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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.

Earth 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?

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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.

Netherlands

Dutch King's popularity diminished by COVID controversies, poll finds

Over the past 12 months, confidence in King Willem-Alexander has plunged from 76 per cent to 57 per cent.

Netherlands

Seven injured in stabbing at Dutch asylum-seekers centre

A suspect has been arrested after seven people were injured in a stabbing incident at an asylum-seekers centre in the Netherlands.

Travel News

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.

Netherlands

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.

Moments

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.

Netherlands

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte narrowly overcomes no-confidence vote

Dutch Prime Minister Rutte narrowly overcomes no-confidence vote

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.