Arts Aug 28 Van Gogh Museum may close if Dutch government doesn’t help fund repairs, director says By Mike Corder, Associated Press
World Dec 24 Dutch court sentences 5 men invovled in violence around Israeli soccer match in Amsterdam The court on Tuesday sentenced one man to 6 months in prison, another to 2 1/2 months, two to 1 month and one to 100 hours of community service. By Molly Quell, Raf Casert, Associated Press
World Nov 08 Watch 2:49 Police investigating what led to violence involving Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam Dutch authorities are investigating what led to a wave of attacks last night on Israeli soccer fans in Amsterdam. It followed days of tension leading up to the game. Stephanie Sy reports. By Stephanie Sy, Jonah Anderson
World Apr 24 Watch 9:41 Amsterdam’s ‘doughnut economy’ puts climate ahead of GDP Amsterdam is the first city in the world to adopt a radical economic theory that suggests economic growth shouldn’t be the ultimate measure of success. Instead, “doughnut economics” focuses on protecting the environment while meeting citizens’ basic needs. Special Correspondent… By Megan Thompson, Joan Martelli
Arts Feb 27 Watch 7:57 Shutdowns, layoffs, virtual tours: How Dutch museums are coping with COVID-19 Before COVID-19 hit, millions of people annually visited Amsterdam’s over 140 museums, including the Van Gogh Museum, which houses the iconic Sunflowers masterpiece. Since the pandemic, these museums have been closed. Special Correspondent Megan Thompson reports on the financial toll… By Megan Thompson, Joan Martelli
Jun 12 ‘One day they simply weren’t there.’ How researchers reconstructed Anne Frank’s last months By Dr. Howard Markel Today would have been the 91st birthday of Anne Frank, the girl who left behind a tattered, hidden diary, now known as the gem-like book that's treasured by many millions. But the exact date of her death is unknown, and… Continue reading
Oct 06 Watch 8:11 As Europe braces for Brexit, the Netherlands sees benefits By Christopher Livesay, Joan Martelli While many Dutch politicians say they dread the economic repercussions of the looming Oct. 31 Brexit deadline, the Netherlands is working to minimize the damage, in part by attracting some of the organizations and businesses that have already fled the… Continue watching
Jul 25 Watch 7:56 How Rotterdam became a center of architectural experimentation By Jeffrey Brown, Lorna Baldwin, Jaywon Choe In the Dutch city of Rotterdam, architectural experimentation has become a way of life. Unlike many cities that are characterized by a particular building style, Rotterdam cultivates and celebrates its variety and range of architectural themes. Jeffrey Brown visited Rotterdam… Continue watching
May 10 Watch 8:28 For the first time ever, ‘All the Rembrandts’ are on display in Amsterdam By Jeffrey Brown, Jaywon Choe, Lorna Baldwin An extraordinary new exhibition in Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum marks the first time the museum’s entire collection of Rembrandts is available to the public. Titled “All the Rembrandts,” the show commemorates the 350th anniversary of the Dutch master’s death and sheds new… Continue watching
May 09 Watch 7:32 Dutch businesses work to test the concept of a circular economy By Jeffrey Brown, Jaywon Choe, Lorna Baldwin The Netherlands has become a global leader in implementing the tenets of a “circular economy,” a radical new approach to sustainable living that focuses on reducing consumption, minimizing waste and reusing nearly everything. As Jeffrey Brown reports, some Dutch companies… Continue watching