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Scientists discover new highly virulent HIV variant in the Netherlands

The research team stressed that the findings are no cause for alarm as modern treatments remain effective against the new strain of HIV.

Netherlands

Dutch gynaecologist used own sperm to father 21 children

It is the third known case in the Netherlands of a doctor using his own sperm without patients' knowledge or consent.

Netherlands

Crew rescued after two ships collide off Dutch coast amid Storm Corrie

The two ships had collided near the port of Ijmuiden on Monday.

Netherlands

‘Stop Oil Extraction in Rotterdam’: angry residents sign petition

Two thousand people in south Rotterdam have signed a petition urging authorities to stop the extraction of fossil fuels underneath some 70,000 homes.

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Nicky Verstappen: Dutch court convicts man of 1998 child killing

The abduction and killing of the 11-year-old boy shocked the Netherlands and had remained unsolved for over 20 years.

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Dutch King Willem-Alexander unveils 'world's largest' sea lock

The new sea lock will greatly improve the Port of Amsterdam's accessibility and stimulate the region's economy by providing tide-independent space for increasingly large seafaring vessels.

World News

COVID-19 in Europe: Finland, Denmark, & Netherlands ease restrictions

Here is our summary of the COVID-19 situation across the continent.

Poland

Tourist arrested for giving Nazi salute outside gates of Auschwitz

The 29-year-old woman was fined after telling prosecutors that her gesture was a "stupid joke".

Netherlands

'This is unique': Stowaway survives 9,000-km flight in wheel section

“Most of the time when we find somebody who is in a plane then he does not survive... but this is unique."

Culture news

Rembrandt's 'The Night Watch' lies 'flat on its belly' for restoration

Completed in 1642, the painting, which measures 3.8 x 4.5 metres and weighs 337 kilograms, is rich in details. It portrays the captain of an Amsterdam city militia ordering his men into action.

Culture news

Apology from TV boss as #MeToo scandal rocks Dutch TV

The scandal has seen two prominent cast members on "The voice of Holland" accused of sexual misconduct.

Netherlands

Dutch judge issues six-month prison sentence for attack on politician

The suspect, identified as Max van den B., was detained two weeks ago outside the home of Sigrid Kaag after he shouted and waved a burning torch.

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Canal boat gives away free flowers to mark start of tulip season

Tulips on a canal boat: what could be more Dutch? The vessel meanders through Amsterdam's World Heritage Listed waterways, handing out bouquets to members of the public. This stunt marks National Tulip Day.

Greece

Greece begins fining those over 60 who are unvaccinated

The fine will rise to €100 in February.

Netherlands

France requirement for triple-vaccination COVID pass begins

More than half a million French people will find their vaccination health pass no longer works from January 15.

Netherlands

Dutch government eases lockdown, opening shops, gyms and hairdressers

Shops, hairdressers and gyms will be allowed to reopen in the Netherlands but bars and restaurants must stay closed, the Dutch government said.

Netherlands

Dutch king to stop using royal carriage over colonial criticism

The carriage features images of black and Asian people offering gifts to a seated young white woman.

Netherlands

Women get parity as Dutch government sworn in after record delay

The election was held 299 days ago. A new government was only sworn in today.

Netherlands

'Phone hasn't stopped': Dutch doctor's vaccine helpline is overwhelmed

The 'Twijfeltelefoon' (Vaccine hotline) service first launched in Rotterdam on 23 November and has since spread to other cities. It receives an average of 1,000 calls per day.

Green News

Huge Facebook data centre could make Netherlands miss climate goals

A proposed Facebook data centre in a small Dutch town could use 10% of the country's wind energy.

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