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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EU DECODED: Could lab-grown meat arrive in supermarkets soon? In this episode we talk about new ways of manufacturing mankind’s primary source of protein: meat. The Netherlands, Spain and Germany lead the way in development of cell-based meat, but it has.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 08:00Published 2 days ago

Dutch coalition averts collapse after Finance Secretary quits over racist remarks The Dutch government has survived a crisis that centred on the resignation of the finance secretary. Nora Achahbar quit in response to comments made about immigrants blamed for attacking Israeli fans.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 5 days ago

PM hails arrest of man suspected of supplying Channel boats Sir Keir Starmer insists the arrest of a 44-year-old Turkish man suspected of being a supplier of small boats is a "significant piece of the jigsaw" in tackling Channel migrant crossings, but says he.. Credit: ODN Duration: 01:15Published 1 week ago

Old video from Russia resurfaces as brawl in Amsterdam following clashes A misleading video has gone viral on social media, supposedly showing a brawl in Amsterdam during the trouble that took place in the Dutch capital before and after a football match. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:58Published 1 week ago

Dutch police disperse people from streets after Amsterdam tram set on fire The Dutch capital has been experiencing ongoing tensions following violence last week when fans of an Israeli soccer club were targeted. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:00Published 1 week ago

Amsterdam reacts: Unravelling days of tensions that rocked the capital Tensions erupted last Friday in Amsterdam after a UEFA football match, with European leaders widely condemning the violence. Euronews travelled to the Dutch capital to decipher the story. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 03:10Published 1 week ago

Attack on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam: PM Netanyahu Demands Action - 'We Will Not Accept..." In a disturbing turn of events, Israeli soccer fans from Maccabi Tel Aviv FC were violently attacked by anti-Israel protesters in Amsterdam following a UEFA Europa League match. Prime Minister Benjamin.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:12Published 2 weeks ago

Women in Belgium travel to the Netherlands for later term abortions In Belgium abortion is legal 12 weeks after conception, with many women travelling across the border to the Netherlands in order to terminate pregnancies later. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:23Published on September 27, 2024

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Hewett & Reid miss out on Masters doubles title Alfie Hewett and Gordon Reid fail to retain their Wheelchair Masters doubles title with a straight-set defeat by Martin de la Puente and Joachim Gerard in the Netherlands. BBC Sport - Published 5 days ago
More arrests made over attacks against Israeli football supporters, Dutch police say Five more people have been arrested for their suspected involvement in attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, Dutch police have said. Sky News - Published 1 week ago
We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago

Israeli football fans attacked in Amsterdam, officials say Dozens are arrested and the Dutch PM condemns "antisemitic attacks" on Israeli fans. BBC Sport - Published 2 weeks ago
'Amateurish' thieves steal Warhol print of the Queen - but 'can't fit other stolen pictures in getaway car' "Amateurish" thieves have made off with a screen print of Queen Elizabeth II by Andy Warhol as part of a botched gallery heist in the Netherlands. Sky News - Published 3 weeks ago
Boris Johnson considered raiding Dutch warehouse to retrieve COVID vaccines Boris Johnson claims he considered authorising a raid on a warehouse in the Netherlands during the pandemic to retrieve COVID-19 vaccines. Sky News - Published on September 27, 2024
Brown wins elite World time trial in final season Australia's Grace Brown wins the women's elite time trial in her final season as a professional with Netherlands' Demi Vollering second. BBC Sport - Published on September 22, 2024

Gakpo's love for Liverpool, favourite positions & change under Slot Liverpool and Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo explains why he plays football - discussing his love for Liverpool, his favourite position and why things have changed under new boss Arne Slot. BBC Sport - Published on September 20, 2024
Depay signs two-year deal with Brazil's Corinthians Dutch forward Memphis Depay signs a two-year contract with Brazilian side Corinthians after leaving Atletico Madrid as a free agent in July. BBC Sport - Published on September 10, 2024
Bergwijn 'doesn't even want to play under Koeman' Steven Bergwijn says he does not want to play for the Netherlands under Ronald Koeman after being criticised by the national team coach. BBC Sport - Published on September 6, 2024	'Book closed' on Bergwijn after Saudi move - Koeman Forward Steve Bergwijn was not considered for Netherlands selection for their upcoming Nations League game because of his move to the Saudi Pro-League, says head coach Ronald Koeman. BBC Sport - Published on September 3, 2024
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Larne striker Bonis joins Dutch side Ado Den Haag Larne striker Lee Bonis has joins Dutch second division side Ado Den Haag for an undisclosed fee BBC Sport - Published on August 12, 2024	GB's Finucane wins 'brilliant' bronze in women's sprint Watch as Great Britain's Emma Finucane wins the women's sprint bronze medal match against Dutch cyclist Hetty van de Wouw, completing a hat-trick of Olympic medals at the Paris Games. BBC Sport - Published on August 11, 2024
Hassan wins marathon to claim third Paris medal The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan wins a sprint finish to add marathon gold to her 5,000m and 10,000m bronze medals in Paris. BBC Sport - Published on August 11, 2024