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Violence in the Netherlands as anger at COVID measures grows in Europe

As well as three consecutive nights of violence in the Netherlands, there was also protests in Austria and Belgium.

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Tense standoffs, clashes at Brussels COVID demo

Belgian police deployed water cannon on demonstrators gathered in central Brussels on Sunday, as they protested against reinforced measures aimed at curbing the spread of COVID-19, which the government imposed to counter the latest spike in cases.

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Police fire warning shots at Rotterdam demo

Police fired warning shots, injuring an unknown number of people, as riots broke out on Friday night in downtown Rotterdam at a demonstration against plans by the Dutch government to restrict access for unvaccinated people to some venues.

Netherlands

Police fire on rioters after anti-COVID-19 protest descends into chaos

Police said they fired warning shots during protests against new COVID-19 restrictions in the Netherlands.

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Netherlands

Anti-racism activists stage demo against Dutch 'Black Pete'

Anti-racism protesters chanted “Kick Out Black Pete” at an event where children could meet the Dutch version of Santa Claus and his controversial sidekick.

Climate

This climate group has published a guide on how to sue Shell and win

After a landmark victory against the fossil fuel company, Milieudefensie drafted a how-to guide that has been published during COP26.

World News

Two more suspects arrested over high-speed Amsterdam robbery in May

The arrests in France and Belgium bring the total number of suspects in custody to eight.

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Dutch hospitals sound alarm as eastern Europe reports record deaths

Coronavirus deaths in Russia hit a new record after a nine-day non-working period ended in most of the country’s regions.

Smart Regions

Solar cells on roads, a new direction for Europe's energy transition

In partnership with the European Commission

Sound barriers on motorways are being equipped with solar cells generating energy for local households. Discover the European project 'Rolling Solar' promoting the use of roads in the energy transition.

Art

Rotterdam museum opens entire collection to public in 'world first'

Visitors to the Depot in Rotterdam will be able to view the 151,000 items in its revered collection.

Climate

Dutch livestock farmers fear for their future

With agriculture to blame for 40% of nitrogen emissions, billions could be spent on reducing livestock to lower ammonia pollution.

Netherlands

New tribunal to investigate journalists' deaths created in The Hague

A new report by UNESCO suggests a staggering six journalists have been killed worldwide every month in the past five years.

Netherlands

Dutch government tightens COVID-19 measures again

Hospital admissions are up 31% week on week with a 20% increase in the number of patients admitted to ICU.

Netherlands

Dutch coalition negotiations set new record

Talks to hammer out a new ruling Dutch coalition broke the record Friday for the longest post-election government formation negotiations.

Netherlands

'Suicide powder' may have killed dozens, say Dutch prosecutors

Only strict medically-approved assisted suicide is legal in the Netherlands.

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Baby rhino takes first shaky steps at Royal Burgers’ Zoo

Baby rhino takes first shaky steps at Royal Burgers’ Zoo

Ukraine

Kyiv hails Dutch court decision to return Crimean treasure to Ukraine

In what Kyiv hailed as a "victory", a Dutch court ruled a trove of cultural treasures from Crimea should be handed to the Ukrainian government.

France

Strong winds cause damage, disruptions in western Europe

A quarter of a million French homes were without electricity on Thursday and trains were also halted in Netherlands and Germany after powerful winds swept through Western Europe.

Europe News

Energy-intensive industries want 'compensation' for green transition

Peter Claes, President of the IFIEC (International Federation of Industrial Energy Consumers) Europe told Euronews that companies that use a lot of energy to make their products are bearing the brunt of increased energy costs, despite acting to reduce their carbon footprints.

Netherlands

Two men on trial accused of murdering Dutch crime reporter

Both suspects were present for Monday's preliminary hearing at Amsterdam District Court.

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