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NSC walkout deepens political turmoil in Netherlands
The country's Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp resigned on Friday, followed by his NSC party members. Now, only two of the original four parties remain in the coalition.
Teen's death in Amsterdam sparks outrage over violence against women
'We all have 24 hours in our day. 24 hours that we are free to use how and where we choose,' Dutch actrice and author Nienke ’s Gravemade wrote in a post that went viral on social media.
SAIL festival returns to Amsterdam with hundreds of historic ships
The Dutch capital welcomed a fleet of ships from all over the world on Wednesday as SAIL began, the country’s largest maritime festival.
In Pictures: Historic tall ships arrive in Amsterdam for SAIL 2025
The first SAIL event was first held in 1975 and this year's edition coincides with Amsterdam's 750th birthday.
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Have Dutch police arrested Israelis for war crimes?
Several posts on social media allege that Dutch police have arrested an Israeli soldier and a major general. However, in both cases, the pictures show the arrest of other people in different countries.
Heatwave fuels rise in wild swimming across Amsterdam
Amsterdam residents sought relief from the summer heat on Wednesday by plunging into the city’s network of canals, rivers and docks.
Amsterdam funds first US weapons package to Kyiv under new initiative
Amsterdam becomes the first NATO member to use the alliance’s new initiative to supply Ukraine with much needed US weapons as it continues to fend off Russian attacks.
The Netherlands to impose travel ban on Israeli ministers over Gaza
The ban targets two far-right Israeli ministers in support of the Israeli settlers' movement, the continuation of the war, and the "voluntary emigration" of Palestinians.
Why is Amsterdam installing tiny staircases along its canals?
Amsterdam councillors have earmarked €100,000 to make the waterways safer for animals.
'States must ACT NOW': Climate activists protest outside ICJ
Climate activists gathered outside the International Court of Justice in The Hague on Wednesday, holding banners that read, “Courts have spoken. The law is clear. States must ACT NOW.”
Universal Music Group confidentially files for US stock market listing
The Dutch-American firm, which represents the likes of Taylor Swift and Billie Eilish, is already listed in the Netherlands.
Dutch competition watchdog's fitness for purpose questioned by reports
With more and more legislation being introduced in the past years, the mandate of the ACM has expanded significantly.
The Netherlands trials first self-driving bus on public roads
Starting on 1 August, a self-driving bus will be driving autonomously on public roads in Rotterdam for the first time.
Teacher injured in stabbing at Dutch school, three suspects arrested
The 53-year-old was stabbed on Wednesday night as he tried to intervene in an argument between three men at a cultural centre in Alblasserdam, police said.
ASML sees share price drop as Trump’s tariffs darken outlook
The Dutch tech firm saw its shares drop almost 7% in morning trading after it released second-quarter results. Sales rose above analysts’ expectations, although ASML warned that tariffs threaten its growth target for 2026.
Dutch court convicts Russian for sharing know-how from tech giant ASML
In a written judgment, the court said sharing technology with Russia is “extremely serious” and has consequences for “international security and stability”.
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