Netherlands

Dutch government says children should not have access to TikTok, Instagram before 15

The Dutch government has issued new guidelines advising that children under 15 should not use social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. While it supports allowing those over 13 to…

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Netherland’s singer kicked out of Eurovision Song Contest

Several media outlets are reporting that Joost Klein was kicked out of the Eurovision Song Contest. The European Broadcasting Union had said on Friday it was investigating an “incident” involving…

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Schiphol introduces three-second scanners

Amsterdam’s Schiphol airport has replaced all its 53 security scanners that check departing passengers with faster models that analyse whether travellers are carrying prohibited items in less than three…

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At least 10 jihadist attacks prevented in Europe in 2023

Western intelligence prevented at least 10 jihadist attacks across Europe last year and the current war between Israel and the militant Palestinian group Hamas has increased the threat of further…

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UPDATED: USA and UK back Dutch PM Rutte to become next NATO Chief

BRUSSELS/LONDON, Feb 22 (Reuters) - The United States and Britain backed outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Thursday to succeed Jens Stoltenberg as the next secretary general of NATO,…

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Dutch candidates snipe, scramble for undecided voters in race to deliver PM

Top candidates have gone on the offensive in the final days of the Netherlands' national election, with late polls showing Labour leader Frans Timmermans and anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders making…

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Amsterdam marchers demand climate action as Dutch election nears

Tens of thousands of protesters marched through Amsterdam on Sunday demanding immediate action against climate change, 10 days before the country holds a general election. Local police said around 70,000 people joined…

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Dutch police detains 500 activists on second day of climate protests

AMSTERDAM, Sept 10 (Reuters) - Dutch police on Sunday said more than 500 climate activists had been detained on a second consecutive day of protests against government subsidies for the fossil fuel…

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EU’s Timmermans to lead Dutch leftist parties in Nov election

European Union commissioner Frans Timmermans will resign as the bloc's climate chief to lead the Labour and Green Left parties of the Netherlands in a joint ticket in the parliamentary…

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EU climate chief Timmermans to lead Dutch left in November election

The Netherlands' Labour and Green Left parties have proposed EU climate chief Frans Timmermans to lead their joint ticket in a parliamentary election due in November, the Green Left party…

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Ship carrying nearly 3,000 cars ablaze off Dutch coast, crew member dead

AMSTERDAM, July 26 (Reuters) - A fire blazed on a cargo ship off the Dutch coast with nearly 3,000 vehicles on board on Wednesday, killing one member of the crew…

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Dutch PM Rutte meets king to discuss caretaker government

THE HAGUE, July 8 (Reuters) - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte met with King Willem-Alexander on Saturday to discuss a caretaker administration, the day after his centre-right government collapsed following a dispute…

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Dutch government risks split over immigration curbs

The stability of the Dutch governing coalition is in doubt after its parties failed to agree on measures to curb immigration, with crisis talks expected to run into the weekend.…

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Mobile phones to be banned from Dutch classrooms next year

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Mobile phones, tablets and smartwatches will be largely banned from classrooms in the Netherlands from Jan. 1, 2024, the Dutch government said on Tuesday, in a bid…

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Netherlands train crashes into maintenance crane, killing one; dozens hurt

A passenger train in the Netherlands rammed into a maintenance crane on the railway tracks early on Tuesday, killing the equipment operator and injuring dozens of passengers as the train derailed, officials…

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Dutch F-35s intercept three Russian military aircraft near Poland – Netherlands’ defence ministry

Two Dutch F-35 fighters intercepted a formation of three Russian military aircraft near Poland and escorted them out, the Netherlands' defence ministry said in a statement late on Monday. "The then unknown…

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Dutch authorities arrest alleged Syrian ISIS security chief

The Dutch national prosecutors office on Tuesday announced the arrest of a 37-year old Syrian refugee who is accused of committing war crimes as a security official for Islamic State.…

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Netherlands, Malta and Portugal to require negative COVID test from China air travellers

The Maltese, Dutch and Portuguese governments on Friday joined a growing number of nations requiring air passengers arriving from China to show a negative COVID-19 test upon entry. On Friday,…

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Six killed in Netherlands as truck rolls off road into neighbourhood party

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Six people died in an incident when a truck rolled into a neighbourhood party in the town of Nieuw Beijerland in the south of the Netherlands on Saturday…

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KLM says it won’t bring more passengers to Amsterdam Saturday

AMSTERDAM, June 4 (Reuters) - KLM, the Dutch arm of Air France-KLM, said it would not bring any further passengers on Saturday from European destinations to Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, its main hub.…

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Amsterdam police end hostage taking at Apple flagship store

AMSTERDAM, Feb 23 (Reuters) - Dutch police ended a hostage taking in an Apple APPL.O flagship store in Amsterdam after a man armed with two guns held at least one person hostage for hours,…

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WATCH: Crew rescued after Malta-registered ship collides with oil tanker off Dutch coast in storm

The Dutch coastguard rescued 18 crew members from a ship that collided with another vessel in the North Sea on Monday during a storm off the coast of the Netherlands.…

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Dutch to reopen schools despite high infection rates

The Netherlands, under a strict COVID-19 lockdown for the past two weeks, will reopen primary and secondary schools on Jan. 10 despite coronavirus infections remaining high, the government announced on Monday. The government stressed…

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Dutch police disperse thousands protesting against lockdown measures

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Riot police with batons and shields tried to break up a crowd of several thousand who had gathered in the Dutch capital on Sunday to protest against…

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Prosecutors start closing arguments in Dutch murder trial over downed MH17 flight

Dutch prosecutors on Monday began their closing arguments in the trial of suspects in the 2014 downing of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine and said the victims "didn't stand a…

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Netherlands to go into strict Christmas lockdown

THE HAGUE, Dec 18 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will go into a strict lockdown over the Christmas and New Year period to try to contain the highly- contagious Omicron coronavirus…

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Dutch consider early Christmas break for schools to limit COVID-19 spread

The Dutch government on Tuesday said it is considering closing schools a week early for Christmas this year as coronavirus infections remain high and hospitals struggle with a wave of COVID-19 patients. These include the…

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German and Austrian COVID-19 incidence rate falls, stable in Netherlands

The COVID-19 incidence rate has dropped slightly in Germany and Austria and stabilised in the Netherlands since the three countries introduced new measures to curb the spread of the virus, new data showed. After becoming hot spots…

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Some of the 61 COVID cases from S.Africa flights in Netherlands are of new variant

AMSTERDAM, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Dutch health authorities said on Saturday they had detected 61 COVID-19 cases among people who flew from South Africa on Friday and believe at least…

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UPDATE – Dutch test for new variant after finding 61 COVID cases among South Africa passengers

AMSTERDAM, Nov 27 (Reuters) - Dutch health authorities said on Saturday they had detected 61 COVID-19 cases among people who flew from South Africa on Friday and were now doing…

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Dutch COVID-19 patients transferred to Germany as hospitals struggle

The Netherlands started transporting COVID-19 patients across the border to Germany on Tuesday to ease pressure on Dutch hospitals, which are scaling back regular care to deal with a surge in coronavirus cases. A…

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Four in hospital after police fire on Dutch COVID-19 protesters

THE HAGUE (Reuters) -Four people were being treated in hospital in Rotterdam on Saturday after they were seriously injured when Dutch police fired shots during a violent protest against COVID-19…

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Dutch return to partial lockdown as COVID-19 cases soar

AMSTERDAM, Nov 12 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will return to a partial lockdown from Saturday after the government ordered restaurants and shops to close early and barred spectators from major…

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Uber drivers are employees, not contractors – Dutch court

AMSTERDAM, Sept 13 (Reuters) - Uber drivers are employees rather than independent contractors and are entitled to greater workers' rights, a Dutch court ruled on Monday. It is the latest…

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Dutch PM says sorry for removing restrictions too quickly

As European nations grapple against an alarming surge in coronavirus cases, Mark Rutte, the Dutch PM has apologised and conceded that restrictions reinstated this weekend were lifted too soon. Last…

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Photo Story – Third day after attack on Peter R. de Vries

People gather at the spot where crime reporter Peter R. de Vries was shot on the Lange Leidsedwarsstraat in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 09 July 2021 (issued 10 July 2021). Dutch…

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€3.4 million seized, 9 arrested after discovery of industrial-scale cocaine lab by Europol in Rotterdam

An international multi-agency operation has led to 9 arrests, the seizure of over €3.4 million in cash and the shutdown of an industrial-sized cocaine production lab in the framework of…

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Netherlands won’t ease lockdown further until at least mid May

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Netherlands has postponed a further easing of lockdown measures until at least May 18 as COVID-19 infections remain high and hospitals are struggling with large numbers…

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Public will be allowed to attend Eurovision song contest: ANP

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - Fans will be allowed to attend the Eurovision song contest in Rotterdam next month, ANP News reported on Thursday, citing a decision by the Dutch government. Organizers…

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Netherlands limits use of AstraZeneca vaccine to people over 60

AMSTERDAM, April 8 (Reuters) - The Dutch government will limit use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to people above age 60 following rare cases of blood clots, Health Minister Hugo…

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Update – Prospects of new Rutte-led Dutch govt wane as coalition partner quits

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's prospects of forming a new government waned on Saturday as a coalition partner seen as vital for securing a parliamentary majority ruled out joining a…

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UPDATE – Netherlands halts use of AstraZeneca vaccine for people under 60

The Netherlands on Friday temporarily suspended use of the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine for people under 60 following the death of a woman who had received a shot, the Health Ministry…

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Dutch PM Rutte censured but survives no-confidence vote

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte's chances of forming a new government were dealt a serious blow on Friday, as parliament passed a formal motion of disapproval, saying he had not…

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Dutch curfew, curbs extended as coronavirus infections surge

A nationwide curfew and other curbs aimed at containing the coronavirus in the Netherlands will be extended by three weeks until late April, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said on…

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Party of Dutch PM Rutte leads parliamentary election in Netherlands -exit poll

AMSTERDAM, March 17 (Reuters) - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte was on track to win a fourth term in office on Wednesday, with his conservative party leading in a first…

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Dutch police break up anti-lockdown protest ahead of election

THE HAGUE, March 14 (Reuters) - Dutch riot police used water cannon and batons on Sunday to disperse a crowd of several thousand anti-lockdown protesters gathered at a field in…

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Dutch coronavirus cases rise by more than 6,000 in 24 hours

THE HAGUE, March 13 (Reuters) - New coronavirus cases in the Netherlands reached their highest level since mid-January, with more than 6,396 cases in 24 hours, data released on Saturday…

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Dutch to lift ban on passenger flights from Britain

The Dutch government will lift a ban on passenger flights and ferries from Britain starting on Tuesday, March 9, news agency ANP reported. The ban had been imposed in January…

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Record 23 tonnes of cocaine seized by customs in Hamburg and Antwerp

Customs authorities in Hamburg and Antwerp have seized a record haul of more than 23 tonnes of cocaine destined for the Netherlands in two raids this month, German customs authorities said on…

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Dutch Senate approves law ensuring curfew remains in place

THE HAGUE, Feb 19 (Reuters) - The Dutch Senate on Friday backed emergency legislation by the government to maintain a night-time coronavirus curfew after a court earlier in the week…

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Dutch curfew to remain in place pending Feb. 26 ruling – court

AMSTERDAM, Feb 19 (Reuters) - A night-time curfew in the Netherlands intended to slow the spread of coronavirus will remain in place for a least a week, after a high…

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Dutch court rules curfews illegal

The Dutch government has been ordered to scrap the night-time curfew imposed to limit the spread of the coronavirus following a court ruling, Reuters reports. A Dutch court has ordered…

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Dutch government extends night curfew through March 3 to fight COVID

AMSTERDAM, Feb 8 (Reuters) - The Dutch government will extend a night-time curfew intended to slow the spread of coronavirus through March 3, the country's justice minister said on Monday.…

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Air Malta cancels flight to Amsterdam as Netherlands weather conditions worsen

Air Malta flight to Amsterdam KM394/5 will be cancelled today due to severe weather conditions in Amsterdam. Passengers booked on this flight will be transferred onto the Airline’s flight to…

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Lockdown by nature – Dutch told to stay home as blizzards blast in

AMSTERDAM, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Netherlands was set to enter an even stricter lockdown as forecasts of heavy snow and strong winds on Sunday triggered the country's first nationwide…

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Netherlands coronavirus cases surpass a million -official data

AMSTERDAM, Feb 6 (Reuters) - The Netherlands on Saturday surpassed a million confirmed coronavirus infections since the start of the pandemic, official data showed. The Institute for Public Health (RIVM)…

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16-year-old Kenyan stowaway survives flight in wheel-well from London to Maastricht

DutchNews.NL - A stowaway has been found alive after hiding in the wheel well of a plane which flew from London to Maastricht airport. The youngster was found on Thursday…

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