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Dutch centrist Jetten confident of forming government

Dutch centrist leader Rob Jetten said he was "very confident" of being able to put together a government after his party's strong showing in parliamentary elections that saw Geert Wilders'…

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Dutch centrist D66 party wins big in election as far right loses support

The centrist D66 party made huge gains in Dutch elections, likely giving it the lead in government formation as the party of far-right leader Geert Wilders lost support. With 90%…

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Dutch vote in elections in test of European populism’s reach

The Dutch vote in a national election on Wednesday with a choice between doubling down on the anti-immigration nationalism of populist Geert Wilders, who sank the last conservative coalition after…

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What to expect from the Dutch election

The Netherlands heads to the polls for the third time in less than five years on October 29. Here is an overview of how the general election works and what…

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Netherlands to hold election on October 29

The Netherlands will hold a general election on October 29 following the collapse of the government earlier this week, Dutch news agency ANP reported, citing the country's caretaker government.

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What will happen next in Dutch government crisis?

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders triggered a government collapse in the Netherlands on Tuesday by pulling his nationalist PVV party out of the right-wing government coalition, which prompted the cabinet…

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Citizens in the Netherlands Advised to Keep Cash Handy Amid Cyber Threat Concerns

The Netherlands' Central Bank (DNB) has advised citizens to keep enough cash on hand to last them three days in case of disaster or emergency, citing rising geopolitical tensions and…

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The Netherlands wants to double army personnel

All 18- to 27-year-olds in the Netherlands are to be asked to take part in a survey to assess their interest in working for the defence ministry, junior armed forces…

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Dutch online archive identifies suspected WW2 Nazi collaborators

A Dutch project called 'War in Court' digitally released a list of names of nearly half a million suspected wartime Nazi collaborators on Thursday after the expiry of a law…

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Dutch Citizens Prefer Domestic Focus Over International Issues

Some 63% of people in the Netherlands want the government to focus more on domestic problems rather international issues, a survey by socio-cultural think-tank SCP has shown. Nevertheless, just 10%…

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Netherlands to hire private firms for North Sea security amid Russian threats

The Netherlands plans to temporarily enlist additional personnel and equipment from private companies to strengthen security in its part of the North Sea, the Defence Ministry said on Wednesday, confirming…

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Netherlands starts border controls to curb illegal migration

The Netherlands has stepped up checks at its borders with Germany and Belgium to stem illegal immigration into the country, Asylum and Migration Minister Marjolein Faber said. Speaking at the…

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Dutch MPs aiming to ban all online gambling ads, stop credit card access

Efforts are underway in the Dutch parliament to tackle the growing online gambling problem in the Netherlands by introducing a total ban on advertising. The Socialist Party and ChristenUnie are…

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Netherlands to impose land border controls from Dec. 9

The Netherlands will impose controls on its land borders, all of which are with fellow countries in the EU's Schengen border-free zone, and some flights from within the Schengen zone…

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UPDATED: Dutch police investigating possible hostage taking of Israelis

Amsterdam Police said on Friday that they were also investigating reports of a possible hostage situation and of missing persons following the attacks on fans of the Israeli soccer team,…

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Netherlands eyes border controls as part of migration clampdown

The Netherlands looks set to introduce border controls as part of a raft of measures aimed at limiting immigration, Dutch broadcaster RTL reported, citing government sources. The border controls would…

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Netherlands explores plan to send rejected African asylum seekers to Uganda

The conservative Dutch government is weighing a plan to send rejected African asylum seekers to Uganda, the country's trade and development minister said late on Wednesday. Reinette Klever unveiled the…

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UK ex-PM Johnson says he planned raid on Dutch factory to get COVID vaccines

Former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has said he ordered military chiefs to plan a raid on a Dutch factory in March 2021 to secure 5 million COVID vaccines that…

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Stabbing Incident in Rotterdam: One Dead, Investigation Underway

One person was killed and another seriously wounded in a stabbing incident late Thursday in the Dutch port city of Rotterdam, police said. Police arrested a suspect who was also…

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Netherlands seeks to opt out of EU migration rules

The Netherlands' right-wing government said on Wednesday it had asked the EU for an opt-out on migration rules so it can implement a clamp-down on unwanted arrivals. "I just informed…

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IT problems paralyze Dutch coast guard, military, airport

A problem with IT networks in the Netherlands on Wednesday affected an Eindhoven Airport and several public services, including the coast guard and military police. "Due to problems with IT-networks…

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Dutch right-wing government installed as Wilders’ shadow looms large

Dutch anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders saw ministers from his party sworn in for the first time ever on Tuesday, as the Netherlands' new right-wing government was installed almost a year…

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Netherlands to start F-16 deliveries to Ukraine soon

The Netherlands will supply Ukraine with the first of 24 promised F-16 fighter jets soon, the outgoing Dutch government said. The necessary permits to deliver the jets to Ukraine have…

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Main European ports targeted in ant-drug operation

Europol has supported the German Criminal Police (LKA Baden Wuttemberg) and German Customs (ZFA Stuttgart and ZOLL Karlsruhe) in dismantling a criminal organisation smuggling large quantities of cocaine in containers…

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Eight EU countries call for restricting Russian diplomats’ movement

Eight European Union foreign ministers called on the EU to ban Russian diplomats from moving freely around the bloc and restrict them to countries where they are accredited, in a…

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Dutch parties agree on final formation of rightwing government

Political parties in the Netherlands have reached a final agreement on the formation of their incoming right-wing government, election winner Geert Wilders said on Tuesday. After almost six months of…

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China’s defence ministry says Dutch ship incident ‘heinous’

China's Ministry of Defence on Tuesday warned the Netherlands to restrain actions of its naval and air forces after the Netherlands' defence ministry said that Chinese fighter jets approached a…

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Netherlands to kick off four days of EU elections across 27 nations

The Netherlands is the only EU country to start its polling so early, followed by Ireland on Friday. The rest of the EU nations hold their elections over the weekend,…

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Dutch election winner Wilders expects government installed by end-June

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders said he expected a new right-wing government to be operational by the end of June, even though he has yet to find a suitable prime…

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Netherlands will no longer allow international adoptions

The Netherlands will no longer permit its citizens to adopt children from foreign countries, a Dutch government minister said. Minister for Legal Protection Franc Weerwind added that intercountry procedures that…

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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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Dutch deliver three more F-16s for training Ukrainian pilots in Romania

The Netherlands on Wednesday will hand over another three F-16 fighter jets to a training facility in Romania, where Ukrainian pilots and ground staff are being taught how to fly…

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Technical outage crippled Dutch air traffic for hours

Dutch airspace was almost completely closed for nearly three hours late on Monday and early on Tuesday due to a technical outage of air traffic control systems, local authorities said.…

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Dutch politician Wilders says he is ready to forego job of prime minister

By Toby Sterling Dutch politician Geert Wilders said he was ready to forego the job of prime minister in an effort to facilitate the formation of a new right-wing government,…

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Dutch government scrambling to keep ASML in Netherlands

AMSTERDAM, March 6 (Reuters) - The Dutch government has launched a campaign to ensure that the country's largest company, semiconductor equipment maker ASML, does not move operations to another country…

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Dutch defence to spend billions on new frigates

AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) - The Dutch government said it would replace nearly its entire navy fleet in the coming 15 years, in a project worth several billion euros that it said…

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German, Dutch central banks post big losses, warn of more

By Balazs Koranyi and Bart H. Meijer FRANKFURT/AMSTERDAM, Feb 23 (Reuters) - The German and Dutch central banks on Friday posted multi-billion euro losses for 2023 and predicted more financial…

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Dutch coalition talks in disarray as junior partner steps away

Dutch government formation talks were thrown in disarray as centrist party NSC unexpectedly stepped away, complicating the task for far-right politician Geert Wilders to assemble a working coalition. NSC, an…

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Dutch inflation rises to 3.2% in January on higher food prices

AMSTERDAM, Feb 1 (Reuters) - Inflation in the Netherlands rose to 3.2% in January as food prices continued to rise, a first estimate published by Statistics Netherlands on Thursday showed.…

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Increase in Dutch that want NY fireworks ban

Some 50 local authority areas in the Netherlands now back a national ban on fireworks, news agency ANP reported, after asking 200 councils about their views. In mid December, 30…

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Dutch Health minister warns about “sky high” coronavirus cases

Health minister Ernst Kuipers has warned about the “sky high” number of coronavirus infections in the Netherlands and urged people not to attend Christmas events if they have symptoms. “We…

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Wilders ‘scout’ leading first phase of Dutch election talks resigns

AMSTERDAM, Nov 27 (Reuters) - The person named by Dutch far-right politician Geert Wilders as "scout" to investigate workable governing coalitions after elections in which Wilders won the most seats…

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Dutch politician Wilders vows ‘I will be prime minister’

Veteran Dutch anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders vowed to be prime minister of the Netherlands eventually, following an election in which his party won the most seats. In a long post…

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Geert Wilders: the anti-Islam, anti-EU populist who could be next Dutch PM

By Charlotte Van Campenhout AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) - Geert Wilders, the Dutch populist whose anti-Islam comments have led to death threats, could become the next leader of the Netherlands following an…

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Dutch parties tackle tricky coalition talks after Wilders’ shock poll win

By Toby Sterling and Bart H. Meijer AMSTERDAM, Nov 24 (Reuters) - Dutch party leaders meet on Friday for the first time since anti-Islam populist Geert Wilders won Wednesday's elections…

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Tough coalition talks ahead after far right’s Dutch election win

By Bart Meijer and Toby Sterling AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) - With the Dutch election over, attention will now turn toward forming a new government. Coalition building in the fractured Dutch political…

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UPDATED: Far-right’s Wilders seeks to form Dutch govt after shock election win

By Bart H. Meijer, Charlotte Van Campenhout and Ingrid Melander AMSTERDAM, Nov 23 (Reuters) - Dutch anti-EU far-right populist Geert Wilders will start looking for coalition partners on Thursday after…

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Zara opens its largest store in the world in Rotterdam

The largest Zara store in the world opened in Rotterdam on Friday. The clothing store, located in a former C&A building on the Coolsingel, covers approximately 9,000 square meters spread…

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U.S. embassy urges its citizens in Lebanon to leave ‘as soon as possible’; Dutch Marines on standby in Cyprus

BEIRUT, Oct 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. embassy in Lebanon urged its citizens on Thursday to "make plans to depart as soon as possible while commercial options are still available".…

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Denmark, Netherlands, US spearhead creation of future Ukraine air force

COPENHAGEN, (Reuters) - Denmark, the Netherlands and the United States will spearhead a new international coalition to help Ukraine establish a future air force based on F-16 fighter jets, the…

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Ajax league match abandoned after RKC goalkeeper knocked out

AMSTERDAM, (Reuters) - Ajax Amsterdam's Dutch league away game against RKC Waalwijk was abandoned in the 84th minute on Saturday after RKC goalkeeper Etienne Vaessen was knocked out in a…

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Dutch prosecutors warned school about Rotterdam suspect before alleged shootings

ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Public prosecutors were concerned enough about the erratic behaviour of a man now suspected of shooting three people dead in Rotterdam that they had…

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Rotterdam in shock after student gunman kills three

By Piroschka Van De Wouw ROTTERDAM, (Reuters) - A gunman killed three people in the Dutch city of Rotterdam on Thursday, shooting a local woman and her daughter in their…

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Photo Story: Dutch Princess Alexia names ship as first official appointment

Dutch Princess Alexia smiles as she names the Royal Van Oord company's trailing suction hopper dredger 'Vox Alexia', in Rotterdam, The Netherlands, 09 September 2023. It was the first official…

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Dutch Interior Minister Bruins Slot set for foreign ministry

THE HAGUE, Sept 4 (Reuters) - Dutch Interior Minister Hanke Bruins Slot is set to become the new foreign minister in a caretaker government after her predecessor stepped down to…

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Dutch inflation drops to 3% in August as energy prices fall

AMSTERDAM, Aug 31 (Reuters) - Inflation in the Netherlands dropped to 3% in August, its lowest level in two years, a first estimate published by national statistics agency CBS on…

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Dutch to nominate Foreign Minister Hoekstra as EU Commissioner

AMSTERDAM (Reuters) - The Dutch government will nominate outgoing Foreign Minister Wopke Hoekstra as an EU commissioner, caretaker Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced. Hoekstra would replace Frans Timmermans, who quit…

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