Netherlands

Country in northwestern Europe

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The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country located in northwestern Europe with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces; it borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, with a North Sea coastline to the north and west. It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium. The official language is Dutch, with West Frisian as a secondary official language in the province of Friesland. Dutch, English, and Papiamento are official in the Caribbean territories.

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NATO Leaders at Risk: Dutch PM Threatened Following Assassination Attempt on Slovakian Counterpart In recent weeks, a disturbing trend has emerged within the political landscape of NATO countries: high-profile leaders are increasingly receiving death threats. This alarming phenomenon follows the.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:40Published 1 day ago

The Netherlands veers sharply to the right with a new government Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:52Published 1 day ago

"Strictest-ever" asylum policy proposed by new Dutch coalition, six months after Wilders victory Credit: FRANCE 24 English Duration: 01:54Published 2 days ago

Dutch government veers sharply right after four-party coalition deal When presenting the coalition agreement, PVV leader Geert Wilders said he is very much looking forward to the upcoming collaboration with NSC, BBB and the VVD. He also said that 'the sun will shine.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:03Published 2 days ago

Pro-Palestinian university students in the Netherlands uphold protest On Monday, students and faculty members from multiple universities in the Netherlands protested, voicing their opposition to Israel's military operations in the Gaza Strip. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 5 days ago

Pro-Palestinian protests continue in Belgium and the Netherlands Police clashed with pro-Palestinian student protesters at universities in the Netherlands and Belgium on Monday. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:04Published 5 days ago

The Netherlands' Joost Klein is kicked out of Eurovision The organisers said the Swedish police are investigating after a complaint was made about Klein by a female member of the production crew. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published 1 week ago

Post-Brexit trade laws will drive imported flower prices up 5%, sellers warn Roughly 80% of cut flowers in the UK are sourced from the Netherlands, according to the British Florist Association, and post-Brexit trade rules are making sellers nervous. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:11Published 3 weeks ago

Netherlands officially stops drilling at Groningen's giant gas field A symbolic ceremony was held on Friday to mark the end of drilling which has increased the seismic risk in the region since it started in the 1960s. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on April 20, 2024

Netherlands Hostage Situation: All hostages freed In Netherland’ s Ede town, suspect held \|Oneindia Everyone being held hostage in a town in central Netherlands is now free and a suspect is in custody, Dutch police said Saturday, after an ordeal that lasted several hours. "The last hostage has just.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 02:30Published on March 30, 2024

These Are the Happiest Countries on Earth in 2024 These Are the Happiest Countries , on Earth in 2024. The World Happiness Report was released on March 20. It was compiled using global survey data based on life evaluations from 2021 to 2023. Six.. Credit: Wibbitz Top Stories Duration: 01:30Published on March 21, 2024

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Dutch sprinter Kooij wins Giro stage nine in Naples Dutch sprinter Olav Kooij produces a perfectly-timed finish to win stage nine of the Giro d'Italia in Naples. BBC Sport - Published 6 days ago
Eurovision Contestant Banned From Final Amid Police Investigation A contestant on the popular European singing competition Eurovision has been banned from performing in the final ... and, organizers say it's because the police are investigating him. Joost Klein --.. TMZ.com - Published 1 week ago
Eurovision axes Dutch entry after controversy over 'incident' Eurovision has kicked out the Netherlands' entrant following a controversy over an 'incident' he was involved in. Sky News - Published 1 week ago

Dutch Eurovision star questioned by police over 'incident' The Netherlands' Eurovision entrant has been questioned by police over claims he made "unlawful threats" to a member of staff, Dutch media reports. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
Dutch Eurovision entry not rehearsing 'until further notice' over 'incident' The Netherlands' Eurovision entry Joost Klein is under investigation by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) due to an unexplained "incident" - and will not be rehearsing again until "further notice". Sky News - Published 1 week ago
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PSV crowned Dutch champions after beating Sparta Rotterdam PSV Eindhoven clinch the Dutch Eredivisie title with two games to spare after beating Sparta Rotterdam. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

Fire Breaks Out Behind Goal During Dutch Final Soccer Game A soccer final in the Netherlands was a real barn burner ... quite literally 'cause a fire broke out behind one of the goals throwing the match into chaos. Feyenoord played NEC Nijmegen in the Dutch.. TMZ.com - Published on April 21, 2024
Greta Thunberg detained by police Climate activist Greta Thunberg has been detained by police in the Netherlands. Sky News - Published on April 6, 2024
Several people held hostage 'in cafe' in Netherlands as scores of homes evacuated Several people are being held hostage in a cafe in the Netherlands, according to local media reports. Sky News - Published on March 30, 2024	Scotland 'can't keep doing this' after more Dutch misery Scotland captain Andy Robertson says his side are left "angry, disappointed and embarrassed" by Netherlands defeat. BBC Sport - Published on March 23, 2024
Scots' profligacy punished in chastening Dutch defeat Scotland's winless run stretches to six games as their wastefulness in front of goal is compounded by a late collapse against the Netherlands in Amsterdam. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024	Netherlands v Scotland - Shankland & Porteous start friendly Listen to Sportsound commentary and follow text updates as Scotland take on hosts the Netherlands in a pre-Euro 2024 friendly match. BBC Sport - Published on March 22, 2024
Who is in your Scotland XI to face Netherlands? Who makes your Scotland starting XI to face the Netherlands in Friday's international friendly? BBC Sport - Published on March 20, 2024	GB women set new record to win 4x400m bronze Lina Nielsen, Laviai Nielsen, Ama Pipi and Jessie Knight set a new national record for Great Britain to win bronze in 4x400m relay final, with Netherlands taking gold at the World Indoor Championships.. BBC Sport - Published on March 3, 2024
GB's Neilsen and Netherlands' Bol win 400m heats Great Britain's Laviai Nielsen and the Netherlands' Femke Bol win their opening heats in the 400m at the World Athletics Indoor Championships. BBC Sport - Published on March 1, 2024	Branthwaite on Everton, PSV and England Defender Jarrad Branthwaite meets Leon Osman to discuss his breakthrough at Everton, moving to Holland on his own and scoring at Goodison Park. BBC Sport - Published on February 23, 2024
Riots break out between rival Eritrean groups in the Netherlands Cars have been set on fire as rioting broke out between two rival groups of Eritreans in the Netherlands on Saturday. Sky News - Published on February 18, 2024	Former Dutch international footballer sentenced to six years in prison for drug trafficking Former Dutch international footballer and once a target of Manchester United, Quincy Promes, has been sentenced to six years in prison in absentia for drug trafficking. Sky News - Published on February 14, 2024
'Frozen eyes, frozen toes' - the brutal race that may never return Every winter, a cross-country skating race is organised in the Netherlands. For the past 27 winters it hasn't happened. But a nation holds out hope. BBC Sport - Published on January 23, 2024	GB win team pursuit gold at European Championships Great Britain win gold in the men's team pursuit gold for the first time in nine years at the European Championships in the Netherlands. BBC Sport - Published on January 11, 2024
Fifa extends Overmars ban to global game Ex-Netherlands winger Marc Overmars' suspension from holding a post in Dutch football is extended to a global ban by Fifa. BBC Sport - Published on January 10, 2024	Dutch veteran Van Barneveld through to last 32 Five-time world champion Raymond van Barneveld begins his bid for the 2024 PDC title with a confident win over Poland's Radek Szaganski. BBC Sport - Published on December 22, 2023
Supermodel Romee Strijd's Family Home on Airbnb, Win Chance to Stay Supermodel Romee Strijd is opening up her Dutch villa to some lucky guests ... her designer home is being listed on Airbnb, free of charge ... if you're fortunate enough to win, that is. Guests can.. TMZ.com - Published on December 14, 2023	Scotland to face Dutch & Northern Ireland in March Scotland men will play the Netherlands and Northern Ireland in March as part of preparations for Euro 2024. BBC Sport - Published on December 11, 2023

Netherlands

Country in northwestern Europe

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