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Dutch snap election to be held on 29 October after coalition collapse

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof's cabinet fell apart when far-right Party For Freedom leader Geert Wilders withdrew his ministers over disagreements on migration policy.

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Salvadoran ex-army officers convicted for murder of Dutch journalists

The three men, who are now in their 80s and 90s, each received a 15-year jail sentence.

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Dutch PM Dick Schoof steps down after Wilders quits ruling coalition

Schoof's announcement comes hours after Wilders said he had taken the decision to withdraw from the coalition because his partners were unwilling to agree to his migration plans.

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Popular sweets recalled in Belgium over cannabis in Dutch gummies

The same packages of fizzy colas were withdrawn in the Netherlands after sample studies revealed three bags were laced with cannabis.

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Wilders threatens to leave Dutch ruling coalition over migration plan

"We've done enough concessions," Wilders said during a press conference announcing his 10-point plan on Monday, adding that if "nothing or not enough happens, we’re out."

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Dutch citizens advised to keep cash on hand in case of emergency

People should keep €70 per adult and €30 per child in cash in case electronic payments systems go down, said the Netherlands' central bank.

Art

A look inside Rotterdam's new museum exploring global migration

Highlights of the museum include a life-sized NYC bus filled with fabric characters, thousands of donated suitcases, and a sweeping view from a 30-metre-high spiralling staircase.

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Tens of thousands in The Hague demand government action on Gaza war

Human rights groups and aid agencies — including Amnesty International, Save the Children and Doctors Without Borders — estimated the peaceful crowd at more than 100,000 people.

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Dutch competition agency launches two probes under EU's DMA

The findings will be shared with the European Commission which has enforcement powers under the Digital Markets Act.

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The Netherlands pivots on Israel, asking for EU trade deal review

Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said his government is "drawing a line in the sand" over the Gaza humanitarian aid blockade, which he says goes against international humanitarian law.

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Watch: Protesters disrupt Dutch Liberation Day ceremony

A national ceremony in the Netherlands marking 80 years since liberation from Nazi occupation was briefly disrupted on Monday by pro-Palestinian protesters.

Art

Child damages Mark Rothko painting estimated at €50m in Dutch museum

A painting by American artist Mark Rothko, valued at up to €50 million, has been damaged by a child at the Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen in Rotterdam.

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Warhol artwork was 'probably' binned during Dutch town hall renovation

Maashorst municipality acknowledges that results of the investigation into the missing Andy Warhol artworks kills any hope of ever finding them again.

Design

Fancy walking on water in this Dutch former church?

This bold new design transforms a historic Dutch church into a swimming pool, where you can “walk on water” and lifeguards sit in the former pulpit.

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Dutch government faces 'difficult' defence spending talks, minister says

The Netherlands is preparing itself for "difficult" conversations about potentially doubling its spending on defence over the coming years, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans has told Euronews.

Markets

How a Dutch trading company started the World’s First Stock Exchange

Backed by the Dutch Republic, the Dutch East India Company made its ownership available to the public to fund business and military ventures.

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Belgium to follow Dutch voluntary military service initiative

To increase reservists, 18-year-olds in Belgium will soon receive letters informing them about voluntary military service, following a recently announced initiative in the Netherlands.

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Dutch cannabis growers welcome expansion of scheme to legalise sales

While growing cannabis is still illegal, cannabis shops — known as coffeeshops — in 10 municipalities will be allowed to sell marijuana from 10 licensed producers.

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Keukenhof Gardens become the ultimate spring social media hotspot

As tulips bloom in vibrant hues at Keukenhof Gardens, social media influencers flock to capture the perfect shot, while farmers work to protect their precious fields.

Art

Take a look at how these artists reimagined Vermeer's masterpiece

After receiving over 2,700 submissions for new takes on Vermeer’s 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', the Mauritshuis museum is showcasing 60 selected artworks in a 3D-printed frame replica of the original.

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