Netherlands

Country in Northwestern Europe

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The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country 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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Residents of Limburg have unique experience of walking on the bottom of Juliana canal In the Dutch province of Limburg, residents had the rare chance this weekend to walk on the bottom of the drained Juliana canal. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer welcomes Dutch PM to Downing St Sir Keir Starmer welcomed Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof to Downing Street on Thursday. Report by Kennedyl. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:05Published 2 weeks ago

Remarkably rare Roman-British hoard of 404 coins discovered in the Netherlands Archaeology enthusiasts Reinier Koelink and Gert-Jan Messelaar discovered a rare hoard of 404 Roman and British coins near Bunnik, Utrecht, shedding new light on the Roman conquest of Britain. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:03Published 3 weeks ago

Sales of no or low alcohol beers rise in The Netherlands And one in twelve beers in Dutch supermarkets is now alcohol-free, according to figures from market researcher Circana. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:31Published on January 12, 2025

Several arrested as climate activists block major highway in The Hague Climate activists from the Dutch branch of Extinction Rebellion blocked traffic at a major entry and exit point to the city of The Hague. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on January 11, 2025

Electric cars: Which regions in Europe have the highest density? Norwegian, Swedish, and Dutch regions are leading the charge, while certain areas in Greece and Spain have almost no electric car registrations. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on January 1, 2025

The Netherlands celebrates New Year's Eve a day early due to bad weather With strong winds expected on New Year's Eve, the Dutch brought the celebrations forward by one day. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published on December 31, 2024

Dutch court sentences five men over violence against Maccabi fans in Amsterdam The five defendants, who are all Dutch residents and aged between 19 and 32, were accused of public violence, theft and assault. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:07Published on December 24, 2024

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Williams to watch players in Europe amid Low doubts Luke Williams will go on a scouting trip to the Netherlands as Swansea City consider moving on from Joe Low in their search for a new centre-back. BBC Sport - Published on January 16, 2025
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Thousands of suspected Nazi collaborators named in Dutch release Around 425,000 names of people suspected of collaborating with the Nazis in the Netherlands during the Second World War have been released for the first time. Sky News - Published on January 6, 2025

'Can't wait to play the best' - Fishlock reacts to Euro 2025 draw Wales midfielder Jess Fishlock says her side "can't wait to play the best" Euro 2025 group after being drawn alongside France, England and the Netherlands. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2024
England face 'tough' but 'exciting' group as Women's Euro 2025 draw made Defending champions England are to face Wales, France and the Netherlands in a "tough" but "exciting" Women's Euro 2025 group stage. Sky News - Published on December 16, 2024
'Very tough, very exciting' - Wiegman reacts to Euro 2025 draw England boss Sarina Wiegman says that England have a very 'interesting, exciting' Euro 2025 group following being drawn alongside France, Wales and her former team the Netherlands. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2024
England and Wales drawn in same tough Euro 2025 group Defending champions England and debutants Wales are drawn in the same group, alongside France and the Netherlands, for Euro 2025. BBC Sport - Published on December 16, 2024

GB beaten by Netherlands in qualifying decider Great Britain's women are beaten by the Netherlands in overtime as their hopes of reaching the 2026 Winter Olympics are ended. BBC Sport - Published on December 15, 2024
Apartments destroyed and several hurt after explosion in Dutch city An explosion has destroyed several apartments and injured multiple people in the Netherlands. Sky News - Published on December 7, 2024
'Easy as that' - how Kluivert made history with hat-trick of penalties Justin Kluivert has always had big shoes to fill as a professional footballer, being the son of Netherlands legend and Champions League winner Patrick. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2024	'Easy as that' - Kluivert's 'beautiful' history-making penalty hat-trick Justin Kluivert has always had big shoes to fill as a professional footballer, being the son of Netherlands legend and Champions League winner Patrick. BBC Sport - Published on November 30, 2024
Hill wins bronze in Para-snowboard season opener Britain’s Ollie Hill wins banked slalom bronze in the season-opening Para-snowboard World Cup series in the Netherlands. BBC Sport - Published on November 29, 2024	Olivia Clark column: The biggest games, honest conversations and learning Dutch In her latest BBC Sport column, Olivia Clark discusses Wales' upcoming Euro 2025 play-off final against the Republic of Ireland, looks back on the semi-final victory over Slovakia and gives an update.. BBC Sport - Published on November 27, 2024
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'Brilliant' Sinner seals Davis Cup title for Italy Watch the best shots as world number one Jannick Sinner secures back-to-back Davis Cups for Italy by beating the Netherlands' Tallon Griekspoor 7-6 (7-2) 6-2 in Malaga. BBC Sport - Published on November 24, 2024	Netherlands beat Germany to reach first Davis Cup final The Netherlands reach the final of the Davis Cup for the first time as Tallon Griekspoor fights back in his singles match to clinch a 2-0 win over Germany. BBC Sport - Published on November 22, 2024