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Green News

Report casts doubt on member states' climate plans as 2040 target loom

New assessment questions EU countries’ ability to deliver climate goals.

Culture news

Van Gogh Museum fires multiple workers for Pokemon shenanigans

At least four employees of the museum have been fired in connection with limited edition Pokemon cards.

Health news

€2.5 million drug now approved in Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands

Libmeldy - a treatment for a rare disease costing €2.5 million - has become available in Ireland, Belgium and the Netherlands.

Nature

National park wolves can be shot with paintball guns, Dutch court says

Wolves at a popular national park have been approaching human visitors more frequently.

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Culture news

ESNS Diary: Euronews Culture's top picks for new European music

Here are the best finds from our time at Eurosonic Noorderslag, one of Europe's biggest annual showcases of new music.

Euronews Witness

What's behind the Netherlands' turn to the far-right?

Euronews International Correspondent Valérie Gauriat speaks with voters in the Netherlands to understand how the far-right PVV party secured a victory in the 2023 parliamentary elections.

Culture news

French star Zaho de Sagazan sweeps the 2024 Music Moves Europe Awards

French musician Zaho de Sagazan made her case clear as a future star with her double MME award win.

Culture news

Who won big at the 2024 European Festival Awards?

Festivals of all sizes were recognised at the 13th annual event in Groningen, the Netherlands.

Culture news

Groningen celebrates the best of European Music and festival fanatics

The Dutch city of Groningen will today begin hosting Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS), a four-day event showcasing the best of European music talent, on stage and off it.

World News

Floods in Europe: Hungary, Netherlands and Lithuania brace themselves

Parts of northern and central Europe continued to grapple with flooding after heavy rain on Thursday.

Netherlands

Netherlands accused of spying on Jews after World War II

The secret services reportedly monitored members of the Netherlands Auschwitz Committee and infiltrated its meetings.

World News

Severe floods in Germany, Czechia and The Netherlands

On Christmas Day, residents in parts of Germany were forced to evacuate their homes due to heavy rains and saturated ground, resulting in widespread flooding and high water levels. Particularly affected were areas in the regions of Thuringia and Lower Saxony.

Economy

Dutch unemployement rate declined further in November

The latest figures suggest that employment is on the rise in the Netherlands even though the country battles with recession.

Living

See inside the Dutch repair cafe saving electricals from landfill

As many struggle with the cost of living, keeping your existing electricals working is an easy way to save money.

The Big Question

The Big Question: Why is it so hard to prevent terrorist financing?

The Chief Financial Economic Crime Officer at Rabobank tells The Big Question’s Hannah Brown: “Behind financial crime, you have crime - drug addiction, terrorist financing and modern slavery. And this money has to enter into the system.”

World News

Dutch school phone ban to come into force next month

From next month, secondary school pupils in the Netherlands will no longer be able to use their phones in the classroom.

Netherlands

Geert Wilders to find out today if he can become Netherlands' next PM

The Dutch far-right politician will need the support of other parties to form a new coalition government after winning the most seats in parliament at the country’s latest election.

Travel News

Where in Europe speaks the best - and worst - English?

Some of Europe’s most popular tourist destinations are the least proficient in English.

Smart Regions

Discover the Netherlands' award-winning, sustainable housing community

In partnership with the European Commission

Ecovillage Boekel was named the Netherlands' most sustainable organisation in 2021. With its own 'food forest' and a pioneering César heating system, this European project is setting the standard for green living.

Italy

Europe's far-right leaders gather in Italy to prepare for EU elections

Matteo Salvini, who is Italy's Deputy Prime Minister, hosted the conference in Florence under the slogan "Jobs, Security, Common Sense" on Sunday.

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