Netherlands
# netherlands - Tuesday 30 April, 2013
Queen Beatrix abdicates as son Willem-Alexander becomes king
The abdication of the Netherlands’ queen saw the population of Amsterdam double overnight as King Willem-Alexander became Europe’s youngest monarch
# netherlands - Tuesday 23 April, 2013
The 14 countries that allow gay marriage
This month, New Zealand, Uruguay and France have legalised same-sex marriage. They follow the path trod by 10 other countries.
# netherlands - Wednesday 10 April, 2013
Irish firm among hundreds hit by new horsemeat scandal in the Netherlands
Earlier the Netherlands’ food safety agency said that a Dutch supplier may have distributed as much as 50,000 tonnes of contaminated beef to companies across Europe.
# netherlands - Tuesday 2 April, 2013
Dutch court overturns paedophile association ban
The group, Martijn, argues for society’s acceptance of consensual sex between children an adults – but a court has overturned a ruling banning it.
# netherlands - Friday 8 March, 2013
Inquiry finds police ‘failed’ to respond to viral Facebook party invitation
An official inquiry says the ‘Project X’ stunt in Haren, where 4,000 people showed up to a birthday party, should have provoked a better response from police and civil authorities.
# netherlands - Monday 4 March, 2013
Dutch police arrest Romanian woman over art heist
The works stolen include Picasso’s “Tete d’Arlequin”, Monet’s “Waterloo Bridge” and Lucian Freud’s “Woman with Eyes Closed” – experts put the paintings’ value at between €100 and €200 million.
# netherlands - Tuesday 26 February, 2013
Russian foreign minister defends anti-gay legislation
Russia’s foreign minister Sergey Lavrov said the country was under no obligation to “allow propaganda of homosexuality”.
# netherlands - Monday 28 January, 2013
Netherlands’ Queen Beatrix to hand throne to eldest son
Beatrix, who turns 75 this week, will step down in April – on the same date that her mother stood down in 1980.
Iceland did not need to repay Dutch and UK savers, says court
A European court ruled today that Iceland was entitled to refuse to pay immediate deposit guarantees to savers when a major bank collapsed.
# netherlands - Sunday 27 January, 2013
Dutch architect to build house with 3D printer
The 12,000 sq ft ‘house’ would take around 18 months to build (and you might even be able to build it on the moon).
# netherlands - Monday 21 January, 2013
Amsterdam wants end to Hells Angels civil servants
The mayor of Amsterdam says he doesn’t believe its possible to be a member of Hells Angels while working in public service.
# netherlands - Wednesday 16 January, 2013
Two kidnapped Dutch children found in Bosnia
Bosnian have located two Dutch children who were kidnapped in the Netherlands last year and arrested their former foster parents.
# netherlands - Wednesday 9 January, 2013
Dutch priest to display photos of Church quitters
Many Catholics in the country were shocked by the Pope’s recent call to “fight” gay marriage.
# netherlands - Friday 16 November, 2012
Joy in Croatia as UN war crimes tribunal overturns convictions
Tribunal overturned the convictions of two Croatian generals for murdering and expelling Serb civilians during a 1995 military blitz.
# netherlands - Thursday 15 November, 2012
Falling growth means Eurozone is back in recession
Hadn’t you noticed? Eurozone GDP fell by 0.1 per cent in the third quarter of 2012.
# netherlands - Wednesday 14 November, 2012
Here are previews to tonight’s international friendlies
Ireland’s Group C opponents Germany are in Holland, while Italy take on France and world champions Spain play Panama.
# netherlands - Monday 12 November, 2012
Van Persie sidelined for Netherlands clash with thigh injury
It’s unclear whether the Manchester United striker will be fit for the trip to Norwich next time out.
# netherlands - Friday 9 November, 2012
Going Dutch: Scotland’s Tim Visser eyes All Black upset ahead of home debut
The try-loving winger is hoping to take his club form into the international game.
Brian Hayes in Brussels to discuss EU budget
The Minister of State will meet with other EU finance ministers to discus the bloc’s budget for the coming year.
# netherlands - Monday 5 November, 2012
Romney exploits tax loophole via investment in Irish pharmaceutical company
Romney has reportedly routed millions of euro in dividends through a tax loophole in the Netherlands via an investment in Irish pharmaceutical company, Warner Chilcott.
# netherlands - Thursday 1 November, 2012
Amsterdam’s cannabis cafes to remain open, says mayor
The government is planning to restrict cannabis sales by requiring residents to show identification when entering the shops.
# netherlands - Monday 29 October, 2012
New Dutch government scraps Olympics bid, raises drinking age
The Liberal-Labour coalition will also cut government spending by €16 billion over the next five years.
# netherlands - Tuesday 16 October, 2012
Slideshow: The 7 masterpieces stolen from Dutch Kunsthal museum
Several paintings have been stolen from a museum in the Dutch city of Rotterdam, including works by Picasso, Matisse, and two by Monet.
# netherlands - Wednesday 26 September, 2012
Germany, Finland and the Netherlands deliver blow to Ireland’s hopes for bank debt deal
The country’s three finance ministers issued a statement last night stating that the EU rescue fund would only deal with future problems.
# netherlands - Friday 14 September, 2012
Abbeyshrule adds to the trophy cabinet with European award
The Longford village won Ireland’s TidyTowns Award earlier this week.
# netherlands - Thursday 13 September, 2012
Dutch Prime Minister claims victory for his Liberal party in close election
The far-right PVV party, led by Geert Wilders, suffered a humiliating defeat in the election.
# netherlands - Wednesday 12 September, 2012
Chill out United fans… Dutch boss Van Gaal allays Van Persie injury fears
The Old Trafford striker took two knees to the thigh in a challenge with a Hungary defender and was taken off by the Netherlands coach.
Voters head to the polls in the Netherlands
A new parliament is due to be elected, with a tight race on between the free-market VDD party of Prime Minister Mark Rutte and the centre-left Labour Party led by Diederik Samsom.
# netherlands - Tuesday 11 September, 2012
Champion-littered Spanish cycling team ‘not the favourites’ for world title
Spanish coach Jose Luis de Santos believes his team, containing Alberto Contador, will play third fiddle behind Belgium and Italy.
# netherlands - Sunday 9 September, 2012
Dutch vote to test EU popularity in tough times
As the nation heads into elections this week, observers are wondering which of the two Netherlands will emerge: the EU guiding light or the harbinger of European disarray.
# netherlands - Monday 3 September, 2012
Dutch teen jailed for ‘shocking’ Facebook killing
A teenage boy has been jailed for stabbing a 15-year-old girl he didn’t know to death – reportedly in exchange for money – over comments she allegedly made on Facebook.
# netherlands - Wednesday 29 August, 2012
The 5 at 5: Wednesday
5 minutes, 5 stories, 5 o’clock…
F16s escort plane to Schiphol after ‘hijacking’ mix-up
Two F16s were scrambled to escort a flight to the ground after its pilot failed to make contact with the ground.
# netherlands - Thursday 16 August, 2012
‘Fatman and Robin (van Persie)’ – Dutch media reacts to RVP transfer
De Telegraaf laid the blame/credit for this headline at the door of Arsenal supporters
# netherlands - Wednesday 15 August, 2012
Here’s all you need to know about tonight’s international action
The Irish team’s group rivals, Germany, are in action, as they take on Argentina.
# netherlands - Saturday 11 August, 2012
I was tempted by Anfield role, admits Van Gaal
Brendan Rodgers ultimately tool the Anfield job and the former Bayern boss took over his native Holland again.
# netherlands - Thursday 2 August, 2012
6 cool items made from recycled stuff this summer
A cardboard bicycle and a dress you can recycle yourself are just some of the innovations in recycling we’ve seen these past two months alone.
# netherlands - Monday 30 July, 2012
Off the record: 5 sports stories you may have missed this weekend
Michelle Obama hugs the entire, new Dream Team and Sycerika McMahon is studying a South African sensation closely.
# netherlands - Monday 9 July, 2012
Mladic trial set to resume today
The former Bosnian Serb military chief is accused of genocide and crimes against humanity.
# netherlands - Friday 6 July, 2012
I’m back: Van Gaal takes Netherlands job for a second time
The veteran coach replaces Bert van Marwijk’s after the team’s poor showing at Euro 2012.
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