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Thousands gather to oppose Dutch virus measures despite ban

The 7-day rolling average of new daily cases edged slightly lower over the past week to 85.55 new cases per 100,000 people.

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Berliner and Dutch honour the New Year's dip tradition

Members of a German winter-swimming club took their traditional first swim of the New Year with a dip in Berlin's Lake Oranke on Saturday. Swimmers dive into the cold waters of the North Sea to celebrate New Year's Eve in Scheveningen.

Belgium

Dutch tourists flock to Belgium to escape New Year lockdown at home

Thousands of Dutch visitors have been out and about in Antwerp shopping as well as eating and drinking in bars and cafés that are shut down in the Netherlands.

Culture news

Art Trends 2022: Exploring the outside world and colonial legacies

The European art world is increasingly commissioning content that explores and confronts the continent's uncomfortable colonial legacies.

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Dutch police seize 1.6 tonnes of cocaine in Rotterdam port

Dutch customs authorities said on Tuesday they had confiscated a record 68 tonnes of cocaine this year, up from 49 tonnes in 2020.

Netherlands

German murderer arrested in the Netherlands after going on the run

Ralf Hoerstemeier was convicted in January of killing 16-year-old Nicole Schalla nearly three decades ago and sentenced to life imprisonment.

Netherlands

Life sentences demanded for accused in downing of MH17 passenger jet

Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down over eastern Ukraine in 2014, killing all 298 people on board.

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Prosecutors begin explaining evidence at MH17 plane crash trial

On Wednesday, prosecutors will tell judges what punishments they want for the four suspects, with the maximum sentence being life imprisonment.

Health news

Anti-radiation bracelets turn out to be radioactive

If you own one of the ten products found to emit ionising radiation, take it off and store it away safely, Dutch nuclear safety authorities warned.

Netherlands

Dutch government imposes strict lockdown measures ahead of Christmas

The announcement was made after the 7pm meeting of the government, headed by PM Mark Rutte.

Netherlands

Dutch royal family faces criticism over birthday party during COVID

The Dutch royal family expressed regret for holding a gathering for future Queen Amalia's 18th birthday that broke COVID-19 measures.

Netherlands

Dutch parties agree coalition deal to end record nine-month impasse

The negotiations lasted 271 days — a new record for the Netherlands. But it's nothing compared to neighbours Belgium who took 541 days following an election in 2010.

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Dutch cannabis cafes see rise in business during COVID-19 pandemic

A survey by Trimbos, a research institute on mental health and addictions, found that 90% of Dutch cannabis users were smoking as much or more since the start of the pandemic.

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Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte set to reveal plans for new government

An agreement should be finalised and shared with the four coalition parties on Tuesday.

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Princess Amalia, heir to the Dutch throne, turns 18

She is now officially entitled to take over the throne from her father, King Willem-Alexander, should the need arise.

Europe Decoded

Spain first to receive EU pandemic recovery funds as others lag behind

With the Spanish government set to be the first to receive money from NextGeneration EU, the state-of-play for other member states is much different.

Tech News

This hi-tech sleeve could help you understand any foreign language

The device works by converting text into sound files that are then expressed in the sleeve via speakers.

Netherlands

Couple arrested in Netherlands after escaping COVID hotel quarantine

A couple was arrested at the airport in Amsterdam after they fled hotel quarantine.

Travel News

South Africa slams travel bans over Omicron variant as 'unjustified'

South Africa's health minister says the travel bans over the new Omicron variant first detected in his country are "draconian", "unjustified," and contrary to WHO guidance.

Netherlands

Social distancing mandatory as Dutch COVID infections spike

Dutch coronavirus infection numbers hit a new weekly record on Tuesday.

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