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Dutch crime reporter Peter R de Vries wounded in shooting in Amsterdam

The prominent journalist, known for his reporting on the Dutch criminal underworld, is in a serious condition in hospital.

Netherlands

Amsterdam mayor apologises for city fathers' role in slavery

The mayor of Amsterdam apologised for the involvement of the Dutch capital's former governors in the global slave trade.

Destinations

Which countries are best for LGBTQ+ travellers?

Top five countries ranked by welcome rolled out for LGBTQ+ tourists.

World News

Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

The Czechs will face Denmark in the quarterfinals on Saturday after securing a surprise 2-0 win over the Netherlands.

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France

Czechs beat Netherlands 2-0 to reach Euro 2020 quarterfinals

The Czech Republic won a 2-0 victory over a 10-man Netherlands team and a place in the European Championship quarterfinals.

Sport

EURO 2020: Netherlands beat North Macedonia 3-0

The match at the Johan Cruyff Arena was the 122nd and last international for North Macedonia captain Goran Pandev.

Sport

EURO 2020: This is your quick guide to the Netherlands

The Netherlands were runners-up in the 2019 UEFA Nations League, could they go one better at this summer's European Championships?

Green News

Euroviews. Shell climate case 'is a stark warning to any corporate polluter'

Shell’s inadequate targets to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions were considered to constitute a breach of its legal duty of care towards Dutch citizens.

Sci-Tech

Water good idea: how Europe is saving space with floating solar parks

In partnership with Huawei

Solar panels on artificial lakes are nothing new. But there are high expectations when it comes to the biggest floating solar park outside of Asia, built right near the city of Zwolle in the Netherlands. We check out its longevity and how it could be a space-saving solution to our energy needs.

Green News

Dutch ecologists invented a fish doorcam and it's got thousands hooked

Over 100,000 people rang the bell in just two months and people from all over the world tuned into the underwater livestream of the Dutch canal

World News

MH17 plane crash trial enters crucial stage of hearing evidence

A Dutch court is due to start hearing evidence in the trial of three Russians and a Ukrainian over the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 over war-torn Ukraine in 2014.

Spain

Van Gogh Museum reopens as restrictions ease in The Netherlands

An exhibition entitled "They're Here to Stay: A Decade of Remarkable Acquisitions and Their Stories," opened virtually in February.

Netherlands

Netherlands to further ease lockdown with cultural venues reopening

The Netherlands will further ease COVID-19 restrictions, allowing cultural venues such as museums, theatres and cinemas to reopen from June 5.

Netherlands

One killed, four injured in Amsterdam stabbing

In a statement early Saturday, police said the team investigating the attacks is “keeping all options open, but at the moment has no direct indication of a terrorist motive.”

Destinations

A guide to Rotterdam, just in time for Eurovision 2021

As Eurovision fever sweeps the continent, we explore the city where it’s all happening: Rotterdam.

Green News

Are European stereotypes harming the environmental movement?

We all have certain images and ideas of countries in our heads but when it comes to climate change are they accurate?

Netherlands

One dead as armed robbery sparks gunfight with police near Amsterdam

A suspected armed robber died and seven others were arrested following a dramatic police chase and gunfight near Amsterdam.

The Cube

Dutch civil servants used social media to spy on citizens, says study

Research has found that some local authorities in the Netherlands have used fake social media accounts to monitor citizens online.

World News

Portugal, Netherlands latest EU countries to ease travel restrictions

From Monday, travellers from most EU countries will be able to visit Portugal, authorities announced on Saturday.

Belarus

Dutch cyclist arrested after 'trying to enter Belarus illegally'

A 48-year-old Dutch citizen was detained by authorities on Sunday after trying to cycle into Belarus from neighbouring Lithuania.

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