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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.

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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.

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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.

Netherlands

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.

Netherlands

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.

Netherlands

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.