Netherlands

Netherlands

Why do so few people vote in European Elections?

YouTube creator Fonseca's inquest on the low turnout at the European Elections: Who’s responsible, politicians, the media, voters? Watch the video

20/05/2019

Netherlands

Cybercriminal network which stole $100 million dismantled - Europol

An international cybercrime network which used malware to steal an estimated $100 million (€89.3 million) from thousands of victims has been dismantled, Europol announced on Thursday.

16/05/2019

Netherlands

Low turnout at the European Elections: what's wrong with EU?

During the recent Democracy Alive festival in Texel, the Netherlands, we had the opportunity to ask some candidates to the European Commission Presidency, MEP's, activists and volunteers about their views on why the EU Elections turnout is traditionally so low.

10/05/2019

Netherlands

Footballer fired after calling in sick so he could get to Ajax match

A Dutch footballer was sacked after calling in sick so he could travel to London and see Ajax play in the Champions League.

09/05/2019

World

Breakfast with Belle in Makkinga: Dutch MEP says CAP must change

In the run-up to the European elections, Good Morning Europe host Belle Donati is travelling across the continent to meet Members of the European Parliament in their own constituencies.

03/05/2019

Netherlands

How can we save democracy from fake news? Video report

Ever wonder why fake news happens and what we can do to stop it undermining the truth? YouTube creator Fonseca goes in search of the answers.

02/05/2019

Destinations

What makes Amsterdam’s first sustainable hotel so special?

Checking in at QO hotel promoting circularity and a more eco-conscious way of living.

02/05/2019

Netherlands

Dutch queen tried to swap Nazis for Belgian king

Queen Wilhelmina asked her foreign minister in 1945 to "sound out" if a deal was possible, according to a report based on a newly-released book of her former foreign minister's diaries.

30/04/2019

Netherlands

A European democracy festival, how does that work?

Democracy is worth celebrating, at least that's the message of the Democracy Alive festival.

19/04/2019

Netherlands

DNA ‘confirms’ fertility doctor used own sperm to father 49 children

DNA tests have confirmed the ex-chief of a Dutch sperm bank is the biological father of 49 children, it’s been claimed.

13/04/2019

Netherlands

Watch: EU 'logical place' to fight global warming, says Bas Eickhout

"If you go into politics because of ecological action, it’s logical to do that at the European level" rather than at the national level, Greens' spitzenkandidat Bas Eickhout said on Friday.

12/04/2019

World

Petition to criminalise buying sex in Netherlands handed to government

“We were trying to tell people what is really happening in prostitution because a lot of Dutch people think it is all really happy people choosing to sell sex. But the reality is that a lot of them are trapped in human trafficking.”

11/04/2019

Netherlands

Watch: 'Take care of Europe,' urges EU Brexit chief Michel Barnier

Barnier called on EU citizens to "take care of Europe," after retelling of a meeting with Nigel Farage in which the arch Brexiteer asserted that "after Brexit, the EU will no longer exist".

11/04/2019

Green News

Cycling in Amsterdam: our guide

Taking in a new city is all the more fun - and eco friendly - on wheels. We took to the saddle and biked around Amsterdam.

03/04/2019

Next Series

European bioengineers use yeast to manufacture drugs

In partnership with The European Commission

Scientists at a European research project called CHASSY are determined to replace petrochemicals in our medicines, cosmetics, plastics and fuels with yeast derivatives.

25/03/2019

Netherlands

Silent vigil mourns victims of Dutch tram attack

Silent vigil mourns victims of Dutch tram attack

23/03/2019

Netherlands

Populists win in Dutch provincial elections after Utrecht attack

A Dutch populist party made gains in provincial elections, possibly boosted by Monday's suspected terrorist attack in Utrecht.

21/03/2019

Netherlands

Dutch government stands to lose Senate majority - exit poll

Dutch government stands to lose Senate majority - exit poll

21/03/2019

Netherlands

Dutch prosecutors investigate terrorist motive in tram shooting

"Up to this point, a terrorist motive is seriously being considered," prosecutors said in a statement, citing "the nature of the shooting and a letter found in the getaway car."

19/03/2019

Netherlands

In this drone fight, you can win €30,000

You can use as many drones as you want, but you can't hack the opponent's.

19/03/2019

Netherlands

What we know about the Utrecht shooting

A summary of what we know about the tram shooting in Utrecht, the Netherlands

18/03/2019

Netherlands

Utrecht shooting suspect arrested, prosecutor confirms

A man suspected of shooting three people dead in Utrecht, the Netherlands, has been arrested, a police spokesperson confirmed to Euronews. Prosecutor Rutger Jeuken also confirmed this.

18/03/2019

Netherlands

Tens of thousands march in Amsterdam against climate change

Tens of thousands of protesters gathered in Amsterdam on Sunday, demanding the Dutch government take stronger action against climate change

10/03/2019

Living

Hockney — Van Gogh: The Joy of Nature

A new exhibition in Amsterdam shows the deep connection the two renowned painters have to nature.

01/03/2019

Smart Regions

Sustainable architecture thanks to 3D printers

In partnership with the European Commission

Floors, stairs, entire buildings built by 3D printers. Smart Regions travels to The Netherlands to see how the technology is reshaping the way we construct.

28/02/2019

Netherlands

Artist David Hockney rescued from lift in Amsterdam

Firefighters were called to Amsterdam's Conservatorium Hotel on Wednesday evening after artist David Hockney found himself stuck in a lift.

28/02/2019