Netherlands
New AI-powered research project aims to uncover the origins of the Dead Sea Scrolls
Research methods will include state-of-the-art chemical, artificial intelligence, paleographical, and codicological analysis of approximately 250 samples of the scrolls from the IAA's collection.
During the 2026 FIFA World Cup, remember: Jewish players need serious rabbinical advice - opinion
Archaeologists find over 3,000 artifacts from Stone Age to WWII in Netherlands valley
Dutch police foil alleged bomb, arson plot against synagogue - report
Netherlands returns 3,500-year-old sculpture stolen from Egypt during Arab Spring
Egypt requested that the artifact be returned under the 1970 UNESCO Convention, which both it and the Netherlands are beholden to.
Dutch airline KLM running low on de-icing fluid for planes in Amsterdam
KLM said its 25 de-icing trucks have been in continuous use in Amsterdam, consuming around 85,000 liters per day of a mixture of heated water and glycol used to clear departing aircraft.
Freezing weather across Europe causes flight cancellations, rail network disuption
All domestic rail services in the Netherlands were suspended early on Tuesday after an IT outage compounded disruption across the country's rail network.
The journalistic mistake that softens Hamas and humanizes the wolf - opinion
Targeted language promotes certain feelings and thoughts. When Hamas is referred to as a militant Palestinian group, it almost evokes sympathy against the backdrop of the war ruins in Gaza.
UK, Canada, Germany, others condemn Israel's West Bank settlement plan
Britain, Canada, Germany, and other nations condemn Israel's approval of 19 new settlements in the occupied West Bank, calling it a violation of international law and a threat to stability.
Eurovision host says it won't ban Palestinian flags, drown out boos during Israel's performance
The 70th edition of the contest in May will have just 35 entries, the fewest since 2003, after five national broadcasters said they would boycott the show in protest against Israel's participation.
Twenty two arrested in Amsterdam protest over contentious Hanukkah concert
Israel joins Pax Silica Initiative, US-led coalition aimed at fortifying global AI industry
The director of Israel’s National Economic Council, Avi Simhon, called Israel’s participation in Pax Silica “a badge of honor for the State of Israel and the Israeli high-tech industry.”
Eurovision rule changes threaten Israel's chances at success amid boycotts
CULTURAL AFFAIRS: Iceland joins a growing list of countries boycotting Eurovision 2026 due to Israel’s participation, as new voting rules create challenges for Israel’s success.
Viktor Ullmann’s Shoa opera ‘Emperor of Atlantis’ premieres in Hebrew
The first Hebrew production of Der Kaiser von Atlantis brings Ullmann’s opera to stages across Israel this month.
