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Dutch Starmer critic barred from UK

The ban came three days after Eva Vlaar, who has over 2 million followers on social media, accused the British PM of neglecting migrant...

Nazi salutes and drug cartels: Dutch mercenary recounts service with Kiev’s military

Criminals from Latin America have reportedly built a “state” within the Ukrainian army. The Ukrainian military is plagued with abuse and corruption, with some units...

Dutch police face wave of New Year’s Eve violence

Dutch police say New Year’s Eve descended into chaos across the Netherlands, with officers and emergency crews facing what was described as an unprecedented...

Four countries quit Eurovision 2026 over Israel’s inclusion

Four European Union nations — Spain, Ireland, Slovenia, and the Netherlands — have announced they will withdraw from the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest, citing...

Netherlands reverses takeover of Chinese-owned semiconductor giant

The Dutch government has returned control of semiconductor firm Nexperia to its Chinese owners, just weeks after seizing the company under emergency powers amid...

Dutch election deadlocked as Liberals and hardliners tie in tight race

The Netherlands faces political deadlock after the pro-EU Democrats 66 (D66) party and the right-wing Party for Freedom (PVV) led by Geert Wilders ended...

U.S. forced Dutch government to seize Chinese chipmaker – Politico

Nexperia’s parent company has blasted the seizure as excessive interference driven by geopolitical bias. Dutch authorities took control of the Chinese-owned chipmaker Nexperia following significant...

Piastri wins dramatic Dutch GP

Oscar Piastri strengthened his championship advantage with victory in a chaotic Dutch Grand Prix, where McLaren team mate Lando Norris retired late with a...

Piastri on pole as Lawson starts eighth at Dutch GP

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri will start from pole at the Dutch Grand Prix with teammate Lando Norris alongside him, setting up a tense intra-team battle...

Teen girl’s murder by asylum seeker sparks outrage in Netherlands

A seventeen-year-old named only as 'Lisa' was fatally stabbed in Amsterdam on August 20, allegedly by a 22-year-old asylum seeker with prior arrests for...

Dutch foreign minister quits after Israel sanctions blocked

Coalition government partners refused to back Caspar Veldkamp’s call for punitive measures against the Jewish state over the Gaza conflict. Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp...

A hidden post-pandemic decline of female health

As women used to live longer than men even during severe famines and epidemics, a continued post-pandemic increase in female mortality and disabilities can’t...

Dutch court hears explosive allegations against global figures over COVID-19 response

A Dutch court in Leeuwarden has heard explosive allegations accusing several high-profile global figures—including Bill Gates, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, Pfizer...

Dutch PM announces resignation of cabinet

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof announced on Tuesday that the Cabinet is resigning after the decision of Geert Wilders, leader of the Party for...

Major child sexual abuse platform dismantled – Europol

The ‘KidFlix’ streaming service has been shut down in an international operation, according to a press release. One of the world’s largest child sexual abuse...

Amsterdam stabbing suspect is Ukrainian citizen – police

A man who injured five people with knives comes from a region formerly controlled by Kiev, Dutch media have said citing security sources. Dutch police...

‘Hero’ tourist hailed for tackling Amsterdam knifeman

A heroic English-speaking tourist has been praised for tackling a knifeman who stabbed five people in a shocking broad daylight attack in Amsterdam. The suspect,...

Five injured in Amsterdam knife attack – police

A suspect has been taken into custody but investigators have yet to establish a motive. A stabbing incident occurred in central Amsterdam, Netherlands on Thursday,...

The (lack of) health in young women

Many countries now face a growing problem with an aging population and declining childbirths. Too many infants still die unnecessarily before the age of five...

One of Europe’s most-wanted fugitives hiding in Sierra Leone, Dutch authorities say

Dutch authorities have revealed that Jos Leijdekkers, a 33-year-old fugitive convicted of smuggling over seven tonnes of cocaine, has been living in Sierra Leone...

Ex-NATO boss made head of Bilderberg Group

Jens Stoltenberg has been appointed as a co-chairman, according to the organisation’s website. Former NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, who was at the helm the...

Centuries-old floor made of animal bones discovered in Dutch red light district

Archaeologists in Alkmaar, North Holland have uncovered a rare and eerie floor constructed entirely from animal bones believed to date back to the 15th...

Violent protests in Amsterdam: Rioters set tram ablaze

On Monday night in Amsterdam rioters set a tram on fire during an outburst of violence in the northwestern part of the city, where...

Dozens arrested as clashes break out between Israelis and pro-Palestinians in Amsterdam

Clashes have broken out in Amsterdam between Israeli football fans and pro-Palestinian protesters following a Europa League football match, despite a demonstration ban imposed...

Bill Gates loses jurisdiction lawsuit, ordered to appear in Dutch court in ‘Great Reset’ case

Bill Gates has lost a legal bid to dismiss a lawsuit filed by seven Dutch plaintiffs who accuse him of involvement in “The Great...

BoJo reveals plan to seize COVID jabs from Dutch plant during UK-EU dispute

Former UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has disclosed that during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, he instructed defense officials to devise a covert...

Ollie Watkins’ late goal sends England into Euro 2024 final

Substitute Ollie Watkins scored a stoppage-time goal in Dortmund to secure England's 2-1 victory over the Netherlands, sending them to their second consecutive European...

Netherlands overcome Turkey to secure Euro 2024 semi-final spot against England

The Netherlands rallied from a halftime deficit to defeat Turkey and advance to the Euro 2024 semi-finals, setting up a clash with England. Turkey initially...

NATO confirms new chief

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has called Russia an “adversary” and vowed to continue supporting Ukraine. Acting Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte has been officially...

Study suggests lab origin for ‘Bird Flu’ strain, urges further investigation

Researchers are investigating whether a bird flu 'virus', H5N1 clade 2.3.4.4b genotype B3.13, might have originated from laboratory experiments. This virus, which affects various animals...

EU commission chief hopes for ‘consensus’ with protesting farmers

The European Union must overcome the “polarization” stemming from agricultural disputes, Ursula von der Leyen has said. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has...

Netherlands spied on Holocaust survivors

The government considered the Dutch Auschwitz Committee an extremist group and communist front. The Dutch Domestic Security Service (BVD) surveilled Jewish citizens for decades after...

Young European voters flocking to ‘far right’ – Guardian

The media outlet has lamented that youthful citizens are increasingly backing “xenophobic” populists who prioritize their needs. European voters under age 35 are increasingly supporting...

Right-wing party set for Dutch election victory – exit poll

Geert Wilders’ Party For Freedom has more than doubled its presence in the Netherlands' parliament, pollsters say. The right-wing Party For Freedom (PVV) has taken...

Watch: ‘Anti-globalist’ Dutch politician hit on head with bottle

Thierry Baudet was repeatedly struck by an assailant just two days before a general election in the Netherlands. Dutch politician Thierry Baudet has been hospitalized...

Gunman in combat gear goes on shooting spree in Rotterdam

A medical student opened fire at an apartment building and a hospital in the Dutch port city, police say. A 32-year-old medical student wearing combat...

FIFA WWC: Spain 2 – 1 Netherlands

Spain have beaten the Netherlands 2-1 in their FIFA Women's World Cup quarterfinal today. https://youtu.be/Uvqn7_suCg4

FIFA WWC: Netherlands 2 – 0 South Africa

The Netherlands have beaten South Africa 2-0 in their FIFA Women's World Cup Round of 16 match today. https://youtu.be/nFKIvWypXCs

FIFA WWC: Vietnam 0 – 7 Netherlands

The Netherlands have beaten Vietnam 7-0 in their FIFA Women's World Cup Group E match. https://youtu.be/vxEVpW1S4Zw

FIFA WWC: Netherlands 1 – 1 USA

The Netherlands have drawn 1-1 with the USA in their FIFA Women's World Cup Group E clash today in Wellington. https://youtu.be/YwF38dMzrKo

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