News: Netherlands

We have started to collect the most important news related to Netherlands in November 2005. By default, most recent news are listed first.

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Netherlands: news

Call to drop Geert Wilders case

Friday, October 15th 2010, 16:11

Dutch prosecutors recommend acquitting leading anti-Islam politician Geert Wilders of hate speech but judges may disagree.
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Tanker collision off Dutch coast

Tuesday, October 12th 2010, 8:47

A tanker transporting kerosene is involved in a collision with a container ship off the Dutch coast in the North Sea.
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Dutch Antilles no longer exists

Sunday, October 10th 2010, 21:28

The Dutch Caribbean dependency the Netherlands Antilles ceases to exist with a change of the five islands' constitutional status.
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Netherlands cabinet gets go-ahead

Friday, October 8th 2010, 4:45

Dutch Queen Beatrix asks the leader of the Liberal VVD party to form a governing coalition with the support of anti-Islamist populist Geert Wilders.
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Indonesia leader arrest bid rejected

Wednesday, October 6th 2010, 9:06
related countries: Indonesia

A Dutch court rejects a Moluccan separatist group's bid to have the Indonesian president arrested, but Bambang Susilo Yudhoyono has already cancelled his state visit.
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Arrest fears scupper Dutch trip

Tuesday, October 5th 2010, 10:39
related countries: Indonesia

Indonesia's president calls off a state visit to the Netherlands because of a threat that he could be arrested over alleged human rights violations.
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Dutch MP Wilders goes on trial

Monday, October 4th 2010, 15:55

Dutch anti-Islam MP Geert Wilders tells a court he will not be silenced, as he goes on trial accused of inciting hatred.
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De Jong dropped from Dutch squad

Monday, October 4th 2010, 11:53

Manchester City midfielder Nigel de Jong is dropped from the Netherlands squad after his tackle broke the leg of Newcastle's Hatem Ben Arfa.
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Dutch coalition with Wilders near

Saturday, October 2nd 2010, 16:51

Dutch Christian-Democrats endorse an agreement to form a governing coalition with the support of anti-Islamist populist Geert Wilders.
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Dutch coalition deal step closer

Wednesday, September 29th 2010, 16:43

Dutch conservative parties move closer to a coalition deal involving the support of the far-right party of Geert Wilders.
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Dutch police hold terror suspect

Sunday, September 19th 2010, 23:38
related countries: Somalia, United Kingdom
related places: Amsterdam, Schiphol

A British man of Somali origin is arrested at Amsterdam's Schiphol airport on suspicion of being a terrorist, officials say.
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Netherlands coalition talks fail

Saturday, September 4th 2010, 4:14

Talks to form a coalition government in the Netherlands collapse as the leader of the far-right Freedom Party Geert Wilders walks out.
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Yemenis held over 'plane terror'

Tuesday, August 31st 2010, 21:07
related countries: United States
related places: Chicago

Two Yemenis who arrived in Amsterdam on a flight from the US are being held on suspicion of conspiracy to commit a terrorist act, Dutch prosecutors say.
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Heineken profits up as sales fall

Wednesday, August 25th 2010, 8:33

Dutch brewing company Heineken has reported a rise in profits for the last six months, despite falling beer sales.
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Live - Scottish Europa League action

Thursday, August 19th 2010, 16:49
related countries: Denmark, Greece, United Kingdom
related places: Motherwell, Odense, Utrecht

Motherwell take on Danish side Odense, Celtic face the Dutch side Utrecht and Dundee United host AEK Athens in Europa League qualifiers.
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Going Dutch

Wednesday, August 18th 2010, 18:26
related countries: United Kingdom

Maastricht University woos UK students amid battle for places
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Nigeria oil sabotage 'increasing'

Sunday, August 15th 2010, 20:59
related countries: Niger, Nigeria

Oil giant Royal Dutch Shell says acts of sabotage are on the increase in Nigeria's southern Niger Delta.
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KLM holds out on ash compensation

Saturday, August 14th 2010, 15:25
related countries: United Kingdom

Hundreds of British families are still waiting for compensation from Dutch airline KLM for delays caused by the volcanic ash cloud earlier this year.
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Obese 'see GP more than smokers'

Friday, August 13th 2010, 23:01

Overweight people are more likely to make frequent trips to their GP than smokers or those who are generally unfit, say Dutch researchers.
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Dead babies found in Dutch attic

Friday, August 6th 2010, 18:09

A woman has been arrested in Friesland after the remains of babies were found hidden in four suitcases in the attic of her home, police say.
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Teenager sets sail on record bid

Wednesday, August 4th 2010, 11:33
related countries: Portugal

A Dutch teenager hoping to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world has set sail for Portugal, where she will begin her effort.
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TNT to split into two divisions

Monday, August 2nd 2010, 16:23

Dutch delivery group TNT announces it is going to split its mail and express units into separate companies.
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TNT to split into two divisions

Monday, August 2nd 2010, 10:27

Dutch delivery group TNT announces it is going to split its mail and express units into separate companies.
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Dutch troops end Afghan mission

Sunday, August 1st 2010, 11:05
related countries: Afghanistan

The Netherlands ends its Afghan military mission after a domestic split, amid concerns over the US-led alliance's long-term strategy and exit.
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Dutch troops end Afghan mission

Sunday, August 1st 2010, 11:05
related countries: Afghanistan

The Netherlands ends its Afghan military mission after a domestic split, amid concerns over the US-led alliance's long-term strategy and exit.
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Oil firms' profits almost double

Thursday, July 29th 2010, 15:56

Oil giants Royal Dutch Shell and Exxon Mobil see profits almost double in the week rival BP suffered record losses.
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Shell sees profits almost double

Thursday, July 29th 2010, 14:50

Second-quarter profits at oil giant Royal Dutch Shell almost double after it completes a year-long restructuring programme.
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