Boxing Day

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File photo of winter sport enthusiasts gathered at the Arlenmähderbahn chair-lift station in St. Anton am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria. March 2023
Crime
After-ski brawls in Tyrol continue: German man injured, six Dutch suspects sought
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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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File photo of winter sport enthusiasts gathered at the Arlenmähderbahn chair-lift station in St. Anton am Arlberg, Tyrol, Austria. March 2023
Crime
Murder threats and Nazi salutes at brawl between Austrian and Dutch men in Tyrol bar
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Skating marathon on natural ice, 8 February 2012
Sports
Winterswijk to host season’s first natural ice marathon on Friday evening
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King Willem-Alexander before delivering his 2025 Christmas address from the Paleis Huis ten Bosch in The Hague. December 2025
Politics
Full text and video of King Willem-Alexander's 2025 Christmas address in English
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The Netherlands’ King Willem-Alexander delivers his Christmas address in the vestibule of Huis ten Bosch Palace, The Hague, December 25, 2025.
PoliticsCulture
King Willem-Alexander expresses concern, hope for new generations in Christmas speech
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Skating on natural ice
CultureLifestyleEntertainmentSports
Natural ice rinks open across Netherlands on cold Christmas Day
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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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Shopping street in Arnhem with Christmas decoration. December 2022.
Business
Nearly half of supermarkets open on Christmas; Most open on Boxing Day
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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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Three intercity trains at Groningen Central Station
BusinessCultureLifestyle
NS starts reduced timetable during winter holiday period
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Beautiful view on the city of Maastricht, with a Christmas market on the square on a snowy winter's day
Nature
Cold weather ahead, but a white Christmas remains unlikely
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The city of Valkenburg
Nature
Mild weather and grey skies expected on Christmas and Boxing Day
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The Maastoren, Wilhelminatoren, and the Rotterdam courthouse in August 2016
Crime
Court convicts driver in reckless Boxing Day car crash that killed entire family
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Willow trees along the IJssel River floodplain near Voorst, Gelderland. 25 December 2023
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High water levels making Boxing Day very busy for Dutch emergency crews
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Scene from a Rijkswaterstaat promotional video with a "Merry Christmas" message after road workers help rescue Santa Claus during a breakdown. December 2023
TechNature
The Netherlands to celebrate a drizzly Christmas
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IKEA in Delft
Business
Big crowds at Intratuin and IKEA on Boxing Day
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A 2020 Christmas-themed display complete with non-medical face mask
Health
Holidays exempted from new 4 visitors per day rule, health minister says
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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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Christmas tree in Havelte
Nature
Stormy Boxing Day follows 3rd hottest Christmas Day in Netherlands ever
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Nature
First frost-free December on record in Netherlands
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New Dutch police uniforms feature a broad yellow stripe
Crime
Police searching for gunman in Amsterdam Boxing Day shooting
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Nature
Sunshine, mild weather bring dozens of butterflies to Netherlands on Boxing Day