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Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch' goes digital

See how the 17th-century master put the tiniest of white dots in his eyes to give life to the painting's main character.

04/01/2022

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Thousands gather to oppose Dutch virus measures despite ban

The 7-day rolling average of new daily cases edged slightly lower over the past week to 85.55 new cases per 100,000 people.

02/01/2022

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Dutch zoo celebrates birth of 'vulnerable' manatee

A Dutch zoo on Thursday welcomed a West Indian manatee calf, one of only 39 in all of Europe.

30/12/2021

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Dutch police seize 1.6 tonnes of cocaine in Rotterdam port

Dutch customs authorities said on Tuesday they had confiscated a record 68 tonnes of cocaine this year, up from 49 tonnes in 2020.

29/12/2021

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German murderer arrested in the Netherlands after going on the run

Ralf Hoerstemeier was convicted in January of killing 16-year-old Nicole Schalla nearly three decades ago and sentenced to life imprisonment.

24/12/2021

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Life sentences demanded for accused in downing of MH17 passenger jet

Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing all 298 people on board.

22/12/2021

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Prosecutors begin explaining evidence at MH17 plane crash trial

On Wednesday, prosecutors will tell judges what punishments they want for the four suspects, with the maximum sentence being life imprisonment.

20/12/2021

Health news

Anti-radiation bracelets turn out to be radioactive

If you own one of the ten products found to emit ionising radiation, take it off and store it away safely, Dutch nuclear safety authorities warned.

20/12/2021

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Novavax's COVID vaccine becomes fifth jab to be approved for use in EU

Results from clinical trials released in June showed 90.4% efficacy against the disease, and 100% efficacy against severe to moderate cases.

20/12/2021

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Dutch government imposes strict lockdown measures ahead of Christmas

The announcement was made after the 7pm meeting of the government, headed by PM Mark Rutte.

18/12/2021

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Dutch royal family faces criticism over birthday party during COVID

The Dutch royal family expressed regret for holding a gathering for future Queen Amalia's 18th birthday that broke COVID-19 measures.

16/12/2021

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Dutch MP ordered by court to delete COVID Holocaust tweets

A judge said social media posts by far-right MP Thierry Baudet went beyond 'robust public debate' and 'instrumentalised human suffering in the Holocaust'.

16/12/2021

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Dutch parties agree coalition deal to end record nine-month impasse

The negotiations lasted 271 days — a new record for the Netherlands. But it's nothing compared to neighbours Belgium who took 541 days following an election in 2010.

14/12/2021

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Dutch cannabis cafes see rise in business during COVID-19 pandemic

A survey by Trimbos, a research institute on mental health and addictions, found that 90% of Dutch cannabis users were smoking as much or more since the start of the pandemic.

13/12/2021

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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte set to reveal plans for new government

An agreement should be finalised and shared with the four coalition parties on Tuesday.

13/12/2021

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Santa Lucia light celebration performed at a swimming pool in Stockholm

Children and teenagers from the Neptun synchronised swimming club perform for the Santa Lucia festival of light in a pool in Stockholm.

13/12/2021

Art

Priceless Rembrandt painting to be stretched to reverse deformations

Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum has announced plans to re-stretch Rembrandt van Rijn's iconic painting 'The Night Watch', reverse deformations found in its top-left corner.

09/12/2021

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Princess Amalia, heir to the Dutch throne, turns 18

She is now officially entitled to take over the throne from her father, King Willem-Alexander, should the need arise.

08/12/2021

Living

This designer is making clothes out of human hair

Tonnes of human hair goes to waste every year. So designer Zsofia Kollar has found a way to use it – as yarn for clothes.

06/12/2021

Tech News

This hi-tech sleeve could help you understand any foreign language

The device works by converting text into sound files that are then expressed in the sleeve via speakers.

02/12/2021

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Couple arrested in Netherlands after escaping COVID hotel quarantine

A couple was arrested at the airport in Amsterdam after they fled hotel quarantine.

29/11/2021

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Social distancing mandatory as Dutch COVID infections spike

Dutch coronavirus infection numbers hit a new weekly record on Tuesday.

23/11/2021

Cinema

Lost and found: a silent film hits the big screen after 100 years

A Russian documentary by renowned director, Dziga Vertov, that was once thought to be lost, has been restored and played for audiences at the International Documentary Festival of Amsterdam.

23/11/2021

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Police fire warning shots at Rotterdam demo

Police fired warning shots, injuring an unknown number of people, as riots broke out on Friday night in downtown Rotterdam at a demonstration against plans by the Dutch government to restrict access for unvaccinated people to some venues.

20/11/2021

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Police fire on rioters after anti-COVID-19 protest descends into chaos

Police said they fired warning shots during protests against new COVID-19 restrictions in the Netherlands.

19/11/2021

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Anti-racism activists stage demo against Dutch 'Black Pete'

Anti-racism protesters chanted “Kick Out Black Pete” at an event where children could meet the Dutch version of Santa Claus and his controversial sidekick.

13/11/2021