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Dutch Government Nears Collapse in Dispute Over Wealth Tax
The Dutch government faces a high-stakes coalition crisis triggered by intense political disputes over a proposed wealth and millionaire tax package.
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Crisis engulfs Dutch government ahead of crucial tax vote
Prime Minister Rob Jetten's three-party minority coalition is near collapse after the VVD threatened to vote against its own tax plan over an opposition deal to raise taxes on the wealthy.
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South Africa’s most successful Olympian Tatjana Smith reveals she’s switching to the Netherlands
South Africa's most decorated Olympian Tatjana Smith announces she will compete for the Netherlands ahead of the 2028 Games.
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Tens of thousands march in Amsterdam, pressing the Dutch government on Gaza and Israel
Amsterdam hosts its fourth Red Line protest, with coverage reporting crowds of up to 200,000 demanding Dutch government action on Gaza.
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Spain and the Netherlands battle over ECB presidency
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Protesters Break Into Microsoft Data Center in Amsterdam
Protesters broke into a Microsoft data center construction site in Amsterdam on Friday, part of a coordinated Europe-wide protest against energy-intensive data center expansion.
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Record reward offered for capture of fugitive cocaine kingpin dubbed "Chubby Jos"
Dutch authorities have increased the financial reward to a record level for information leading to the arrest of a fugitive cocaine kingpin.
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Bird flu outbreaks prompt national indoor shelter order
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Zelensky Welcomes €500M Dutch Military Package as Work Begins on ‘Bliksem’ Air-Defense Project
President Zelensky visits the Netherlands as the Dutch government pledges €500 million in military aid and launches the 'Bliksem' air-defense project.
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Eurovision in crisis: Netherlands make U-turn and pull out of Eurovision 2027
The Netherlands withdraws from Eurovision 2027, joining Ireland in staying out over Israel as thirty-six countries commit to compete.
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Zookeeper dies after leopard savagely mauls her inside animal enclosure
A longtime Dutch zookeeper has died following a rare leopard attack inside an animal enclosure at a safari park.
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Zookeeper dies after she was attacked in leopard enclosure, Dutch safari park says
A veteran zookeeper at a Dutch safari park has died following an attack inside a leopard enclosure.
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After pushback, the Dutch reverse course and withdraw from Eurovision again
The Netherlands has reversed its position and officially withdrawn from the Eurovision 2027 song contest citing geopolitical sensitivities.
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Zookeeper Mauled By Leopard In Zoo Enclosure In Netherlands, Fighting For Life
An experienced zookeeper is fighting for her life following a severe leopard attack at the Beekse Bergen safari park in the Netherlands.
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Social media harms democracy by spreading rumors, survey shows
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Germany issues EU budget ultimatum
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From close ally to loud critic: Why the Netherlands turned on Israel
The Netherlands enacts new sanctions and bans goods from illegal settlements, sparking intense reactions and strict airport checks.
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Dutch Police Arrest ‘Reformed’ Hacker in Shiny Hunters Investigation
Dutch police have arrested a suspected member of the ShinyHunters hacking group as the FBI vows to pursue those responsible for personnel data theft.
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Severely disabled toddler euthanized in the Netherlands under new rules on the controversial practice
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Terminally ill child euthanised in the Netherlands was one year old, government says
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Passengers downplay Dutch luggage checks that sparked Israeli warning on settlement goods ban
Israeli warnings over a Dutch ban on settlement goods follow reports of luggage checks, though affected passengers are downplaying the incidents.
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Israel revokes credentials of Dutch diplomats to Ramallah as Holland said to check El Al passengers for settlement goods
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Child euthanized in Netherlands’ assisted-dying program was just a baby
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Israeli passengers stopped, searched at Dutch airport as West Bank import crackdown begins
Israeli passengers face luggage searches at Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport as Israel revokes the diplomatic credentials of Dutch diplomats.
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Match Awards from Germany’s mediocre 1-1 draw with the Netherlands
Match awards highlight a mediocre 1-1 draw between Germany and the Netherlands, framing it as a landmark moment in international football.
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Virgil van Dijk furious over Germany goal in 1-1 draw vs. Netherlands
Virgil van Dijk expresses intense anger following a contentious Germany goal during a 1-1 draw against the Netherlands.
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Dutch consumer group files lawsuit against Epic for misleading young players on Fortnite, seeking more than €100m in compensation
Epic Games faces a massive €100 million class-action lawsuit in the Netherlands over allegations of misleading young Fortnite players through deceptive sales.
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Netherlands v Germany, Portugal v Wales and more: Uefa Nations League
Football fans track crucial UEFA Nations League matchups featuring high-profile managerial debuts for Netherlands and Germany.
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Earl Spencer's unreleased book on Diana stolen in the Netherlands
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Dutch roads and rail lines blocked as farmers start fires in budget protest
Suspected sabotage cripples the Dutch rail network during rush hour as farmers launch budget protests.
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Netherlands rail disruption due to suspected sabotage, operator says
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Netherlands: Suspected sabotage disrupts train services
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Suspected sabotage triggers a major Dutch rail outage during the morning rush hour
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Europe eyes battle over 'pervert' AI glasses
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Nintendo Wins Court Case Ruling The Sale Of Switch "Circumvention Devices" Unlawful
Nintendo has secured a legal victory in the Netherlands, ruling the sale of MIG Switch circumvention devices as unlawful.
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Nintendo Secures Legal Victory Against Sale of Switch Game Piracy Devices
Nintendo has secured a legal victory in the Netherlands, ruling that the sale of Switch piracy and circumvention devices is unlawful.
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Five dead as Dutch tourist coach overturns in eastern Switzerland
Five people have died and 40 others were injured after a Dutch tourist coach overturned in eastern Switzerland.
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Swiss Alps coach crash kills several people, local police say
A Dutch tourist coach has overturned in eastern Switzerland, resulting in multiple fatalities and injuries according to local police.
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Solheim Cup 2026: Charley Hull to face Nelly Korda in opening foursomes match
World No. 1 Nelly Korda faces Charley Hull in the opening foursomes match of the 2026 Solheim Cup held in the Netherlands.
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Why has the Netherlands moved $10bn of its gold from the US?
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‘Crisis prep’: Netherlands pulls billions in gold out of North America
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DNB: Netherlands bank moves billions in gold to London in 'crisis preparedness' move
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Police arrest 34 after deadly gang shootout in eastern Netherlands
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Dozens arrested after fatal pre-dawn shootout in Dutch village
Dozens of arrests follow a fatal pre-dawn shootout in a Dutch village that left two police officers injured.
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Meet the 2026 U.S. Solheim Cup team, including three captain’s picks
The U.S. Solheim Cup team has been finalized for the 2026 competition in the Netherlands, highlighted by three strategic captain's picks.
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Netherlands: Sixteen injured as coach carrying German students and van collide
Sixteen people were injured after a coach carrying German high-school students collided with a van on the A28 motorway in the Netherlands.
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Dutch public broadcaster to boycott ‘no longer’ neutral Eurovision
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Netherlands withdraws from 'no longer' neutral 2027 Eurovision
The Netherlands has announced its withdrawal from the 2027 Eurovision Song Contest, citing the event's lack of neutrality.
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Uber fined nearly $1 billion by Dutch regulators over automated suspensions of driver accounts
Dutch regulators have imposed a fine of nearly $1 billion on Uber following the company's use of automated systems to suspend driver accounts.
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Explosion at Dutch port of Rotterdam leaves 1 dead, several injured
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Extreme weather is drying up Europe’s rivers in a crisis so dire it can be seen from space
Severe drought conditions are drying up critical waterways across Europe, creating economic threats visible directly from space.
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Rhine Falls to Lowest Since 1880, Threatening European Trade
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Hundreds of thousands line Amsterdam canals for the annual Pride boat parade
Hundreds of thousands of people have gathered along the canals of Amsterdam for the 2026 World Pride boat parade.
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Dry, hot summers are putting Dutch dikes at risk and threatening German river trade
Severe drought and record-low river levels are disrupting German industry and threatening the structural integrity of Dutch dikes.
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Soccer referee dead weeks after being fired from World Cup over sexual assault allegations
Dutch referee Rob Dieperink has died at age 38 shortly after his removal from the 2026 World Cup due to sexual assault allegations.
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At least 3,700 excess deaths reported during heatwave in France, Belgium and Netherlands
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France Passes New Law to Fine Shein, Temu and Ultrafast Fashion
France and European partners target ultra-fast fashion platforms like Shein and Temu with legislative and regulatory measures.
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The Netherlands’ World Cup exit sparks identity crisis in nation of Total Football
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Morocco's World Cup win sparks celebrations and clashes in the Hague
Morocco’s World Cup victory over the Netherlands has triggered a series of celebrations and public clashes in The Hague.
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World Cup 2026: The first 4 games in the Round of 32, with penalty shootouts and 3 late goals, have been incredible
The Round of 32 of the 2026 World Cup has triggered high-stakes departures, with two major European teams eliminated via penalty shootouts.