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COVID cases fall in the Netherlands and UK while Romania pushes jabs

Some countries in Europe are seeing their number of COVID-19 cases fall, while others fear a fourth wave of infections is underway.

Netherlands

Cargo ship that blocked Suez Canal finally arrives in Rotterdam

Better late than Ever!

Tech News

Dutch data protection authority fines TikTok over privacy

The Netherlands’ Data Protection Authority has fined TikTok €750,000 for not offering an understandable privacy statement for users in Dutch.

Netherlands

Two convicted of setting fire to Dutch COVID-19 test centre

A man and a teenager have been convicted of arson in the Netherlands, after setting fire to a coronavirus testing facility in January.

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The Cube

Dutch authorities defend COVID-19 test system despite security flaw

An investigation by RTL Nieuws found that citizens could hack into a company website and falsify official COVID-19 test results.

Netherlands

Dutch journalist Peter De Vries has died of his injuries, say family

De Vries, known for his reporting about the criminal underworld, was shot in Amsterdam on July 6.

Netherlands

Giant whale sculpture saved runaway train from breaking speed limit

An underground train that miraculously landed on a giant whale tail sculpture in the Netherlands derailed due in part to speed, an official report has said.

Netherlands

Dutch PM Rutte apologises for lifting COVID-19 restrictions too soon

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has conceded that the Netherlands lifted coronavirus restrictions too soon, as COVID-19 infection rates rise.

Netherlands

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.

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?

Earth 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.

Earth 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.