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Country in Northwestern Europe

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Netherlands: Country in Northwestern Europe
The Netherlands, informally Holland, is a country in Northwestern Europe, with overseas territories in the Caribbean. It is the largest of the four constituent countries of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The Netherlands consists of twelve provinces; it borders Germany to the east and Belgium to the south, with a North Sea coastline to the north and west. It shares maritime borders with the United Kingdom, Germany, and Belgium. The official language is Dutch, with West Frisian as a secondary official language in the province of Friesland. Dutch, English, and Papiamento are official in the Caribbean territories.

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Old video from Russia resurfaces as brawl in Amsterdam following clashes [Video]

Old video from Russia resurfaces as brawl in Amsterdam following clashes

A misleading video has gone viral on social media, supposedly showing a brawl in Amsterdam during the trouble that took place in the Dutch capital before and after a football match.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:58Published
Dutch police disperse people from streets after Amsterdam tram set on fire [Video]

Dutch police disperse people from streets after Amsterdam tram set on fire

The Dutch capital has been experiencing ongoing tensions following violence last week when fans of an Israeli soccer club were targeted.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:00Published
Amsterdam reacts: Unravelling days of tensions that rocked the capital [Video]

Amsterdam reacts: Unravelling days of tensions that rocked the capital

Tensions erupted last Friday in Amsterdam after a UEFA football match, with European leaders widely condemning the violence. Euronews travelled to the Dutch capital to decipher the story.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 03:10Published
Attack on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam: PM Netanyahu Demands Action - 'We Will Not Accept..." [Video]

Attack on Israeli Soccer Fans in Amsterdam: PM Netanyahu Demands Action - 'We Will Not Accept..."

In a disturbing turn of events, Israeli soccer fans from Maccabi Tel Aviv FC were violently attacked by anti-Israel protesters in Amsterdam following a UEFA Europa League match. Prime Minister Benjamin..

Credit: Oneindia     Duration: 03:12Published
Women in Belgium travel to the Netherlands for later term abortions [Video]

Women in Belgium travel to the Netherlands for later term abortions

In Belgium abortion is legal 12 weeks after conception, with many women travelling across the border to the Netherlands in order to terminate pregnancies later.

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:23Published
Daring but unsuccessful: Operation Market Garden remembered on 80th anniversary [Video]

Daring but unsuccessful: Operation Market Garden remembered on 80th anniversary

Hundreds of paratroopers dropped out of near-cloudless skies over a heath in the central Netherlands on Saturday to commemorate the 80th anniversary of one of World War II's most daring — but..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:10Published
Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever before, alliance chief says in farewell talk [Video]

Ukraine is closer to NATO than ever before, alliance chief says in farewell talk

After a decade at the helm of NATO, Jens Stoltenberg will be replaced by the Netherlands' Mark Rutte from the 1. October. He gave a farewell speech on Thursday where he said "Ukraine is closer to NATO..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:11Published
Netherlands requests opt-out clause from EU asylum rules, a bold move with low chances of success [Video]

Netherlands requests opt-out clause from EU asylum rules, a bold move with low chances of success

The four-party coalition in the Netherlands, led by Prime Minister Dick Schoof, has promised to build up the "strictest asylum regime ever."

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 01:10Published
European democracy is weakening, report warns [Video]

European democracy is weakening, report warns

Traditionally stable European countries are seeing the rule of law deteriorate as voter turnout and democratic legitimacy decline worldwide, International IDEA said, highlighting concerns over France,..

Credit: euronews (in English)     Duration: 02:20Published

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More arrests made over attacks against Israeli football supporters, Dutch police say

more arrests made over attacks against israeli football supporters, dutch police say
Five more people have been arrested for their suspected involvement in attacks on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, Dutch police have said.
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We must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says Dutch king after attacks on Israeli football fans

we must not turn blind eye to antisemitism, says dutch king after attacks on israeli football fans
Willem-Alexander says Jewish people must feel safe in the Netherlands after Israeli football supporters come under attack.
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Israeli football fans attacked in Amsterdam, officials say

israeli football fans attacked in amsterdam, officials say
Dozens are arrested and the Dutch PM condemns "antisemitic attacks" on Israeli fans.
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'Amateurish' thieves steal Warhol print of the Queen - but 'can't fit other stolen pictures in getaway car'

'amateurish' thieves steal warhol print of the queen - but 'can't fit other stolen pictures in getaway car'
"Amateurish" thieves have made off with a screen print of Queen Elizabeth II by Andy Warhol as part of a botched gallery heist in the Netherlands.
Sky News - Published

Boris Johnson considered raiding Dutch warehouse to retrieve COVID vaccines

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Boris Johnson claims he considered authorising a raid on a warehouse in the Netherlands during the pandemic to retrieve COVID-19 vaccines.
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Brown wins elite World time trial in final season

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Australia's Grace Brown wins the women's elite time trial in her final season as a professional with Netherlands' Demi Vollering second.
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Gakpo's love for Liverpool, favourite positions & change under Slot

gakpo's love for liverpool, favourite positions & change under slot
Liverpool and Netherlands forward Cody Gakpo explains why he plays football - discussing his love for Liverpool, his favourite position and why things have changed under new boss Arne Slot.
BBC Sport - Published

Depay signs two-year deal with Brazil's Corinthians

depay signs two-year deal with brazil's corinthians
Dutch forward Memphis Depay signs a two-year contract with Brazilian side Corinthians after leaving Atletico Madrid as a free agent in July.
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Bergwijn 'doesn't even want to play under Koeman'

Steven Bergwijn says he does not want to play for the Netherlands under Ronald Koeman after being criticised by the national team coach.
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'Book closed' on Bergwijn after Saudi move - Koeman

'book closed' on bergwijn after saudi move - koeman
Forward Steve Bergwijn was not considered for Netherlands selection for their upcoming Nations League game because of his move to the Saudi Pro-League, says head coach Ronald Koeman.
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Juventus sign £46m Koopmeiners from Atalanta

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Juventus complete the signing of versatile Dutch midfielder Teun Koopmeiners from Europa League winners Atalanta
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Flights grounded and police forced to communicate by text on duty as IT outage hits Netherlands

flights grounded and police forced to communicate by text on duty as it outage hits netherlands
Flights have been grounded and police officers were forced to communicate by text while on duty as a network outage at the Dutch ministry of defence caused major IT failures across the country.
Sky News - Published

British teenager missing after disappearing off Dutch beach

british teenager missing after disappearing off dutch beach
A British teenager is missing after disappearing during a swim off a Dutch beach with a group of her friends.
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Volleyball player who raped British child admits he nearly quit the Olympics

volleyball player who raped british child admits he nearly quit the olympics
Dutch beach volleyball player Steven van de Velde, who was convicted of raping a 12-year-old British girl, has revealed he considered quitting the Paris Olympics as controversy escalated over his..
Sky News - Published

Larne striker Bonis joins Dutch side Ado Den Haag

larne striker bonis joins dutch side ado den haag
Larne striker Lee Bonis has joins Dutch second division side Ado Den Haag for an undisclosed fee
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GB's Finucane wins 'brilliant' bronze in women's sprint

gb's finucane wins 'brilliant' bronze in women's sprint
Watch as Great Britain's Emma Finucane wins the women's sprint bronze medal match against Dutch cyclist Hetty van de Wouw, completing a hat-trick of Olympic medals at the Paris Games.
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Hassan wins marathon to claim third Paris medal

hassan wins marathon to claim third paris medal
The Netherlands' Sifan Hassan wins a sprint finish to add marathon gold to her 5,000m and 10,000m bronze medals in Paris.
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'Absolutely remarkable!' Hassan wins marathon in dramatic sprint finish

'absolutely remarkable!' hassan wins marathon in dramatic sprint finish
Watch as the Netherlands' Sifan Hassan completes a remarkable distance-running treble by sealing a gold medal in the Olympic women's marathon after winning bronze in both the 5,000 and 10,000 metres.
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Netherlands beat China in shootout to retain Olympic gold

netherlands beat china in shootout to retain olympic gold
Watch as The Netherlands win gold in the women's hockey to complete an Olympic double after the men also won hockey gold at Paris 2024.
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Netherlands secure historic Olympic hockey double

netherlands secure historic olympic hockey double
The Netherlands overcome an almighty scare to retain their Olympic title in the women's hockey by beating China on penalties in the final.
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Carlin wins sprint bronze after 'dramatic' final

carlin wins sprint bronze after 'dramatic' final
Watch as GB's Jack Carlin takes the bronze medal in the men's sprint after a"dramatic" race against Netherlands Jeffrey Hoogland at Paris 2024.
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Tempers flare as Netherlands beat Germany to win hockey gold in shootout

tempers flare as netherlands beat germany to win hockey gold in shootout
Watch as The Netherlands win men's hockey gold after a shootout victory over Germany at Paris 2024.
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