Netherlands

Netherlands

Armenian teens facing deportation from Netherlands are 'in hiding'

Two Armenian teens, who have been living in the Netherlands for the past decade, have gone into hiding to avoid deportation, their mother said on Monday.

03/09/2018

Netherlands

Explained: How the cold case of Nicky Verstappen may finally be solved

From crime reporter to advisor to the victim's family, how Peter de Vries became the one Nicky Verstappen's parents turned to in the days after his murder and in the 20-year investigation that ensued.

31/08/2018

Netherlands

Geert Wilders cancels Mohammad cartoon contest over safety concerns

Dutch anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders said on Thursday he was cancelling plans to hold a contest for cartoons caricaturing the Prophet Mohammad, saying the danger of violence against innocent people was too great.

30/08/2018

Living

Something old, something new: Delft Blue

Traditional Dutch pottery Delft Blue is married with modern design

20/08/2018

Experiences

Traditional Dutch pottery gets contemporary makeover

Euronews visited a traditional Delft Blue pottery workshop in the Netherlands to find out more about the unique creation of a renowned, audacious designer and a master artisan who continues to employ the time-honoured know-how dating back to the 17th century.

20/08/2018

Netherlands

Pastafarianism "not a religion" rules Dutch court

People who consider themselves pastafarian may not wear a colander on their head for their passport picture ruled the highest administrative court of the Netherlands.

16/08/2018

Netherlands

Flights disrupted at Schiphol Airport amid communication problems

Flights in and out of Schiphol Airport were disrupted by a problem with air traffic control communication systems.

15/08/2018

Netherlands

Viagra trial for pregnant Dutch women shut down after 11 babies die

The trial was immediately shut down when early results showed that sildenafil “may be detrimental to the baby after birth" as 11 died from lung conditions.

25/07/2018

Netherlands

Thousands march to highlight the issues still surrounding AIDS virus

Amsterdam's hosting the AIDS 2018 conference with over 15,000 participants this week

23/07/2018

Europe News

Training migrants for European jobs

That's the aim of a new pilot project by the International Organisation of Migration called Skills2work. Its hoped it'll bridge the gap between the working population and aging community within the EU

03/07/2018

Netherlands

Chemical weapons watchdog wins right to blame but angers Russia

After the OPCW votes for the right to assign blame for chemical weapons attacks, Russia says only the UN Security Council should have such powers

28/06/2018

Netherlands

Chemical weapons watchdog can now blame countries for attacks

The OPCW, the chemical weapons watchdog, has given itself new powers to assign blame for attacks.

27/06/2018

Netherlands

Van kills one in hit-and-run outside Dutch concert

Police arrest driver of delivery vehicle.

18/06/2018

Netherlands

EU cigarette tests hide true harm of smoking, research shows

EU system "influenced by tobacco companies" underplays damage of smoking, Dutch study claims.

13/06/2018

Netherlands

Giant poo sculptures prove 'contemporary art is not s***'

Rotterdam's Museum Boijmans van Beuningen is displaying four giant sculptures of excrement by art collective Gelatin.

08/06/2018

Netherlands

Dutch queen’s sister found dead in Buenos Aires apartment

Dutch queen’s sister found dead in Buenos Aires apartment.

07/06/2018

Netherlands

Breaking into a military submarine was 'really cool'

Bob Thissen has spent more than a decade exploring some of Europe's most obscure relics. His latest adventure saw him spend a night on a submarine near Lisbon, frozen in time since it was last used more than a decade ago.

05/06/2018

Netherlands

Watch: Dutch PM Rutte applauded after clearing up own coffee spill

Is this something you can imagine the leader of your country doing?

05/06/2018

Cult

World's largest known freshwater pearl to go under the hammer

The pearl, dubbed "the Sleeping Lion" for its irregular shape will go on sale in the Hague

29/05/2018

Netherlands

MH17: Prosecutors point finger of blame at Russia

Prosecutors investigating the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over Ukraine in 2014 say the missile used to shoot down the plane came from a Russian military unit.

24/05/2018

Netherlands

Cornish group wins 'Eurovision for regional languages'

The Rowan Tree, a folk music group from Cornwall, has won Liet International XXL — a singing competition solely for regional and minority languages

24/05/2018

Smart Regions

Breaking down barriers between locals and refugees in Utrecht

In partnership with the European Commission

In the innovative 'Plan Einstein' scheme, asylum seekers and young Dutch people live together, learn together and work together

23/05/2018

Netherlands

Formula One drivers smash caravans in short-lived race

Teammates Max Verstappen and Daniel Ricciardo swap their sleek racing car for Aston Martins with caravans attached. The result is as you'd predict.

21/05/2018

Cult

Newly discovered Rembrandt portrait on display

Bought for under 200,000 euros, the portrait is now thought to be worth millions

17/05/2018

Netherlands

Hidden pages from Anne Frank's diary revealed for first time

Anne Frank hid some rude jokes from her family, now they have been revealed to the world.

16/05/2018

Musica

Yuja Wang on Rachmaninov: "Every time I play his music it's... a gift!"

The brilliant Chinese pianist has delighted audiences by performing Rachmaninov's 4th piano concerto with the Rotterdam Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Yannick Nézet-Séguin

03/05/2018