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WATCH: Pro-Israel protesters rally outside ICJ

Dozens of pro-Israel protesters gathered outside the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on Friday as Israel defended itself against South Africa's demand to halt its military actions in Gaza.

17/05/2024

Netherlands

Dutch government veers sharply right after four-party coalition deal

When presenting the coalition agreement, PVV leader Geert Wilders said he is very much looking forward to the upcoming collaboration with NSC, BBB and the VVD. He also said that 'the sun will shine again in the Netherlands'.

16/05/2024

Netherlands

Wilders strikes a deal to form new coalition in the Netherlands

Six months after winning the Dutch national elections, far-right anti-Islam leader Geert Wilders has agreed to form a four-party coalition.

15/05/2024

Europe News

Pro-Palestinian protests continue at European universities

Police clashed with pro-Palestinian student protesters at universities in the Netherlands and Belgium on Monday.

13/05/2024

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WATCH: Pro-Palestine protests at University of Amsterd

Police broke up a protest by pro-Palestinian activists at the University of Amsterdam in a second straight day of unrest over the war in Gaza.

10/05/2024

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Pro-Palestine students from the university of Amsterdam demonstrate

Student of the University of Amsterdam demonstrated in large crowds, blocking the road in front of the university while brandishing placards in solidarity with Gaza and expressing their support through chants like "Free Palestine" and "End the Occupation."

08/05/2024

Netherlands

ICJ throws out Nicaragua's case asking Germany to halt aid to Israel

Berlin argued that it has barely exported any weapons to Israel since the offensive against Gaza started following Hamas' deadly incursion into southern Israel on 7 October.

30/04/2024

Nature

Europe’s largest reef is on a mission to save the world’s corals

A Netherlands zoo has planted self-bred corals that could one day repopulate heat stressed reefs.

29/04/2024

Markets

Private equity giant CVC set to launch €1.6 billion Amsterdam IPO

CVC, which holds stakes in the Six Nations rugby and Lipton Teas, prepares to sell over 100 million shares after years of planning.

23/04/2024

Tech News

Dutch government should only use Facebook if data protected - watchdog

The Dutch Data Protection Authority said the government must be able to guarantee that data processing complies with the law.

22/04/2024

Netherlands

Netherlands officially stops drilling at Groningen's giant gas field

A symbolic ceremony was held on Friday to mark the end of drilling which has increased the seismic risk in the region since it started in the 1960s.

20/04/2024

Travel News

Amsterdam bans new hotels in latest measure to curb mass tourism

The Dutch city is also limiting the number of overnight stays by tourists.

19/04/2024

Culture news

Poignant shot from Gaza wins World Press Photo of the Year 2024

The heartrending winning photo of this year's World Press Photo of the Year depicts a Palestinian woman cradling the body of her young niece. WARNING: This article contains images which some readers may find distressing.

18/04/2024

Green News

The Hague police accused of breaking climate activist’s elbow

Police say climate activists were warned that violence could be used against them if they blocked a highway again.

10/04/2024

Travel News

'Amsterdam Rules': Pre-trip quiz aims to deter unwanted tourism

Amsterdam is softening its ‘stay away’ messaging - but it still wants to deter rowdy visitors.

08/04/2024

Green News

Greta Thunberg detained at climate change protest in The Hague

Police have detained the Swedish climate activist and dozens of others during what they said was a banned protest.

07/04/2024

Netherlands

Dozens of claims filed against Russia for damage and destruction

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba addressed the Restoring Justice for Ukraine conference in the Hague on Tuesday, telling delegates the people of Ukraine ''want to see justice delivered''.

02/04/2024

Green News

Shell appeals Dutch court’s landmark climate ruling

The oil and gas giant claims the historic climate ruling ‘obstructs’ climate action but environmental groups say the scientific basis of the case has only got stronger since 2021.

02/04/2024

Netherlands

Police arrest man as hostage situation ends in Dutch town of Ede

The reason for the hostage-taking was not clear, but police said on X that “at the moment there is no indication of a terrorist motive.”

30/03/2024

Mobility

Inside the new Dutch centre advancing the future of European hyperloop

While critics claim it's an example of policymakers "chasing a shiny object," backers believe hyperloop could become a mainstay of future travel.

28/03/2024

Economy

Dutch economy sees slight uptick in 2023 as disposable income rises

The Netherlands' GDP outgrew analysts' expectations in the final quarter of last year.

25/03/2024

Eco-Innovation

AI robots are patrolling Dutch tulip fields to root out viruses

Tulip fields in the Netherlands were threatened by viruses until this AI robot rolled in to save the day.

22/03/2024

Green News

Noise pollution from Schiphol flights must be reduced, court orders

The national public health institute estimates that around 259,000 people in the Netherlands experience "serious nuisance" from aircraft flying over the densely populated country.

22/03/2024

Destinations

Tulip lover? Europe’s most beautiful garden Keukenhof opens today

The beautiful spring garden is one of the Netherlands’ premier tourist attractions - but be quick as it’s only open for eight weeks a year.

21/03/2024

Moments

I took my son out of the classroom to educate him through travel

Geography lessons in an Icelandic glacier and art classes in Amsterdam: What it's like to 'world school' your child.

16/03/2024

Netherlands

Palestinian protesters gather as Amsterdam opens Holocaust museum

The protest leaders emphasized they were against the Israeli president's presence, not the museum.

10/03/2024