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Wish you were there? Tourists in Greek holiday test can't leave hotel

The tourists are staying on the Greek island of Rhodes for a week but will not be allowed to leave their hotel.

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Thousands tiptoe through tulips in test at Dutch flower garden

Under a Dutch government-approved pilot scheme, the world-famous Keukenhof garden opened its gates to let a few thousand people tiptoe through the 7 million tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and myriad other flowers.

Experiences

In pictures: Cherry blossom blooms around the world as spring arrives

From Japan to the Netherlands to the US, we've rounded up some of the best cherry blossom photos for you.

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Dutch Prime Minister Rutte narrowly overcomes no-confidence vote

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte narrowly overcomes no-confidence vote

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Health Series

Technology, agriculture's friend for the sustainable farms of the future

In partnership with The European Commission

Farm of the Future is a project in partnership with the EU Commission's 'Farm to Fork' strategy. It uses the latest technology and innovations to produce sustainable agriculture for a healthier planet.

Health Series

Making agriculture sustainable - researchers create the Farm of the Future

In partnership with The European Commission

Wijnand Sukkel works for Farm of the Future in the Netherlands. This project is harnessing technology and innovative production to make farming sustainable. Sukkels knows what is needed to turn agriculture around.

Netherlands

Dutch police investigate explosion at lockdown-defying church

The Mieraskerk church drew media attention after reports it had opened a service to its entire congregation despite a tough coronavirus lockdown that forbids such gatherings.

Cult

Dutch experiment could lead to return of big events

The Dutch government wants to investigate whether large events, like music festivals and concerts, can be held safely with proof of a negative COVID-19 test result using a new phone app.

My Europe Series

Europe's week: AstraZeneca vaccine doubts and Rutte's decisive victory

Mark Rutte set for a historic fourth term as Dutch PM, as Europe's vaccination campaign continues to stutter.

Netherlands

Mark Rutte's party wins Dutch general election: preliminary results

The caretaker prime minister's centre-right party will win the most seats in the Dutch general election, according to preliminary results.

Netherlands

Dutch election: Rule change to accept wrongly sealed mail-in ballots

Elderly citizens were asked to vote by post for the first time in the elections, which led to some confusion.

Europe Decoded

Voter fraud claims show Dutch far-right 'copying Trump's playbook'

Unfounded claims of voter fraud have published online by far-right accounts in the Netherlands in the lead-up to the elections.

Netherlands

Meet the anti-racism campaigner taking on the Dutch right wing

The Netherlands has a reputation as a liberal country. The reality is quite different.

Netherlands

Dutch election: Is online sexism holding women back from becoming MPs?

A recent study found 10% of all tweets at women on Dutch electoral lists contained hateful comments or sexist threats.

Sport

Football clubs in Belgium vote to merge with Dutch league

Belgian football clubs have voted in favour of merging with Dutch teams to create the BeNeLeague.

Netherlands

Dutch elections: are parties under-delivering on Green policies?

"We are seen as a very green country, lots of opportunities specifically with wind energy, why are we not moving ahead?" asks Photojournalist Kadir van Lohuizen.

My Europe Series

All you need to know about the Dutch general election

The Netherlands has begun voting in a general election. What impact will COVID-19 and a child welfare scandal have on the outcome?

Europe News

Netherlands election: Brexit fires Dutch debate over its place in EU

As voters head to the polls in the Netherlands this week, the country's place in the EU has sparked intense debate.

World News

Dozens held after Belgian-Dutch investigators crack coded network

The vast police operations followed a two-year investigation which broke up an encrypted communications network popular with criminals.

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Revelers in Amsterdam hit dancefloor for club night experiment

1,300 dance enthusiasts took part in a trial party investigating how large groups can gather safely in times of coronavirus.

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