The Netherlands

16

Jan

Activists behind Shell climate verdict target 30 multinationals

AMSTERDAM/LONDON -The Dutch wing of environmental group Friends of the Earth, which won a landmark court victory against Royal Dutch Shell last year, is targeting 30 major corporate emitters in…

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15

Jan

Dutch announce COVID lockdown easing amid record infections

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Friday announced the reopening of stores, hairdressers and gyms, partially lifting a lockdown despite record numbers of new COVIC-19 cases. "We are taking a…

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14

Jan

Dutch King Willem-Alexander retires historic golden carriage amid slavery row

The Netherlands' King Willem-Alexander has announced that Dutch royals will cease using a historic golden carriage amid a debate over slavery links. Critics say that one side of the horse-drawn…

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14

Jan

Netherlands to ease COVID-19 restrictions

Coronavirus restrictions in the Netherlands will be eased from Saturday despite a wave of new infections due to the Omicron variant, Dutch media reported. Non-essential stores, hairdressers and gyms will…

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10

Jan

New Dutch Cabinet sworn in

Almost exactly a year after the fall of the previous Cabinet, the Dutch Cabinet was sworn in on Monday. Like his previous one, the new Cabinet of Prime Minister Mark…

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09

Jan

New Dutch finance minister Kaag tests positive for COVID-19 day before inauguration

AMSTERDAM, Jan 9 (Reuters) - The Netherlands' new finance minister Sigrid Kaag will miss the ceremonial inauguration of the new Dutch government on Monday as she has tested positive for…

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05

Jan

New Dutch H5N1 bird flu outbreak will see 190,000 chickens culled

AMSTERDAM, Jan 5 (Reuters) - Around 190,000 chickens on two neighbouring farms in the east of the Netherlands will be culled after the highly pathogenic H5N1 bird flu virus was…

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03

Jan

Women take 14 of 29 jobs in new Dutch government

The last few ministerial posts in the next Dutch government were confirmed on Sunday, completing the line-up of ministers and junior ministers in Mark Rutte’s fourth administration In total, there…

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26

Dec

Omicron on verge of becoming dominant variant in Amsterdam

Nearly half of coronavirus infections in Amsterdam are now caused by the Omicron variant – a twelvefold increase in the last eight days. A random sample of 95 cases by…

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23

Dec

Seventh small Dutch energy provider goes bust over high prices

AMSTERDAM, Dec 23 (Reuters) - Another small Dutch energy provider has lost its licence and filed for bankruptcy due to surging gas prices, the Netherlands' market regulator said on Thursday.…

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18

Dec

UPDATED: Netherlands set to announce ‘strict’ Christmas lockdown

The Dutch government is expected to announce on Saturday a "strict" Christmas lockdown that would see everything but essential stores close amid fears over the spread of the Omicron coronavirus…

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16

Dec

Dutch unemployment rate at lowest in 18 years

Dec 16 (Reuters) - Dutch Statistics Office CBS said on Thursday that the unemployment rate in the Netherlands for November was 2.7% of the workforce, the lowest monthly figure since…

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16

Dec

Dutch Princess Amalia under fire over 18th birthday party amid COVID-19 surge

Crown Princess Amalia, the heir to the Dutch throne, invited 21 people to her 18th birthday party last week even as the government has asked people not to have more…

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15

Dec

Dutch COVID-19 restrictions extended through Christmas holidays

The Netherlands will extend COVID-19 restrictions through the Christmas holidays, including the early closure of schools, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said . The rapid spread of the Omicron variant…

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02

Dec

UPDATED- Dutch say pre-flight tests needed as most COVID passengers from S.Africa were vaccinated

AMSTERDAM, Dec 2 (Reuters) - Dutch health authorities called for pre-flight COVID-19 tests regardless of vaccination status for travel from outside the European Union, revealing that about 90% of the…

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28

Nov

UPDATED: Dutch authorities find 13 cases of Omicron variant among passengers from S.Africa

LONDON/AMSTERDAM, Nov 28 (Reuters) - The new Omicron coronavirus variant kept spreading around the world on Sunday, with 13 cases found in the Netherlands and two in Australia, even as…

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28

Nov

Netherlands enters partial lockdown

A partial lockdown has come into force in the Netherlands, amid record Covid cases and concerns over the potentially more infectious new Omicron variant. For at least the next three…

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26

Nov

Netherlands to impose new COVID measures to avoid healthcare breakdown

AMSTERDAM, Nov 26 (Reuters) - The Dutch government was set to announce new measures on Friday including early closure of bars, restaurants and most stores to stem a record-breaking wave…

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25

Nov

Dutch hospitals postpone chemotherapy, organ transplants due to COVID-19 surge

AMSTERDAM, Nov 25 (Reuters) - Some Dutch hospitals have halted chemotherapy treatments and organ transplants to free up intensive care beds for a surging number of COVID-19 patients, an official…

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22

Nov

Dutch PM lashes out at ‘idiots’ after third night of violence

AMSTERDAM, Nov 22 (Reuters) - Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte on Monday lashed out at "idiot" rioters who rampaged through cities across the Netherlands this weekend when protests against coronavirus…

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22

Nov

Third night of rioting erupts over Dutch COVID-19 rules

Riots broke out in cities across the Netherlands on Sunday, the third night in a row that police clashed with mobs of angry youths who set fires and threw rocks…

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20

Nov

Facing new COVID wave, Dutch delay care for cancer, heart patients

Dutch healthcare officials said they have begun delaying operations for some cancer and heart patients to free up space in intensive care units during a record wave of COVID-19 infections.…

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20

Nov

Rotterdam mayor slams violent COVID-19 protests, scores arrested

THE HAGUE, Nov 20 (Reuters) - The mayor of Rotterdam on Saturday condemned "an orgy of violence" at protests against COVID-19 measures in the Dutch port city, in which seven…

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20

Nov

Two wounded in Rotterdam as Dutch police fire shots at protest over new COVID-19 restrictions

Crowds of rioters in the port city of Rotterdam torched cars and threw rocks at police who responded with shots and water canon, as protests against COVID-19 measures turned violent…

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19

Nov

New Dutch coronavirus cases hit record high above 20,000

New coronavirus infections in the Netherlands jumped to their highest level on record on Thursday, as they topped 20,000 for the third day in a row. Around 23,600 new cases…

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19

Nov

Photo Story: Festive opening of Christmas season decorations at Westfield

The festive opening of the new Christmas season at the Westfield Mall of the Netherlands in Leidschendam, The Netherlands. The Mall of the Netherlands officially opened in March 2021, and…

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18

Nov

Dutch weigh options to slow rising COVID-19 infections among children

AMSTERDAM, Nov 18 (Reuters) - Virologists in the Netherlands have proposed extending holidays over Christmas to slow a surge in COVID-19 cases among children that has forced half of schools…

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12

Nov

UPDATED: Dutch face three-week, partial lockdown as COVID-19 cases soar

AMSTERDAM, Nov 12 (Reuters) - Bars and restaurants will close early and sporting events will be held without audiences under a three-week, partial lockdown that is expected to be announced…

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11

Nov

UPDATED: Dutch experts recommend Western Europe’s first lockdown since summer

A pandemic advisory panel in the Netherlands on Thursday recommended imposing western Europe's first partial lockdown since the summer, putting pressure on the government to take unpopular action to fight…

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04

Nov

Netherlands reports bird flu outbreak among ducks at poultry farm

AMSTERDAM, Nov 4 (Reuters) - The Netherlands on Thursday reported a new outbreak of highly pathogenic H5 bird flu among ducks at a poultry farm in the central province of…

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03

Nov

Dutch reintroduce face masks as COVID-19 cases surge

The Dutch government decided to re-impose measures, including the wearing of face masks, aimed at slowing the latest spike in COVID-19 infections, Prime Minister Mark Rutte said. The use of…

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29

Oct

Dutch government formation talks drag on for record 226 days

Government formation talks in the Netherlands on Friday became the longest on record, 226 days after the March 17 elections delivered a fractured political landscape that made parties more reluctant…

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21

Oct

Photo Story: The Netherlands and France hit by strong winds

Damages in the Ter Leede residential area are visible, in Barendrecht, The Netherlands, 21 October 2021. Roof tiles have been blown off roofs, cars have been damaged by flying roof…

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20

Oct

Dutch coronavirus cases jump 44% as hospitals feel strain

New coronavirus infections in the Netherlands jumped 44% in the week through Tuesday, forcing several hospitals in the country to cut back on regular care to deal with a rising…

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20

Oct

Dutch put Eritrean trafficker on most wanted list

Dutch prosecutors have put Eritrean trafficker Kidane Zekarias Habtemariam on their most wanted list and want try him for crimes related to his alleged people-smuggling ring. Kidane was sentenced to…

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03

Oct

Dutch PM under protection as the ‘Mocro Mafia’ drug cartel sows fear in the Netherlands

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been placed under police protection in response to fears of an attack by the Mocro Mafia (Moroccan mafia), a North African criminal organisation linked to…

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30

Sep

Dutch political parties to start talks on extending government coalition

Dutch political parties will hold talks on extending their current coalition government, the leader of one of the parties, the D66, said on Thursday, more than six months after an…

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25

Sep

UPDATED: Dutch marchers protest new COVID-19 pass to enter bars, restaurants

Hundreds of protesters marched against the introduction of a "corona pass" in the Netherlands on Saturday, as proof of COVID-19 vaccination became compulsory to get into bars, restaurants, theatres and…

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19

Sep

Study shows Dutch are world’s tallest people  

It is, perhaps, with just a hint of satisfaction that the Dutch office for national statistics has confirmed that the men and women of the Netherlands remain the tallest people…

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17

Sep

Dutch Foreign Minister Kaag quits over Afghan refugee crisis

Dutch Foreign Minister Sigrid Kaag resigned, after a majority of parliament said she had mishandled the evacuation of refugees from Afghanistan last month. Members of parliament from across the political…

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17

Sep

Dutch to introduce ‘corona’ pass despite strong opposition

AMSTERDAM, Sept 16 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will require proof of a COVID-19 vaccination or a recent negative coronavirus test for entry to bars, restaurants, museums, theatres and other cultural…

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15

Sep

Dutch introduce ‘corona’ pass

The Dutch government announced it is easing COVID-19 restrictions and will introduce a "corona" pass showing proof of vaccination to go to bars, restaurants, clubs or cultural events. Prime Minister…

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06

Sep

UPDATED: Angry families of MH17 victims accuse Russia of lying

Relatives of the 298 victims of Malaysian Airlines flight 17 on Monday accused Russia of lying about its alleged role in the downing of the plane as they began testifying…

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05

Sep

Dutch company launches ‘sleep better, live better’ rent-a-bed service

Dutch bed retailer Beter Bed Holding said it was launching a "sleep-as-a-service" subscription to allow customers to pay a monthly fee to rent beds rather than buy them outright. The…

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01

Sep

Philips to start replacing millions of respiratory devices

Dutch health technology company Philips on Wednesday said it would start repairing and replacing millions of respiratory devices in the United States and most of its other markets this month,…

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29

Aug

EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Kerk Avezaath, the Netherlands

People picking fruits from apple trees from fruit grower Bert den Haan orchard, in Kerk Avezaath, the Netherlands. Photo: EPA-EFE/SEM VAN DER WAL

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23

Aug

Photo Story: Schools open in the North region of The Netherlands

Primary students arrive at a public primary school in Oosthuizen, the Netherlands, on the first day of the new school year, 23 August 2021. The school holidays have ended in…

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22

Aug

Dutch send more soldiers to Afghanistan to help with evacuations

The Netherlands will increase its military presence in Afghanistan to help with efforts to evacuate people from the country, the Dutch defence ministry said on Sunday. An unspecified number of…

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22

Aug

EPA’s Eye in the Sky: Muiderslot, The Netherlands

A view of Muiderslot, part of the New Dutch Waterline, The Netherlands. The national monument, a historic defense line from 1815 between Muiden and Gorinchem, has been nominated by UNESCO…

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20

Aug

Dutch economic growth accelerates on back of spending boom -CPB

Economic growth in the Netherlands looks set to be stronger than previously expected this year, as the easing of coronavirus measures has sparked a boom in consumer spending, the government's…

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18

Aug

UPDATED: Dutch get 35 citizens out of Afghanistan after chaos holds up evacuations

The Netherlands managed to get 35 of its citizens out of Afghanistan on Wednesday in a slow start to its evacuation operation amid chaos outside Kabul airport, Defence Minister Ank…

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14

Aug

Dutch hope to lift social distancing rules September 20

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said the government is considering lifting social distancing rules on Sept. 20 as COVID-19 cases in the Netherlands ease. In the week ended Aug. 10,…

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29

Jul

Photo Story: Container ship Ever Given arrives in Rotterdam

The container ship Ever Given arrives at the ECT (Europe Container Terminals) Delta terminal in the port of Rotterdam, the Netherlands, early Thursday. The container ship that last March blocked…

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28

Jul

Dutch court rules against Dos Santos in oil asset case

A Dutch court has ruled a half-billion-dollar stake in the Portuguese oil company Galp linked to Angolan ex-first daughter Isabel Dos Santos must be handed over to Angola, lawyers for…

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26

Jul

Dutch ease EU COVID-19 travel restrictions, extend festival ban

The Netherlands on Monday said it would ease COVID-19 restrictions to allow travel to all European Union countries, including several that had been off limits to Dutch vacationers due to…

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22

Jul

Thousands pay last respects to Dutch reporter Peter de Vries

Thousands of people queued for hours outside the Carre Theatre in Amsterdam to pay their last respects at the coffin of crime reporter Peter R. de Vries on Wednesday. Mourners shed…

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19

Jul

Photo Story: Meuse flood water level in Limburg, The Netherlands

Residents are transported through the high water of the Meuse between Bergen and Nieuw, with the help of a shuttle service, operated by the Dutch defence, in Bergen, The Netherlands,…

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