Netherlands

Netherlands

Dutch doctor cleared over euthanasia of women with dementia

The unnamed doctor performed euthanasia on the 74-year-old as she had previously made a living will asking for it if her condition deterioated

11/09/2019

Netherlands

Two children among four dead in Dutch 'family drama', say police

Police believe one of the deceased, a 35-year-old police officer, may have been the shooter.

09/09/2019

Netherlands

This Dutch company hires people without a cover letter or resume

A Dutch company hires people without a cover letter or resume — all they have to do is put their name on a list to work at the company.

06/09/2019

Business Planet

Tapping into China's tourism bonanza

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet looks at the opportunities for small travel firms attempting to access the lucrative outbound Chinese tourism market.

06/09/2019

Business Planet

Tourism boom: China's great leap forward

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet speaks to a European tourism expert about the massive growth in Chinese visitors.

06/09/2019

Green News

Prince Harry admits he can 'do better' after summer of private jets

The prince was unveiling a a sustainable travel initiative in Amsterdam when he made the comments.

03/09/2019

Netherlands

Dutch municipalities advance in government-proposed 'weed experiment'

A "weed experiment" that could see cannabis that has been grown legally and tested for quality to be sold in Dutch "coffee shops" has moved one step closer to fruition, the country's health ministry has said.

29/08/2019

Netherlands

Netherlands: Euthanasia trial seeks what to do with dementia patients

A landmark trial in the Netherlands looks at what to do with dementia patients who have previously stated their wish to die under certain conditions but might have changed their minds later.

26/08/2019

Netherlands

Dutch Facebook user invites people to watch Brexit unfold from beach

Dutch Facebook user invites people to watch Brexit unfold from Netherlands beach

20/08/2019

Europe Decoded

Twitter reunites ex-refugee with kind stranger who gifted her a bike

As a five-year-old, Mevan Babakar found herself living in a refugee camp in the Netherlands, and vividly recalls being gifted a bike by a camp worker. Years later, she took to Twitter to find him.

15/08/2019

No Comment

Suspected landspout caused by powerful thunderstorms hits Amsterdam

Footage uploaded to social media showed the moment a suspected landspout hit central Amsterdam on Friday.

10/08/2019

No Comment

Tens of thousands line Amsterdam canal for gay pride boat parade

The boat parade is seen as the 'peak' of Amsterdam Pride.

03/08/2019

Netherlands

Dutch burqa ban comes into effect but few public areas will enforce it

Public transport companies and medical centres have already said they will not comply with the legislation so as to not cause delays or prevent women from seeking treatment.

01/08/2019

World

Ramush Haradinaj resigned days before speaking with prosecutors

As the investigation into alleged war crimes committed in Kosovo continues in The Hague, a guerilla fighter turned Prime Minister has resigned but refused to answer questions.

25/07/2019

Netherlands

Operations resume at Schiphol airport but delays continue

Operations resume at Schiphol airport but delays continue

24/07/2019

Netherlands

Dutch top court rules Netherlands partially responsible for deaths of Muslim men in Srebrenica

Dutch top court rules Netherlands partially responsible for deaths of Muslim men in Srebrenica

19/07/2019

Netherlands

Getting from A to bee: Utrecht installs green bus stops

The municipality of Utrecht installed 316 green-friendly bus stops complete with a green roof, bamboo seat, and LED lighting.

12/07/2019

Netherlands

Dutch school forced to close playground after noise complaints

A primary school in the Netherlands has been forced to close its part of its playground for the pupils after people living nearby complained about the noise.

10/07/2019

Netherlands

Alleged Islamic State militant on trial in Netherlands for war crimes

A Dutch-born alleged Islamic State fighter was brought before a court in the Netherlands on Monday.

09/07/2019

Netherlands

KLM and easyJet planes collide at Amsterdam airport

An easyJet flight to London clipped the the back of a Dutch KLM flight at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on Tuesday morning.

09/07/2019

World

How does a Rembrandt masterpiece get restored?

Watch how Rembrandt's 17th-century large painting ‘The Night Watch’ is being restored in Amsterdam at end of the Gallery of Honour in the Rijksmuseum.

09/07/2019

Netherlands

Watch: World's first floating farm in operation in Rotterdam

The aim of the initiative, said designer Peter Van Wingerden, was to shorten the distance between the production and consumption of food.

05/07/2019

Netherlands

Dutch defending sends the Oranje through to World Cup Final

Sports Editor Andy Robini explains how good the Dutch defence were to win a spot in Sunday's final. Watch the full interview.

04/07/2019

Netherlands

Dutch railway to spend millions compensating Holocaust survivors

Several thousands people, including 500 survivors, will receive up to €15,000 from NS as compensation for its role transporting Jews, Roma and Sinti to Nazi concentration camps.

27/06/2019

Netherlands

Dutch emergency services hit by major telecoms outage

Netherlands authorities said anyone with an emergency should go directly to hospitals, fire departments or local police stations.

24/06/2019

Netherlands

Watch: Dutch company generates buzz with massive new insect farm

The 14,000 square metre plant produces environmentally friendly protein used in pet food and fed to egg-laying chickens.

12/06/2019