Popular Dutch MP Omtzigt launches new party ahead of polls

It will be called New Social Contract. 

· 7 months ago

Popular Dutch MP Omtzigt launches new party ahead of polls

Netherlands slips into ‘mild recession’

Statistics suggest the Dutch economy has stagnated for the 4th consecutive quarter.  

· 7 months ago

Netherlands slips into ‘mild recession’

Dutch parliamentary polls set for Nov 22

This comes after the collapse of Prime Minister Mark Rutte’s government a week ago.

· 8 months ago

Dutch parliamentary polls set for Nov 22

Dutch PM Rutte says to quit politics after elections

The Netherlands’ longest-serving leader says he is no longer suited to lead his party.       

· 8 months ago

Dutch PM Rutte says to quit politics after elections

Dutch farmers look to reap gains in elections

New party expected to ride a wave of protests against the prime minister’s environmental plans.

· 1 year ago

Dutch farmers look to reap gains in elections


Dutch king says slavery apology start of ‘long journey’

The Netherlands to hold commemorative events beginning next year.        

· 1 year ago

Dutch king says slavery apology start of ‘long journey’

Dutch shooting victims were businessmen brothers, say reports

Police launch an intensive search for the killer after the attack at a busy fast-food outlet.

· 1 year ago

Dutch shooting victims were businessmen brothers, say reports

New ‘highly virulent’ HIV strain discovered in the Netherlands

Researchers say variant can still be treated with modern interventions.

· 2 years ago

New ‘highly virulent’ HIV strain discovered in the Netherlands

Quran ripped up during far-right demo in Netherlands

Dutch government says has no legal powers to prevent protest outside the Turkish embassy.       

· 7 months ago · 1 comment

Quran ripped up during far-right demo in Netherlands

Nicaragua breaks ties with Netherlands, bars US envoy

This comes as Managua expels the European Union’s envoy.

· 1 year ago

Nicaragua breaks ties with Netherlands, bars US envoy

Top German, Dutch diplomats in surprise Ukraine visit

Wopke Hoekstra promises punishment for atrocities in towns just outside Kyiv.

· 1 year ago

Top German, Dutch diplomats in surprise Ukraine visit

2 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Dutch ‘care farm’

Suspect arrested after the incident in Alblasserdam.

· 1 year ago

2 dead, 2 injured in shooting at Dutch ‘care farm’

Creative ways of flood mitigation by respecting natural ‘need’ of water

· 2 years ago

Amsterdam unveils planned site to replace red light district

City executives names Europa Boulevard in capital’s south for new ‘erotic centre’.

· 3 months ago

Amsterdam unveils planned site to replace red light district

Malaysia moves to counter Sulu heirs’ bid to seize assets in Netherlands

Wan Junaidi says Putrajaya will defend its sovereignty and assets abroad.

· 1 year ago

Malaysia moves to counter Sulu heirs’ bid to seize assets in Netherlands