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

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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Dutch girl Dekker allowed to sail

Wednesday, July 28th 2010, 4:02

A 14-year-old girl has been given permission by a Dutch court to try to become the youngest person to sail around the world.
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Court allows Dutch girl to sail

Tuesday, July 27th 2010, 14:09

Laura Dekker, 14, wins a court battle allowing her to try to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world.
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Trafigura found guilty on waste

Friday, July 23rd 2010, 14:19
related countries: United Kingdom

A Dutch court finds multinational firm Trafigura guilty of illegally exporting toxic waste from the Dutch port of Amsterdam to Ivory Coast.
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Ajax boss Jol turns down Fulham

Thursday, July 22nd 2010, 8:58

Martin Jol turns down the chance to become Fulham manager and will stay with Dutch club Ajax.
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Fulham to speak to Ajax over Jol

Tuesday, July 20th 2010, 21:13

Fulham are to meet Ajax officials in an attempt to prize manager Martin Jol away from the Dutch club, BBC Sport understands.
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Director ignores Facebook threats

Monday, July 19th 2010, 9:59

A Dutch film-maker says he does not take seriously threats made against him over his biological horror film The Human Centipede.
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Orange Mass gets red card for Dutch priest

Friday, July 16th 2010, 18:52

A Catholic priest in the Netherlands is suspended for holding an orange-themed Mass in support of the Dutch football team.
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Ref Webb defends World Cup final display

Tuesday, July 13th 2010, 20:40
related countries: Spain

Referee Howard Webb says he has no regrets over his handling of Sunday's ill-tempered World Cup final between Spain and the Netherlands in which he handed out one red and 14 yellow cards.
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Netherlands tactics upset Cruyff

Monday, July 12th 2010, 17:11

Dutch football legend Johan Cruyff launches a scathing attack on Netherlands' display in the World Cup final, deriding it as "anti-football".
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CBS error has Dutch winning cup

Monday, July 12th 2010, 15:57

Bloggers have seized on a mistake by CBS, whose news website accidentally reported that the Netherlands had won the World Cup.
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World Cup: What will be the legacy?

Saturday, July 10th 2010, 12:07
related countries: Spain

Spain have defeated The Netherlands. What will be the legacy of the tournament?
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'Psychic' octopus predicts World Cup final winner

Friday, July 9th 2010, 11:43
related countries: Germany, Spain

An octopus in Germany credited with psychic powers predicts that Spain will defeat the Netherlands in the World Cup final.
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Englishman to referee World Cup final

Friday, July 9th 2010, 11:10
related countries: Spain

Howard Webb is chosen to referee the World Cup final between Netherlands and Spain in Johannesburg on Sunday.
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Dutch delight

Wednesday, July 7th 2010, 12:24

Joy and relief as Netherlands reach World Cup final
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Review backs climate panel report

Monday, July 5th 2010, 15:25

A Dutch inquiry into the UN climate science panel backs its main findings, but calls for more transparency.
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Uruguay make plans to stop Robben

Monday, July 5th 2010, 11:39

Uruguay coach Oscar Tabarez earmarks Dutch star Arjen Robben as the danger man in their World Cup semi-final on Tuesday.
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Iceland holds talks over Icesave

Saturday, July 3rd 2010, 0:16
related countries: Iceland, United Kingdom

Officials from Iceland, the Netherlands and the UK hold talks over the settlement of a £2.3bn banking dispute.
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Dutch boss calms hopes of classic

Thursday, July 1st 2010, 21:04
related countries: Brazil

Netherlands coach Bert van Marwijk warns that Friday's quarter-final against Brazil might not be the feast of football some expect.
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Thursday's World Cup round-up

Thursday, July 1st 2010, 6:28

Netherlands coach turns peacemaker between Van Persie and Sneijder
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