Christmas Eve

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Eurostar and NS trains on the high-speed line
Business
Eurostar to restart services after Channel Tunnel reopening, but not in Amsterdam
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A group of people going Dutch, and using their gourmet set, where everyone cooks their own food at the table. 2015
CultureFood
More Dutch households planning fancy Christmas dinners than gourmetten hot plates
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The sun rises behind De Rotterdammer complex and the Erasmus Bridge on a crisp, clear day in Rotterdam. 24 Dec. 2025
TechNature
Strong wind chill of -12°C means very cold, but sunny Christmas holiday week
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Police officers
Crime1-1-2
Second arson attack on roofer’s van in Den Bosch
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The city of Valkenburg
Nature
Mild weather and grey skies expected on Christmas and Boxing Day
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Shopping street in Arnhem with Christmas decoration. December 2022.
Business
Dutch shoppers break debit card record in stores on the day before Christmas
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One of the cocaine shipments intercepted at Rotterdam port
Crime
€354 million in cocaine found at Rotterdam port; 34 arrested
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The A.H. Gerhardhuis on Slotermeerlaan in Amsterdam
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Hundreds can't return to Amsterdam student housing damaged in Christmas fire
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Fire department in Haaglanden
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About 40 students evacuated from their homes after fire in student building
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A candle burning in the dark
Business
Power outage: Dark Christmas Eve for 1,800 Woerden households
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Social distance table cloth
CultureArtLifestyleFood
Design team creates special one-off Christmas at a Distance tablecloth for auction
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The Basilica of the Holy Agatha and Barbara in Oudenbosch
Health
Catholic churches scraps Christmas Eve masses
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Dreary Christmas Eve in Amsterdam
Nature
Gray but moderate Christmas week expected; -3 possible this weekend
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Albert Heijn
Business
Store staff under pressure to work Christmas; 600% increase in open grocery stores
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Central Station in Groningen
BusinessHealth
Hotel, job offered to homeless man photographed in Groningen station
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Pumpkin Cake2
Food
Guys Love Cooking weekend recipe: Pumpkin Cake
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Business
Supermarkets jam packed for Christmas Eve