Podcast: The Cancelled Planes, Trains and Automobiles Editions
2026 gets off to a hot and cold start with the most devastating New Year’s Eve ever, culminating in the destruction of Amsterdam’s Vondelkerk tower. Thousands of passengers are left in limbo as Schiphol airport battles with snowbound runways and a shortage of de-icing fluid. Talks to form a new government are given an added sense of urgency by events in Venezuela. The Giant is cut down to size by the Nuke in his quest to become the third Dutch darts world champion. And we announce the results of the 2025 Ophef of the Year Awards.
Ophef of the week: Royal dust-up over “watch party” for Laurentien’s slavery documentary (AD.nl)
Couple have to get married again because ChatGPT vows were invalid
Fire chief suspended after allegedly trying to set shed on fire
News
More flights cancelled at Schiphol on Friday as bosses promise improvements
Code amber in the north as temperatures could drop to minus 15C
Working from home and school closures are a matter of common sense
Why does the Netherlands seize up at the first sign of snow?
The Netherlands won’t condemn US over Venezuela intervention
Dutch scale back Caribbean drugs ops co-operation with US
Crunch time for coalition negotiations: will JA21 join the table?
Fireworks injuries rise sharply over New Year: 1,239 people hurt
Locals hope Vondelkerk can be rebuilt following New Year blaze
Homes evacuated after man found stockpiling 1,100 tonnes of fireworks
Organised criminals behind fireworks attacks on police, says force chief
Out with a bang: is there really a cure for the Dutch disease?
More houses sold to young first-time buyers as landlords sell up
Sport
No world darts title for Gian van Ven as Luke Littler cruises to 7-1 win
Haarlem to Harlem: Dutch teenage pitcher signs for the Yankees
Jordi Cruyff and Ajax reach deal on technical director’s job
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