Christian Nielsen is a journalist and keen tourism industry watcher based in Brussels. He writes pretty much anything that takes his fancy, from the woes of travelling with kids to the latest ‘impact investing’ developments in Europe. But most of his output these days is in EU affairs, sci-tech writing and marcoms.
Say ‘Harlem’ and most people instantly think about the famous neighbourhood in New York City, known for its mobsters and globetrotting basketballers. That’s a pity because […]
Amsterdam’s Rijksmuseum has announced plans to open its first satellite branch in the southern Dutch city of Eindhoven, marking a significant expansion for the national museum […]
The rodent was spotted when the KLM flight from Amsterdam to Aruba and Bonaire was already crossing the Atlantic. Upon arrival, the aircraft was immediately grounded, […]
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport has unveiled an ambitious €10 billion investment programme to build a more efficient, sustainable, and traveller-centred hub, with construction planned until 2050. This extensive, […]
In a bold move, Dutch architecture studios MVRDV and Zecc Architecten are working on the redesign of the St. Francis of Assisi Church in Heerlen, the […]
Unlike many European cities struggling with overtourism, Amsterdam was one of the first to impose a cap on tourist overnight stays. However, enforcing this limit has […]
Hardt Hyperloop, a Dutch tech company, has set a new European speed record after its hyperloop transport system hit 85 kilometres per hour and pulled off […]
A disputed solar panel installation that dazzled pilots with reflections and forced closures on sunny days at one of Europe’s busiest airports has found a reprieve […]
A hot air balloon carrying 34 passengers tragically crashed in a meadow in Friesland, northern Netherlands, on Wednesday evening, leaving one person dead and injuring five […]
In May 2025, the Fenix Museum opened in Rotterdam, Netherlands, celebrating global migration through contemporary art, historical artefacts, and personal stories. Guests can see how various […]
Amsterdam, famous for its iconic canals, is now offering a helping paw to some of its smallest residents: cats. Local authorities, in collaboration with animal welfare […]
Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is demanding the complete demolition of a €90 million Belgian solar park, arguing that its glare poses a serious risk to air traffic […]