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Estonian slackliner struggles to balance on ropey crossing over river

Estonian slackliner Jaan Roose completed a 625 metre crossing between Rotterdam's two tallest buildings, 188 metres above the river Maas. Roose holds several world records, yet the high winds posed a great challenge for him on his 49 minute walk between The Rotterdam building and Zalmhaven tower.

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Slackliner Jaan Roose completes 625 m river crossing between highest buildings in Rotterdam

Jaan Roose has frequently slacklined where nobody has ever slacklined before and his latest thriller in the sky is one of the most mind-bending yet.

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Inflation in Netherlands above 10% for first time in nearly 47 years

Inflation in the Netherlands rose to above ten per cent for the first time since 1975 last month, the country's statistics agency said on Thursday.

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Why this Dutch city needs to be on your radar for tech jobs

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An innovation hub, this Dutch city is home to two of the world’s most valuable tech companies as well as a plethora of start-up and scale-up firms.

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Take a look at the Netherlands' extreme canal vaulting sport

After a 10-year break, the Dutch city of Haarlem welcomed back Red Bull Fierste Ljepper to celebrate the oldest extreme sport of the Netherlands. But how did this intense sport come to be?

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'Teflon Mark': Dutch PM Rutte reaches key milestone

Mark Rutte became the longest-serving Dutch prime minister on Tuesday, after being in office for almost 12 years.

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Dutch farmers worried by 'unrealistic' emissions reduction target

Anger is building at the government plans to slash nitrogen and ammonia emissions by 2030, with fears farmers will be unable to cope.

Living

These beautiful floating homes are actually made of cardboard

These tiny houses are transforming Rotterdam’s old harbours to solve its space problem.

World News

Good news: Home-working a legal right, and free trains in Spain

Don’t be downcast, here are five #GoodNews stories to send you off into the weekend with a smile.

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Could working from home become a legal right?

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The Netherlands is aiming to enshrine remote working flexibility in law. Will other countries follow suit?

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Six people rescued from river after two boats collide in Rotterdam

A family of five and the boat's captain were taken to hospital after the incident.

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Two men jailed for Molotov cocktail attack on Dutch journalist's home

The suspects were allegedly angry about the reporter's coverage of anti-lockdown demonstrations.

Travel News

Airport chaos leaves passengers queuing in ‘stifling heat’

Ongoing chaos at Europe's airports is being made worse in some places by record high temperatures.

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Misleading video claims Dutch farmers attacked undercover police

A video massively shared on social media claims that angry Dutch demonstrators attacked undercover police officers during protests over emission cuts.

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Dutch farmers and fishermen block roads to protest emissions cuts

Farmers and fishermen fear they will lose their jobs under the Dutch government’s plans to curb nitrogen emissions.

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Dutch drama as suspected art fair robbery caught on camera

Police say they've arrested two men in connection with the suspected robbery, but are still looking for two more.

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One killed and ten injured in rare Netherlands tornado

Emergency services are warning people to stay away from the area where the roofs have been torn off several homes.

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Dutch mobster sentenced to life in prison over contract killings

Willem Holleeder -- nicknamed “The Nose” -- will now spend the rest of his life behind bars.

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Consensus builds around Ukraine's EU bid ahead of crucial summit

Denmark, Sweden, the Netherlands and Portugal are among the latest countries to support granting Ukraine candidate status.

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Netherlands marks the return of famous herring festival

Vlaggetjesdag, a local holiday marking the arrival of fresh herring, was again held in Scheveningen after a three-year break.

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