14

Mar

Australia, Netherlands start UN action against Russia over MH17

SYDNEY/AMSTERDAM, March 14 (Reuters) - Australia and the Netherlands said on Monday they had begun joint legal action against Russia at the United Nations' aviation agency over the downing of Malaysia Airlines…

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26

Feb

Dutch to deliver 200 air defence rockets to Ukraine

AMSTERDAM, Feb 26 (Reuters) - The Netherlands will supply 200 air defence rockets to Ukraine as quickly as possible, the Dutch government said in a letter to parliament on Saturday.…

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23

Feb

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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01

Feb

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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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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04

Jan

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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02

Jan

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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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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21

Dec

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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19

Dec

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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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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14

Dec

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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30

Nov

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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28

Nov

Roundup – Omicron coronavirus variant spreads with cases detected in Netherlands, Denmark, Australia

Thirteen cases found in NetherlandsTwo cases detected in Australia, two in DenmarkIsrael announces it is barring foreigners for two weeksMay take time to assess Omicron's harmfulness -Chinese expertFauci says Americans…

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27

Nov

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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27

Nov

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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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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23

Nov

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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21

Nov

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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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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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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13

Nov

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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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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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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13

Sep

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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05

Sep

Depay at the double as Dutch cruise to win over Montenegro

Memphis Depay scored twice to guide the Netherlands to a first win following the return of coach Louis van Gaal with an empahtic 4-0 victory over Montenegro in their World…

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04

Sep

Verstappen takes Dutch GP pole with Hamilton alongside

ZANDVOORT, Netherlands, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Max Verstappen put Red Bull on pole position for his home Dutch Grand Prix in front of 70,000 ecstatic fans on Saturday, with Formula…

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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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14

Jul

Nike loses fight against EU probe into Dutch tax deal

U.S. sportswear maker Nike on Wednesday lost its fight to stop a probe into its Dutch tax affairs, as Europe's second-highest court backed an EU investigation opened two years ago. The EU…

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13

Jul

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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09

Jul

Dutch to reimpose some COVID-19 curbs due to rising infections

The Dutch government is expected to reimpose restrictions on dance clubs, music festivals and restaurants on Friday in response to a surge in COVID-19 infections among young adults, local media…

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29

Jun

Frank de Boer quits as Dutch coach after Euro 2020 elimination

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) -Netherlands coach Frank de Boer has resigned two days after his side were beaten 2-0 by the Czech Republic and eliminated in the last 16 of the European…

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27

Jun

Czechs cash in with surprise last-16 win over Netherlands

Tomas Holes and Patrik Schick scored second-half goals to take the Czech Republic into the Euro 2020 quarter-finals as they took advantage of a red card for the Netherlands to…

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27

Jun

We will be troublesome opponents for Dutch, says Czech coach

The Czech Republic will provide unpleasant opposition for the Netherlands in their Euro 2020 last-16 clash on Sunday by working hard and looking to attack, coach Jaroslav Silhavy said on…

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25

Jun

Bonus cap holding back Dutch Brexit job gains -study

A Dutch law capping financial sector bonuses at 20% of salary is keeping firms from locating staff in the Netherlands, a study on Brexit’s impact on European financial markets on…

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21

Jun

Netherlands beat North Macedonia 3-0 to complete clean sweep in Group C

Georginio Wijnaldum scored a second-half double as the Netherlands defeated North Macedonia 3-0 to keep their perfect record on their way to the European Championship knockout stages on Monday. The…

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14

Jun

Dutch win after Ukraine fightback

Flying full back Denzel Dumfries scored a late winner to earn the Netherlands a 3-2 victory over Ukraine in a thrilling Group C opener at the European Championship on Sunday…

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13

Jun

Ukraine approach Euro opener versus Dutch with respect – Shevchenko

Ukraine manager Andriy Shevchenko said on Saturday his team would try to strike the right balance between attack and defence in their opening Euro 2020 match against a dynamic Netherlands…

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08

Jun

Blow for the Dutch as injury forces Van de Beek out of European Championship

Midfielder Donny van de Beek has had to pull out of the Netherlands squad for the European Championship because of injury, the Dutch football association KNVB said on Tuesday. No…

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06

Jun

Dutch televoters will be refunded after Eurovision tele-voting malfunction

Televoters from the Netherlands will be receiving refunds after some valid votes weren’t registered in the final vote. Several Dutch media outlets, including De Telegraaf, reported that some viewers had not been…

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28

May

€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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01

May

Photo Story – Giant Panda cub turns 1

The Giant Panda cub Fan Xing in it's enclosure at the Ouwehands Dierenpark in Rhenen, the Netherlands, 01 May 2021. The giant panda cub was born at the zoo one…

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01

May

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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29

Apr

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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21

Apr

Europe’s police crack down on cross-border crime groups

More than 200 people were arrested last week in 17 European countries in a coordinated crackdown on cross-border movements of stolen goods, illegal drugs and cash, the European police agency…

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18

Apr

Kenya’s Kipchoge eases to victory in NN Mission Marathon

(Reuters) -Kenya's Eliud Kipchoge, the Olympic marathon champion and world record holder, sent a warning to his rivals ahead of this year's Tokyo Olympics by cruising to victory in the…

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08

Apr

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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06

Apr

first REACT-EU support measures for recovery and transition approved for the Netherlands and Austria

The Commission approved the first decisions under REACT-EU (Recovery Assistance for Cohesion and the Territories of Europe) involving a modification of four operational programmes for the European Regional Development Fund…

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03

Apr

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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02

Apr

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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28

Mar

Netherlands beat Latvia for first points of World Cup qualifying campaign

Steven Berghuis and Luuk de Jong scored either side of halftime as the Netherlands got their World Cup qualifying hopes back on track with a 2-0 home win over plucky…

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25

Mar

European Qualifiers: France disappoint with home draw, Turkey stun Netherlands

Holders France got their World Cup qualifying campaign off to a disappointing start with a 1-1 draw at home to Ukraine on Wednesday while Turkey pulled off an impressive 4-2 win at home to…

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23

Mar

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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17

Mar

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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17

Mar

Belgian clubs vote to support joint league with Netherlands

Belgian clubs have voted to support the possibility of a joint league with their neighbours in the Netherlands, reviving an idea first floated two years ago but put on ice…

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15

Mar

Dutch watchdog says 10 reports of possible side effects after Astrazeneca vaccine

The Netherlands has seen 10 cases of noteworthy adverse side effects from AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine, a Dutch drug watchdog said on Monday, hours after the government put its vaccination programme…

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