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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Which formats do online buyers prefer the most for their books? Which formats do online buyers prefer the most for their books? Ireland, the Netherlands and Luxembourg have the highest shares of residents buying printed books, magazines or newspapers.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published 9 hours ago

NATO Chief Says "Ball’s In Russia’s Court" \| Rutte Takes A Dig At Putin: "Stopped Reading His Mind" Mark Rutte, former Prime Minister of the Netherlands and NATO Secretary-General, discusses his past work with President Putin, noting that the future of Ukraine is now in Russia's hands. Rutte reveals.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 04:08Published 4 days ago

Mark Rutte urges allies to devote more funds, political energy to NATO alliance Mark Rutte urges allies to devote more funds, political energy to NATO alliance Rutte was in Washington on Thursday for meetings with senior US officials, two months before he's due to chair a.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:39Published 5 days ago

Dutch government faces 'difficult' defence spending talks, minister says The Netherlands is preparing itself for "difficult" conversations about potentially doubling its spending on defence over the coming years, Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans has told Euronews. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 12:00Published 2 weeks ago

Confusion surrounds US-Iran nuclear talks venue as Tehran points to Oman over Rome Confusion surrounds US-Iran nuclear talks venue as Tehran points to Oman over Rome Iran's foreign ministry now insists negotiations will take place again in Oman, contradicting earlier reports from.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:14Published 2 weeks ago

Belgium to follow Dutch example and introduce voluntary military service Belgium to follow Dutch example and introduce voluntary military service To increase reservists, 18-year-olds in Belgium will soon receive letters informing them about voluntary military service,.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:24Published 3 weeks ago

Netanyahu’s Arrest By ICC: Israeli PM Flight Takes Longer Route to U.S to Avoid Arrest Warrant Netanyahu’s Arrest By ICC: Netanyahu flight longer than usual as his plane reroutes to avoid countries that could enforce the ICC arrest warrant. The Netanyahu flight longer path included flying over.. Credit: Oneindia Duration: 03:08Published 3 weeks ago

Dutch museum showcases 60 contemporary takes on Vermeer’s 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' Dutch museum showcases 60 contemporary takes on Vermeer’s 'Girl with a Pearl Earring' After receiving over 2,700 submissions for new takes on Vermeer’s 'Girl with a Pearl Earring', the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:15Published on April 1, 2025

At least five people injured in stabbing in central Amsterdam, police say At least five people injured in stabbing in central Amsterdam, police say The incident happened near Dam Square, in the southern part of the Dutch capital, with local media reporting the area has.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:27Published on March 28, 2025

Thousands protest racism, rise of the right in the Netherlands, France Thousands protest racism, rise of the right in the Netherlands, France Thousands protested in Amsterdam, Paris and Toulouse against the backdrop of the International Day for the Elimination of.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:10Published on March 23, 2025

Thousands rally in Amsterdam in protest of racism and far-right policies Thousands rally in Amsterdam in protest of racism and far-right policies Organisers of the demonstration warned against the rise of the far-right in the Netherlands, whose government veered to the.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 00:35Published on March 22, 2025

Gang crime on the rise: Which European countries have the most dangerous neighbourhoods? Gang crime on the rise: Which European countries have the most dangerous neighbourhoods? Violence is often drug-related, particularly in Belgium, the Netherlands, Spain, Germany and France. READ.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 01:30Published on March 11, 2025

How can the EU unlock up to €800bn for its ‘rearmament plan’? How can the EU unlock up to €800bn for its ‘rearmament plan’? The EU Commission has unveiled plans to borrow €150 billion to fund a major rearmament push. This joint borrowing proposal comes.. Credit: euronews (in English) Duration: 02:49Published on March 6, 2025

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Five people wounded in Amsterdam stabbing Five people have been stabbed near Amsterdam's central Dam Square, Dutch police have said. Sky News - Published on March 27, 2025
Ready for synergy with India on dual-use tech: Dutch minister The Netherlands seeks to deepen its defence collaboration with India, particularly in dual-use technologies like drones, AI, and semiconductors. Dutch Defence Minister Ruben Brekelmans expressed plans.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 20, 2025
Don't arm 'terror sponsor' Pakistan, India tells Netherlands India urged the Netherlands to restrict arms and military technology sales to Pakistan due to its history of sponsoring cross-border terrorism. During a high-level meeting, India highlighted that.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2025

Rajnath asks Netherlands not to supply weapons to terror-sponsor Pakistan India has asked the Netherlands to halt supplying arms and military technology to Pakistan due to its history of sponsoring terrorism. In a meeting between defence ministers, both countries agreed to.. IndiaTimes - Published on March 18, 2025
Ex-president of Philippines arrives in the Netherlands to face crimes against humanity charges Rodrigo Duterte, the former president of the Philippines, has arrived in the Netherlands to face charges linked to the deadly crackdown on drugs he oversaw while in office. Sky News - Published on March 12, 2025
How 'dangerous' Lang helped PSV beat Juventus Stephen Warnock praises the "balance" and "end product" of PSV Eindhoven's Noa Lang after the Dutch winger's impressive performance in PSV's 3-1 (4-3 on aggregate) win over Juventus in the Champions.. BBC Sport - Published on February 20, 2025
Scotland lose Cuthbert for Nations League double header Chelsea midfielder Erin Cuthbert drops out of the Scotland squad to face Austria and the Netherlands in the Nations League, because of a rib injury. BBC Sport - Published on February 16, 2025

Eurostar resumes direct Amsterdam-London services after eight-month pause Eurostar has resumed direct services from Amsterdam to London after an eight-month hold-up while a new terminal was built in the Netherlands capital. Sky News - Published on February 10, 2025
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
Indonesia name Netherlands legend Kluivert as coach Indonesia name former Netherlands and Barcelona striker Patrick Kluivert as their head coach. BBC Sport - Published on January 8, 2025	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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