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Four individuals working as airport cargo staff were arrested by the Royal Netherlands Marechaussee as part of an extensive investigation into suspected drug trafficking operations through Schiphol Airport.
Four men working in air cargo at Schiphol Airport have been arrested in a major investigation into drug smuggling, with suspects apprehended in Zoetermeer, Utrecht, Wassenaar, and Waddinxveen.
Unions CNV and FNV have threatened industrial action by security guards at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport, stating that negotiations have concluded without agreement.
A political refugee is reportedly at Schiphol Airport, as the United States tightens its policies concerning people of color, raising concerns about asylum and immigration.
A man has been sentenced to one hundred days in prison for smuggling hundreds of eggs from rare and protected parrot species from Nicaragua to the Netherlands. He was caught with his wife at Schiphol Airport.
Schiphol Airport has chosen KLM, dnata, and Viggo as its sole ground handlers for the next seven years, reducing the number of operators from six to three. This decision aims to streamline baggage handling services at the airport.
Students and skilled migrants from Gaza have landed at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, expressing hope for a new chance at life despite the destruction in their homeland.
Four members of the Maatschappelijke Raad Schiphol (MRS), an advisory body for residents around Schiphol Airport, have resigned due to escalating internal conflict over representation.
Eurostar services are expected to face disruptions due to the planned closure of the high-speed rail line connecting Schiphol and Rotterdam in 2028.
An Air France flight from Paris to Copenhagen made an emergency diversion to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport after smoke was detected in the cabin, prompting a large emergency response.
Over 16.2 million air passengers traveled to and from one of the five Dutch airports in the first quarter of...
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport continues to experience long queues, causing hundreds of passengers to miss flights. The disruption is attributed to a transition in security service providers.
An independent commission has concluded that a government environmental impact report for Schiphol Airport has major shortcomings and does not adequately protect the health of nearby residents.
Ghana's Parliament and state authorities are coordinating diplomatic and legal support for Kwame Ohene Adjei-Mensah, the Member of Parliament for Asante Akyem North, following his detention in the Netherlands.
A KLM flight from Málaga to Schiphol was evacuated and significantly delayed after a Wi-Fi hotspot with the name "There is a bomb on board" was detected. The incident prompted a large-scale security response.
Six poison dart frogs were found in a departure hall bathroom at Schiphol Airport after a passenger alerted customs officials.
Schiphol Airport's Polderbaan runway will be closed for annual maintenance from May 4 to May 12, making it unavailable for air traffic on weekdays.
Schiphol and KLM are introducing extra steps to improve their readiness for snow and freezing conditions, following a review of the major weather-related disruptions at the airport earlier this yea
Amsterdam Schiphol Airport has transformed a 690-meter construction zone into the Netherlands' longest street art mural, creating a continuous art installation in a transit corridor.
An analysis by operator Arriva reveals that the night train service between Zwolle and the Randstad, including Schiphol, is not cost-effective and requires financial contributions from municipalities like Almere and Lelystad to be viable.
KLM is now offering an additional early morning flight from Ljubljana Airport to Amsterdam Schiphol, with a return evening flight.
Dutch authorities seized 261 parrot eggs, suspected to be from endangered species, found in the hand luggage of a couple traveling from Central America to Asia at Schiphol Airport. The smugglers were caught after a chick reportedly hatched from one of the eggs in their bag.
KLM has handed a 40-year flying ban to a man who unlawfully boarded a plane at Schiphol Airport on Boxing Day in an attempt to fly to Curaçao without a valid ticket.
The Dutch Council of State overturned the government's controversial decision to limit flight operations at Schiphol Airport, a victory for the aviation industry and passengers, averting mass cancellations and price hikes.
The highest Dutch court, the Council of State, has torn up limits on the number of flights to and from...
De repatriëring van Nederlanders begint op gang te komen. Er zijn sinds afgelopen nacht twee repatriëringsvluchten op Schiphol geland, één vanuit Egypte en één vanuit de Omaanse hoofdstad Muscat.
A KLM flight carrying Dutch nationals stranded in the Middle East arrived at Schiphol airport from Oman, repatriating holidaymakers and airline staff.
The Dutch Safety Board (OVV) has launched an investigation into an incident in which two KLM aircraft collided at Schiphol Airport on Saturday, the Dutch air traffic control organization
Following a €6.7 billion takeover offer from Apollo, easyJet is reportedly considering a code-sharing or interline agreement with Air France-KLM, focusing on operations at Amsterdam Schiphol and Paris airports.
Trade unions CNV and FNV have issued an ultimatum to Schiphol Airport and its three security companies, threatening a strike by security guards following a recent reorganization.
Schiphol Airport handled over 9,100 fewer flights in the first half of this year compared to the same period last year, attributed to factors including war and winter weather.
Security personnel at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport arrested a Canadian woman who attempted to smuggle a royal python onto a plane by concealing it in her bra.
Dozens of Transavia passengers missed their flights at Schiphol Airport overnight from Saturday into Sunday after long lines formed at the airline’s check-in desks, causing significant disruption.
Labor union FNV has reported numerous complaints of unsafe working conditions at Schiphol Airport during the extreme heatwave, calling for more protection for workers and additional time for security checks.
Forty-two Palestinians from Gaza have finally arrived at Schiphol Airport in the Netherlands, months after receiving work or study visas, following a long wait for Dutch government assistance to facilitate their travel.
Quieter aircraft are having a noticeable effect on the noise levels around Schiphol Airport, data from the Nomos noise measurement system shows.
Schiphol Airport has begun testing the world's first electric TaxiBot in collaboration with easyJet, Airbus, and Menzies, aiming to reduce fuel consumption by towing planes to the runway.
Security forces in Sulaimani arrested three foreigners for drug trafficking, while other operations led to arrests in Montenegro and the Netherlands. Two individuals wanted by Italy for drug trafficking and assault were also apprehended, awaiting extradition.
The Dutch cabinet will re-examine specific components of the environmental study related to new regulations for Schiphol Airport, as outlined in the Aviation Decree. Minister Karremans (VVD) confirmed this during a debate with the House of Representatives, though the exact components were not specified.
Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport is experiencing significant disruptions due to long security queues and border checks, leading to numerous flight delays. The situation has drawn criticism from airlines like Ryanair.
An independent commission has expressed doubts about the effectiveness of the Dutch cabinet's new air traffic rules and approach to noise pollution, concluding they do not adequately protect residents near Schiphol airport.
Majority Chief Whip Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor revealed that Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong was intercepted and questioned at Amsterdam Airport Schiphol due to an arrest warrant issued by U.S. authorities.
A second evacuation flight, carrying two passengers, has landed at Schiphol airport, with one passenger reportedly not exhibiting hantavirus symptoms. The incident has raised public questions and concerns regarding the hantavirus.
Customs officials discovered six poison dart frogs in a toilet at Schiphol Airport last week, found in a container dumped in a trash can, leading authorities to believe a traveler abandoned them.
A fire broke out in the logo of the Sheraton hotel at Schiphol in the early hours of Friday morning, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of guests as firefighters responded.
Two employees were arrested at Schiphol Airport on Friday for driving under the influence of cannabis.
A KLM flight bound for Nice, France, was forced to return to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport shortly after takeoff due to striking a heron, causing delays for passengers.
King Charles and Queen Camilla are scheduled for the first British state visit to the USA since 2007 in late April, with King Charles III invited to address the US Congress. A meeting with Prince Harry in his adopted home is reportedly unlikely, despite speculation surrounding the royal couple's trip to the White House.
KLM is expanding its service from Ljubljana Airport, offering an additional morning flight to Schiphol and an evening return flight starting today.
KLM Cityhopper opened its hangar doors to thirty high school girls from the Schiphol region for its first 'Girls in Aviation Day,' aiming to interest them in a future career in aviation.
A man who boarded a KLM flight at Schiphol without a valid ticket on Boxing Day has been issued a 40-year flight ban by the airline and fined by a court.
The Dutch Council of State has blocked government plans to widen the A27, A12, and A28 motorways around Utrecht, citing failures in the country's nitrogen policy.
The Dutch Council of State has overturned the government's plan to reduce flights at Schiphol Airport, ruling that the decision was insufficiently substantiated.
Waves of relief are felt at Schiphol Airport as travelers return from Dubai, with one person being greeted with 'Welcome back from Dubai, had a smashing holiday?'
Een KLM-vliegtuig dat vannacht vanuit de Omaanse hoofdstad Muscat naar Nederland is gevlogen om Nederlanders te repatriëren, is vanochtend geland op Schiphol. Volgens een woordvoerder van…
An 81-year-old woman was killed in a two-car, wrong-way crash on the A59 near Waalwijk, Netherlands, with two others injured.
Schiphol airport has expressed concerns over lengthy queues, with waits of one to two hours, following the implementation of a new digital border control system. The new system is causing significant disruption for travelers.
Police have arrested a 33-year-old man at Schiphol Airport in connection with a car crash involving explosives in Amsterdam late last month. The man is believed to be one of the three occupants of the vehicle.
Three individuals have been arrested in connection with the theft of €5 million worth of smartphones from an area near Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport.
A Canadian woman was apprehended at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam after attempting to smuggle a ball python in her bra. The passenger was stopped during security checks, revealing the live snake hidden on her person.
Schiphol Airport is anticipating its busiest period of the year as schools in the Netherlands close for summer vacation, leading to concerns about potential crowding.
Two people were injured after a passenger train collided with a freight train near Bialosliwie, Poland. The impact caused some train cars to derail.
The Dutch House of Representatives is pressing the government to implement a travel ban more quickly for girls at risk of female genital mutilation abroad, stating that posters at Schiphol Airport are insufficient.
A lightning strike caused a halt in train services between Amsterdam, Schiphol, and Utrecht. This disruption affected a major rail corridor in the Netherlands.
A 24-year-old Amsterdam-based cargo worker was arrested at Schiphol Airport on suspicion of unauthorized access to computer systems and leaking information to drug networks.
Labor unions are threatening action against security firm I-SEC, which provides passenger screening services at Schiphol Airport, after staffing changes led to long security lines and widespread issues.
It is busy at Schiphol this morning, but it is not yet certain if it will be as busy as yesterday.
Schiphol Airport has commenced a major reorganization of its passenger and hand luggage security checks, a move that has sparked concerns regarding potential increases in waiting times.
An independent commission has concluded that the Dutch cabinet's new air traffic rules do not adequately protect residents living near Schiphol airport, drawing significant criticism.
Ghana's Majority Chief Whip, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor, clarified that Asante Akyem North MP Kwame Ohene Frimpong was on a private visit to the UK when he was detained at Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The first patients infected with hantavirus have arrived at Schiphol airport, with more expected to follow. A ship doctor involved in the situation expressed concern over such an event.
Israel intercepted a Gaza-bound flotilla, detaining numerous activists, with courts extending the detention of some. Allegations of severe physical abuse and torture against the detained activists have emerged, prompting calls for international action.
Greenpeace activists disrupted a shareholder meeting of meat processing giant JBS near Schiphol, protesting the company's environmental practices. The activists aimed to draw attention to the impact of the meat industry on the environment.
Schiphol Airport is lowering its port fees to provide relief to the aviation industry, citing the ongoing unrest in the Middle East as a contributing factor.
Arriva states that its night train service operating on Friday and Saturday nights between Schiphol and Zwolle is not profitable for the initial segment from the airport to Lelystad, indicating that municipal funding is essential for its continuation.
The Dutch Public Prosecution Service is advocating for stricter penalties for drug couriers at Schiphol Airport, arguing that they currently receive lighter sentences compared to other parts of the country, despite previous court rulings that found them to be treated too harshly.
Customs officers at Schiphol Airport confiscated 261 parrot eggs found in the hand luggage of a man and woman traveling through the airport.
A 31-year-old woman from Zevenaar, a mother of two, was arrested at Schiphol Airport immediately upon her arrival from Syria last Sunday, suspected of involvement with ISIS.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol has launched a trial using WiFi signals and artificial intelligence to detect intruders and burglars along parts of the airport, including its perimeter fence and the D-p
A Dutch administrative court has overturned the government's imposed flight restrictions at Schiphol Airport, located near Amsterdam.
De eerste Nederlanders die door de oorlog in de Golfregio waren gestrand in Qatar zijn vanochtend vanuit Doha vertrokken naar Schiphol.
The municipal government of Amsterdam is deeply concerned that the revised standards and regulations for Schiphol Airport will have negative health effects on many of the city’s residents.
A new study indicates that the Netherlands' economy can remain functional even with a reduced capacity at Schiphol Airport.