Geert Wilders’ “put Netherlands first” message has resonated with Dutch voters – and the EU cannot afford to ignore the signal coming out of one of the bloc’s six founding members, an MEP has warned. Meanwhile, a Brussels-based expert has said the
The Dutch ship Oosterschelde was cheered as it left the Brazilian capital on Tuesday afternoon on a two-year mission to work with future scientists who will study species discovered by Darwin and develop projects to save them. The 50m (164ft) boat serves
The Dutch government said Tuesday it has abandoned, for now, plans to rein in flights at Amsterdam’s busy Schiphol Airport following protests from countries including the United States and warnings that the move could breach European law and aviation agreements. The government
A West Ham fan who helped protect fellow supporters and players’ families from hooligans has been left paralysed following a stroke. A group of Hammers supporters fought off AZ Alkmaar attackers during their Europa Conference League tie in May and subsequently went
A Dutch court convicted a Russian businessman Tuesday of exporting computer chips and other electronic products to the Russian arms and defense industry in violation of European Union sanctions and sentenced him to 18 months in jail. The EU has slapped Moscow
A renowned Dutch photographer celebrated for his diverse portfolio, including captivating images of Amsterdam’s gay nightlife and portraits of the Dutch royal family, has passed away at the age of 64. Erwin Olaf’s distinctively stylized photographs were showcased in galleries worldwide throughout
The Dutch royal family faced boos and jeers from crowds during a national holiday parade – led by Extinction Rebellion. Every year, the Netherlands celebrates Prince’s Day, but this year the festivities coincided with an action by climate change activism group Extinction
A Dutch tourist has incensed Brits and sparked a fiery row after branding the UK “grim” and claiming it “looks and feels like a poor country”. Alison Montijin, an “educational leader”, took to X, formerly Twitter, to slam Britain following a visit.
Thousands of radical climate activists blocked a Dutch highway on Saturday to protest billions of Euros in government subsidies for the fossil fuel industry. The protesters broke through a police barrier and parked themselves on the main road in The Hague, preventing
The EU’s top official said Tuesday she would nominate the foreign minister of the Netherlands as the commissioner in charge of climate action to fill the void left by the departure of Frans Timmermans, who resigned last week to run in the