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Watkins fires England into Euro 2024 final in 2-1 Netherlands comeback

England will be playing against Spain in the Berlin final on Sunday.

Europe News

Dutch Patriot air defence system deployed in Lithuania

A total of three Patriots are currently protecting Ukrainian airspace from Russian air attacks: two from Germany and one from the US.

Sport

Dutch delight as Netherlands beat Turkey 2-1 to reach Euro 2024 semis

The Netherlands came back in the second half thanks to a De Vrij header and a Turkey own goal. They'll be facing England in the semifinal, who beat Switzerland 5-3 on penalties in the earlier Saturday tie.

My Europe Series

State of the Union: Imminent famine in Sudan and Orbán's EU presidency

This edition of State of the Union focuses on the start of Hungary's rotating EU presidency and the ongoing humanitarian disaster in Sudan.

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Euronews Witness

Creative caring: Social solutions to elderly welfare in the Netherlands

The Netherlands is regarded as having one of the best systems for elderly care in the world, but it faces many challenges including an increasingly ageing population. Restricted by a severe shortage of care workers the Dutch have come up with innovative solutions, as Hans von der Brelie found out.

Netherlands

How the Netherlands is offering innovative care solutions for elderly

As the number of elderly people grows, social solutions to elderly welfare are being created.

World News

International flight in electric aircraft takes off in the Netherlands

It is a two-month trial in which people can fly without emissions between the airports of Maastricht, Liège and Aachen.

Europe Decoded

Netherlands wants an opt-out from EU migration rules. Is it possible?

The Hague might soon be heading for a total clash with Brussels over the most explosive issue on the political agenda: migration.

Europe News

Radical right's rise in European governments could impact EU decisions

The radical right continues to expand its power in the EU, as shown by the new government in the Netherlands, which took office this Tuesday, and the results of the first round of elections in France. This could impact the way decisions are made in institutions in Brussels.

Travel News

Amsterdam overtourism: City moves to ban cruise ships

If the plans get greenlit, cruise ships will be banned from entering the city centre of Amsterdam entirely from 2035.

Europe News

Rule of law protests greet new Dutch government at swearing-in

A group of protesters watched from behind the fences at Huis ten Bosch Palace as a new Dutch cabinet was sworn in.

World News

Unionists under pressure to keep seats ahead of UK general election

The pro-British Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) is facing competition from the non-sectarian MLA Alliance Party and pro-Irish unity party Sinn Féin over Northern Ireland's 18 seats in Westminster.

Sport

Euro 2024 latest: Super Demiral blasts Turkey off to quarter-finals

Turkey are the last team to make it to the Euro 2024 quarter-finals after beating Austria 2-1

Europe News

Former spy chief Dick Schoof sworn in as new Dutch PM

Dutch King Willem-Alexander swore in the new ministers and state secretaries at the royal Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague on Tuesday.

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Amsterdam's Oosterpark hosts national slavery remembrance

The Netherlands commemorated the abolition of slavery with a national ceremony in Amsterdam's Oosterpark.

Sport

Euro 2024: Epic Austria beat Netherlands 3-2 to finish top of Group D

France failed to beat Poland and finished second in the group ahead of third-placed Netherlands. In Group C, England and Denmark retain first and second spot respectively. Slovenia are also through to the last 16.

Europe News

Mark Rutte to be next NATO chief after securing Romania's backing

The outgoing Dutch Prime Minister will head the military alliance for the coming years after Norway’s Jens Stoltenberg steps down

Europe News

Dutch far right takes migration, trade and economy portfolios

Candidate ministers need a formal confirmation by parliament, set for next week.

Netherlands

Three men found guilty of killing Dutch investigative journalist

A Dutch court on Wednesday convicted three men of murder for their roles in the 2021 shooting of investigative reporter Peter R. de Vries.

Culture news

Will the Netherlands stop taking part in Eurovision?

The Netherlands has warned it may pull out of future Eurovision Song Contests after this year's contestant, Joost Klein, was disqualified.