Netherlands

Wind-powered beach beasts of the Netherlands go on show in Delft

Wind-powered beach beasts of the Netherlands go on show in Delft A new exhibition in Delft explores the evolution of Theo Jansen’s strandbeesten – strange, wind-powered creatures that walk along..

Dutch artist Theo Jansen’s stunning walking sculptures showcased in new exhibition

Dutch artist Theo Jansen’s stunning walking sculptures showcased in new exhibition A new exhibition in Delft, The Strandbeesten Mortuary, showcases the life and evolution of Dutch artist Theo..

Merz accuses Russia of 'terror against civilians' following attacks on residential areas in Ukraine

Merz accuses Russia of 'terror against civilians' following attacks on residential areas in Ukraine German Chancellor Friedrich Merz met with caretaker Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof in Berlin on..

Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week

Culture Agenda: The best things to do, hear, see or watch in Europe this week A Paris exhibition exploring language as resistance, the Netherlands' Best Kept Secret festival, Berlin's 13th Biennale,..

Who Is Geert Wilders? From ‘Moroccan Scum’ to ‘Ban the Quran’; Man Behind Europe’s Anti-Islam Agenda

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders has long been one of Europe’s most polarizing figures. From calling Moroccans “scum” to demanding a ban on mosques and the Quran, Wilders has built his..

Political EARTHQUAKE in Netherlands | Govt FALLS as Far-right leader walks-out over migration policy

Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof has resigned after far-right leader Geert Wilders pulled his PVV party from the ruling coalition, collapsing the fragile government just 11 months into power. Wilders..

Dutch PM Dick Schoof steps down after Wilders withdraws party from coalition over migration plans

Dutch PM Dick Schoof steps down after Wilders withdraws party from coalition over migration plans Schoof's announcement comes hours after Wilders said he had taken the decision to withdraw from the..

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders pulls party out of coalition over migration plan

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders pulls party out of coalition over migration plan The PVV leader said he was exiting the ruling coalition on Tuesday because his partners refused to accept his..

NATO Doubles Down! Netherlands Sends Final F-16s to Ukraine — 3 Already Shot Down in War With Russia

NATO is stepping up its military backing of Ukraine as the Netherlands ships out its final batch of F-16 fighter jets — but the skies aren't safe. Ukraine has already confirmed the loss of three..

UN agency finds Russia responsible for downing flight MH17 in 2014

UN agency finds Russia responsible for downing flight MH17 in 2014 The Netherlands and Australia brought the case against Russia before the Montreal-based global aviation agency in 2022. READ..

Dutch far-right MP threatens to leave coalition if migration policy not toughened

Dutch far-right MP threatens to leave coalition if migration policy not toughened "We've done enough concessions," Wilders said during a press conference announcing his 10-point plan, adding that if..

EU to review trade and cooperation with Israel over Gaza offensive

EU to review trade and cooperation with Israel over Gaza offensive A majority of the European Union's foreign ministers backed a Dutch proposal to review the bloc's ties with Israel over its actions..

Tens of thousands protest in The Hague to demand Dutch government action on Gaza war

Tens of thousands protest in The Hague to demand Dutch government action on Gaza war Human rights groups and aid agencies — including Amnesty International, Save the Children and Doctors Without..

Starmer meets Norwegian PM Gahr Støre at security summit

Sir Keir Starmer met his Norwegian counterpart Jonas Gahr Støre at the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) Summit in Oslo. The prime ministers then sat at a roundtable for discussions over regional..

The Netherlands pivots on Israel as it asks for EU-Israel trade deal review

The Netherlands pivots on Israel as it asks for EU-Israel trade deal review Dutch Foreign Minister Caspar Veldkamp said his government is "drawing a line in the sand" over the Gaza humanitarian aid..

Pro-Palestine Protesters Disrupt Dutch Liberation Day – Watch Smoke Bomb Thrown at Polish PM Tusk

During the 80th anniversary of the Netherlands' liberation from Nazi occupation, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk faced a shocking disruption when a smoke bomb was thrown at him mid-speech. The attack..

Watch: Protesters disrupt Dutch Liberation Day ceremony

Watch: Protesters disrupt Dutch Liberation Day ceremony A national ceremony in the Netherlands marking 80 years since liberation from Nazi occupation was briefly disrupted on Monday by..

Belgian-led NATO group patrols Baltic Sea near Estonia amid sabotage fears

Belgian-led NATO group patrols Baltic Sea near Estonia amid sabotage fears Belgian and Dutch forces conduct surveillance operations in the Baltic Sea as part of a NATO mission to monitor Russia and..

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..

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..

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..