source: Omroep West
Netherlands Today is a curated digest: we summarise and link, the reporting belongs to the publications named. Something wrong or missing? Tell us.
Sources
- NL Times: Video: Thousands of starfish wash ashore on Noordwijk beach, accessed 29 October 2026
- DutchNews: Jetten calls for tougher sanctions against Russia ahead of talks, accessed 29 October 2026
- NOS: Wekdienst 29/10: Uitspraak jongerengeweld Beverwijk • Nieuw rentebesluit ECB, accessed 29 October 2026
- Het Parool: Nostalgische show van Stevie Wonder (76) in de Ziggo Dome is om rillingen van te krijgen, accessed 29 October 2026
- Rijnmond: Het weer van vandaag: rustig en droog herfstweer, accessed 29 October 2026
- Omroep West: Politie zoekt getuigen steekincident – Brandweer knipt auto open, accessed 29 October 2026
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