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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.

Netherlands

Russian spy caught trying to infiltrate war crimes court, Dutch say

Dutch authorities say Sergey Vladimirovich Cherkasov had planned an elaborate cover story to hide his identity and penetrate the International Criminal Court (ICC).

Ukraine

Send more weapons to Ukraine, Poland's PM urges NATO

“Where is our credibility if Ukraine fails? Can we imagine that Ukraine fails and we revert to business as usual? I hope not."

Netherlands

Austrian man jailed after six Dutch children found isolated for years

The children's deeply religious father had kept them locked up at a remote farmhouse to protect them from "evil" outside influences.

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Dutch farmers angry over measures to reduce nitrogen emissions

The Netherlands government unveiled mandate reductions of up to 70% of nitrogen oxides in many places and 95% in other areas to protect nature.

Netherlands

Trial resumes into murder of Dutch crime reporter Peter R de Vries

The alleged gunman and getaway driver both face a maximum life sentence if convicted.

World News

UK and Dutch governments approve new separate North Sea gas projects

European nations are scrambling to tap new sources of natural gas to relieve them of supplies from Russia.

Culture Series

Meet the pig farmer putting animal welfare and sustainability first

Meet the Dutch pig farmer putting animal welfare and sustainability first

Travel News

Huge queues at Schiphol airport continue but no worker strike for now

Schiphol airport workers have called off a planned summer strike, saving travellers from more queues and cancellations.

Europe Decoded

Dutch police use 'deepfake' video in appeal over boy's murder in 2003

Police in Rotterdam say it is the world's first time that an artificially manipulated video has been used in this way.

Netherlands

Three arrested over ATM explosions that netted gang nearly €1 million

They are accused of using stolen vehicles and explosives to attack ATMs during the night to steal money.

Netherlands

Dutch PM Mark Rutte questioned after deleting text messages for years

According to Dutch law, certain government correspondence must be kept for public accountability.

Eco-Innovation

Largest solar car park in the world opens at Dutch music festival

Spanning 350,000 square metres, this solar-powered car park can generate green energy and help grass grow.

Netherlands

Two killed and two others injured in shooting at Dutch care home

Rotterdam police said the suspect had been arrested and a firearm had been seized.

Netherlands

Ten men from same family arrested in Amsterdam for money laundering

Dutch police seized more than €1.4 million during the arrest, suspecting that the large sums of money originated from international drug trafficking.

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Dutch royal family arrives in Maastricht to celebrate King`s Day

The Dutch royal family is in Maastricht, in the southern province of Limburg. The royal family is making its way through the city on a very sunny Wednesday. They arrived by bus at the Sint Servaasbrug.

Netherlands

Thousands of baby eels found in suitcases at Amsterdam airport

Three people from Malaysia have been arrested on suspicion of trying to smuggle them to Portugal.

Economy

Watch: Spain & Netherlands strike surprising alliance on fiscal reform

The two countries want the EU fiscal rules to become more simple, transparent and realistic.

Netherlands

Two men killed in shooting at McDonald's restaurant in the Netherlands

A 32-year-old man has been arrested after a gunman opened fire on two people in front of shocked customers.

Netherlands

Europe's biggest flower park opens for first time since COVID pandemic

This should provide a nice lift to start the week!

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