15 October 2026

DutchNews podcast

The DutchNews podcast

Every week our editorial team takes a sideways look at the news, issues and oddities of the Netherlands — for internationals who want more than the headlines.

Podcast: The Original Flat-Pack Construction Kit Edition

Latest episode · 15 September 2026

Podcast: The Original Flat-Pack Construction Kit Edition

This week: Dutch rail's terrifying track sabotage, the 2026 budget leaks, and why an IKEA fan took the store to court over a faulty flat-pack. Plus the word on everyone's lips: koopzondag.