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Dutch police arrest climate activists during protest near The Hague

Dutch police arrest extinction rebellion activists and sympathisers after a demonstration blocked one of the main roads leading into The Hague.

Netherlands

Watch: Dutch volunteers portray 'Black Pete' character using blackface

A Dutch Christmas float arrives in the city of The Hague, as part of pre-Christmas festivities. Sinterklaas, based on saint Nicholas, is controversially accompanied by the character Black Pete, who is played by volunteers in blackface.

Cult

Dutch artwork long thought to be a copy is a real Rembrandt

Painting has been lying forgotten in a corner of the Bredius Museum in The Hague thought to be by a follower of the 17th century master Rembrandt. Now it has been shown to be an original by the painter famous for work like "The Night Watch"

Netherlands

Euroviews. I've hope for international justice despite ICC's bumpy history | View

James A. Goldston assesses the success of international criminal justice to mark the 20th anniversary of the International Criminal Court.

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Ukraine

War crimes investigators meet in The Hague over Russia-Ukraine war

Officials from Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland will discuss early findings with the International Criminal Court's lead prosecutor as thousands of potential war crimes cases are being pursued in Ukraine.

Kosovo

Two Kosovo war veterans imprisoned for witness intimidation

It is the first verdict handed down by the Kosovo Specialist Chambers after it was established in 2015.

Destinations

Netherlands: There’s more to do in the Lowlands than getting high

As the Dutch government relaxes COVID-19 restrictions for all travellers, we take a look at the top seven tourist destinations you need to visit on your next trip to the Netherlands.

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Hundreds at anti-virus rules protest in the Hague

Protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 rules marched through The Hague for a second day on Sunday, in solidarity with Canada's trucker demonstration.

Netherlands

Dutch cannabis cafes see rise in business during COVID-19 pandemic

A survey by Trimbos, a research institute on mental health and addictions, found that 90% of Dutch cannabis users were smoking as much or more since the start of the pandemic.

Netherlands

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte set to reveal plans for new government

An agreement should be finalised and shared with the four coalition parties on Tuesday.

Netherlands

Princess Amalia, heir to the Dutch throne, turns 18

She is now officially entitled to take over the throne from her father, King Willem-Alexander, should the need arise.

Kosovo

Former Kosovo rebel commander on trial in the Hague for war crimes

Salih Mustafa has been accused of murder and torture during Kosovo’s 1998-99 war for independence from Serbia.

Brazil

Brazilian leader accused of genocide at International Criminal Court

Indigenous people in Brazil have filed a complaint against far-right president Jair Bolsonaro at the International Criminal Court at the Hague. Tribes say his negligence led to at least 1,160 deaths.

Netherlands

Dutch police out in force to prevent further anti-lockdown rioting

Rotterdam Mayor Ahmed Aboutaleb posted a video message on Twitter, asking rioters: “Does it feel good to wake up with a bag full of stolen stuff next to you?”

Netherlands

Shots fired at Saudi Arabian embassy in The Hague, Netherlands

Bullet holes were left across the outside of the building and its windows after the early morning shooting.

Netherlands

Ex-Kosovo president Thaci to appear in court on war crimes charges

An international prosecutor has indicted Thaci and other former guerilla leaders on 10 charges of crimes against humanity and war crimes. The former president denies any wrongdoing.

Kosovo

Kosovo specialist prosecutor arrests another war veterans official

Nasim Haradinaj is the latest member of a Kosovar war veterans association to be arrested by the Specialist Prosecutor's Office with the help of EU police.

Lebanon

Hariri verdict: One guilty, three acquitted of murder of former PM

Former Lebanese Prime Minister Rafik Hariri in Beirut was killed in a car bomb in Beirut more than 15 years ago.

Netherlands

More than 20 arrested after overnight rioting in The Hague

Stones and heavy fireworks were thrown at the police officers from rooftops.

Netherlands

'I believe in justice' says Kosovo's Thaci as he arrives at The Hague

Kosovo's president gave a short statement ahead of being interviewed by the KSP