Netherlands

Dutch election: Mark Rutte profile

Fifty-year-old Mark Rutte leads the Dutch People’s Party for Freedom and Democracy.

14/03/2017

Netherlands

Dutch election: PM Rutte and far-right rival Wilders face off in feisty TV debate

Prime minister Mark Rutte has clashed with his anti-Islam rival Geert Wilders in a live TV debate ahead on this Wednesday’s Dutch election.

14/03/2017

Turkey

Turkey bans Dutch ambassador as diplomatic crisis deepens

Turkey has barred the Dutch ambassador to Ankara in the deepening row between the two countries.

13/03/2017

Netherlands

Turkey 'to impose diplomatic sanctions' on the Netherlands

Turkey says it will impose 'whatever diplomatic sanctions it has' on its NATO ally the Netherlands in an escalating row between the two nations.

13/03/2017

Europe News

The Dutch identity crisis

A right-wing revolt is underway in the most unlikely of places – the Netherlands.

13/03/2017

Netherlands

NATO calls for calm as EU leaders slam Erdogan's 'Nazi' jibes

As tensions mount between Turkey and the Netherlands, the head of NATO has appealed for calm and mutual respect.

13/03/2017

Turkey

Erdogan's push for sweeping new powers for Turkey's presidency

In March 2016 a deadly car bomb exploded near a transport hub in Ankara.

13/03/2017

Next Series

Robots interact with children to help with their diabetes

“Diabetes is a serious challenge for many children and teenagers.

13/03/2017

Next Series

Takeaway: Playing against diabetes

This robot is not just a toy He helps kids with diabetes Researchers have programmed NAO to play educational games These games teach children how to handle their disease Playing with the robot makes h

13/03/2017

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Thousands stage pro-EU demonstration in Berlin

Around 5,500 demonstrators gathered in Germany’s capital for a pro-EU rally, asking the Netherlands and France to vote against the far-right in upcoming…

13/03/2017

Netherlands

All you need to know about the Netherlands' general election

He wants to halt Muslim immigration, close all mosques and ban a Koran that he compares to Adolf Hitler’s Mein Kampf.

13/03/2017

Turkey

War of words over Turkey's political campaigning abroad

Turkey’s foreign minister has addressed expatriates in northern France, one day after he was stopped from entering the Netherlands.

13/03/2017

Netherlands

Campaigning hots up in countdown to Dutch election

Campaigning has reached fever pitch in the Netherlands ahead of Wednesday’s election, with the far-right poised to make huge gains.

13/03/2017

World News

More than 40 cities hold pro-EU rallies

Thousands of pro-EU protesters have taken part in rallies across Europe to voice their support for the bloc.

12/03/2017

Turkey

Erdogan told to stop "provocations" but slams Netherlands as "fascism capital"

Turkey has hit out again at the Netherlands, describing it as the "capital of fascism"

12/03/2017

Netherlands

Dutch-Turkey relations take a dive over turning away of Turkish ministers

Ankara reacted angrily after two of its ministers were stopped from addressing political rallies in the country

12/03/2017

Netherlands

Ankara demands Dutch apology, promises "harsh" response

Retaliation is promised after turning away of Turkish ministers from addressing political rallies

12/03/2017

Turkey

Ankara vows 'strong response' over Dutch barring of Turkish ministers

The prime minister vowed a strong reprisal to what he called the 'unacceptable treatment' of Turkish ministers who were prevented from speaking in the Netherlands.

12/03/2017

Netherlands

Netherlands-Turkey row heats up in Rotterdam

Netherlands blocks two Turkish ministers from speaking in Rotterdam, in an escalating row over Ankara's political campaigning in the country.

12/03/2017

Netherlands

Rutte calls Erdogan's branding of the Netherlands "fascist" as "crazy"

The Turkish president has attacked the Netherlands as "nazi remnants" for refusing entry to the Turkish foreign minister to speak at a referendum rally.

11/03/2017