Netherlands

Netherlands

DNA ‘confirms’ fertility doctor used own sperm to father 49 children

DNA tests have confirmed the ex-chief of a Dutch sperm bank is the biological father of 49 children, it’s been claimed.

13/04/2019

Netherlands

Watch: EU 'logical place' to fight global warming, says Bas Eickhout

"If you go into politics because of ecological action, it’s logical to do that at the European level" rather than at the national level, Greens' spitzenkandidat Bas Eickhout said on Friday.

12/04/2019

World

Petition to criminalise buying sex in Netherlands handed to government

“We were trying to tell people what is really happening in prostitution because a lot of Dutch people think it is all really happy people choosing to sell sex. But the reality is that a lot of them are trapped in human trafficking.”

11/04/2019

Netherlands

Watch: 'Take care of Europe,' urges EU Brexit chief Michel Barnier

Barnier called on EU citizens to "take care of Europe," after retelling of a meeting with Nigel Farage in which the arch Brexiteer asserted that "after Brexit, the EU will no longer exist".

11/04/2019

Green News

Cycling in Amsterdam: our guide

Taking in a new city is all the more fun - and eco friendly - on wheels. We took to the saddle and biked around Amsterdam.

03/04/2019

Next Series

European bioengineers use yeast to manufacture drugs

In partnership with The European Commission

Scientists at a European research project called CHASSY are determined to replace petrochemicals in our medicines, cosmetics, plastics and fuels with yeast derivatives.

25/03/2019

Netherlands

Silent vigil mourns victims of Dutch tram attack

Silent vigil mourns victims of Dutch tram attack

23/03/2019

Netherlands

Populists win in Dutch provincial elections after Utrecht attack

A Dutch populist party made gains in provincial elections, possibly boosted by Monday's suspected terrorist attack in Utrecht.

21/03/2019

Netherlands

Dutch government stands to lose Senate majority - exit poll

Dutch government stands to lose Senate majority - exit poll

21/03/2019

Netherlands

Dutch prosecutors investigate terrorist motive in tram shooting

"Up to this point, a terrorist motive is seriously being considered," prosecutors said in a statement, citing "the nature of the shooting and a letter found in the getaway car."

19/03/2019

Netherlands

In this drone fight, you can win €30,000

You can use as many drones as you want, but you can't hack the opponent's.

19/03/2019

Netherlands

What we know about the Utrecht shooting

A summary of what we know about the tram shooting in Utrecht, the Netherlands

18/03/2019

Netherlands

Utrecht shooting suspect arrested, prosecutor confirms

A man suspected of shooting three people dead in Utrecht, the Netherlands, has been arrested, a police spokesperson confirmed to Euronews. Prosecutor Rutger Jeuken also confirmed this.

18/03/2019

Netherlands

Tens of thousands march in Amsterdam against climate change

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Amsterdam on Sunday, demanding the Dutch government take stronger action against climate change

10/03/2019

Living

Hockney — Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature

A new exhibition in Amsterdam shows the deep connection the two renowned painters have to nature.

01/03/2019

Smart Regions

Sustainable architecture thanks to 3D printers

In partnership with the European Commission

Floors, stairs, entire buildings built by 3D printers. Smart Regions travels to The Netherlands to see how the technology is reshaping the way we construct.

28/02/2019

Netherlands

Artist David Hockney rescued from lift in Amsterdam

Firefighters were called to Amsterdam's Conservatorium Hotel on Wednesday evening after artist David Hockney found himself stuck in a lift.

28/02/2019

Netherlands

Vodka shipment allegedly headed to Pyongyang confiscated in Rotterdam

The authorities confiscated a container with three thousand cases of vodka, that arrived at the port of Rotterdam last Thursday.

26/02/2019

Europe News

Dutch minister uses Brexit 'monster' to encourage citizens to prepare

Dutch minister uses Brexit 'monster' to encourage citizens to prepare

14/02/2019

Europe Decoded

Why are Dutch students joining climate protests?

Euronews spoke to Dutch student Kim van Sparrentak, who is running in the European Parliament elections this year, about why students are skipping class for climate protests.

07/02/2019

Netherlands

Dutch former far-right politician converts to Islam

The former politician was a member of Geert Wilders' far-right Dutch party.

05/02/2019

Netherlands

Non-stop church service ends as refugee family is pardoned

A refugee family in the Netherlands, who were being protected from deportation by a continuous church service, has been pardoned

31/01/2019

Netherlands

At least nine people injured in explosion in the Hague

An explosion took place in the Hague on Sunday afternoon, said the city's fire department.

27/01/2019

Netherlands

The Netherlands celebrates National Tulip Day

A unique tulip garden covering 2,500 square metres was specially created for the event, with 200-thousand tulips presented in multiple colours.

19/01/2019

Netherlands

Leopard cubs excited by old rope in Dutch zoo

Rope leads to excitement for leopard cubs at Dutch zoo

18/01/2019

Netherlands

Why were people allowed to take items washed up on Dutch beaches?

Who are 'Strandjutters' and why were they allowed to take items that washed up on the Dutch coast?

04/01/2019