But bicycle helmets are far less common. And they have become part of a debate that pits traffic safety against questions about a deeply ingrained part of Dutch culture: the primacy of cycling.

Almost no one is wearing a helmet. Now the government is trying to persuade the reluctant Dutch to strap on headgear when riding their beloved bikes, with an awareness campaign kicking off on ...

Total spending on the planned projects will be at least €1.45 billion (US$1.65 billion), based on the lower end of the budget ...

A huge painting by Mark Rothko, thought to be worth tens of millions of dollars, has been removed from display in a Dutch museum after it was damaged by a visiting child. Conservators will now ...

It's a world-famous scene: a steady and slightly chaotic stream of cyclists pedalling out of Amsterdam's Centraal Station, heading for the canals and cafes of the Dutch capital. Almost no one is ...