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

Big win down to Van Gaal - Van Persie

Friday, June 13th 2014, 23:29
related countries: Spain
related places: Gaal

Robin van Persie praises Netherlands boss Louis van Gaal for masterminding the team's 5-1 win over champions Spain.
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World Cup: Spain 1-5 Netherlands

Friday, June 13th 2014, 22:18

Spain's World Cup defence begins with a 5-1 thrashing by Group B rivals Netherlands in a rematch of the 2010 final.
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VIDEO: Dutch discounter sets sights on UK

Thursday, June 12th 2014, 15:19
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: London

Budget-conscious shoppers in London are facing a greater choice for their pound with the arrival of Dutch retailer Hema's first UK branch.
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EU to probe Apple's tax affairs

Wednesday, June 11th 2014, 14:48
related countries: Ireland, Luxembourg

The European Commission opens investigations into whether three European countries are giving Apple, Starbucks and Fiat unfair tax advantages.
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VIDEO: Hailstones 'the size of golf balls'

Tuesday, June 10th 2014, 18:26
related countries: France, Germany

Parts of Europe are battered by violent storms, including Germany, the Netherlands and France, where hailstones the size of golf balls were reported.
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EU leaders spar over top Europe job

Tuesday, June 10th 2014, 6:15
related countries: Germany, Sweden, United Kingdom

Swedish, German, Dutch and UK leaders meet at a mini summit, amid controversy over Jean-Claude Juncker's bid to head the European Commission.
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Netherlands 2-0 Wales

Wednesday, June 4th 2014, 20:43
related countries: United Kingdom
related places: Amsterdam

Arjen Robben scores one goal and sets up Jeremain Lens for a second as the Netherlands beat Wales in Amsterdam.
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Crews tackle Dutch Shell plant fire

Wednesday, June 4th 2014, 5:48

A blast at a Shell chemical plant in the Netherlands triggers a fire that injures two people, before being brought under control.
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Group pensions 'in Queen's Speech'

Sunday, June 1st 2014, 10:02

The government is expected to unveil plans to allow workers to contribute to Dutch-style collective pensions, which it says could boost income for members.
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European elections: Dutch exit poll dilemma

Friday, May 23rd 2014, 7:20

Europe bureau chief explains dilemma over strict election rules
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Dutch and UK vote in Euro elections

Thursday, May 22nd 2014, 21:07
related countries: United Kingdom

Polls close in the UK and the Netherlands after the first of four days of voting in EU-wide European Parliament elections.
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Dutch try to avert Saudi sanctions

Wednesday, May 21st 2014, 16:19
related countries: Saudi Arabia

The Netherlands sends a diplomat to Saudi Arabia to try to ease anger over anti-Islamic messages distributed by far-right Dutch MP Geert Wilders.
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VIDEO: 3D-printed house built in Amsterdam

Friday, May 2nd 2014, 23:03
related places: Amsterdam

The Dutch architects making an entire house using 3D-printing
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Dutch release Pim Fortuyn's killer

Friday, May 2nd 2014, 15:57

The Dutch authorities release the man who murdered the flamboyant anti-immigration politician Pim Fortuyn in 2002, now that he has served 11 years in jail.
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VIDEO: Dutch arrest Greenpeace activists

Thursday, May 1st 2014, 22:39
related countries: Russia
related places: Rotterdam

Dutch police board a Greenpeace ship and arrest 30 activists trying to prevent a Russian oil tanker from docking in Rotterdam port.
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Dutch arrest Greenpeace activists

Thursday, May 1st 2014, 10:30
related countries: Russia
related places: Rotterdam

Dutch police board a Greenpeace ship and arrest 30 activists trying to prevent a Russian oil tanker from docking in Rotterdam port.
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Tottenham talk to Ajax about De Boer

Tuesday, April 29th 2014, 16:41
related places: De Boer

Dutch champions Ajax say Tottenham have contacted them about the availability of coach Frank de Boer.
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Ajax clinch Dutch title despite draw

Sunday, April 27th 2014, 15:17

Ajax celebrate a fourth successive Dutch league title despite being held to a 1-1 draw at struggling Heracles.
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Man Utd play down Van Gaal deal report

Saturday, April 26th 2014, 12:49
related places: Gaal

Manchester United play down a Dutch newspaper report that Louis van Gaal has agreed a deal to become their new manager.
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In pictures: Dutch mark first King's Day

Saturday, April 26th 2014, 11:31

Dutch mark first-ever King's Day after 122 years of queens
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Who was Father Frans?

Saturday, April 26th 2014, 0:11

The remarkable Dutch priest who refused to leave a city under siege
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Charges over Todd cyber-bullying

Friday, April 18th 2014, 11:09
related countries: Canada

A man is charged in the Netherlands in connection with the suicide of Canadian teenager Amanda Todd, who killed herself after cyber bullying.
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Dutch unveil glow in the dark road

Monday, April 14th 2014, 16:25

Streetlights on a 500m stretch of highway in the Netherlands are replaced by glow in the dark road markings in a pilot project.
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Gunman kills Dutch priest in Syria

Monday, April 7th 2014, 16:20
related countries: Syria

An elderly Dutch priest who had become well known for refusing to leave the besieged Syrian city of Homs has been shot dead by a gunman.
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Masterpiece of silent film recovered

Wednesday, April 2nd 2014, 23:45
related countries: United Kingdom

A long-lost masterpiece of British silent cinema is discovered in the Netherlands, almost 90 years after it was last seen.
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Chelsea & Vitesse links investigated

Wednesday, April 2nd 2014, 8:51

The Dutch Football Federation has launched an inquiry into the ownership of Vitesse Arnhem and their links with Chelsea.
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Dismal England slump to Dutch defeat

Monday, March 31st 2014, 13:21
related countries: United Kingdom

England collapse to a shock 45-run defeat against the Netherlands in their final match of the World Twenty20.
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New Zealand ease past Netherlands

Saturday, March 29th 2014, 13:04
related countries: New Zealand

Brendon McCullum steers New Zealand to a win over the Netherlands that keeps their World Twenty20 semi-final hopes alive.
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Van Gaal to Spurs 'done deal' - Gullit

Saturday, March 29th 2014, 9:20
related places: Gaal

Spurs chairman Daniel Levy has met with Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal over the manager's post, claims Ruud Gullit.
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Hiddink named as next Dutch boss

Friday, March 28th 2014, 10:48

Guus Hiddink will become Netherlands coach after the World Cup, with Danny Blind replacing him following Euro 2016.
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SA seal narrow win over Netherlands

Thursday, March 27th 2014, 13:24

South Africa hold their nerve to seal a six-run victory over the Netherlands in Group One of the World Twenty20.
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Obama security agent 'found drunk'

Wednesday, March 26th 2014, 23:15
related countries: United States

Three US Secret Service agents preparing for President Obama's trip to the Netherlands were sent home amid reports one was found drunk in a hotel.
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Dutch hit record low score in SL loss

Monday, March 24th 2014, 15:39
related countries: Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka dismiss the Netherlands for 39, the lowest score in Twenty20 international history, as they cruise to a Group One victory.
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VIDEO: China's president visits Netherlands

Saturday, March 22nd 2014, 18:37
related countries: China

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in the Netherlands on his first trip to Europe as leader.
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China's Xi starts first Europe tour

Saturday, March 22nd 2014, 14:52
related countries: China

Chinese President Xi Jinping lands in the Netherlands with a 200-strong business delegation for his first trip to Europe as leader.
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Stolen Rembrandt found 15 years on

Friday, March 21st 2014, 14:51
related countries: France

A 17th Century painting by Dutch master Rembrandt is recovered in France, 15 years after it was stolen.
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Ireland knocked out by Netherlands

Friday, March 21st 2014, 12:35
related countries: Ireland

The Netherlands are into the Super 10 stage of the World Twenty20 after a remarkable victory over Ireland in Sylhet.
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Benfica face Dutch test in quarters

Friday, March 21st 2014, 12:30

Benfica face AZ Alkmaar in the Europa League quarter-finals after beating Tottenham, while Juventus meet Lyon.
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