Netherlands

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.

28/04/2022

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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.

27/04/2022

Culture news

Dutch prosecutors confirm Voice of Holland sexual misconduct probe

Four men are under investigation linked to five reports received from women in the country's first major #MeToo scandal earlier this year.

26/04/2022

Netherlands

Twitter admits temporarily suspending Dutch far-right leader

Wilders had recently directed a tweet toward Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif.

25/04/2022

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.

14/04/2022

Earth News

Methane escaping from liquid gas-powered ships fuelling climate crisis

An investigation into so-called ‘green’ ships has uncovered significant amounts of invisible methane being released into the atmosphere.

13/04/2022

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.

31/03/2022

Tech News

Meta suspends controversial plans for Netherlands data centre

The planned centre has faced opposition in the country over the massive amount of energy needed to power it.

30/03/2022

Netherlands

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

This should provide a nice lift to start the week!

28/03/2022

Destinations

Netherlands: There’s more to do in the Lowlands than getting high

As the Dutch government relaxes COVID-19 restrictions for all travellers, we take a look at the top seven tourist destinations you need to visit on your next trip to the Netherlands.

24/03/2022

Tech News

Meta's planned new Dutch data centre blocked by political opposition

All but two of the parties in the Dutch Senate backed a motion to temporarily block Meta's new data centre until sustainability standards were met.

23/03/2022

Culture news

Dutch publisher pulls Anne Frank betrayal book amid critique

In a 69-page written “refutation,” six historians and academics describe the cold case team’s findings as “a shaky house of cards.”

23/03/2022

Netherlands

UN court orders Russia to 'suspend invasion' of Ukraine

The United Nations’ top court granted measures requested by Kyiv, but many are sceptical that Russia will comply.

16/03/2022

Netherlands

Netherlands and Australia launch new case against Russia over MH17

It is the latest bid to hold Moscow legally responsible for the missile strike that brought down the passenger aircraft over eastern Ukraine in 2014.

14/03/2022

Home

10-minute delivery service threatens to sue Dutch cities

Rapid delivery services like Getir and Gorillas exploded in popularity last year, but that expansion has come at a cost to their neighbours in the Netherlands.

24/02/2022

Netherlands

Utrecht mayor apologises for Dutch city's past role in slave trade

Mayor Sharon Dijksma said she was acknowledging the "dark side of our city's history".

23/02/2022

Netherlands

Hostage-taker dies of injuries after standoff at Amsterdam Apple Store

The gunman had demanded a ransom of €200 million in cryptocurrencies before he was hit by a police vehicle and arrested.

23/02/2022

Sport

Ajax reaches settlement agreement with Abdelhak Nouri's family

The young Dutch player suffered severe and permanent brain damage after collapsing during a preseason friendly in 2017.

21/02/2022

Netherlands

Dutch leader apologises for 'extreme violence' in Indonesia

A report found that Dutch troops had committed atrocities between 1945 and 1949.

17/02/2022

Netherlands

Dutch government to drop most COVID-19 restrictions as infections fall

Mask wearing and working from home will no longer be required.

15/02/2022

Tech News

Apple handed fourth fine by Dutch watchdog over App Store dispute

The tech giant is facing weekly fines until it allows Dutch software application makers to use non-Apple payment methods on dating apps.

15/02/2022

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Hundreds at anti-virus rules protest in the Hague

Protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 rules marched through The Hague for a second day on Sunday, in solidarity with Canada's trucker demonstration.

13/02/2022

Culture news

Indonesian war of independence explored in new Amsterdam exhibition

The exhibit is jointly curated by Dutch and Indonesian curators but has already courted controversy over some language used.

10/02/2022

Sport

Overmars quits Ajax over 'inappropriate messages' to female staff

The former footballer admitted that he was "ashamed" of his "unacceptable" behaviour.

07/02/2022

Netherlands

City could dismantle iconic bridge to make way for Jeff Bezos yacht

The masts on the Amazon founder's boat are too high to pass under the bridge.

03/02/2022

Netherlands

Dutch gynaecologist used own sperm to father 21 children

It is the third known case in the Netherlands of a doctor using his own sperm without patients' knowledge or consent.

02/02/2022